These experiential workshops will include a blend of Indian & Thai yogas, breathwork, myofascial meridians, Rolfing principles, and a finishing dash of group/partner dialogue to digest our experiences - because healing doesn’t happen in isolation!
Therapeutic Yoga + Breathwork - Workshop Series
Workshop 1 - Decoding Low Back Problems
Tuesday, Sept. 12th at 6:15pm (please arrive 5-10 min early)
For those with chronic or recurring gripe in the lower back. We’ll explore the interconnected roots of back pain: somatic, structural, and postural, while offering tips and solutions for self-care that you can integrate into your daily life to reduce or eliminate low back discomfort.
Workshop 2 - Dynamic Regulation - Respiratory Diaphragm & Pelvic Floor
Tuesday, Sept. 19th at 6:15pm (please arrive 5-10 min early)
For those who habitually notice restrictions in their breathing pattern and/or pelvic floor which can show up as anxious thought patterns, excessive tension, energetic imbalances, and even physiological issues such as body pain, menstrual issues, digestive problems and more. The diaphragm and pelvic floor correspond to the root, sacral and solar plexus chakras. Open to people of all genders. We’ll map these core structures, understand the difference between healthy and unhealthy functioning, and practice simple yet effective exercises to ensure that they are working to support our overall health.
Workshop 3 - Unlocking the Hips
Friday, Oct. 13th at 6:15pm (please arrive 5-10 min early)
“My hips won’t open no matter how many pigeon poses I do!” is a version of what I hear in my Rolfing office on a regular basis. That’s because there is a lot more to hip mobility than passive external rotation. In this workshop, we’ll look at and improve the myofasial relationships between the hips, thighs, feet, etc. We’ll also invite some curiosity around the somatic aspects (thoughts, beliefs, emotions, experiences stored in the body) that lead to hips either staying tight or finally opening!
Workshop 4 - Unlocking the Shoulders
Friday, Oct. 20th at 6:15pm (please arrive 5-10 min early)
When it comes to tight shoulders or postural issues, much of the problem lies in how little we use our full range of motion in modern life. In this workshop we’ll incorporate myofascial stretches, mobility exercises, and breathwork to unravel the layers of tight shoulders and postural imbalance.
Who This is For:
Previous yoga experience recommended. These workshops are open to general public looking for resolution and healing in any of these areas listed above, as well as practitioners/teachers who wish to deepen their knowledge. Workshops will complement one another for a thorough re-education of the embodiment pattern. Sometimes the “problem” has different roots, and starts somewhere unexpected. You may attend as many workshops as you’d like.
What Sets These Yoga Workshops Apart:
Small group size (max 12 students)
Consent-based, hands-on assists
Curated music playlists
Incorporates under-utilized aspects of yoga, such as pranayama (breathwork) and svadhyaya (self-study)
Integrative dialogue/journaling & closing circle over tea - because healing does not happen in isolation
Where:
Held Space
61 Greenpoint Ave Suite 309, Brooklyn, NY 11222
Bring two, 2.5” massage balls or similar, plus journal and pen. Bring a strap if you’d like. Mats, blankets and blocks provided.
Time Structure for All Workshops:
Doors Open: 6:05pm
Class runs from 6:15 -7:50pm - please arrive 5-10 min before the start of class, as latecomers may not be admitted to maintain the group container.
Registration & Policies:
Pre-registration required: $27 if you register at least 72 hrs in advance | $35 after
Registration closes 1 hr before class starts.
Cancel up to 72 hrs in advance for an 80% refund.
Please do not attend if you are sick. Those arriving after 6:15pm may not be admitted to maintain the class container once we’ve started. No refunds offered on missed classes.
ABOUT THE TEACHER:
Chelsey Kapuscinski is an Advanced Certified Yoga Instructor, Certified Rolfer® and Thai Bodywork Specialist whose passion is about guiding people out of physical and emotional distress through the combined powers of touch, movement, empathy and education. Her approach to teaching combines the wisdom traditions which posited yoga as a holistic healing modality, and modern approaches to working with the bodies and nervous systems of present-day New Yorkers. Having practiced regularly since the age of 17 and taught yoga globally since 2012 to humans aged 2-82 years old, she is aware of the power of yoga to positively impact our lives on all levels.