Ayurveda Talk
Helene SandiLed by Shayna, this Level 2, 40-minute class offers a gentle, basic flow ideal for all levels of practice. A Vinyasa-style class, focus is on the hamstrings as well as basic movements and sense of alignment and well-roundedness. Many fundamental standing poses are covered in this class, including Warrior 2, Triangle, and Prasarita, or forward folds. Warrior 2 is an extended standing pose that stretches the groins, lungs, chest, and shoulders while stretching and strengthening the ankles and legs. It also increases stamina, stimulates the abdominal organs, and provides therapy for sciatica among other benefits. Triangle Pose is a standing pose that helps relieve back pain, opens the chest and shoulders, strengthens the legs, and stretches the groins, hips, and hamstrings. Prasarita is a wide-legged forward bend benefiting problems such as fatigue, depression, and headaches. Join Lauren and learn more about basic standing poses, all of which are essential to practice advancement!

Shayna was born and raised in Jersey but always has been a California girl at heart! She started practicing yoga while studying abroad in Australia during college. She fell in love and ended up returning to the states and completed her first 200 hour teacher training on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. Since then, she has almost ten years and 1,000 hours of professional yoga training. Yoga was and still is like a best friend- a reminder to be present and enjoy being in your body. It led her to self-love, strength, and the ability to create a life she loves. Sharing the gift of yoga and witnessing her students’ personal transformation, inside and out, is an honor and a privilege for her.