Proven Benefits of Meditation

In a world of constant change, continual stress, instant information, it is nice to know that we can find within an ancient discipline, the tools to create balance and harmony in our lives. This course will use basic yoga postures and Pranayama (Yogic Breathing Techniques) as tools to prepare and lead your mind into meditation and is open to all levels of experience. This is a highly experiential class with in depth instruction and plenty of practice time.

Some of the benefits of meditation include:

*REDUCTION IN STRESS, ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION *INCREASED ENERGY *GREATER FOCUS AND CAPACITY TO REACH GOALS *CLARITY *IMPROVES DECISION MAKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING *IMPROVES SLEEP *IMPROVES PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE *SLOWS THE AGING PROCESS. Dates: Friday evenings September 18 and 25, October 2nd and 9th from 6-7 p. $50 for all 4 weeks

Your instructor, Sonja Schloss

“Yoga and art are ways of connecting to the spiritual side of life. When I’m painting or teaching yoga, it’s as if I am not there – I’m the vehicle and the practice is coming through me. It’s about being connected to the task at hand; both are creative paths for letting go of the ego and being present in the moment.” Sonja is on a journey to fulfill her sadhana – to empower and inspire herself and others to follow their hearts and souls through self-discovery and fulfillment. In yoga and art she found the perfect instruments for physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual exploration, creativity, and joy. Undergoing rigorous training and perpetually learning, Sonja is an enriching source of inspiration, knowledge, encouragement, and lighthearted humor. With over a decade of teaching experience, Sonja has developed what she calls the art of yoga – a moving meditation which empowers you to increase strength, improve flexibility, and cultivate body awareness. Her classes have a spiritualessence, and oftentimes are themed around a concept of yoga philosophy. The postures and sequences she instructs are deliberately crafted in real time as to accommodate each student’s abilities and to bring optimal benefit to each and every practitioner.