Kathy Conyers

Yoga

My goal as a teacher is to encourage the practitioner to be guided by the breath. Thoughts and emotions are lessen as the breath deepens and  awareness is on the movement of the spine activated by the breath.  The yoga practice is an opportunity to explore a variety of postures and to experience the physical sensations of each position from within.  The goal in yoga is more centered on transforming our experience from restriction to freedom, heaviness to a feeling of lightness, and to be aware of our thoughts and emotions from a place of stillness.  Our thoughts are always changing, our emotions are always moving and a good yoga practice helps to cultivate an acceptance toward change and movement.  Transforming from within can take many forms, for example, you can notice differences in your range of motion which may be greater on your right arm and shoulder than your left arm and shoulder.  A deeper breath can facilitate transformation by expanding your breath capacity and creating a more focused and clear mind.  The practice of yoga postures, breathing practices, sound, meditation and self reflection can help to cultivate a mind that is steady and clear and can transform how you experience life.

Class Schedule

Monday
6:30 - 7:30pm Hatha Yoga Class, (January 23 - May 14, 2012) (No class  2/20; 3/19)  This is a class designed to accommodate all levels of ability.  The main sequence of the class will be a variation of the Sun Salutation practiced in a rhythmic flow.  The sequence of poses will include standing, seated and both prone and supine.  Class will meet at the Plainville Library (meeting room on basement floor) located at 56 E. Main Street, Plainville. (Contact: Plainville Parks and Recreation, Kim Crowley, 860-747-6022)

Tuesday

6:30pm - 7:45pm Beginner’s Yoga Class (January 10, 17, 24, 31; Feb 7, 14, 28; Mar 6, 2012)  This class is designed to accommodate both beginner’s and students with some yoga experience.  We will be practicing Sun Salutations and a variety of poses including balance, extension, lateral and forward and backbending.  Please bring a yoga mat and thick bath towel or blanket to class.  This class will meet at William Strong School, 820 Marion Ave., Southington, CT.  Contact: Southington Parks and Recreation, David Lapreay, 860-276-6218.

Wednesday

6:00pm - 7:00pm Yoga for Healing Your Back,  ( January 4 - Feb 15, 2012) A class to focus on simple movements designed to strengthen abdominal, hip, back and leg muscles for a tension-free body.  A lot of attention will be centered on the breath to facilitate relaxation and to expand breathing capacity.  We will also work on posture and develop awareness of efficiently moving the body to allow for greater ease of movement.  The class concludes with guided relaxation. Bristol Wellness Hospital Wellness Center, Contact: Susan Grandbois 860-585-3771

Thursday

6:00 - 7:00 pm  Prenatal Yoga, (January 5 - February 16, 2012) Yoga for the pregnant woman to help support a healthy pregnancy.  You will be guided through poses to enhance breathing, build strength, flexibility and balance.  Relaxation will be encouraged and each class will include a guided visualization to assist you in connecting to your baby.  You will experiment with simple sounds, breathing practices as well as seated, standing and poses practiced on the floor.  Please bring a yoga mat and a pillow or thick bath towel to class.  You must bring a note from your doctor.  Bristol Hospital Wellness Center, Contact: Susan Grandbois 860-585-3771