Grateful Yoga

Easing into Our Wisdom Years

with Corinne Peterson and Renee' Cortez

Mondays, 3-5 pm 

October 19- November 9

$200

As the days grow shorter, nature invites us to slow down. No longer influenced by the rhythms of menstrual cycles, the moon still pulls the tides and moves through us — even as our bodies continually change and reshape into something new. We wonder, who are we after menopause? How do we think of and care for ourselves as we age? We know we need something different, but what?

This series is an offering from three seasoned teachers who have been living these questions. Together we will explore a blend of practices to maintain flexibility, strength and fluidity, along with ways to rest and restore. Each week our time together will include Yoga movement (Renee), fascia support and self-massage through the MELT Method (Lori), and deep rest through Yoga Nidra (Corinne). We will also share some of the science and philosophy that underlies these practices, and how they can support us physically, emotionally and spiritually as we move through the coming years.

This class is an invitation to come home to yourself: to move, rest, listen, and to remember what nurtures you. We are held in community, reminded of the beauty in simplicity and in the graceful passage of time — honoring the wisdom that continues to evolve through the years. Nothing here needs fixing. This is a space to be ourselves: perfectly imperfect. There will likely be some laughter too!

Our group is kept intentionally small (up to 10 women), to create a safe space to explore, heal, and grow. In-studio only. Come join us!

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Grateful Yoga

In-depth Somatic Studies

Fridays, 9:30-10:45 am

$25 single class, packages available

• October 2 - 23 - Autumn Qigong Series with Lisa Devi (separate workshop pricing & registration) 
• October 30 - MELT Method: Fascia & NeuroStrength with me!

MELT Method hydrates your fascia through compression and length techniques, restoring its elasticity and support so you move with more ease and less stiffness. From there, the work goes deeper into the neurofascial system with NeuroStrength, which helps restore the timing and control of the deep stabilizing muscles in your hips, core, and shoulders. The result: joints under less compression, better balance over a lifetime, and sharper, more efficient yoga and strength training. 

• November 6 / 13 / 20 / Dec 4 - Barnes Method Myofascial Work with Heather Fraelick 
• December 11 - Nick Beem, Topic TBD 
• December 18 - Corinne Peterson, topic TBD 
• January will bring new offerings!

What's the Deal with In-depth Somatic Studies?
Each month, we invite teachers with different specializations to share their unique skills with our students. Workshop-grade material for the cost of a drop-in class. Topics will include:

• Melt Method® for fascia hydration
• Yoga TuneUp® method for self-massage and nervous system reset
• Gyrokinesis® Expansion system
• Somatic Experiencing® principles embodied
• Alexander Technique®
• And more!

This class welcomes movement educators, musicians, bodyworkers, psychotherapists of all types, and seasoned body-mind adventurers. Come prepared to explore, share, discuss and learn together, as well as meet like-minded somatic investigators.

All above classes at Grateful Yoga, 1108 Davis, Evanston

Click on the link below to register

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NEW!

Somavida Pain Relief Clinic

2130 Green Bay Rd, Evanston

Melt Method Fascia Hydrator Reset Series

Biweekly on Wednesdays, 2-3 pm 

October 21, November 4, 18, December 2

$80

Purchase of the fascia hydrator ($150) is required to attend

Email me for more information and questions on the Fascia Hydrator, 

and to register

anaturalfoot@gmail.com

The MELT Method is a self-treatment technique using soft balls a foam roller, and the fascia hydrator. MELT moves are designed to rehydrate connective tissue and repattern the nervous system. It is a proactive approach to maintaining a healthy, pain-free body that can enhance athletic performance, ease chronic pain, and improve overall well-being.  And it feels really good!

The creator of the MELT method, Sue Hitzmann, designed a number of props that allow individuals to become their own bodyworkers. A soft foam roller and soft rubber ball are the basic tools. A fascia hydrator is also available.