Hello Simply Move Community,   Spring Term 2024

We are wrapping up the Spring Break Challenge and the 8 Week Spring Term Course is starting next week. Yikes, time is going way too fast. Spring term will be a great time to explore variations of bridge pose and moving through some yoga flows at a bit faster pace to get the heart rate and blood pumping a little bit more than we usually do. All yoga flows will be either seated in a chair or using the chair for support while standing. The main focus will be trying to move through these flows and poses without any judgment. Seems simple enough, but I think we will find it more challenging than we think. 

More on Bridge Pose:

Bridge pose, also known as Setu Bandha Sarvangasana in Sanskrit (SET-too  BUHN-dah  Sahr-von-GAH-sah-nah), is a versatile pose. It can be practiced as a strengthening pose or a restorative pose. It is considered a gentler inversion compared to headstand or shoulder stand because it still brings the head beneath the heart, but without the need to support your whole body weight. Inversions are said to help with circulation, lower heart rate, and build self-esteem. 

Benefits of Bridge Pose (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana):

• Stretches the upper body including: chest, shoulders, abdomen.
• Strengthens glutes, thighs, ankles.
• Counteracts slouching and can help improve posture.
• Relieve low back pain.

Image from Yoga Journal (Illustrator: Chris Macivor) 

8 Week Spring Term - classes will begin the week of April 8th.

Recommended props: a yoga mat, 2 blocks, a sturdy chair, multiple blankets, and pillows or cushions.

*Please register by this Sunday, April 7th.

Spring Term Schedule:

Mondays: 5:00 - 6:00 pm

Thursdays: 5:00 - 6:00 pm

Register by clicking the link below: 

https://www.simplymoveyoga.org/schedule

Discount Codes Are Coming:

If you are completing the 2 Week Spring Break Challenge and submitting your checklists you will receive an email with a discount code for the 8 Week Spring Term Course. Keep your eye on your inbox for a special email on Saturday! If you do not receive it simply reply to this email and I will get it to you.

Package Deal:

Planning on taking both the Monday and Thursday classes each week? Sign up for the package to get a discount. Click the link below to be taken to the package page:

https://www.simplymoveyoga.org/offering_packages

On-Demand Option:

If the current scheduled days and times do not work for your schedule, how about signing up for the On-Demand option? You will receive a recording after Monday’s live class for you to follow along anytime during that week. Click the link below and register for the Monday class time slot, under the tiered pricing you will see special pricing for the On-Demand option.

https://www.simplymoveyoga.org/schedule

I appreciate every one of you and I hope you will join me for some springtime yoga.

See you on the mat,

Kelly

Simply Move