Private Class Description
Wellness yoga, what to expect on the first session
- Review evaluation form and discuss goals for sessions.
- Review any past or present injuries, including mobility, flexibility, stability concerns.
- Review lifestyle, such as work and or hobbies.
- If applicable; review area of discomfort in poses, and offer variations, preparatory poses, and props.
- If applicable; test your range of motion through the following: legs, hips, arms, shoulders, back. This will help me to develop a wellness yoga plan for you.
- If applicable; review postural alignment in natural standing/seated position.
- Compare your goals to evaluation.
- The ability to rest, pause, ask questions, and discuss any modifications
- Start to build a wellness plan that is customized and unique for your lifestyle, and your yoga goals. While learning ways to practice safely, and avoid injury by learning poses that are functional, and any contraindications to various health issues.
- First session will last between 60-75minutes, please allow for this time in your schedule
Props
Due to COVID, the only props I'm allowing from outside of the studio is a students mat. Please review my COVID policies before signing up for classes.
Online classes only; Props - Yoga mat, 2 blocks, 1-2 bolster(S), 2-3 blankets, sturdy chair (no arms), strap, wall, eye pillow.
Prop substitutes - towel (non slip), lightweight books tied together, pillow(s), 2 ties tied together or bathrobe belt, sturdy card table chair.
You should consult your physician or other health care professional before starting this or any other fitness program to determine if it is right for your needs.
Wellness yoga, Beyond the first session
At the beginning of each session (after initial first session).
- Checking in to see how you’re feeling, physically, emotionally, etc.
- Review wellness plan from last session.
- Discuss any concerns or changes that may have arisen since last session.
- The ability to rest, pause, ask questions, and discuss any modifications
- Continue to build on your wellness plan content, while continuing to learn ways to practice safely, avoid injury, learn poses that are functional, and any contraindications to various health issues.
You should consult your physician or other health care professional before starting this or any other fitness program to determine if it is right for your needs.
Wellness IREST® YOGA NIDRA Meditation, what to expect on the first session and beyond
- Review evaluation form and discuss goals for sessions.
- Explain different benefits of iRest Yoga Nidra, and how it differs from other meditation programs. For more information on iRest Yoga Nidra please visit www.irest.org
- Review lifestyle, such as work and hobbies.
- Build a wellness mediation plan, that can fit into your daily lifestyle.
- First session will last between 60-75minutes, please allow for this time in your schedule.
- If you are under the care of a mental health provider or physician please consult with them before starting this program to determine if it is right for your needs.
Props
Due to COVID, the only props I'm allowing from outside of the studio is a students mat. Please review my COVID policies before signing up for classes.
Online Classes; Props - Yoga mat, 2 blocks, 1-2 bolster(S), 2-3 blankets, sturdy chair (no arms), strap, wall, eye pillow..
Prop substitutes - towel (non slip), lightweight books tied together, pillow(s), 2 ties tied together or bathrobe belt, sturdy card table chair.
Restorative yoga and iRest® yoga nidra, Private Session Description
Come and bask in the relaxation of restorative yoga, where you’ll be supported by props to help your muscles and mind relax! Students will be guided through a 30-40 minute restorative sequence, including variations of poses to accommodate all levels of ability. At the end of the sequence, students will be lead into a 20-30 minute iRest Yoga Nidra self inquiry based meditation practice. This is a wonderful way to take time out of your busy week and experience rest and relaxation in the comfort of your own home. To find out more about iRest Yoga Nidra, please visit www.irest.org. If you are under the care of a mental health provider or physician please consult with them before starting this program to determine if it is right for your needs.
Props
Due to COVID, the only props I'm allowing from outside of the studio is a students mat. Please review my COVID policies before signing up for classes.
Online classes; Props required - Yoga mat, 2 blocks, 1-2 bolster(S), 2-3 blankets, sturdy chair (no arms), strap, wall, eye pillow..
Prop substitutes - towel (non slip), lightweight books tied together, pillow(s), 2 ties tied together or bathrobe belt, sturdy card table chair.
You should consult your physician or other health care professional before starting this or any other fitness program to determine if it is right for your needs.
The wellness plan
Each client receives a wellness plan for each session, and each session builds upon the last session’s goals. By doing this, clients can build a home yoga practice that is unique and customized for them. Each person’s wellness plan will look different, for example you may want some restorative rather than strength poses or need more stability instead of flexibility in certain poses. Maybe you want to improve your golf game, and you'd like some poses to do before and after a game, or ways to meditate and breath to calm your anxiety before a big tests, etc. Or maybe you just need time and space, just to be and let go!
We all come to yoga and meditation for different reasons, and we all start from where we are on any given day!
start from where you are, moving in alignment through each pose safely, connecting with the breath and body, acknowledging any limitations, and loving yourself because of that. To see the practice as a yoga practice and not a yoga perfect, and to sprinkle in some fun & laughter along the journey
Alexis Burroughs
