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"Summer is a period of luxurious growth. To be in harmony with the atmosphere of summer, awaken early in the morning and reach to the sun for nourishment to flourish as the gardens do. Work, play,travel, be joyful, and grow into selfless service. The bounty of the outside world enters and enlivens us." -Paul Pitchford, Healing with Whole Foods About the Class: According to Chinese Medicine, the fire element rules the heart and small intestine. The heart refers to the physical organ as wellas the mental emotional center. Imbalances of the heart-mind can result in depression, memory loss, poor circulation, scattered and confused thoughts, excess or no laughter, speech problems, weak spirit and aversion to heat. Please join acupuncturist and nutritionist, Nishanga Bliss and yoga teacher, Leigh Evans, to explore ways to enhance the vitality of your heart. This afternoon workshop will explore ways to awaken the heart meridian through yoga postures, acupressure points, and nutritional and lifestyle changes. |
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| About the Instructors: NISHANGA BLISS is a Chinese herbalist, licensed acupuncturist, macrobiotic chef and cooking teacher. She has been practicing the healing arts in the Bay Area for over 9 years. LEIGH EVANS is a yoga teacher and dancer dedicated to awakening creativity and aliveness in the body. Since 1985, Leigh has practiced Hatha Yoga in the Iyengar, Ashtanga, and Vini-yoga traditions in the US and India. Leigh has been teaching yoga for 10 years. Her yoga classes work with precise alignment while focusing on the breath in a continuous flow of Asanas. She loves the practice of yoga for the clarity of mind and peacefulness that comes from the breath flowing freely in the body. For more information about Leigh Evans |
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