Moving your body and quieting your mind are two of the best ways to begin your day. Join me for a 30-minute yoga practice to set ourselves up for a joyful day. Payment is not required or expected.

Work really hard and then feel exhausted. That's how many of us live day to day. However, if we regularly take time to relax our nervous system completely, we may find a healthier balance between these two extremes.

Registering for a Restorative Yoga practice is making an appointment for yourself to relax. And when you show up, you use props to fully support your body in finding a comfortable state of repose. So gather some pillows, blankets, bath towels, 2 rolls of paper towels (yes!), and a long dark-colored sock. Sometimes we might use a chair or empty wall space nearby. If you have yoga blocks or a yoga bolster bring them, but we don't need expensive props; we can work with what we have just fine! I'll show you how to set yourself up in about three supportive poses per class so you may experience the art of relaxation.

Payment is not required or expected.

Matless Yoga may be more widely known as "chair yoga," but that label often comes across as an option for only elderly participants. Matless Yoga is for those looking for light movement, a little support in balancing poses, or a pick-me-up in the middle of the day. This is an accessible, little-to-no-sweat class in which we work to improve mobility and strength, cognitive function, and perhaps even productivity.

No need to roll out a mat or change your clothes. Simply bring a chair. Payment is not required or expected.

Yin Yoga is a slow-paced practice in which the connective tissue is stressed in order to improve joint health, circulation, and even emotional stability. Yin can also be more meditative, allowing us to go inward more easily and tune into the physical sensations we feel. Yin can be especially beneficial for athletes or those who complete challenging workouts regularly and is a wonderful way to balance out intense workouts.

Payment is not required or expected.

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Research shows yoga may help prevent cognitive decline or help prevent further decline once it has begun.

Movement is essential, especially as we age. Slow and mindful movements that can easily be done in a chair are some of the most beneficial to support brain health.

Enjoy a fun, novel, and interesting yoga practice that can both strengthen and stretch your muscles as well as stimulate both hemispheres of your brain to support focus, interoceptive awareness, and memory.

Come enjoy an outdoor sound meditation with Kris Massey of Finding Santosha Yoga. As a certified sound healer, Kris will help clear our mind, calm our body, and soothe our nervous system as she shares her talent of playing a variety of sound healing instruments. This session will be held in a private backyard in Chandler near Dobson and Warner Roads. Address will be provided upon registration.