BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:This popular class is perfect for a beginner&mdash\;or the e xperienced yoga practitioner&mdash\;who wants a less vigorous class to increase flexibility\, strength\, energy\, balance\, good posture\, and greater ease in the body/mind.\nA slower class \;pace helps you:\n\ nLearn basic yoga postures and breathing exercises.\nIncrease body aware ness to avoid or recover more quickly from illness or injury\; and\nBala nce a life of more active yoga practice or physical exercise with more f ocused breathing and stretching.\n\n \;\nClasses include total body stretching \;with a special emphasis on tension-prone areas&mdash\; neck\, shoulders\, lower back\, hips and hamstrings/legs. We&rsquo\;ll do joint-freeing movements\, detoxing twists\, and passive holding of p oses&mdash\;surrendering to gravity&mdash\;to release deeply held tight ness. Restorative Poses using blankets and other props to support the b ody might be used to help you experience deeper opening\, relaxation an d healing.\nTo strengthen\, \;we&rsquo\;ll use holding of poses\, r epetition\, props and lifting up and out of gravity. Focus on breathing and relaxation techniques will balance the nervous and endocrine syste ms. Each class ends with guided relaxation.\nYoga Stretch &\; Strengt hen is taught by studio director Luann Fulbright.\nAbout Dream:\nDream Y oga Studio &\; Wellness Center is \;an independently-owned and op erated \;Kripalu Affiliate Studio--the only one in the D.C. Metropol itan area. We're located in the heart of downtown McLean\, Virginia\, co nvenient to Tysons Corner\, the 495 Beltway\, and the George Washington Parkway.\nOur yoga and meditation teachers and healing arts \;profes sionalsare dedicated to helping you experience greater health\, well-bei ng and personal growth in body\, mind and spirit. We warm-heartedly welc ome you as you are\, and seek to provide a \;safe\, \;inviting&n bsp\;andnurturing environment \;that supports your journey.\nGuided by the principles of yoga\, we strive to create a \;true community&n bsp\;that supports each other in our efforts to become more fully presen t\, alive\, balanced\, peaceful\, joyful and whole. We dream that our ef forts will \;transform \;the way we experience our bodies and mi nds\, each other\, and the world.\nCome&hellip\;and explore yoga\, medit ation\, massage and other holistic paths to health and happiness. Come&h ellip\;and be inspired! Gain new perspectives and insights. Take a deep breath\, exhale and relax&hellip\;to \;come home \;to your true Self at Dream Yoga. URL:http://mclean.patch.com/events/yoga-stretch-strengthen-at-dream-yoga- studio-level-1-all SUMMARY:Yoga Stretch &\; Strengthen at Dream Yoga Studio (Level 1\, Al l) LOCATION:Dream Yoga Studio &\; Wellness Center: 1485 Chain Bridge Rd\, Mc Lean\, VA END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR