with Alexis abbate + Mercedes ani
Restorative Yoga is the practice of asanas (yoga postures), each held for longer than in conventional classes, often with the support of props such as bolsters and blocks, to relax the body. Join in as we bring balance by carving out some time to rest. through this practice we will release excess tension while allowing the body and the nervous system to restore.
Reiki is a type of energy healing. Improving the flow of energy around the body can enable relaxation, reduce pain, speed healing, and reduce other symptoms of illness.
Reiki is a form of alternative therapy. It emerged in Japan in the late 1800's and is said to involve the transfer of universal energy from the practitioner's palms to their recipient. The word reiki comes from the Japanese words "rei" (universal) and "ki" (life energy).
Energy healing targets the energy fields around the body. Energy can stagnate in the body where there has been physical injury or emotional pain. In time, these energy blocks can cause illness.
Before doctors and therapists, our healing ancestors looked to the earth, with spiritual guidance, using nature's medicine, ones intuition and with the best of intentions to heal. Holistic healing practices are as old as time. Reiki is categorized as a biofield treatment, approved by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine for pain relieving.
In this mini retreat, Alexis will guide a Restorative Yoga practice and each participant will have the opportunity to receive personal Reiki energy healing from Mercedes. Incorporating the energetic healing method of Reiki into a Restorative Yoga practice, participants will have an opportunity to release stress and tension in the body while restoring a sense of balance in the mind, spirit and body.
About Your Teachers:
Alexis, RYT 500 is the co-founder and owner of terra sol sanctuary. Alexis, moved to Wilmington in 2004 and started working in a corporate environment. It was during this time that she rediscovered yoga and was amazed by the amount of peace, balance, + flexibility it brought to her life. She strives to create a sacred and safe space for students to tune into their body, breath, + connect with community
Mercedes is an Advanced Reiki Master Teacher, an Experienced Yoga Teacher (ERYT 500) with 4,000+ teaching and training hours, YACEP (Continuing Education Provider for Yoga Alliance: certifying yoga teachers wanting to gain hours towards their advanced yoga certification), a licensed AcroYoga Teacher, Meditation Teacher, Certified Thai Massage Bodywork Practitioner, Wellness Retreats and Yoga Teacher Training Facilitator, PED Yoga Instructor and owner of Healing Arts with Mercedes LLC. She has 18 years experience as a teacher, 10 of those years offering Healing Arts Modalities.