Therapeutic Yoga and Sustainable Aromatherapy with California Native Plants at Yoga Bunglaow

Workshop

Saturday, May 18, 2019

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Therapeutic Yoga and Sustainable Aromatherapy with California Native Plants Workshop

Join Certified Yoga Therapist and California Native Plants Education and Outreach Specialist, Melissa Adylia Calasanz C-IAYT, for an interactive Therapeutic Yoga journey, designed to indulge each of your six senses: Sight, Sound, Touch, Taste, Smell, and Awareness.

WHEN: Saturday, May 18, 2019
TIME: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
WHERE: Yoga Bungalow
32382 Del Obispo St. Suite B5
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

For centuries, aromatherapy has been used to enhance health and well-being. Modern research recognizes the benefits of aromatherapy for stress reduction, sleep and mood management, improved memory and cognition, as well as easing discomforts associated with anxiety and chronic pain.

2 HOUR WORKSHOP INCLUDES:
• Grounding Meditation
The Workshop will begin with an Opening Meditation with Sustainable Aromatic Bundles*, made with California Native Plants that are locally and ethically sourced; free of herbicides and pesticides, with consideration to all the living critters that enjoy what Mother Nature has to offer.
• Introduction to the Multi-Sensory, Therapeutic and Healing Benefits of Aromatic Native Plants and their Connection to Yoga Philosophy
• The Ethical Approach to Using Native Plants for Aromatherapy and Appreciating them in the Wild
• Incorporating Aromatic Native Plants into a Yoga and Meditation Practice
• An Interactive Journey through the Six Senses using Aromatic Plants. Enjoy being guided through subtle, therapeutic gestures, and gentle movements, supported by the integration of your breath and the beautiful Aromatic Native Plants
• Closing Therapeutic Meditation
• ComminiTEA Time
Stay, sit, sip, and mingle while enjoying tea made with California Native Plants such as White Sage and Mint, as well as tea made with Douglas Fir tips.

*EACH PARTICIPANT WILL RECEIVE:
• One, handmade, locally and ethically sourced, aromatic bundle to take home
• Handout with a list of each plant used in the Aromatic Bundles
• Handout of Aromatic plants that do well in the garden as well as in containers; including descriptions of each plant, their many uses, and where you can find them
• Plenty of informative handouts and other resources that showcase the many aromatic plants that support native butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and other beneficial beautiful critters.
• Option to purchase any of the California Native Plants** on display during the workshop for $10 each (Cash Only) **Plants made available for purchase at the workshop thanks to the generous support of Tree of Life Nursery in San Juan Capistrano
• Information on how you can do your part to support California Native Plants with the California Native Plant Society (CNPS)

*NOTE: Please do not pick plants, flowers, or seeds in the wild. Countless critters rely on these plants for food and shelter; the drought, fires, and development has greatly diminished these plants in open spaces. :)

REGISTRATION: $45
can be made in person at Yoga Bungalow, or by contacting Yoga Bungalow at
949.310.5477
yogabungalow@yahoo.com

NO same day registration
Space is limited.
LAST DAY TO REGISTER is FRIDAY, May 17th, by 12 noon.
Register Early.
Arrive Early

PLEASE: leave all fragrances at home (no cologne, essential oils, heavily scented lotions, hair, and body products)

ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Melissa Adylia Calasanz is an IAYT-Certified Yoga Therapist and Movement Educator specializing in the care and prevention of injuries; with a special interest in helping people who are navigating life with stress, chronic pain, and discomforts associated with arthritis and pelvic floor dysfunction.

At Kaiser Permanente, Downey, Melissa works as a Certified Yoga Therapist/Lifestyle & Momement Educator. In 2018, Melissa created (and continues to teach) a 12-Week Yoga Therapeutics for Chronic Back Pain program, and teaches weekly Physicians Wellness classes that include Yoga, Tai Chi, and other Therapeutic and Mindful Moment Modalities.

In addition to her work with Kaiser Permanente, Melissa enjoys teaching public Therapeutic Inspired Gentle Yoga Classes and Workshops to diverse groups, including people with chronic pain, cancer, arthritis, stress, insomnia, back injuries, total joint replacements, Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, and Compassionate Self-Care classes for patient’s and caregivers.

It’s Melissa's passion to help clients to become their best health care advocate by facilitating open lines of communication with their mind, body, spirit, breath, and intention. She encourages people to nurture their inner wisdom, lending to a better mind/body relationship, and improving relationships with friends, coworkers, and loved ones, as well as a person’s integrative health and wellness team.
www.melissaadyliacalasanz.com
Melissa Adylia Calasanz Certified Yoga Therapist & Movement Educator



PHOTO CREDIT: Melissa Adylia Calasanz Chez Calasanz
PLANTS PICTURED: Salvia apiana (White Sage) Artemisia tridentata (Big Basin Sage)

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