Schedule
September 10 12pm- 1pm SAAC 217 Carrie Menke, Ph.D
September 17 12pm- 1pm SAAC 217 Carrie Menke, Ph.D
September 24 12pm- 1pm SAAC 217 Carrie Menke, Ph.D
October 1 12pm- 1pm SAAC 217 Carrie Menke, Ph.D
October 8 12pm- 1pm SAAC 217 Carrie Menke, Ph.D
October 15 12pm- 1pm SAAC 217 Carrie Menke, Ph.D
October 22 12pm- 1pm SAAC 217 Carrie Menke, Ph.D
October 29 12pm 1pm SAAC 217 Carrie Menke, Ph.D
Over the course of 8 weeks, we will use yoga to explore the relationships between the body, breath, and mind. No experience is necessary; all levels of ability are welcome. Postures (asana) are both guided by the breath and help develop your awareness of breath. In turn, you can use the breath to help gain greater awareness of the body. The asana practice will prepare the body for breathwork (pranayama) that can be used as preparation for meditation or, in itself, be a meditative practice. Expect at least 30 minutes of asana practice in every meeting. Sign up for sessions individually or as a series. Bring yoga mats and props if you have them. There will also be some available.
Instructor: Carrie Menke
You may know Carrie Menke as one of the physics faculty. Besides that, she has been practicing yoga for 18 years. In 2007, she completed a 200-hour training in the Anusara style, which focuses on proper alignment for your body. In 2016, she began a 500-hour training in the Viniyoga style, which emphasizes using the broad spectrum of yoga tools (postures, breathing, meditation, etc.) to serve the practitioner. If you have questions, don't hesitate to contact her at cmenke@ucmerced.edu.
