Classes - Fall 2021
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CLASSES AT-A-GLANCE - scroll down for details
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CLASS
Yoga for Well-Being Yoga for Resilience Chair Yoga Yoga for All Be Kind to Your Spine Chair Yoga |
DAY
Mon Tues TuesWedThurs Fri |
TIME
4:15 - 5:30 pm 9 - 10:15 am 12:00 - 1:00 pm 10:30 - 11:30 am 10:30 - 11:30 am 12:00 - 1:00 pm |
LOCATION
Inner Awareness - In Studio Inner Awareness - In Studio Warm Hearth Village - In Studio Inner Awareness - Outside Zoom - Online Warm Hearth Village - In Studio & Recorded |
WEEKLY CLASSES
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ONLINE CLASS
Be Kind to Your Spine
Thursdays, 10:30 – 11:30 am
September 23 - October 28 (6 wk. session)
Online via Zoom
This offering is a yoga class for those wishing to promote optimal back health. We will work on building core stability, improving posture, increasing flexibility, connecting to breath to better support us physically and energetically, and inviting ease & grace into our experience as we mindfully (and heartfully) move towards a more centered body & mind. This is a floor mat class that will have on the floor and standing poses and explorations. Adaptations will be offered for those who find positions on hands and knees uncomfortable.
The class, in a live format, will be streamed Thursdays 10:30 – 11:30 am via Zoom. I will be recording the live class. This allows individuals to have access to the class even if they cannot attend live. This recorded class will be available to watch by streaming and/or by downloading directly to one’s computer so that it can be watched offline. Anyone who registers for the class will have access to all these options. Once you register for the class, you will be given a link and password to join the 6-week class series.
Suggested Donation Options for the 6-wk series
$60 ($10/class) / $75 ($12.50/class) / $90 ($15/class)
Please pay what you can afford at this time.
Send Payment via one of these modalities ...
Venmo: Jennifer-Speiden
PayPal: mandaradance@yahoo.com
Check: Made out to Inner Awareness and sent to
Jennifer Speiden, 657 Coal Hollow Rd., Christiansburg, VA 24073
Please contact Jennifer at joyifer@yahoo.com
or 540.552.2596 to register and if you have any questions.
Once you complete your registration, you will receive an invite to the Zoom class.
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IN-PERSON
***Please note. In-person, in-studio classes are open to individuals who have been fully vaccinated.
Class is capped off at 6 students maximum.***
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Yoga for Well-Being
Mondays 4:15 - 5:30 pm
September 20 - October 25 (6 wk. session)
In-person at Inner Awareness, In Studio
This yoga class is designed to support greater awareness, self-compassion, body-mind strength, and inner steadiness & ease. As everyone is in a unique place in their journey, to support this reality, a variety of variations will be offered to appropriately challenge each person's balance, agility, strength and flexibility so as to help improve one's resiliency in body, mind, and spirit.
In this class, movements and pose options will include the following positions: standing, hands and knees (a chair option will be offered if being on hands and knees is not an option in your body at this time), and lying down on the floor on your belly, sides, and back.
We ask that you bring your own mat and any props you may need - blocks, blankets, pillows, straps, etc. if you have them. If you do not have props, props can be made available to you at the studio.
Suggested Donation Options for the 6-wk series
$60 ($10/class) / $75 ($12.50/class) / $90 ($15/class)
Please pay what you can afford at this time.
Venmo: Jennifer-Speiden
PayPal: mandaradance@yahoo.com
Check: Made out to Inner Awareness and sent to
Jennifer Speiden, 657 Coal Hollow Rd., Christiansburg, VA 24073
Please contact Jennifer at joyifer@yahoo.com
or 540.552.2596 to register and if you have any questions.
*****
Yoga for Resilience
Tuesdays 9 - 10:15 am
September 21 - October 26 (6 wk. session)
In-person at Inner Awareness, In Studio
This yoga class builds on the Yoga for Well-Being class adding some more options to help individuals build resilience in body and mind. It is for students who have had yoga experience and who can easily get up and down from the floor. Participants are still encouraged to explore the poses in a way that truly listens to their bodies while developing a playful, curious approach to moving between ease and challenging oneself to help build resilience.
In this class, movements and pose options will include the following positions: standing, hands and knees, kneeling, and lying down on the floor on your belly, sides, and back.
We ask that you bring your own mat and any props you may need - blocks, blankets, pillows, straps, etc. if you have them. If you do not have props, props can be made available to you at the studio.
Suggested Donation Options for the 6-wk series
$60 ($10/class) / $75 ($12.50/class) / $90 ($15/class)
Please pay what you can afford at this time.
Venmo: Jennifer-Speiden
PayPal: mandaradance@yahoo.com
Check: Made out to Inner Awareness and sent to
Jennifer Speiden, 657 Coal Hollow Rd., Christiansburg, VA 24073
Please contact Jennifer at joyifer@yahoo.com
or 540.552.2596 to register and if you have any questions.
