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Second Sundays Yin Yoga
6-7:15pm CST {ONLINE}
Every month at Room to Breathe
Yin Yoga is a slow-paced and gentle yoga practice suitable for beginner and experienced yogis, alike. Most Yin postures are done seated or lying down and are held for longer periods of time. On a physical level, Yin Yoga targets deep connective tissues, such as fascia, while Yin's slow and meditative pace allows for more time and space to practice turning inward. It is a welcoming practice that invites us to slow down and reflect on both body and mind. Join us every second Sunday of the month for this rich and mellow style of yoga
Cost: Regular class price; memberships + packages apply

Self-Massage {ONLINE} with Natalie McGreal, LMT, yoga teacher + resident massage therapist

Learn to release bodily tension with self massage! In this 90 minute workshop devoted to massage, you will learn self-massage techniques using your fingers, hands, forearms and even yoga blocks. We will also explore short, easy and fun movement practices to help prepare and relax, body + mind. All are welcome.
Cost: $25
*Note that you will need 2 yoga blocks for this workshop. If you do not have your own, you can email us at info@roomtobreathechicago.com to purchase new ones for $20.
Cozy Winter Solstice Practice {Online in real time}Sunday, December 20, 2020
6-7:00 PM CST
​In this cozy class, you’ll us a blend of gentle + restorative yoga techniques to welcome the contemplative winter season. The winter solstice marks a time to get quiet and turn inward. When you honor the change of seasons, you honor your own process of growth and change too.
Cost: Regular class prices; packages +. memberships apply
Trauma-Sensitive Bodywork Training, Part 1 NCBTMB Approved! 6 CEs available!
with Natalie McGreal, LMT, trauma-informed yoga teacher
A trauma-sensitive approach in bodywork is built on a foundation of understanding that trauma is not a rare occurrence. To be trauma-sensitive means awareness. An awareness that many who come to us for touch-based work will at some point in their lives have experienced trauma. It also means having the ability to hold space for our clients to feel heard, safe, welcomed, and supported. This 6 hour workshop will help you to better understand trauma and establish trauma-sensitive approaches within your bodywork practice.
We will explore:
  • Causes of trauma
  • Symptoms of trauma
  • How trauma manifests in the body, and how it potentially shows up in sessions
  • Simple grounding and stress-relieving practices to share with your clients
  • How massage can both help and overwhelm trauma survivors
  • How to support clients experiencing overwhelm 
  • Staying within scope of practice
This workshop is primarily discussion based, but will also include basic exploration of breathing practices, and gentle physical exercises. This workshop is best suited for licensed massage therapists, bodyworkers, and other touch-based professions.

Cost: $300 for two-day event

The price of this workshop also includes workable materials and a live 1x1 mentorship session with Natalie to discuss any questions you have and to support deeper integration of the material.