Accessible and Affordable Yoga in the Grand Valley—2024 Edition
My yoga and fitness training has brought to light the truth that sometimes massage and Western medicine is not enough to relieve pain patterns. Often is the case that muscles/fascia hurt because they are weak, not overused.
As the client, pain relief requires courage to stay present and to heal the body holistically. And sometimes, you may need exercises to help your body recover or make uncomfortable lifestyle changes.
If you’re not finding the results that you want from western medicine or massage, I highly recommend also utilizing other traditional/alternative therapies such as yoga, chiropractic, naturopathic, or functional medicine. True healing takes effort, consistency & commitment. It is undoubtedly one of the most rewarding and honorable things you can offer yourself and your body.
Yoga for Everyone
My recent Yoga Teacher Training on Equity in Yoga re-inspired the mantra and declaration that Yoga is for EVERY type of BODY, regardless of ability. With proper guidance, coaching, props, and attitude, yoga can help build strength, mobility, flexibility, and stability with self-compassion and consistency.
To me, inclusive yoga is not just about the asanas or poses, as Western Culture so adamantly focuses on. In fact, there are 8 limbs in yoga, and asana or movement practice is just one. Just one. Just as important are the practices to focus the mind, calm the nervous system, and breath. Yes. Breath. It seems so simple, but in massage school I remember it being said that he most dysfunctional movement pattern found in people is breathing.
Many of my clients have health issues inhibiting strenuous exercises shown by Instagram models online, or many typical fitness classes offered at mainstream gyms.
Many have expressed interest in affordable and accessible yoga classes.
As such, I’d like to share some of the opportunities for such classes available, now in the Grand Valley.
Accessible and Affordable Yoga Options
Wednesdays from 9:30-10:30am with Jody Ford at Koinonia 730 25 Rd.
$5 Donation/Feb 7-April 24th. Cronesyoga.com
My business and yoga mentor, Jody Ford/Crones Yoga offers classes regularly and she is starting weekly regular chair classes at Koinonia beginning February 7th-April 24th. These are donation-based classes, with $5-$10 suggested donation. Details are below and you can reach out for more info via email to [email protected]. I have taken Jody’s 6-week yoga-inspired fitness series and seen how she can easily and effectively offer variations based on body-type, fitness-level, flexibility, and injuries.
Tuesdays, 1-2pm, ongoing with Maya Kraushner at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Grand Valley/ 536 Ouray Ave Grand Junction, CO-$8 drop in or $25 for 5 class package.
grandvalleyuu.org
Varies, Orange Door Yoga /$5 drop in
Offers a variety of classes. for more information, visit orangedoorgj.org or email [email protected]
Varies, Private Yoga Sessions with Kat (Senior/Chair/Props/Wall)
One-on-one: $45 for 45 Minutes or 4-pack for $150. Group rates: up to 4 persons, 4-45 Minutes classes for $200.
Location: At your home, Kat’s home, or Orange Door Community Wellness, as space/time allots. Fill out the contact form or email Kat at [email protected].
“Yoga is not about touching your toes. It is what you learn on the way down” -Jigar Gor
“It’s not about being good at something. It’s about being good to yourself.”
Kat McArthur
By appointment: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Kat McArthur Wellness LLC
2501 Blichman Ave, Suite 119
Grand Junction , CO 81507
License: #0022537
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