Yoga to Heal the Nervous System with Nicole Marcia (8 classes, Jan-Feb 2020)

A regular yoga practice can increase flexibility and strength, improve balance, and enhance mental clarity. The techniques practiced in yoga can also strengthen the nervous system and help us to calm down, get grounded, and feel better in our day to day lives.

This series will focus on gentle, all-levels therapeutic movement practice. Students will learn body-based practices, to support nervous system regulation and resilience. The practice will emphasize internal experience, choice making & moving safely together. No hands-on adjustments. Beginners are welcome.

Wednesdays, 6:00-7:15pm

8 classes, Jan 8th-Feb 26th. $136+tax before Jan 2nd, $152+tax after.

Drop in: $23

Unlimited pass option: https://oceanandcrow.pike13.com/pack_products/615825

*Registration for the full class comes with one Bonus Class that may be used before the end of the session for any other class on the schedule that allows drop-ins or to bring a friend to class (space permitting; please enroll online before class). You may make up two missed classes within your session (space permitting).

*Please note that if you have enrolled in a class and are not present five minutes before the class, we may give your spot away.

*This class has one spot available for financial assistance. Email oceanandcrow@gmail.com to apply.

Nicole Marcia, MA, E-RYT 500, has taught therapeutic yoga classes and offered individual sessions to trauma survivors struggling with addiction, depression and anxiety since 2004. She also trains yoga teachers and clinicians in the trauma-sensitive yoga theory and techniques required to support trauma survivors in their healing, long-term stability and recovery. In 2009, she was awarded a master’s degree with a specialization in yoga therapy from Lesley University in Boston, MA. Since then, she has been employed by the Provincial Health Services Association at their Burnaby Centre for Mental Health and Addictions. She serves as the director of training at Yoga Outreach, is a faculty member at Ajna Yoga and the Vancouver School of Yoga and a curriculum developer and instructor the Langara College Continuing Studies. She teaches at Onsite, the treatment arm of North America’s first safe injection site and is a member of Bridge for Health and the Breathe Network which connects survivors of sexual violence with healing arts practitioners.

Refunds may be issued with a $10 processing fee before Jan 2nd, 2020. No refunds will be issued after Jan 2nd, 2020.