Autumnal Yin Yoga 5-week Series

Please join ABG and Meg for another 5-week series that will offer folks a chance to downshift from the summer high towards a more balanced, nurtured, and rested state. Each class will offer something a little different, while still following a comforting, familiar rhythm. We’ll start by gently engaging the senses to help you arrive and unwind, then ease into steady, nourishing breath-work alongside simple warm-up movements. From there, you’ll be guided into long-held yin postures designed to invite softness and release. The practice will close in a supported resting pose and guided body scan to help you integrate the benefits of the practice. These classes are designed for all bodies and Meg will offer many alternatives to postures throughout the practice. This series is deeply informed by Meg's somatic- & trauma-informed background, as well as her love for a practice that moves a bit slower & allows space for exploring each moment with curiosity. There is a $2 cancellation fee for all cancellations. No refunds for requests made with less than 24 hours notice. Please bring: To support your ease and comfort, please arrive at least 10 minutes before class to find your spot and get settled. Class will start promptly at 5:30pm. Please bring your yoga mat (ABG has additional mats to use UNDER yours for extra cushion), plus a blanket, yoga block, and a bolster (or a pillow/cushion). Meg will provide straps and extra blankets. Note: the greenhouse has a cement floor and is a tad on the cool side. Dress in warm layers, thick socks, and consider a hat & gloves for the guided rest portion of class. Classes will be held outside on the lawn when weather permits. Meg's Bio: Meg Piersma, MS, Trauma-Informed E-RYT500, Somatic Experiencing: Advanced Year Meg has been practicing yoga since 2003 and teaching since 2011. As a somatic-based mental health counselor, Meg loves to blend nervous system and brain support practices with yoga postures, breathwork, and guided rest. Meg brings a sense of lightness to every class, with trauma-informed cueing that aims to embrace a wide variety of lived experiences. Meg is a gardener with a deep love and respect for the natural world and you can often find her playing up in the mountains, tending to her large garden, or cruising the trails of FNBP with her two huskies.