Did you know that forward folds cool the body and calm the mind? Did you know that we have several “cooling” practices that we offer every week? TUES: 10:45 AM YIN YOGA WED: 12 PM GENTLE SLOW FLOW WED: 7:30 PM ACOUSTIC SLOW FLOW & RESTORATIVE FRI: 11 AM YIN YOGA SUN: 6 PM SLOW FLOW & RESTORATIVE These 5 weekly classes are designed to slow us down, cool us down and balance the energy of summer. They are a wonderful compliment to our heated vinyasa classes or stand beautifully on their own. Try YIN today with Gale and let us know what you think. 🤗 #coolingyoga #relaxationmode #balance #UPY

Happy Monday! 😀 #yogatruth #starttoday #UPY

PRENATAL YOGA TEACHER TRAINING coming to UPY Nov 2-4! This training is for yoga teachers with a 200 hr certification who are interested in delving more fully into the world of pregnancy and yoga. The 20 hour immersion weekend will prepare students to work with the special needs of prenatal students, and certify them to design and teach a safe, specifically prenatal class. This training serves as the first module of the 3 module full Om Births pre and postnatal certification approved by Yoga alliance. The Training will include sections on: •The anatomy and physiology of pregnancy •Yoga’s view the pregnant body and how this model differs from the western medical model •Historical practices in birth and how those practices have affected the birth process. •Myths surrounding prenatal yoga: which postures are truly contra-indicated and why? •Appropriate postures for a prenatal yoga practice and class •Modifications for different stages in pregnancy •Yoga solutions to common pregnancy aches and pains. •Meditation for both pregnancy and birth •Pranayama for a prenatal practice •Yoga practices for childbirth preparation •Prenatal class components and sequencing, including discussion of how to conduct “circle time” and foster community through open communication in class •Student teaching opportunities •Immediate post-natal yoga considerations and steps for re-introducing Mom back to practice All students will receive a training manual containing the above components as well as suggested prenatal sequences for class development. Upon completion students will receive a certificate allowing them to teach a safe, solid prenatal yoga class. Those interested in continuing on for the 85hr full Om Births certification can discuss further modules and practicum with Bec at the training weekend. Investment: $425 $400 Early Bird before September 1st, 2018 Schedule: Friday: 6:30–9:30 PM Saturday: 12:30-8:30 PM Sunday: 11AM-8 PM (Hours may change slightly.) About Bec Conant: Bec Conant RYT, RPYT, HBCE, is the director and founder of Om Births Prenatal Yoga, and has been working with Pregnant women since 2002. SIGN UP on the UPY Mindbody site or app, under Teacher Trainings!🤰

We are teaming up with @compete_sc to put on a 300+ person yoga event to help raise money for the Joe Andruzzi Foundation (JAF). JAF is dedicated to providing financial assistance to patients and families, helping them focus on recovery- not bills. They are also striving to keep families positive through the foundation’s Up(Beat) cancer initiative, organizing outings and visits with New England’s professional athletes. Join us for YOGA taught round robin by your UPY Teachers, 7-8 pm! Suggested donation $30! Sign up on our Facebook event page. The location is at the Compete Fieldhouse in Norwood, only 5 minutes from UPY! It will be a great time!!

Start ‘em young! WEEKLY KIDS YOGA CLASS starts tomorrow at 12 NOON and will continue every Tuesday for the summer! Adults Warm All Levels Class with Hania at the same time! Ages 4-12. $15 drop in! Kids mats are provided. Just bring water! Please arrive 10 minutes early. 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗 #kidsyoga #yogatogether #UPY