October 4 & 5: The Art of Turning Inward: A Weekend of Forward Bends & Twists
12:30 - 5:30 PM
$199
In a world that often pulls us outward, yoga offers the radical invitation to turn inward. Nowhere is that invitation more potent than in forward bends and twists—two families of postures that nourish the nervous system, restore balance, and deepen our connection to the quiet wisdom within.
Forward bends invite us to fold gently into ourselves, releasing the outer gaze and softening the mental chatter. These postures stretch the back body, but direct our attention to the front torso, cultivating subtle length and inner spaciousness. Twists, on the other hand, offer a kind of internal alchemy. As the spine spirals and the torso wrings, the abdominal organs are massaged, the spine is refreshed, and the whole body receives a gentle detoxification.
Together, these postures support rest, renewal, and clarity.
In this weekend workshop, we’ll explore these forms not just as physical shapes, but as doorways into emotional quietude and energetic balance.
We will:
· Refine the fundamentals of healthy forward bending—hinging at the hips, not the waist
· Practice safe, integrated twisting to support spinal health and organ vitality
· Use gravity and breath to passively stretch the posterior chain and wring out internal stagnation
· Explore how twists stimulate digestion, relieve backaches, and “rinse and soak” the abdominal organs
· Develop strength and flexibility in the spine, hamstrings, and hips
· Work with breath to soothe the nervous system and reduce anxiety, fatigue, and insomnia
· Learn therapeutic applications for high blood pressure, headaches, asthma, and sciatica
· Explore sequencing: when to use forward bends and twists alone or in combination
Twists and forward bends both teach us to listen more deeply. In their quiet power, we find a kind of cleansing—of the body, the mind, and the emotional landscape. These postures don’t shout for our attention; they whisper us back to wholeness.
Join us for a weekend of slowing down, tuning in, and exploring the healing architecture of folding and spiraling.
ALL PAYMENTS ARE REFUNDABLE TO FORM OF PAYMENT IF CANCELLATION REQUEST IS RECEIVED MORE THAN 7 DAYS IN ADVANCE. NO REFUNDS INSIDE OF 7 DAYS, BUT PAYMENT MAY BE APPLIED TO NEST CREDIT IN SOME CIRCUMSTANCES.