Vancouver Reporter

Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries recently issued the following announcement.

MAR. 15, 2022 - TUE

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Program Type:  Class or Workshop

Age Group:  Teens , New Adults , Adults , Seniors

This event is part of a combined series. If you register for this event, you will be automatically registered for all of the following events in the series.

Registration for this event will close on Mar. 29, 2022 @ 3:00pm.

There are 14 seats remaining.

Program Description:

Join Sarah Nelsen for a yoga class focused on gentle strength and stretching as well as calming the nervous system. We will use gentle movement, breath and guided relaxation to relieve tension and stress. Class will include poses on the floor, seated, and standing - adaptations will be given to make class as accessible as possible. 

The last Tuesday of each month will focus on a mix of Restorative, Yin, and Nidra Yoga. These practices focus on floor based stretching, meditation and relaxation.

To join this online program, you will need a computer, tablet or phone with a camera and microphone. The link to join the event will be emailed to registrants. A phone number will be included to allow you to use a phone as speaker/microphone, if necessary.

Reclined poses could be done on the floor or a bed; seated poses could be done on the floor or in a chair; standing poses could use the wall or a chair for support.  

Props you may want to have on hand include: a blanket, a pillow, a strap, and a chair.

Sarah is a certified yoga therapist and yoga teacher. She specializes in working with individuals with chronic health conditions, using the tools of yoga to help alleviate some of the health impacts of those conditions including anxiety, insomnia and persistent pain. Her classes are gentle and therapeutic with an emphasis on connecting with the body, using the breath to help calm the nervous system and moving to gently release physical tension. Her classes are great for those with chronic health conditions, those new to yoga, and those craving a quiet, reflective practice.

Sarah runs an online therapeutic yoga membership and works one on one with individuals. More information can be found at app.heymarvelous.com/homecoming and sarahnelsenyoga.com.

Library events and programs are open to the public and provided at no cost. Special accommodations may be requested using our Accommodation Request Form no later than 15 days prior to the event.

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