December 11, 2024 Healing Yoga * A Joyful Journey

Alena Stankova

March 19 2025

A Joyful Journey into Movement & Play session, all about choosing JOY, being playful, and fully enjoying ourselves in our bodies.

Through a variety of exercises, we activated life force energy, improved circulation, and let go of stress and tension. This class was a journey inward—awakening different parts of the body and moving in ways we normally don’t, bringing a sense of freedom, creativity, and lightness.

Class Focus & Benefits
🔹 Activating Life Force Energy & Circulation

Movement awakens Qi (life force energy), revitalizing the body and mind.
Encourages healthy circulation, bringing oxygen and nutrients to muscles, joints, and organs.
Helps release stagnant energy, leaving you feeling lighter and more energized.

🔹 Stress & Tension Release Through Playful Movement

Exploring unconventional movement patterns helps us reconnect with our natural flow and break out of rigid habits.
Rolling in circles and stretching in all directions unlocks tightness, enhances mobility, and stimulates creativity.
Playfulness brings a sense of inner joy and childlike wonder, helping to release mental and emotional stress.

🔹 Deep Body Awareness & Connection

By feeling into different body parts, we enhance mind-body connection, improving coordination and presence.
Moving in unexpected ways activates underused muscles, supporting joint health and flexibility.
Shifting focus inward helps quiet the mind, fostering a sense of peace and self-acceptance.

🔹 Relaxation & Integration

A well-deserved relaxation at the end allowed the body to absorb the benefits of movement, promoting deep rest and balance.
This final moment of stillness soothes the nervous system, enhances emotional clarity, and leaves you feeling refreshed and at ease.

This class was a celebration of movement, energy, and joy—a reminder that we can choose to play, explore, and fully enjoy being in our bodies.