Get Your Spring On! A yoga workshop to reawaken joy, vitality and balance

Spring can stimulate the urge to start something new or to observe the ordinary with fresh eyes. Through asana (physical poses), pranayama (mindful breathing) and meditation, yoga teaches us how to still our bodies and minds and focus on present moment experience. On Saturday, March 14 from 2-4 p.m.  Ellen McNally RYT500 will present a workshop that will include a brief talk about how yoga practice differs from other types of physical exercise; a series of gentle yoga poses and stretches; a simple meditation on the breath; and yoga nidra, a deep relaxation technique that will leave you relaxed and revitalized. No previous yoga experience is required.

Please bring a yoga mat (one-quarter inch thickness preferred), a small blanket to support your knees, a cushion to sit on and a bottle of water.  Chairs are available for anyone who prefers a chair practice (please indicate this preference when you register). (Limit 15 people)

This workshop is free and open to the public. Registration is required. To register, or for more information, please call the Essex Library at 860-767-1560.