Fine Art of Sitting

California Yoga Center 1776 Miramonte Avenue, Mountain View, CA, United States

Whether driving, working, traveling, or sitting in meditation, we can apply simple principles to how we sit.Paying attention to posture and alignment transforms the experience of sitting. Sitting is something we all do frequently-sometimes for many hours at a time. Sitting with inattention frequently causes compression, stiffness and discomfort. Sitting with awareness brings opening, relaxation and ease […]

Relieve Jaw Tension with Yoga & Mindfulness – part 1

California Yoga Center 1776 Miramonte Avenue, Mountain View, CA, United States

HYBRID If you clench or grind, this workshop is for you!Join us and explore how to relieve jaw tension with yoga and mindfulness! Jaw Tension can be a factor in many conditions including headaches, sinusitis, sciatica as well as digestive and hormonal disorders. Learn why this is so and how to bring relief. Day 1: Understanding […]

Relieve Jaw Tension with Yoga & Mindfulness part 2

California Yoga Center 1776 Miramonte Avenue, Mountain View, CA, United States

HYBRID Day 2: Rewiring Your Nervous System to Relieve Jaw Tension Your jaw and your nervous system are intimate partners. De-escalation can equal restoration. We'll practice restorative yoga to soothe frayed nerves as well as pranayama and breath awareness, and learn gentle, safe self-massage techniques to relax the face and jaw.