A one hour yoga class to help you connect to your body and breath in person! There will be a combination of seated and standing poses, no inversions. 

Details:

• When: Tuesday, June 23rd from 1:00-2:00 PM

• Where: Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health on UBC Campus, Room 3402 (third floor)

• Equipment: Please bring your own yoga mat, block and strap

• Cost: $10 (in-person class)

This is a Level 4 class.You should be able to get up and down from the floor easily to participate in this class. If you have not completed a safety assessment yet, you can do so through here: https://www.bcbrainwellness.ca/classes/safety-screening

About The Instructor: Vanessa Barron

Vanessa has had a lifelong interest and career in health and wellness. As a physiotherapist she helped people improve their health and manage their conditions. That led to a desire to have a positive impact on the health care system more broadly. She achieved this by moving into administrative roles to lead provincial projects and changes across the health sector. Now she is focused on teaching and consulting, bringing her knowledge and skills together in new ways. Her commitment to the practice of yoga began in 2010 and she completed her teacher certification in 2020. Yoga and meditation became an important part of her own recovery from an accident and she brings this personal experience, compassion, and professional skills to teaching. She is passionate about yoga for strengthening the mind-body-heart connection and supporting people to attain their health goals.