This contemplative, slow-paced exercise focuses on stretching the body's connective tissues and relaxing the muscles by holding poses for three to five minutes. Postures can be held when seated or lying flat. This technique is calming and balanced, enhances joint flexibility, lowers tension and boosts energy. No experience necessary.

Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing; bring a yoga mat, yoga blocks, a bolster (couch pillows work) and a blanket.

Jessy Lynn Ostara, a 500-hour Certified Yoga Instructor, has years of experience teaching several movement modalities. Her concentration is in meditative belly dance, yin, hatha and chair yoga. She is also a certified meditation teacher through the ShivaShakti School of Yoga and Healing Arts.

Somatic yoga is a series of gentle movements grounded in mindfulness of the body, heart & mind. As we slow our movements and link awareness with breath, we land in the peaceful ground of our essential self. In this workshop we'll blend somatic exercises, Qigong, guided meditation & intuitive self-guided movement to deepen connection with our own inner resources and experience less stress, increased energy, greater focus, and an overall boost to our physical & emotional well-being.

Wear comfortable clothing, have a journal/pen, mat, and any props you might want for getting comfortable (a couple blocks, or books, a blanket or two, and a pillow or cushion. Zoom link provided by instructor.

Kathryn Gardner, RSMT, RYT, a somatic movement therapist & yoga teacher, works with individuals and groups in her private practice of SomaSoul® somatic movement therapy. She is a member of the International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association (ISMETA).

Somatic yoga is a series of gentle movements grounded in mindfulness of the body, heart & mind. In this series, we'll deepen into the practices from the Intro workshop. Somatic exercises, Qigong, guided meditation, and intuitive self-guided movement will help us connect deeper with our inner resources. Experience greater health and well-being while releasing tension & stress.

Wear comfortable clothing, have a mat, and any props you might want for getting comfortable (a couple blocks, or books, a blanket or two, and a pillow or cushion. Zoom link provided by instructor.

Kathryn Gardner, RSMT, RYT, a somatic movement therapist & yoga teacher, works with individuals and groups in her private practice of SomaSoul® somatic movement therapy. She is a member of the International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association (ISMETA).