Gentle Yoga: Yin & Restorative Blend
Weekly on Tuesdays
9:00 am - 10:00 am
at the Women's Center
- Join Christina for a tranquil yoga class that beautifully combines the gentle, meditative elements of yin yoga with the deeply relaxing qualities of restorative yoga.
This class is perfect for practitioners of all levels, providing a soothing environment that promotes both physical and mental well-being. This practice utilizes supportive props for long-held yin asanas that target the deeper connective tissues, enhancing flexibility and joint mobility. The restorative postures, also supported by props, encourage complete relaxation with focus on the breath, helping to release tension and stress. This harmonious blend allows your body to unwind and rejuvenate while fostering a calm and centered mind. The spa-like ambiance of our class, complete with soft lighting and calming music, enhances the restorative experience, making it a perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Embrace the gentle pace, breathe deeply, and leave feeling refreshed, balanced, and serene. Open to all women.
Suggested Cost: $15.00 Sliding scale available
Note--registration for most WCHT events is a little different for the month of December. Thank you for your patience as we continue to make your favorite classes available! Your registration link below will take you directly to pay Christina. Have a wonderful class!
Note--registration for most WCHT events is a little different for the month of December. Thank you for your patience as we continue to make your favorite classes available! Your registration link below will take you directly to pay Christina. Have a wonderful class!
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About the Instructor:
Christina Rusca completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training in Spring 2021 where she focused particularly on yin and restorative styles. Christina has maintained a regular yoga practice since getting sober in 2015. She also incorporates meditation, breathwork, and ayurvedic lifestyle practices, striving for health and balance in her life. She is passionate about continuing her education and deepening her practice, often attending workshops and retreats locally, regionally, and abroad. Christina holds a dual certification in dharma and spiritual life coaching from ICF-accredited Dharma Coaching Institute as well as a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Southeastern Louisiana University where she majored in Liberal Arts with a Music Concentration. Christina is a longtime resident of Mandeville where she lives with her husband, Ralph, and their spoiled throwback Pomeranian, da Vinci. Her daughter Ainsley, 21, is a senior at Northwestern University in Natchitoches. In her free time Christina enjoys co-hosting her podcast (The Dharma Diaries), writing, singing, reading, walking, and being with family and friends. |
