Vata Flow: A Practice to Support Seasonal Change (October 2024)

Vata Flow: A Practice to Support Seasonal Change

Wednesday, October 23rd 5:30-7:30PM

At Eden Yoga Shala, Bar Harbor (in-studio only/no virtual option)

After the pace of summer, the turn toward fall can be a welcome one. It invites us to slow down and to prepare ourselves for a more introspective season. The transition, however, can be a challenge for many of us and the result of this difficulty can show up as an imbalance or upset in the body/mind. In the practice and science of Ayurveda, the doshas (or mind/body types) have a relation to the cycles of the natural world. The dosha of Vata is connected to the season of Fall and its qualities are of air, movement, and change.

This practice of both active/engaging asanas (yoga postures) combined with more gentle asanas will be approached in a slow, mindful way to offering grounding and balancing for the energy of the Vata dosha. My hope is that this helps us to move from one season to the next with ease and vitality of both body and mind.

You can expect to move, but also to slow down and pay attention moment by moment. Class will also include pranayama (breath work), deep rest near the end, and a closing meditation. Come reconnect to yourself, your yoga practice, and your commitment to nourishing you.

Online pre-registration is required to join in for this two hour, blissful re-set. This is an in-person/in-studio only event (no virtual option). The investment for the two hours is $30. You can go to the special events section of the web page to register or simply click HERE. If you prefer to pay by Venmo, cash, or check instead – please email me to register and pay.