*****
Yoga for Every Body & All Abilities:
An Outdoor Yoga Class
Wednesdays in September, 10:30 – 11:30 am
Drop-in
In-person at Inner Awareness, Outdoors as weather allows / indoors when weather does not allow)
This yoga practice consists of a slow, mindful flow that is accessible to all bodies and beings. We play with postures, breath, sound, and rest in community in an open, non-judgmental manner. We welcome individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as able bodied and neurotypical beings. This is a yoga class for anyone who is curious about practicing yoga in a way that invites a celebration for the rich spectrum of how human beings can show their lights in the world.
We ask that you bring your own mat and any props you may need - blocks, blankets, pillows, straps, etc.
***If the weather is not conducive to being outside, we will move inside the studio. When this happens the class will be capped off at 6 people. Please check in before class to confirm that there is space that day.***
In this class, movements and pose options will include the following positions: standing, hands and knees, and lying down on the floor on your belly, sides, and back.
Cost: Donation based
Suggested donation: $10 - $15 per class
Send Payment via one of these modalities ...
Venmo: Jennifer-Speiden
PayPal: mandaradance@yahoo.com
Check: Made out to Inner Awareness and sent to
Jennifer Speiden, 657 Coal Hollow Rd., Christiansburg, VA 24073
Cash: dropped off in donation basket day of class
Please contact Jennifer at joyifer@yahoo.com
or 540.552.2596 to register and if you have any questions.
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Chair Yoga
Weaving Brain Longevity Yoga & Mindfulness Practices to Help You Be Kind to Your Body-Mind
Tuesdays and Fridays 12 noon - 1:00 pm
Ongoing
In-person at Warm Hearth Village, In-Studio
Free to residents, $12 day pass for non-residents.
Please contact Fitness at Warm Hearth Village at 540-443-3474 to reserve a spot as space is limited.
***We are also recording the Friday classes so that individuals can watch and practice along with the class from home. Please contact Jennifer if interested in receiving the video option.***
This class offers a gentle approach to movement and mindfulness. Participants will be encouraged to explore the practices deeply respecting and honoring any injuries or limitations they may be currently navigating while cultivating an improved sense of body awareness. As everyone is in a unique place in their journeys, a variety of variations and adaptations will be offered to appropriately challenge each person's balance, agility, strength and flexibility so as to help improve one's resiliency in body, mind, and spirit.
Students will gain practical tools from both neuroscience and contemplative / wisdom tradition practices that one can start implementing into their everyday activities to feel better in body, manage their energy levels, and maximize the health and function of one’s brain. No prior yoga and mindfulness experience necessary.
In this class, movements will be in a chair and standing.
Anything done standing will also have a seated option provided.
We will not be transitioning to the floor.
This class will be facilitated by Jennifer Speiden who is a certified yoga therapist, registered yoga teacher, Certified Brain Longevity Specialist through the Alzheimer’s Research & Prevention Foundation, and has a MS in Physical Therapy.
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*****
ONLINE CLASS
Be Kind to Your Spine
Thursdays, 10:30 – 11:30 am
September 23 - October 28 (6 wk. session)
Online via Zoom
This offering is a yoga class for those wishing to promote optimal back health. We will work on building core stability, improving posture, increasing flexibility, connecting to breath to better support us physically and energetically, and inviting ease & grace into our experience as we mindfully (and heartfully) move towards a more centered body & mind. This is a floor mat class that will have on the floor and standing poses and explorations. Adaptations will be offered for those who find positions on hands and knees uncomfortable.
The class, in a live format, will be streamed Thursdays 10:30 – 11:30 am via Zoom. I will be recording the live class. This allows individuals to have access to the class even if they cannot attend live. This recorded class will be available to watch by streaming and/or by downloading directly to one’s computer so that it can be watched offline. Anyone who registers for the class will have access to all these options. Once you register for the class, you will be given a link and password to join the 6-week class series.
Suggested Donation Options for the 6-wk series
$60 ($10/class) / $75 ($12.50/class) / $90 ($15/class)
Please pay what you can afford at this time.
Send Payment via one of these modalities ...
Venmo: Jennifer-Speiden
PayPal: mandaradance@yahoo.com
Check: Made out to Inner Awareness and sent to
Jennifer Speiden, 657 Coal Hollow Rd., Christiansburg, VA 24073
Please contact Jennifer at joyifer@yahoo.com
or 540.552.2596 to register and if you have any questions.
Once you complete your registration, you will receive an invite to the Zoom class.
*****
IN-PERSON
***Please note. In-person, in-studio classes are open to individuals who have been fully vaccinated.
Class is capped off at 6 students maximum.***
*****
Yoga for Well-Being
Mondays 4:15 - 5:30 pm
September 20 - October 25 (6 wk. session)
In-person at Inner Awareness, In Studio
This yoga class is designed to support greater awareness, self-compassion, body-mind strength, and inner steadiness & ease. As everyone is in a unique place in their journey, to support this reality, a variety of variations will be offered to appropriately challenge each person's balance, agility, strength and flexibility so as to help improve one's resiliency in body, mind, and spirit.
