Morning Meditation and Sun Salutations with Lindsay Sundays, 9-10am Donation Based, suggested donation $5-12 This class is designed to gently wake up the whole body through a few slow rounds of sun salutations. During the first part of the class we focus on connecting the breath to the body, the second half of the class is meditation- we focus on bringing our awareness to our mind and directing our attention inward. Morning Meditation and Sun salutations is a class to uplift the body and focus the mind. It can bring about more energy and clarity to your day as you let go of stressors and just be here now.
Emotional Support Yoga Series with Jessica Tuesdays, 5:30-6:45pm $110/8 Weeks, $15 Drop in contact us to enroll in a full 8 week program An 8-week Emotional Support Series focused on building a practice of self-care through breath, yoga, and meditation to support emotional health. There is mounting research proving the effects of specific prana, asana, and meditation for many emotional health symptoms, including but not limited to, symptoms associated with PTSD (trauma), anxiety & depression. Jessica has studied research and books to assist her students in treating emotional dysregulation, and has created a soft, safe environment at Be Here Now to empower individuals in developing self-care and emotional self-regulation techniques through yoga.
“In the past, researchers believed that success made people happy. Newer research reveals that it’s the other way around. Happy people are more likely to work toward goals, find the resources they need and attract others with their energy and optimism — key building blocks of success.” – American Psychological Association (APA) Additional References: NPR’s article regarding research findings of yoga and its effective role in healing trauma. The Role of Yoga in Health Trauma – http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2017/06/02/527570310/the-role-of-yoga-in-healing-trauma
Hump Day Hathawith Lindsay Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30pm $12 drop in Hump day hatha is a slow, but invigorating class to help bring energy back into your week. The focus is connecting breath to movement. The whole body is targeted through range of motion and light strength training. This class has the ability to calm you down in the evening and rejuvenate the rest of your week. It allows students to empty their minds and calm their bodies while strengthening intricate muscles. This style allows practitioners to relax into their evening and finish their week mindfully and with the energy we all crave.
Yoga Nidra with Cecelia Thursdays 5:30-6:30pm $12 drop in Yoga Nidra is a form of deep relaxation that is accessible to everyone. Although not a direct translation, it is often referred to as yogic sleep or sleepless sleep. In this practice you will be guided into conscious awareness of each part of the body. Through quieting the mind, Yoga Nidra induces a deep relaxing state of inner awareness. Yoga Nidra reduces stress and tension, lowers blood pressure, improves sleep, and balances the nervous system.
Yin Yoga with Lindsay Fridays, 4-5pm $12 drop in Yin is a relaxed practice that offers deep passive stretching. This style holds poses/asanas for approximately 3-5 minutes to release the fascia and stagnation in the connective tissues that create adhesions from daily posture or injury. Yin is a great class to help loosen tight muscles and meditate while holding poses. It helps improves the flow of qi, the energy within us, through the meridian pathways of our bodies. Benefits range from improving organ health, immunity, emotional well-being, clarity of mind, and overall improved range of motion/flexibility within the body. Candlelight Restorative with Dana Fridays, 5:15-6:15 $12 drop in Unwind and let go of your week. This candle-lit class begins with an intention setting ceremony and gentle movements and ends with a series of long, supported poses that allow your body to let go and sink into relaxation. Please note, our intention setting involves burning sage, palo santo, or other mild incense.
All Levels Yoga for County Employees with Savanah Every Other Tuesday, 12-1pm $10 drop in, County Employees Only. A grounding, yet energizing class intended for all experience levels. The teacher will provide options and modifications, giving practitioners the choice to deepen their practice or take additional resting postures throughout class. NOTE: This class is only offered for the employees of Larimer County. If you have any questions please email Savanah at sbenedick@larimer.org
Select a class below to reserve your space! prepayment is required, online bookings close 3 hours prior to class start time. We provide free of charge mats, blocks, blankets, straps & bolsters. If you are unable to register in advance, drop-ins are always welcome, as space allows.
