How to Work with Your Body
A Masterclass in breaking down essential yoga postures

Saturday, November 9
12:00PM - 2:30PM
@Cambridge Foundry

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  • How do I safely move into postures?

    Learn to move your body into more advanced poses, wisely. Practice proper warm-up and preparation techniques.

  • What options are available?

    We each have a unique “body-mode” - a preferred way of moving and sustaining a posture. Using props smartly + technical adjustments will help you move in/out of poses with ease.

  • How does this deepen my yoga?

    Become confident in your movements and knowledge so you can get the most benefit from each posture.

Trust in your body and movements

Rae Estapa, creator of More to Love Yoga, will lead a Masterclass on how to work with your body as you practice more advanced yoga postures.

In this experiential Masterclass, participants will be guided through three core postures: Downward-Facing Dog, hip and low-back stretches (ex: Pigeon) & Back Extensions. We’ll breakdown technique, tips and novel approaches, including the various options within each. You’ll also have direct support to fine-tune them to work best for your body.

As a larger body, Rae has been practicing yoga for nearly 20 years and developed ways to make the most classic yoga postures work for larger bodies.


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Program Outline

This More to Love Yoga Masterclass is an opportunity to dive deeply into your practice. More to Love Yoga is grounded in the rich Hatha Yogic tradition practiced for centuries, but modified to relate to larger-bodies’ needs in our world today.

  • Welcome & Collective Space Making: We will set our intention (self + as a group) so all participating feel safe, nurtured, and open to what may unfold for them

  • Experiential learning:

    • Movement: Breakdown of 3 essential posture-families for a well-rounded yoga practice:

      • Downward Facing Dog + it’s various options; proper hand/wrist alignment; using the postures to get into more advance movements (“Wild Thing”)

      • Pigeon Pose + other hip-opener positions; releasing of the psoas muscle

      • Back Extension (Bridge Pose, Shoulder-Stand, Fish Pose) to relax overworked back muscles + strength abdominal support

    • A guided + extended rest for deep relaxation and nervous system regulation

  • Integration: Space to self-reflect, discuss, and share with others your learnings, questions & more

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FAQ

  • A specialty class in which learning objectives are achieved through in-depth practice accompanied by detailed instruction & self-reflection

  • Those with some baseline of More to Love Yoga. Folks who are curious about going deeper into yoga beyond the basics. Especially useful approach for those tending to their body-image, managing chronic pain/health conditions, recovering from injury, or simply desiring more self-understanding.

  • This 2.5-hour Masterclass is held at Foundry Cambridge. Light snacks & drinks provided. Space is ADA compliant with accessible restrooms on-site. Participants are encouraged to take self-directed breaks as needed. Chairs and supportive props provided. Street parking via meters available. Recommended to use a combination of coins / Cambridge mobile park app to avoid tickets.

  • Please bring your own yoga mat, writing tools (pen, notebook); water bottle; and any other items for comfort. Clothing wise, be comfortable and able to move freely. Cell phones use will not be permitted, but can be kept safe in-room.

  • $49.00. Class codes cannot be applied to special events. No refunds or exchanges.