by DawnMcGrath | Feb 10, 2022 | WELLcommunity Spotlight
It’s that time again! What better way to celebrate the upcoming #SELday this March 11th than to spread kindness by saying, “WELL done!” Or, by telling someone, “I notice and appreciate you.” People all around us do small things to help others every day. The...
by DawnMcGrath | Nov 19, 2020 | WELLcommunity Spotlight
We are missing our in-person student groups and classes. PRIMEtime, our before school program, began just before the pandemic. We only had four weeks of class, but we had lots of fun. WTN PRIMEtime (Positive Readiness Influence of Mindfulness and Exercise) combines...
by DawnMcGrath | Oct 26, 2020 | WELLcommunity Spotlight
WELLcome back! This week I’m sharing a simple, dynamic sequence, also known as a vinyasa. Cat-Cow connects two poses to create a flow. This beginner’s level vinyasa is helpful for teaching students how to sync movement and breath. The Cat-Cow Flow:...
by DawnMcGrath | Oct 7, 2020 | WELLcommunity Spotlight
This week we will remain seated. Butterfly Pose presents options for static (still) or dynamic (moving) stretches of the groin and inner thighs. While seated, students may opt to relax or flutter their wings (legs) or use a combination of both. Adding a forward bend...
by DawnMcGrath | Sep 16, 2020 | WELLcommunity Spotlight
This week we are taking a seated position. Easy Pose (aka: simple cross-legged pose) illustrates the powerful connection between mind and body. Don’t be fooled by the name. Many people find choosing stillness to be quite difficult. The accompanying mindfulness...
by DawnMcGrath | Sep 8, 2020 | WELLcommunity Spotlight
WELLcome back! This week I’m sharing another standing balance posture: Tree Pose. In this lesson, the final position is set into the context of a longer routine. Yoga balance postures: improve balance and stability.enhance proprioception.call upon present moment...
