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Let it go! Releasing Neck and Shoulder Pain with Kirra Swenerton

December 5 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Let it go! Releasing Neck and Shoulder Pain

with Kirra Swenerton

Saturday Dec 5th 2- 4 pm

Join us at the studio in Berkeley 

At times, the weight of the world can almost feel unbearable. During the darker months, carrying this weight can sometimes be even heavier. Over time, this can manifest as tension in the neck and shoulders. The regular practice of yoga helps us to release accumulated tensions and find relief from pain, not only on the physical level.

In this workshop we will learn ways to free the neck and shoulders and open the heart. We will explore spaciousness and movement in the chest, as well as the armpits, neck and throat, wrists and hands. Because this program is in person, we can all use wall ropes and other Iyengar Yoga props for traction and support.  This will help you experience greater length through the neck and upper spine – and build the strength and awareness to support healthier movement.

You’ll learn practical ways to:

  • work with breath and the support of props to rest the areas that carry tension
  • release tightness in the neck, shoulders, and upper back
  • improve mobility and awareness in the shoulder joints
  • strengthen the muscles that help support healthy shoulders
  • use the ropes and props to create space and ease
  • recognize habits of contraction and compression before they become bigger problems
Come away feeling more open, supported, and at ease.
Who is this program for?
This workshop is best for students with some yoga experience. It is especially useful for anyone who experiences general stiffness, tension, or occasional discomfort in the neck and shoulders, or who wants to better understand how to build strength and mobility safely.
This is not intended as a therapeutic workshop for significant or acute shoulder injuries. If you are currently working with a torn rotator cuff, dislocation, frozen shoulder, or another major injury, please contact us before registering so we can help you determine whether this workshop is appropriate.

 

Tuition:

$45  – Early Bird Special – $15 off with code: LETGO at checkout, code expires on November 21.

$60 per person regular rate

About the Instructor:

Kirra Swenerton (she/they) is Certified Iyengar Yoga teacher. She has been practicing various forms of yoga since the early 2000’s, eventually finding a home within the Iyengar lineage at Adeline Yoga in 2019. Kirra maintains a private practice as a healing artist, ritualist and scientist specializing in land and water tending. She serves as the custodian of two salmon-bearing creeks in the mountains of Northern California. Kirra is passionate about helping students discover clarity, freedom and joy through the practice of yoga.

Details

  • Date: December 5
  • Time:
    2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Registration

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Early Bird Price
$45
Regular Price
$60