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Gentle Movement Yoga at Route 85 (All Levels) [FREE]

August 19 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Free
Health & Wellness

This class is open to all levels and is designed for students who wish to experience the benefits of gentle movement through the physical (anatomical) body. Approaching each pose with ease to build mobility, stability, and strength. With mindfulness and awareness the teacher creates space for fluid movement while offering thoughtful modifications, allowing everyone to access and enjoy the benefits of yoga within a community.

While the first breath happens naturally at birth, this gift deserves to be nurtured. The practice also includes simple breathwork exercises that benefit both body and mind. This Gentle Movement Yoga class with breath awareness offers students tools to carry into daily life and practice in the comfort of their own time and space.

Teacher Credentials:

Maria Ortiz is a lifelong yoga practitioner; she embraces the benefits of Yoga Gentle Movement and Breath Awareness.

  • Yogamour 240 – Hour Trauma-Informed Yoga, Social Justice, and Leadership Training, Frederick, MD. (RYT200)
  • Aham Yoga 30-Hour Pranayama Teacher Training – Certificate (Breath)
  • Yoga Alliance Registered (RYS200)

As this offering is free to the community, we kindly request that if you are unable to attend, please inform us at your earliest convenience. This will allow us to offer the spot to others who can benefit from the program. We deeply value the opportunity to provide accessible and inclusive programming, and your timely communication supports us in maintaining this commitment.

Details

  • Date: August 19
  • Time:
    9:00 am - 10:00 am
  • Cost: Free
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We work hard to find local experts to share their knowledge with our community. We offer lectures, hands-on workshops, and cooking classes. We hope you’ll join us for a class in the Community Room.

Interested in teaching a class at the Common Market? Just fill out our Class Proposal Form. Please note that Common Market classes are largely demonstration-style, not participatory classes, except where noted otherwise. Please email our Events & Education Coordinator for more information at education@commonmarket.coop

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