TRAUMA SENSTIVE YOGA for trauma, chronic stress & anxiety

with APARNA

Trauma is any experience that is stressful enough to leave us feeling helpless, frightened and often profoundly unsafe. To fully heal from trauma, a connection must be made to oneself, including one’s body. This class is an invitation to an improved relationship with your body and emotions through gentle stretches & attention to the present moment. Offering a nurturing and compassionate approach to healing this class will help build physical & mental strength, share mindfulness techniques for emotional regulation, ease symptoms of stress & anxiety and nurture your sense of self agency.
A class designed for all levels & beginner friendly. Please wear modest and loose, comfortable clothing.


Are you experiencing :
*Difficulty sleeping    * High levels of stress & anxiety      * Easily startled        *History of trauma    * Diagnosis of PTSD

Join us to learn how YOGA can help safely release trauma stored in the body, ease stress symptoms & help regulate emotions. Learn relaxation techniques, mindfulness practices, build physical and mental  strength & reclaim trust in your body.

When : 3rd Friday of each month,     10 –11.15am
Cost : Sliding scale donation of either $5, $10 or $15 per class. No one turned away.



KIRTAN

THE POWER OF MANTRA

With APARNA & FRIENDS

DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED

Based in one of the most ancient sacred music traditions Kirtan is call-and-response chanting performed in India's bhakti (devotional) path of yoga.

Collective chanting of Sanskrit mantras, bhajans and chants  raises the consciousness, unites hearts across all cultures, removes barriers and creates peace both within ourselves and on Earth.

As much music as magic, chants create sacred vibrations which uplift the listener and charge atmosphere with positive energy. These Sanskrit chants are said to be filled with power, and each is said, has its own unique and positive effect. From opening the mind & the heart, to lifting the spirits these sacred songs will bliss you out.

'When you do things from your soul, you feel a river moving in you, a joy.'

- Rumi

Born & raised in India, Aparna has been singing Kirtan all her life. She sings and plays both traditional chants from India as well as her own compositions in various languages. Between each chant she enjoys sharing mystical poetry from the sacred voices of the East & the West.

APARNA : Lead vocals, Guitar, Harmonium

NICK : Drums, backup vocals, Keyboard

BONNIE : Flute 

MATTHEW : Sarod