Mindfulness Meditation and Yin Yoga
How do we take yoga off the mat and into our lives?
By being mindful.
In joining meditation with yoga we create a practice that is based on being present.
In this class we will practice meditation and yin yoga. You will be introduced to the mindfulness practice of Shamatha which trains us to be present.
What is Yin Yoga? It is a quiet, slow and stationary practice with a sense of core softness and surrender. Yin yoga cultivates an attitude of non-striving and emphasizes ‘being’ rather than ‘doing’. It is a complement to the other forms of active yoga. The yoga poses are held from 3 to 5 minutes and therefore it works close to the bones on the connective tissue which is where the chi flows. Chi is our life force energy.
Each class will consist of yin yoga and guided meditation, silent sitting practice and a short talk on the view of meditation. You will come away from this course with the ability to have a daily yin yoga and meditation practice. It is appropriate for newcomers as well as returning or experienced students. It will be taught in English.
Dana Marshall
Dana Marshall was born and raised in New York City and moved to Holland in 1989. Brought up as a second generation Shambhala Buddhist she has been involved with the path of meditation for thirty years. In 2003 she completed the 100 hour Vinyasa Yoga teachers training Level One and in 2004 she completed the 170 hour Vinyasa Yoga teachers training Level Two at Yoga Moves. In 2010 she completed a 60 hour Insight Yoga teachers training with Sarah Powers. Dana is a visual artist and has been practicing fine art photography for as long as she has been practicing the Shambhala Buddha dharma. To learn more about Dana’s art and her spiritual tradition you are welcome to visit the following websites.
www.dmarshall.nl
www.shambhala.nl
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