Yoga for Stress,Tension and Anxiety
Prolonged Dysregulation Costs
Prolonged stress in our bodies if left unaddressed for too long often contributes to symptoms such as :
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Chronic muscular tensions
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Back Pain
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Insomnia
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Irritable bowel syndrome
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Headaches
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Joint pain
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Fatigue
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Lethargy
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Hyper tension
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Arthritis
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Easily irritable
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Dissociation
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Asymmetrical body aches
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TMJ
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Workaholic
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Autoimmune disease
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Asthma
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Upset stomach
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Skin conditions
What is Yoga ?
Yoga is a powerful modality that can assist in resolving stress, anxiety and resulting tensions. It is an ancient tradition taught from many teachings which all point to bringing harmony within ourselves, with a felt sense of integration between our bodies, breath and mind. This feeling of integration transpires into our relationships that we have with others as well as with our greater community.
Why Yoga ?
Yoga provides us with the tools for managing stress, strengthening our core, and increasing flexibility in our bodies and minds while cultivating awareness and focus to ultimately feel connected and integrated with ourselves and others.
Yoga with Heidi
Beginning Yoga Series
The beginning yoga series will take you through the fundamentals of breath awareness, proper alignment, stability and focus via a sequence of standing and seated poses. We use yoga props and music to enhance the yoga experience and each series explores a journey from head to toe !
Restorative
The restorative classes are 7 - 12 restful poses on the mat which are held longer than the traditional yoga poses, often with the support of props such as blankets to help calm the nervous system.
Private Sessions
These yoga private session are tailored to your individual situation. We send you an intake form so that we can design a practice based on your needs.
Yoga with Somatic Experiencing Work
All weekly ongoing SE clients who are working with Michael will receive a complimentary monthly series.
Monthly Yoga Series
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75 minutes / week
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Beginner level w/ props
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8 Limbs
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Music
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Zoom recording, if you can't make it
Tuesdays 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm PST
2 Videos
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75 minutes
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Beginner level + longer holds w/ props
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How 8 Limbs applies to life
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Music
Video # 1
Video # 2
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90 minutes
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5-12 supported poses with props
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Music
Restorative Class
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Restorative
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90 minutes
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5 - 12 supported poses with props
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Music
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Zoom recording, if you can't make it
One Sunday a month
4:30 pm -6:00 pm PST
Be Yourself
We leave the feelings of pressure to "perform" outside the yoga door and encourage connections with our strengths as well as weaknesses. We do this by offering a myriad of simple solutions including breath work, movement and mental exercises creating a safe and personal space together where your nervous system will lead the way towards relaxation and healing.
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Heidi Jakobsen
My passion is helping those who feel they can't do yoga either because of some physical limitation
or from extreme tension in their body.
I am a fully trained Yoga teacher who has taught yoga since 2002.
I teach the yoga series from a place of complete acceptance of your physical limitations, creating a welcoming space for you to be exactly where you are.
Many of my students come to class because their bodies are tight and ache from physical exercise, stress and trauma or just plain old getting older. These symptoms often come from navigating our mental capacities, cutting ourselves off from the rest of our body and breath.
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Many Students leave the practice of yoga because of the typical " all in one " yoga class experience where they get injured or the class is too difficult.
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They are also busy and can't always make classes when scheduled.
We are a supportive community of beginning yoga students
Testimonials
" Have taken many yoga classes in the country – this one is TOPS. "
" A great "introductory" Yoga class, as well as so much more. Heidi brings her heart and soul, as well a great music, to her teaching. For me it is a mental practice as much as a physical one. "
" Heidi's enthusiasm and love of sharing her practice comes out clearly each and every week! "
" Heidi is the most positive and nurturing yoga teacher ever. She offers something for everyone and has so much experience, she can explain more than you will ever need to know about what is happening in class. Her Zoom format is non-threatening and very helpful. "
" This is a valuable resource for older people who want to practice yoga. "
" Heidi’s grace and love of yoga come shining through as she guides us with her wonderful attention to detail, naturally flowing from one asana to the next. By the end of each class I am in a deeply relaxed and invigorated state. These classes are a gift to my life. "
" I would never have stayed with yoga if it hadn’t been for Heidi, so grateful. "
" These yoga classes have been the best I have ever taken. "
