👋 Hi, I'm Viorica and I warmly welcome you to this Heart-Opening Hatha and Compassion Circle!
Note: The class time was updated to start at 6pm, but I will be at the studio from 5:30pm if you'd like to meditate together or try a brief coaching session with me.
Register here:
https://sambodhi.ro/events/heart-opening-hatha-yoga-and-compassion-circle-en/
This class:
- blends the restorative physical restoration of Hatha Yoga with the gentle resilience and emotional support of compassion practices for self and others.
- nourishes the body, soothes the mind, and cultivates self-acceptance.
- deepens emotional awareness, reduces anxiety, and builds emotional regulation skills by training your ability to meet difficulty with kindness.
🎁Bring a Friend: Gift this self-care session to yourself and bring a friend for free (2 for 1 package) 🧘🏽♀️🧘🏻♂️. The friend needs to register separately and select the "Gift from Friend" option. If you yourself are new, you also benefit from the Newcomer’s Package (see below).
Time and Place:
- Tuesdays: 18:00–19:20 (80 Minutes)
- Sambodhi Studio, Sala 1
- Language: English, with some Romanian available when needed.
Your Journey Through the Session:
Part 1: Heart-Opening Hatha Practice (60 minutes)
Step onto your mat and into a space of gentle self-acceptance. We will move through a mindful sequence of poses designed to gently open the chest, shoulders, and front body—areas where tension often holds us back from full openness. We will combine steady breath with movement, offering modifications for all levels, so please honor your body and practice at your own pace. This is an invitation to cultivate self-care, self-love, and a deeper sense of openness within.
Class elements:
- breathwork (pranayama) — to soothe the nervous system and release tension
- brief meditation — for grounding, presence, and immediate self-care
- intention-setting — to clarify your focus for what you wish to cultivate
- asana practice (Hatha) — to open the heart, build strength, and increase flexibility
- savasana (total relaxation) — to integrate all benefits and prepare the mind for reflection
Part 2: The Compassion Circle (20 Minutes)
Nurturing the Self: Mindful Compassion and Resilience
After a peaceful transition guided by deep relaxation and sound, we gently move into the Compassion Circle. Here, we utilize the grounded state achieved on the mat to approach difficult emotions, thoughts, or sensations that may have arisen during your day or practice. This is an invitation to meet yourself exactly where you are, with kindness.
This is a safe, non-judgmental space dedicated to practicing the skill of self-compassion, leading to greater emotional freedom and deep inner connection.
Elements and Benefits:
- Being With What Is / Mindfulness: Cultivates inner stability and presence, allowing you to acknowledge emotions without judgment.
- Allowing / Acceptance: Fosters emotional resilience by softening resistance to discomfort and increasing self-validation.
- Gentle Inquiry: Promotes deeper self-understanding and curiosity about the roots of difficult emotions, transforming critical self-talk.
- Loving Kindness / Nurturing: Activates the parasympathetic nervous system to soothe distress and build a reservoir of inner kindness.
✨ Your Contribution Options:
- Newcomer’s Package (2 Classes): 85 lei
> Pay for your first class at the Drop-in rate and receive your second class free! Available for new students only.
> Needs to be used within 4 weeks from purchase.
- Drop-in Rate: 85 lei
- 4-Week Subscription: 255 lei (Effective price: 63.75 lei/class)
> BEST VALUE: Pay for 3 classes and secure 1 class completely free.
> Needs to be used within 4 weeks from purchase.
> Flexibility: Subscription can be also used for the Wednesday morning (60 min) sessions: Heart Opening Hatha Yoga (10:00) and Mindful Wednesday.
What to bring:
- Wear comfortable clothes
- Bring a water bottle and small towel for yoga (optional)
- Come as you are. You are enough.
https://sambodhi.ro/events/heart-opening-hatha-yoga-and-compassion-circle-en/
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