SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Join Springfield yoga teacher Jo Bregnard in person or online from the Springfield Unitarian Universalist Meetinghouse, 21 Fairground Road in Springfield, Vt., for a gentle, accessible practice inspired by the wisdom of fall in Chinese energetics.
Release & Realign classes meet on Fridays, Oct. 23-Dec. 18, from 10-11 a.m., (no class Nov. 27) for eight weeks. All are welcome, no yoga experience is necessary.
“First, we’ll discharge the excess energy that leaves us jumping from one thing to another and unable to focus,” Bregnard said, describing her classes. “We’ll tune in to our breath, then we’ll move through some shapes designed to settle the jitters and slow the mind-roll so we can reconnect with the rhythm of the natural world around us. Autumn trees teach us to let go, so we’ll explore discerning what to release – like doom scrolling – and what to keep as we head toward winter.”
Most of the practice will be on the floor – or in a chair, if that’s preferred – where attendees can discover the stillness of yin yoga and the support of props for restorative postures, balancing out dynamic “yang” daily activities. In the meantime, Bregnard will offer tips for settling, techniques for nervous system soothing, and tools for improving mobility.
“We want to be able to focus when it’s work time, rest when needed, and play like a kid afterwards,” she said.
Come to the Unitarian Universalist Meetinghouse to attend classes in person, or tune in live online via Zoom. All registrants get access to recordings to access on their own schedules. Pay upfront or with a payment plan, pay-what-you-wish, or drop in to individual sessions. For complete details and to register, visit studio.jobregnard.com/product/96156.
As an added bonus, those who register for the full series and attend in person will receive a set of props to keep: a mat, a pair of blocks, a strap, an eye pillow, a yoga wedge, and a neck pillow, while supplies last.
For more information, email jo@jobregnard.com.