Body Positive Yoga

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Join us for a virtual 6-week body positive yoga series, led by local yoga instructor, Kirsten Johnson. Explore the connection of mind, body, and breath in a safe, body positive environment that is inclusive for all abilities and body types. This series will focus on the 5 Yamas of yoga. Each week will incorporate Sun Salutations and warrior poses to warm up the body, and include other poses like dancer, crow, eagle, and half-moon with options for all levels. 

Week 1: Intro to Yamas
Week 2: Ahimsa: Harmlessness
Week 3: Satya: Truthfulness 
Week 4: Asteya: Not taking more than you need
Week 5: Brahmacharya: Right use of energy
Week 6: Aparigraha: Non-attachment 

These sessions will take place via Zoom. Log-in information is below.

It is not required to attend all 6 sessions. You may come for all, some, or just one. 

Following each yoga session, we will present a short book talk on titles related to the weekly theme. 

About the instructor: Kirsten Johnson has been practicing yoga since 2012. She has certifications in Curvy Yoga, Yoga for All, Trauma Informed Yoga, and Kid's Yoga. She resides in Sacramento and currently teaches classes at RAW Yoga Studio, Good Elephant Sacramento, and for private clients and groups. Her passion is to empower and heal communities through yoga. 

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Event Type(s): Classes/Workshops
Age Group(s): Adults
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