Mindfulness Yoga

4 Week Virtual Series

Led by Paula Huffman BS,RN,ERYT, Mindfulness Instructor

Date: July 31st-August 21st

Time:  6:15-7:30pm

Cost:   Series $65

Drop In:  $20 per class

Description:

This practice combines traditional yoga postures (asanas) with mindfulness techniques that focus on the present moment experience of connecting with one’s self through the breath and movement.

There will be attention given to bringing mindful awareness not only to our physical selves and bodily sensations but to the thoughts, emotions, and mood states that arise during the practice, cultivating the ability to stay with one’s present, moment to moment experience.

Intertwined throughout will be an emphasis on the Seven Pillars or Intentions of Mindfulness practices.

The possibility for experiencing the less obvious aspects of the poses on the overall state of being will be enhanced as the breath slows and the mind begins to clear.

If you are interested in moving away from a yoga practice that emphasizes the physical benefits of yoga or have wondered how to integrate a yoga practice with mindfulness, this class is for you.

These classes will be appropriate for anyone whether you have no background in yoga or meditation or if you have been practicing for years.

All poses will be practiced sitting and lying down.


Props Suggested:  Yoga Mat, at least one yoga type blanket, yoga block and yoga strap.



Instructor Bio:

Paula Huffman BS, RN, ERYT, CCE, Mindfulness Instructor, Mindfulness Mentor


Paula started practicing yoga in the mid 70’s.  She now has a committed personal yoga and meditation practice that has evolved since that time. She has been an instructor of yoga for 25 years. Combining her life’s work experience in the health care field with her yoga teaching, Paula’s focus is on the healing and restorative aspects of yoga through the development of both physical and spiritual awareness. Her style of teaching encourages a quiet, gentle, reflective approach to asana with the belief that yoga can be adapted to meet student’s needs regardless of any limitations they may be experiencing.

She received her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training with the NC School of Yoga in 2001 and has completed specialty trainings and certifications in Restorative Yoga with Judith Lasater, Mindfulness Yoga with Frank Jude Boccio, Yin Yoga with Sarah Powers, Yoga Warriors, Perinatal Fitness Instructor with the International Childbirth Education Association, and Level I Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy.  She has also completed intensive trainings with the Center for Mindfulness at the University of Massachusetts led by Jon Kabat Zinn and Center Staff and a Mindfulness Mentor certification with Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield.

Please contact the Instructor for questions:
paulah@email.unc.edu