"Abby is very calm and centered. And her light touch during massage is fantastic. A fabulous instructor."-anonymous

YOGA THERAPY


Individual Programs & Tools for Everyday Life
·         Breathing techniques to calm & focus
·         Mindfulness & meditation for insight and learning
·         Grounding & relaxation techniques
·         Mantras & affirmations for challenging times
·         Guided imagery & writing exercises for understanding  
·         Easy body postures to relax, heal, or invigorate

One on One or Group Coaching with individualized program design that meets each person’s desires, needs and lifestyle.

What is Yoga Therapy?

• Uses the 8 limb system of Classic Yoga and Yoga Philosophy to create a personal program or enhance daily living.
• Can heal emotional and spiritual wounds by utilizing the chakra system.
• Deepens understanding of the true nature of the Self.
• Accesses, uses, and moves energy in a way that can profoundly change your mind, body and life.

What does Yoga Therapy include?

• Physical Exercises to strengthen, lengthen, improve circulation, flexibility, balance, etc.

• Mental Exercises such as concentration, sensory awareness, creative flows, and challenges.

• Meditation Practices to calm your mind, inspire awareness, and create greater connection.

• Breathing Exercises to energize, calm, balance, and strengthen.

• Energy Explorations using the chakra system.

• Lifestyle counseling for creating ease and balance.

• Appropriate Referrals to Nutrition, Chiropractic, Massage, or other Healthcare Practitioners. 

Who are Yoga Therapists?
• They are experienced and professional Yoga Teachers that have met or exceeded the standard for teaching group Yoga Classes. They have graduated from a 200 hour professional Yoga Teacher Training that is registered with the National Yoga Alliance. They are not a licensed or certified practitioner but do hold a certificate of completion in Yoga Therapy by a program endorsed by the IAYT (www.iayt.org).

• Their guidance is not a substitute for appropriate medical intervention and especially a diagnosis by a Medical Doctor.

RESTORATIVE YOGA & MASSAGE WITH SHANNON AND ABBY

4HANDS, 2 TEACHERS, 1 RELAXING NIGHT
Dec 10th, Friday 8-9:15pm

Relax weightlessly into the support of props and pillows. Unwind with
the healing touch of two certified yoga teachers. Beginners Welcome!

$20 earlier registration, $25 at the door. Space is limited
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RELAX, RENEW, RECEIVE
Restorative Yoga @ Breathe Yoga Studio
2960 Van Ness (between Chestnut St and Francisco St) SF, CA 94109

Nonrefundable cash/ checks payable to Abby Volk or Shannon LeCompte
Contact Abby 925.878.1100/ abbymvolk@gmail.com & Shannon:
poisedyoga@gmail.com for sign-ups or more information.

Partner Yoga and Massage

Partner Yoga and Massage
4 Week Series (drop-in)
Lead by Laura Bernasconi
Hosted by Abby Volk
Aug 28, Sept 4, 11, 18,
Saturday 1-2:30pm
Couples, family members, or friends welcome!
Come unwind and connect with one another through assisted yoga poses, Thai massage techniques, and simple Acro Yoga© inversions. Beginners Welcome! $25 per person per class!
Laura Bernasconi is an Acro Yoga© teacher and a Shiatsu massage therapist.
BEND YOGA STUDIO hosts
our Partner Yoga Series @
1935 Hayes (between Ashbury and Clayton), SF, CA 94117
Non refundable/Cash or Checks payable to Laura Bernasconi. Contact Abby: 925.878.1100/ abbymvolk@gmail.com for sign-ups or more information.