CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Gentle Yoga
Come, find YOUR sacred center!
Join Rev Shelley for a devotional, embodied yoga experience; slow-paced, gentle movement blended with meditation, healing sound & inspired readings. This class will help you release physical tension & mental stress while fostering flexibility, deep relaxation, a feeling of being centered, calm, peaceful & bathed in Divine Love. Well suited for those new to yoga, those wanting a slower pace, or with minor physical limitations. Props to bring: yoga mat, 2 blocks, strap, blanket.
Settle, Breathe, Smile, You are Loved.
* This is a hybrid class. You can choose to attend in person or on Zoom.
Yoga for All
Come, find YOUR sacred center in a supportive, welcoming atmosphere. This all-levels class will include inspiring readings, mindful meditation and yoga poses that emphasize building strength & flexibility. We start with slow stretches to awaken energy and then transition into a circuit of the body’s full range of motion, ending with guided relaxation. This is a mixed-levels class with modifications offered to make it more gentle or more powerful. Props to bring: yoga mat, 2 blocks, strap, blanket.
Settle, Breathe, Smile, You are Loved.
*This is a hybrid class. You can choose to attend in person or on Zoom.
Sunday Morning Restore
A Sunday Morning Contemplative Gathering at Common Fence Point Hall with Rev Shelley
Are you looking for spiritual nourishment & a gentle pathway to your inner sacred center? If so, please join us as we stretch, breathe, relax & pray. This will be an hour of sacred poetry, restorative yoga, contemplative prayerful practices & meditations uniquely blended to promote peace, healing & freedom.
* Chairs will be available to make this gathering accessible for those whose mobility is limited.
* Please wear comfy clothing & bring a pillow, blanket & yoga mat if you wish to use one.
* Following class, all participants are invited to stay for coffee, tea & guided conversation on ways to cultivate the inner life.
Hike & Stretch with Joye and Rev Shelley at NBS
Lace up your hiking boots, slip on a sweater, grab your blanket and meet us at Mabel’s Lawn for Hike & Stretch. This class runs from 10 - 11 AM Saturday, October 23rd at the Norman Bird Sanctuary. Garden Program Manager, Joye Whitney, will lead us on a 30 minute brisk hike on the NBS trails. We will return to the lawn where Rev Shelley Dungan will lead a 30 minute yoga practice. Please dress in layers according to the weather and in clothing that allows you to do some stretching. We hope to assist you in enjoying the gift of time in nature and healthy, mindful movement.
Full Moon Yoga & Sound Journeys (seasonal)
Please join Rev Shelley Dungan and others for an evening of gentle yoga, meditation, sound & community. Our intention will be to honor the potent, sacred, feminine energy of the full moon as we pause to contemplate the fullness of our blessings. This will be an opportunity for you to connect with the universe within as well as the Universe around you. Come. Breathe, Smile, You are Loved.
Yo-Gong (Yoga and Qigong)
The powerful mind body practices of yoga and qigong unite in this class to promote strength and flexibility and enhance the healing state of relaxation. This class will enhance your awareness of the qi energy within the body and encourage its circulation within, moving you closer along your journey towards health and well-being.
(No experience is needed. They will need a blanket.)
Tai Chi Easy
Tai Chi Easy is a carefully developed approach to Tai Chi that makes it easy, beneficial and fun, right away. Research shows that this gentle movement practice can support disease prevention, accelerate healing, lower stress and reduce medical visits. (no experience needed)