As we flow into the rushed rhythm and social gatherings of the holiday season, the fun and festivities both give and take energy. While winter brings natural patterns of rest and conservation, in contrast, we often feel busy and burnt out this time of year.
This December, join us at Cozy Yoga to gift yourself the conscious care of Restorative Yoga. In restorative yoga, we practice supported poses assisted by multiple yoga props, creating a container in which the body and being can rest and release fully. Each shape is carefully constructed and held without effort for an extended time. Our focus is not on stretching the body but on finding a sense of support and openness that facilitates the recalibration of our nervous systems. This practice shifts us from an often dull but constant state of stress (our sympathetic or fight/flight/freeze response), towards a more healing & integrative state (our parasympathetic or rest & digest response).
Join Eva Maxine Hamilton, our Canadian friend, yoga teacher, and teacher trainer for this gentle pause to process and release the pressures of the season and find a little comfort and joy through a calming practice. Through breathwork, supported poses, and guided relaxation, you’ll step into the holidays feeling more rested, resourced, and present.
*This is an accessible practice for students of all levels of experience or fitness. All required props will be provided. Please wear comfy, cozy layers. There are only ten spots available for this restful practice, so booking is recommended. Join us for warming tea and treats after practice to connect with our Cozy Community.
When: 10 December 2023, 11h-12h30
Cost: 20€
Where: Cozy Yoga + Community, Rua Formosa 63, 4000-250 Porto
How to register: Follow this link to book
About Eva
Eva loves the soft and sacred aspects of yoga that bring us home to our bodies. Holding space for connection and introspection, she loves to help her students shed stress and find nourishing rest.
Eva is a Canadian Yoga Educator specializing in the soft, supported practices of yin yoga, restorative yoga and myofascial release. Having completed her initial yoga training when she was just 17, Eva has guided practice for fifteen years.
With her gentle wisdom and vast experience, Eva loves to offer reflective classes inspired by functional anatomy, nervous system regulation, and the philosophical origins of yoga practice.
She has remained dedicated to her continuing studies, completing over 1000 hours in hatha, vinyasa, yin, restorative, Thai massage, myofascial release, anatomy, and therapeutics.
Eva owned a studio in Canada for several years before uprooting to travel and teach internationally. She now primarily facilitates yoga teacher trainings and retreats. Eva lives in Portugal and loves the opportunity to co-create events with her dear friends like Lauren and reconnect with her beloved students from all over the world!