Ben Clarke (RYT-500, HHP) started his yoga practice after a cancer diagnosis in 2016, as a way of recovering from chemo and surgeries.
He’s found it to be pivotal in helping him re-inhabit
his body, reduce stress and anxiety, build back strength, and improve flexibility and energy levels. He became a certified yoga teacher in 2018, and he’s been a holistic health practitioner since 2012. For Ben, yoga is about calming the mind and warming the body. Ben strives to create a safe space for your yoga practice and offers options in his classes to encourage you to listen to your body and take the option that’s right for you. All are welcome to walk their journey with yoga with Ben.
This gentle class will focus on slowing down your mind and movements to build stability, strength, flexibility, and inner-connection. Our physical practice will focus on the fundamentals of yoga and building body awareness. It will include sitting and reclining postures, and may include occasional standing postures. Our breathing practice will be an integral part of linking your mind to your body and helping you connect within and to your higher self. Yoga means union–let’s unite mind, body, and soul in a safe, supportive space at UUFR. Our spiritual practice will be exploratory, introducing yogic philosophy into each session to connect to something greater than ourselves. This class is appropriate for all levels, from beginners to regular practitioners. Please bring a yoga mat and a blanket to each class.
The first class will start back up on September 3rd, from 6:15 pm – 7:30 pm in Founders Hall. Click here for the first classes calendar information.
