This 3 hour class is an exploration of somatic skills via Restorative Yoga and Somatic Experiencing concepts and methods.

Our relationship to support is the focus in this class. We will use the physical supports of restorative yoga and explore the concept of 'the web of support' in our lives. Using a short journaling exercise and visualization work as well as orienting, somatic tracking and pendulation practice we will begin to attune to the parts of us that are overworking, creating excess tone and holding patterns (eg. breath holding, muscle clenching) in an effort to hold us up and begin to teach these parts they dont have to work so hard all the time and soften into support.

It's important to note that we are not looking to "release" anything. Rather building a better relationship with our body so we can begin to understand what our body is trying to communicate and integrate the self protection responses that are actually showing up to support us.

This class is primarily practice oriented with some education woven in as well.

You should dress in layers as the body can cool down with restorative work.

Please bring a pen, journal or paper, a yoga mat ( I have some if needed), and a pillow and blanket that you really find cozy or really enjoy the texture of. You may also wish to have something to cover your eyes like a scarf, eye mask or hat you can pull down.