Jenne Sluder Yoga Therapy

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Gentle, relaxing yoga stretches outside in the fresh air at the North Carolina Arboretum. Connect with the beauty of nature while releasing tension and building flexibility, balance, and inner calm. This class takes place in partial shade and is beginner-friendly. Requires the ability to get up and down off of the ground. Participants wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring their own mat, blanket or towel. Group size is limited to 10 participants. You can sign up for the entire series or for a single class.

Thursdays 11am – Noon
Sept 8th – Oct 13th

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8 Wednesdays; 9am – 10am

Sept 7th – Oct 26th at The North Carolina Arboretum

Learn a short form Tai Chi practice outdoors in nature in the midst of the spring flowers and bird song at the North Carolina Arboretum. This elegant short form introduces the signature movements of Tai Chi Chuan in a simplified and compact sequence. A wonderful practice for beginners, participants will learn the basic principles of each movement as well as modifications to accommodate individual needs. Tai chi is a safe and effective form of meditative exercise consisting of relaxed and focused movements that clear the mind and relax the nervous system while improving balance, strength, flexibility, stability, coordination, joint health, memory and attentional skills. Video practices will be provided to assist participants in practicing on their own time between sessions or in the case of a missed session.

Enjoy a quiet, mindful stroll through the woods at the North Carolina Arboretum. A silent hike takes us to scenic treasures on the arboretum property where we will do a restorative qigong practice. Qigong is a series of simple flowing movements that supports the body’s natural healing processes, promotes healthy circulation, invites inner calm, and releases tension from the body. Hikes will be mindfully-paced and qigong practice easy and accessible. Limited to 12 participants for healthy distancing.

August 21st  10:30am – Noon  REGISTER

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Experience the deep peace and joy of slow walking meditation in the Plants of Promise Garden at the North Carolina Arboretum. Each walking meditation practice begins with a series of very gentle Qigong movements. Qigong is a mindful movement practice that supports the body’s natural healing processes, promotes healthy circulation, invites a sense of inner calm, and releases tension from the body. Accessible to all ages and all bodies. Group size is limited to 12 participants. You can sign up for the entire series or for a single class.

Qigong & Walking Meditation Fridays  9am – 10am
August 19th – September 23rd – Click Here to REGISTER

Free or by-donation gentle yoga and meditation session every Wednesday evening from 7pm – 8pm on Zoom. Gentle seated stretching, calming breath practice, lightly guided seated meditation. We conclude with a progressive relaxation that can be done lying-down or reclined in a chair.

All are welcome. No experience necessary. The seated portion of the practice can be done in a chair, on the floor, on your couch or in your bed. To join the group, simply email Jenne so she can send you the access link (info@jennesluder.com).

In the interest of creating financially accessible self-care and community-care spaces, this class is offered free to the public. Participants who have the means to contribute are encouraged to make a donation of whatever amount.  Make a Donation ❤️

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Wednesday mornings, 11am – Noon

Yoga is among the most effective exercises for improving bone and joint health. This ongoing weekly class is suitable for total beginners and advanced yogis. Seated poses can be performed either in a chair or seated on the floor. Modified poses will be offered to accommodate your body’s unique needs. You will learn:

• exercises for building bone density, stabilizing and lubricating joints,
  and reducing pain and inflammation
• how to reduce wear-and-tear on your spine, bones, and joints
• how to modify movements in yoga, fitness routines, and in daily life to prevent fractures and inflammation
• techniques to improve balance and to reduce the risk of falls.

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Tuesdays, 10am – 11:10

Gentle, mindful stretching to relieve tension, reduce stress, improve balance and flexibility, and cultivate inner calm. Learn practical tools to improve mental health and keep body systems in balance. No prior yoga experience needed. Participants must be able to get up and down off the floor unassisted.

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Monday mornings, 11am – Noon

Yoga-inspired Pilates moves at a mindful pace, with the support of the breath, to strengthen and stretch all major muscle groups and support overall physical fitness. This class will help you to improve circulation, coordination, core strength, muscle tone, back health, joint stability, bone density, and strengthen and stabilize the hips and pelvis. Strengthening exercise done with the support of healthy breathing is also highly effective in boosting mood, energy levels, and brain health. During the upper-body strengthening portion of the class, participants have the option to incorporate light weights (1 or 2-pound dumbbells recommended).

Beginners are welcome. Build strength at your own pace and honor your body’s needs while exploring what is possible.

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Mondays, 9:30am – 10:30am

Safe, gentle, therapeutic yoga stretches to relieve muscle tension, reduce stress, and improve flexibility, balance, and joint mobility while cultivating inner calm. Seated and standing poses are done with the support of a chair. Each class finishes with a guided relaxation. No prior yoga experience needed.

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Fridays, 11am – Noon

Energy is renewed through the practice of rest. This class is a combination of gentle yin stretches and nurturing restorative poses. Yin and Restorative Yoga support the body’s natural healing processes, improve joint mobility, reduce inflammation, and relieve the effects of stress on the body and brain. Modifications are offered throughout this class to support your body’s unique needs.

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