Gentle Dynamic Yoga

Service Description

Gentle Dynamic Yoga Age is not a factor when it comes to this weekly yoga class – it’s just a question of what appeals to you and works for your body. Gentle Dynamic Yoga tends to be a slow and relaxing practice. If you're feeling stiff (from inactivity, or, lots of activity) this class focuses on making it easier to get into postures. It can also be helpful for people recovering from injuries or surgery, or who have had joint replacements and need to slowly and carefully explore postures. A slow-paced yoga practice can also engage the mind as you are encouraged to pay attention to the sensations of moving and breathing. A yoga practice needs to be something you enjoy physically, but it has to engage the mind as well in order to be a full experience. Like other styles of yoga, this Gentle Dynamic Yoga class relieves stress, increases flexibility, calms the mind, and strengthens the body. Each movement is linked with breath, and we enter into the postures gradually – moving in and out of each pose first, and then finding a holding position. This preparation and fluid entry into postures protects and nurtures the joints, muscles, and connective tissue. You explore your pain-free range of motion and find your edge, so you can come safely and comfortably into the pose, depending on what’s right for your body on any given day. Gentle Dynamic Yoga is particularly good for balancing digestive difficulties because its slow, rhythmic movement soothes and relaxes the nervous system. Done regularly, it improves sleep patterns - and can even reduce or eliminate insomnia. About Your Instructor – Sherri Pestill Sherri completed her Yoga Teacher Training at Kripalu in 2013 and has been passionately teaching ever since. With a deep love for movement and mindfulness, she enjoys guiding students to build strength, improve overall wellness, and achieve their personal goals through yoga. A Certified Personal Trainer since 2003, Sherri brings a well-rounded understanding of fitness to her classes. In 2022, she expanded her expertise by becoming an Elemental Rhythm Breathwork Teacher, further deepening her commitment to holistic health and healing. Sherri is a wife and proud mother of two young girls. She often spends time outdoors to recharge and stay grounded. Her love for nature deeply influences both her personal life and her approach to wellness so teaching at Cedarvale is a perfect fit.