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Encore University Winter/Spring 2021 Semester Yoga with Jenni Brandon Encore University Winter/Spring 2021 Semester Yoga with Jenni Brandon (E-RYT 500, RPYT) Hello! I am so thrilled to share yoga with you during this 15-week program! Each week we’ll have a themed yoga practice where we focus on a part of the body or intention, practice breathe work and meditation. Throughout the semester we’ll rotate through three different types of yoga classes that are all beneficial to support you as a singer and use poses, breathe work, and meditation that you can do every day! Look for yoga handouts so you can continue your yoga practice at home. Here are descriptions of the three types of classes I’ll offer: 1. Gentle Stretch and Restorative Yoga – We’ll spend this calm and grounding class mostly seated or lying on the ground using props* such as blankets, strap (or belt or scarf), and pillows to support us as we lengthen, gently stretch, and open the body. 2. Hatha Yoga – In this practice we’ll move between the floor and standing poses, building strength, endurance, and flexibility in the body. Modifications offered. Props such as blankets, strap (or belt or scarf), and pillows are used. 3. Chair Yoga – Grab a chair with no arms as we use it to create a practice focused on posture, alignment, stretching, and support that we can use in rehearsals and performances. Props such as blankets, strap (or belt or scarf), and pillows are used. *Suggested Props I love using props to support a yoga practice! These help us get comfortable, feel supported, and find our way safely into poses. Here are my suggestions of props for your practice: 2-3 Blankets (yoga blankets are great, but others can be substituted such as a blanket from your couch or bed) Here’s a link to suggested yoga blankets – Amazon.com New Striped Traditional Mexican Yoga Blanket | Yoga Direct – YogaDirect.com Yoga blocks (can also use a stack of books or a chair/piano bench) Yoga Strap OR a belt, scarf, or long towel Here’s a Link to yoga blocks/strap combo suggestion – Amazon.com Looking forward to sharing yoga with you! Warmly, Jenni Brandon Schedule for Yoga Classes during Encore University’s Winter/Spring 2021 Semester Tuesdays 2pm EST/11 am PST 1. January 26: Gentle Stretch and Restorative – New Year Renew: Finding your breath 2. February 2: Hatha – Hip Hip Hooray! Yoga for the hips 3. February 9: Chair Yoga – Finding Good Posture and Alignment for Singing 4. February 16: Hatha – Open your heart (and chest and shoulders!) 5. February 23: Gentle Stretch and Restorative – Getting Grounded & Focused 6. March 2: Hatha – Back to Basics: Yoga for supporting the low back and core 7. March 9: Chair Yoga -Twists & Turns: using the chair to support digestion and making room to breathe 8. March 16: Hatha – Moon over my hamstrings: Yoga for opening the hamstrings 9. March 23: Gentle Stretch and Restorative – Open Your Heart 10. March 30: Easter Break 11. April 6: Hatha – Finding balance 12. April 13: Chair Yoga – Lengthening the side body for better breath and posture 13. April 20: Hatha – Get Twisted! unwinding the spine and making room to breathe 14. April 27: Gentle Stretch and Restorative - The Gratitude Attitude: Finding Contentment 15. May 4: Hatha – Standing on Solid Ground 16. May 11: Mix of Chair and Gentle Stretch/Restorative: Shine Your Light: Celebrating YOU! .
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