Yoga Mini-Retreat (Reflection & Renewal Story)

Submitted By: Amy Loar

After brief introductions, Alex Duchscher, our yogi, led us in a breathing exercise and a 90 minute Vinyasa Flow yoga practice. This was active yoga, and an excellent workout. We broke for fellowship and a healthy lunch from True Food Kitchen. After lunch, we began the afternoon with a different breathing exercise, which progressed into restorative yoga - holding a specific pose for 5 minutes or more. The last session involved yoga nidra, in which Alex repeated mantras intended to put us into a deep state of relaxation. The retreat was refreshing, at times vigorous and then relaxing. Wanda, Kathy, Eva, Joan, and I all marveled at how good we felt, and what a blessing it was to participate in self care. Many thanks, Holy Trinity, for this beautiful gift.