YOGA / Qi Gong / Tai Chi
CLASSES & FEES
We're happy to announce that our ZOOM classes will be ongoing. To register, please see class descriptions, times and registration links below.
FREE QiGong and Yoga practices are posted at
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC505DBObpuvhpbzwvThGcug/videos.
John and Mary are also available for private sessions in Tuning Fork Sound Therapy, Yoga Therapy, Yoga Nidra, QiGong and REIKIhealing. Please call or email for more information, fees or to make an appointment.
JOIN US AT KRIPALU INSTITUTE IN STOCKBRIDGE MASSACHUSSETTS!
July 21-23, 2024 for
The Five Element Orchard, QiGong for Harvesting Energy from Trees
https://kripalu.org/presenters-programs/harvesting-energy-trees-qigong
FEES (ZOOM CLASSES)
Sliding scale: $8-$10 per class, or $100 - $120 unlimited (Zoom only), by PayPal to peacefulpostures@gmail.com (PLEASE USEfriends & family option), Venmo to Mary Rachel Platt, or contact us for address to send check.
WEEKLY ZOOM CLASSES
MONDAY
TAI CHI ZOOM
10-11:00 AM EDT (John)
To Register on Zoom, click here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvduuurj4vEtwX7fnGCLp8aSMbgXajnzVz
Tai Chi is a series of silent, fluid, seamless slow-motion movements. The slowness of Tai Chi puts the brakes on the fast momentum of our lives and fills the void each moment with enhanced awareness. However, the beautiful soft movements are only the surface of the magic. The big secret of Tai Chi comes with understanding that the graceful stepping and hand movements are nothing more than training aids for deeper principles such as developing balance and a sense of feeling centered, living in relaxation and harmony with your environment.John teaches several beautiful short sets of moves that allow you to quickly learn the basics of Tai Chi and thus quickly advance to these underlying principles – the soul of the practice.
TUESDAY
GENTLE YOGA - ZOOM (Mary)
10:00-11:00 AM EST
To Register on ZOOM, click here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYlc-2trjMpHNd0tUJ_jdKSxJOXwvgIBeaD
This class combines somatics (slow, conscious isolated movements of major muscles and joints which reprogram the body to move fluidly), and stretch postures, along with breath, mudras, and internal focus. We will also practice classical gentle Yoga poses, mudras to specifically direct & open energy in the body, as well as flowing poses and stretches from Tao Yoga that allow energy to flow through the meridians. This gentle to moderate class promotes flexibility, lightness, and graceful movement. Appropriate for all levels.
THURSDAY
QIGONG FOR HEALTH AND VITALITY- ZOOM (John)
10:00-11:00 AM EST
To Register for ZOOM, click here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwudO6sqjwjEtOmhsywrVB6JvXrVSSUDoxn
Learn to activate, cultivate and store your life force energy through single QiGong movements, flowing dances and QiGong sequences, with an emphasis on balancing energy for physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Learn pressure points and other energetic self-healing techniques. Suitable for all levels.
WEEKLY IN-PERSON CLASSES
MONDAY
Chair Yoga For Seniors
(NO CLASS ON 3/25 or 4/1/24)
11:00 am - Noon
$5 per class
at St. Martin de Porres Sr. Center (in church's Nativity Center), 118 Cedar Valley Road, Poughkeepsie 12603
Designed for seniors, this class will include seated poses and soft flowing movements on the chair and standing postures using the chair for balance and support. We'll also do gentle breath work which, when combined with our attention, not only brings more oxygen into the body but also quiets the mind, easing stress and tension. Benefits of this gentle, joyful practice include increased strength and flexibility, stronger bones, greater fluidity in the joints, more vitality, and happier heart.
FRIDAY
QiGong
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
$18 drop in
At InnerLight Movement Studio, 6565 Springbrook Ave (Route 9), Rhinebeck, NY
Learn to activate, cultivate and store your life force energy through single QiGong movements, flowing dances and QiGong sequences, with an emphasis on balancing energy for physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Learn pressure points and other energetic self-healing techniques. Suitable for all levels.
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SPECIAL CLASSES
YOGA NIDRA
Zoom Series and Recordings Available soon! Please check back here!
***NEW*** PRIVATE YOGA NIDRA/HEALING SESSIONS AVAILABLE
contact Mary for more information peacefulpostures@gmail.com
Yoga Nidra means “yogic sleep.” It is a state of profound stillness and peace in which the body is in the deepest state of relaxation, yet the mind is awake. Practitioners are led through a series of techniques using body, breath, and awareness, resulting in deep physical relaxation, subtler mental states, and eventual stilling of the mind. Old reactive patterns and stresses are effortlessly dissolved, freeing the practitioner to function in life with greater clarity and inner joy.
REIKI (with Mary) and TUNING FORK (vibrational sound healing with John) sessions now available.
Please contact us for more information
845-463-3494, peacefulpostures@gmail.com