Yoga + You: a FUNdamentals Workshop
Saturday, March 2nd
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
at the Women's Center
WHAT TO BRING:
A notebook or journal for notetaking, a yoga mat, and your favorite props—blocks, blanket, eye pillow, bolster, strap, etc. (some props available on site)
WHAT TO WEAR:
Clothes that are easy for you to move in. Comfort is the goal! Sweatpants or leggings, t-shirts or tank tops—whatever your body feels good in and allows freedom of movement.
INVESTMENT:
$25 (2-hour time commitment)
Sliding scale available
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
at the Women's Center
- Please join us for a gentle practice with Christina Rusca
- Feel refreshed and restored after this beginner class.
- We hope to begin offering yoga on a weekly basis soon! Great for all experience levels! Christina will guide you through the following:
- Why Yoga? The 8 Limbs of Yoga Explained
- Different Yoga Styles and Their Benefits
- Alignment, Movement, and Breath: The Practice of Mindfulness On + Off the Mat
- Class Etiquette + Useful Terminology
- A Gentle Practice: Enjoy a Beginner-Friendly 30-minute Class
- Strike a POSE! Share Your Favorite Asana with the Group!
WHAT TO BRING:
A notebook or journal for notetaking, a yoga mat, and your favorite props—blocks, blanket, eye pillow, bolster, strap, etc. (some props available on site)
WHAT TO WEAR:
Clothes that are easy for you to move in. Comfort is the goal! Sweatpants or leggings, t-shirts or tank tops—whatever your body feels good in and allows freedom of movement.
INVESTMENT:
$25 (2-hour time commitment)
Sliding scale available
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.
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.
