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 - 7:45pm Beginner’s Yoga Class, (September 2010) William Strong School, 820 Marion Ave., Southington, CT
(Contact: Southington Parks and Recreation, Gerri Roper, 860-276-6219)

Wednesday

5:45pm - 6:45pm Yoga for Healing and Wellness, (September 8 - October 20, 2010) A class to focus on simple movements designed to strengthen abdominal, 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.  The class concludes with guided relaxation. Bristol Wellness Center, Contact: Traci Brown 860-314-2798