Gentle Flow with Monica

Tuesday, November 22 • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Monica Pettus
Monica Pettus, a former elementary education teacher, had been practicing yoga for 18 years. She was former gymnast/tumbler and college cheerleader at Arkansas State University. In 2009 she became certified to teach pilates and then in 2010 began working on her 200 RYT through Yoga Fit. In 2022 she did a second 200hr RYT trough Yoga Renew. Monica has over 2500 hours of teaching experience in yoga and pilates at Northridge Fitness, Yoga Bliss, University of Alabama Athletics, University of Alabama School of Business, and various high school athletics in the Northport and Tuscaloosa. Monica has worked with all sorts of athletes with mobility, functional movement, and recovery, including University of Alabama women’s basketball, men’s basketball, men’s golf, women’s volleyball, and women’s gymnastics. She had also worked with swimmers, runner’s, tennis players, cyclists, football, and baseball players. Monica loves to teach a vinyasa flow working towards a peak pose at the end as well as athletic stretch, and yoga skills.

Description

In this gentle yoga class, learn how synchronized breath and movement stop the minds incessant monkey-chatter and bring inner stillness. Based on ancient yogic wisdom and modern neuro-science, learn how to relax the nervous system, move the body in a life-affirming ways, and cultivate mindfulness. Follow a daily class theme for positive thought and action on and off the mat. Options given-determine the level of challenge right for you.

*First Tuesday of the Month- Rest, Relax, Digest: Yoga to Engage the Parasympathetic Nervous System.

*Second Tuesday of the Month- Yoga Asana for the Psoas Muscle; Less Back/Hip Pain, Increased Range of Motion, and Relaxation.

*Third Tuesday of the Month- Finding Balance On and Off the Mat.

*Fourth Tuesday of the Month- Confront Fear with Gentle Backbends.

*Fifth Tuesday of the Month- A Calming Yoga Sequence to Reduce Anxiety.