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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
INTENSIVES & CONTINUING EDUCATION WORKSHOP OPTIONS

WEEKLY COMMUNITY CLASS SCHEDULE:

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ON LOCATION/HYBRID CLASSES:

The Barn at Ridgeland Mansion

4100 Chamounix Drive (Fairmount)

Philadelphia, PA

*Classes are free for anyone who has had or has supported those impacted by cancer.

Chi-Gong

Mondays 10:30–11:30am

Hybrid class.

Tao Yin Yoga

Thursdays 9:00-10:00 am Zoom only

TO REGISTER FOR THESE CLASSES:

Contact Stephanie, Director of GPCSC@ Ridgeland Mansion:  215-879-7733.

Click here for more information about Cancer Support Community Greater Philadelphia

Philadelphia Yoga Community Class
INTENSIVES & CONTINUING EDUCATION WORKSHOP OPTIONS:

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Tailored to meet the needs of your group, whether corporate wellness days, professional development, or Yoga Alliance continuing teacher education units, let's create a day for clientele to look forward to. Delight in an enticing non-competitive space while surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals. Adjustments are made to facilitate the needs of various group situations.

ACUTE ANXIETY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS FOR INESCAPABLE SITUATIONS:

Move through those moments of feeling out of control and into a place of calm. 

Recommended length: 3 hours.

Participants learn seven simple breathing techniques that offer multiple benefits from reducing hypertension, cleaning the mind, enhancing concentration, eliminating headaches, lowering anxiety and blood pressure, expelling tension, ending insomnia, and balancing mood swings/hot flashes. Simple techniques will teach you how to change how you feel in less than one minute! Easy enough to use when you need them most at any time of the day. Learn these easy techniques for yourself. Bring a loved one or someone who you know could benefit from learning how to relax! 


 

THE ELUSIVE PSOAS

Emphasis: Core

Recommended length: 3-6 hours

The psoas muscle is responsible for proper balance and general body support. It maintains body structure and body relationships. It can well exert a vital influence on bodily well-being. Its proximity to the diaphragm implies that imperfect psoas function reflects into the diaphragm and the ribcage. Anything directly affecting the psoas also affects the pelvis and its contents. Learn new postures for developing the psoas with unique postures guaranteed to enhance core strength, muscle tone, balance, and stamina. Participants move into a Taoist flow of postures that incorporate continuous smooth and circular motions that promote ease, fluidity, and grace in the body. 

 

BACKBENDS AND TWISTS:

Emphasis: Spinal strength

Recommended length: 2.5–3 hours

The Spine is The Tree of Life. Backbends reverse the aging process and fill the body and heart with vitality and joy. Many of us have lower back, shoulder, or neck issues that limit our ability to do backbends or twists. Through a safe approach, Deanna will guide you through a series of backbends and twists that will bring openness to your body, a joy to your heart, and enthusiasm to continue moving. No matter what your age, issue, or experience level is, you can work toward developing a supple spine and recharge your life! * Some props provided. Contact the instructor to discuss the group and site needs.

 

 

 

LET GO OF FEAR: UPSIDE DOWN FOR A NEW PERSPECTIVE:

Emphasis: Inversions

Recommended length: 3.0 hours

Inversions are the ultimate step toward rejuvenating the body and reversing the aging process by relieving pressure on the organs. Whether you are advanced in your practice or curious, learn methods of experiencing inversions even if you are afraid, or have physical limitations preventing you from “letting go” and floating upside down. Modified inversions, bridge and shoulder stand, forearm stand, peacock, and headstand are covered with props and variations. 

THE GIFT OF BEING PRESENT: A WORKSHOP FOR CANCER PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS.

Emphasis: Stress management

Recommended length: 2 hours

This workshop has been presented in numerous hospitals around the tri-state area. Developed specifically for individuals moving through cancer treatment, chemo, and radiation, this workshop addresses how one can manage one's stress and uncertainty while gaining a sense of control over one's emotions and thoughts during a challenging journey as a person moving through cancer, or the caretaker. Workshop for cancer patients tailored to address the limitations of movement

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