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Group Yoga & Meditation
As a personal and group practice, meditation is healing. Practicing meditation can decrease stress, anxiety, depression, blood pressure, and more. Certain types of meditation can improve memory, cognition, energy, libido, circulation, mood...the list goes on. Meditating together creates a sense of connection to ourselves, eachother, the community, and the universe. Meditation is for anyone and everyone. No experience is necessary to start, only curiosity.
General Class Info
Burgundie teaches the yoga and meditation classes.
What to expect:
Geared toward all levels of yoga experience, though some experience is helpful. Consider a private lesson with Burg if you've never touched yoga at all before.
Burg incorporates invigorating breath, backbends, balancing poses, and twists in every class. These classes build strength and increase mobility. You must be able to get yourself up and down off the floor.
No experience with yoga or meditation necessary or expected. Classes begin with some breath and movement to get your wiggles out and prepare the body and mind for sitting and practicing meditation. Meditation is not just sitting and thinking of nothing (that's impossible). We may practice several different meditation techniques in each class.
What Burg Expects:
Do not arrive late. If it is unavoidable, do not apologize as that is a double disruption. Come in quietly, find a spot and get settled. Breathe do some gentle movements before you catch up with the class.
Wear comfortable clothing. If you fold over, your shirt should not slip to your armpits.
No jangling jewelry. No strong perfume. This is not a fashion contest.
Though water is provided, please bring your own in a covered container.
Bring your own yoga mat. We only have a few extras.
All ages are welcome. Children (and adults) must be mindful of others. Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Children attending class must register as well.
Meditation Info
There are many styles of meditation. Some involve movement, writing, breath work. Not all meditaion is simply done seated quietly on a pillow. No experience is necessary for any meditation classes offered. Meditation is more or less challenging depending on the individual student's state of mind in the moment, nothing more.
Students are encouraged to bring a yoga mat or small blanket and/or a sitting pillow/zafu. If floor sitting isn't accessible, chairs are always available. Wear comfortable clothing. Avoid wearing perfume and jangly jewelry as this can be distracting to some.
Classes will begin with brief introductions followed by gentle exercises to prepare the mind for meditation. If writing is incorporated into the class, paper and pen will be provided. If students prefer to use their own journal, then it's suggested to always bring it, just in case. Journaling after meditation is a great way to observe what you experienced so you can reflect later.