In this class, movements and pose options will include the following positions: standing, hands and knees (a chair option will be offered if being on hands and knees is not an option in your body at this time), and lying down on the floor on your belly, sides, and back.
We ask that you bring your own mat and any props you may need - blocks, blankets, pillows, straps, etc. if you have them. If you do not have props, props can be made available to you at the studio.
Suggested Donation Options for the 6-wk series
$60 ($10/class) / $75 ($12.50/class) / $90 ($15/class)
Please pay what you can afford at this time.
Venmo: Jennifer-Speiden
PayPal: mandaradance@yahoo.com
Check: Made out to Inner Awareness and sent to
Jennifer Speiden, 657 Coal Hollow Rd., Christiansburg, VA 24073
Please contact Jennifer at joyifer@yahoo.com
or 540.552.2596 to register and if you have any questions.
*****
Yoga for Resilience
Tuesdays 9 - 10:15 am
September 21 - October 26 (6 wk. session)
In-person at Inner Awareness, In Studio
This yoga class builds on the Yoga for Well-Being class adding some more options to help individuals build resilience in body and mind. It is for students who have had yoga experience and who can easily get up and down from the floor. Participants are still encouraged to explore the poses in a way that truly listens to their bodies while developing a playful, curious approach to moving between ease and challenging oneself to help build resilience.
In this class, movements and pose options will include the following positions: standing, hands and knees, kneeling, and lying down on the floor on your belly, sides, and back.
We ask that you bring your own mat and any props you may need - blocks, blankets, pillows, straps, etc. if you have them. If you do not have props, props can be made available to you at the studio.
Suggested Donation Options for the 6-wk series
$60 ($10/class) / $75 ($12.50/class) / $90 ($15/class)
Please pay what you can afford at this time.
Venmo: Jennifer-Speiden
PayPal: mandaradance@yahoo.com
Check: Made out to Inner Awareness and sent to
Jennifer Speiden, 657 Coal Hollow Rd., Christiansburg, VA 24073
Please contact Jennifer at joyifer@yahoo.com
or 540.552.2596 to register and if you have any questions.
*****
Yoga for Every Body & All Abilities:
An Outdoor Yoga Class
Wednesdays in September, 10:30 – 11:30 am
Drop-in
In-person at Inner Awareness, Outdoors as weather allows / indoors when weather does not allow)
This yoga practice consists of a slow, mindful flow that is accessible to all bodies and beings. We play with postures, breath, sound, and rest in community in an open, non-judgmental manner. We welcome individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as able bodied and neurotypical beings. This is a yoga class for anyone who is curious about practicing yoga in a way that invites a celebration for the rich spectrum of how human beings can show their lights in the world.
We ask that you bring your own mat and any props you may need - blocks, blankets, pillows, straps, etc.
***If the weather is not conducive to being outside, we will move inside the studio. When this happens the class will be capped off at 6 people. Please check in before class to confirm that there is space that day.***
In this class, movements and pose options will include the following positions: standing, hands and knees, and lying down on the floor on your belly, sides, and back.
Cost: Donation based
Suggested donation: $10 - $15 per class
Send Payment via one of these modalities ...
Venmo: Jennifer-Speiden
PayPal: mandaradance@yahoo.com
Check: Made out to Inner Awareness and sent to
Jennifer Speiden, 657 Coal Hollow Rd., Christiansburg, VA 24073
Cash: dropped off in donation basket day of class
Please contact Jennifer at joyifer@yahoo.com
or 540.552.2596 to register and if you have any questions.
***
Chair Yoga
Weaving Brain Longevity Yoga & Mindfulness Practices to Help You Be Kind to Your Body-Mind
Tuesdays and Fridays 12 noon - 1:00 pm
Ongoing
In-person at Warm Hearth Village, In-Studio
Free to residents, $12 day pass for non-residents.
Please contact Fitness at Warm Hearth Village at 540-443-3474 to reserve a spot as space is limited.
***We are also recording the Friday classes so that individuals can watch and practice along with the class from home. Please contact Jennifer if interested in receiving the video option.***
This class offers a gentle approach to movement and mindfulness. Participants will be encouraged to explore the practices deeply respecting and honoring any injuries or limitations they may be currently navigating while cultivating an improved sense of body awareness. As everyone is in a unique place in their journeys, a variety of variations and adaptations will be offered to appropriately challenge each person's balance, agility, strength and flexibility so as to help improve one's resiliency in body, mind, and spirit.
Students will gain practical tools from both neuroscience and contemplative / wisdom tradition practices that one can start implementing into their everyday activities to feel better in body, manage their energy levels, and maximize the health and function of one’s brain. No prior yoga and mindfulness experience necessary.
In this class, movements will be in a chair and standing.
Anything done standing will also have a seated option provided.
We will not be transitioning to the floor.
This class will be facilitated by Jennifer Speiden who is a certified yoga therapist, registered yoga teacher, Certified Brain Longevity Specialist through the Alzheimer’s Research & Prevention Foundation, and has a MS in Physical Therapy.
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