“New Year, New Alignment” sums up how you’ll feel both physically and energetically after participating in our 2-part event. NOTE: Parts 1 & 2 happen in different locations a few blocks away from eachother, please see descriptions below. You may sign up for one or both parts.
Part 1: All-Levels Workshop
Jan 1, 2023 - 11am-1pm
AT YOGA SPACE, GREENPOINT
738 Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn
Short Description: Weaving together Yoga, Taichi, and Rolfing-based postural alignment, this 3-element workshop is geared toward relieving spinal stiffness, reducing alignment-related pain, and implementing helpful postural habits for prolonged postural improvement. Taught in tandem by our 3 practitioners, followed by a cup of Jeff’s warming herbal tea blend.
Longer Description of Workshop Elements: Each element will run for apprx. 25-30 min.
Element 1 - Dynamic Strength: Yoga Flow for Stability & Mobility. Movement emphasizing the dual role of the spine as the stabilizing center of the body and its adaptable and mobile axis. Experiment with movement that relieves stiffness, facilitates ease, and supports functional strength. With Kathleen Bostleman, RYT, LMT.
Element 2 - Energy Refinement: Find your Central Axis with Taichi. Learn how to use relaxation as your source of power. This lesson seeks to resolve structural or postural related pain as well chronic tension of all kinds locked inside of the body. For anyone interested in forming a deeper connection with the body (spine) and learning principles for structural integration that can be applied in sitting, standing, and exercise. With Jeff Chen, LAc.
Element 3 - Daily Integration: Rolfing-based Tips for Easeful Alignment. Actively explore your posture by understanding the physical and psychological elements of your structural expression. From that base of understanding, find ways to gently but powerfully release chronic tension patterns and align your spine to improve posture. With Chelsey Kap, Certified Rolfer, Adv. Cert. Yoga Instructor
Price - $35. Pre-registration required.
Part 2: Private Healing Sessions
Jan 1, 2023 - 1:30pm-5pm
AT BROOKLYN MINDBODY COLLECTIVE
117 Dobbin Street, Greenpoint, Brooklyn
Just a 5 min walk from Yoga Space, come to BMC’s healing studios and enjoy 2 special, customized sessions to connect with your body and understand what it needs to stay balanced. Each session will last for apprx. 25 min. with a 5 min break in between.
Session Description: Pulse and Tongue Analysis and Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis. Learn what your pulse and tongue can reveal about the overall state of your health, from digestion and immunity to hormonal balance and energy levels. Get lifestyle and treatment tips based on the results of your pulse/tongue analysis. With Jeff Chen, LAc.
Session Description: Custom Massage Therapy. Spot session focused on a few regions of your choice. May use myofascial release, deep tissue, trigger point and more techniques to alleviate tension, soften areas of restriction and promote relaxation. With Kathleen Bostleman, LMT, RYT.
Price - $50. The price covers both sessions - TCM Diagnosis and Massage ($150 value). Pre-registration required.