Restoring Inner Balance with Melinda Morey

Restoring Inner Balance

Saturday, Feb 1  from 2 – 4 pm in person

A special in-person workshop with Melinda Morey

Every day, we are confronted by an endless stream of stimuli, people and situations, which pull us out of ourselves. This can lead us to forget our essential nature, and instead feel subject to the whims of the world.

Patanjali describes this situation succinctly in sutra 1.4 Vritti Sarupyam Itaratra – which in simple terms states that when our inner “see-er” is not identified with its-Self, then it is identified with the outer world, the thoughts and fluctuations of the mind. We all know this experience of feeling cut off, from ourselves as well as from some greater sense of wholeness. The well of nourishment has run dry and we feel depleted and disheartened. At this juncture, we can immerse ourselves in our practice to restore inner balance.

This restorative workshop is designed to take you systematically deeper into yourself, through a series of actions and restorative postures aimed at illuminating the indwelling Self as it resides in the body.

“You do not need to seek freedom in a different land, for it exists with your own body, heart, mind, and soul.”

― B.K.S. Iyengar, Light on Life

Who is this program for?  It is best for students who have some yoga experience. Students of all levels will benefit from this practice, but should be familiar with some variation of Salamba Sarvangasana and Halasana, and be able to stay in supported poses for several minutes at a time.

In-Person at Adeline Yoga: This workshop will be held in-person at our studio in Berkeley.

Tuition

$35 early bird rate: Save $10 on this early bird rate with promo code: BALANCE if you sign up by January 18.

$45 if if you sign up after January 18

REGISTRATION OPEN SOON

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Melinda is a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher (CIYT) at the Level 2 and a certified yoga therapist. She has been practicing Iyengar yoga for 35 years. Melinda used to be on the faculty of Adeline Yoga, but moved back to Kauai where she now runs Iyengar Yoga Kauai.

Melinda’s understanding of yoga asana and philosophy is rooted in a strong personal practice.  As a surfer, swimmer and dancer, Melinda brings a broad understanding of dynamic movement to her teaching.

Melinda’s passion is in the therapeutic application of Iyengar Yoga. Having experienced the benefits of her own practice following various injuries, Melinda is drawn to use her knowledge to help others. She completed a year long Iyengar Yoga Therapy training with her mentor Manouso Manos, and continues to study the therapeutic facets of yoga.