Gardening is heaven for the soul but can wreak havoc on the body. By becoming more flexible, strong, relaxed, and aware of body mechanics and ergonomics it is possible to maintain your passion while minimizing your chance of injury. Participants will learn and practice basic yoga moves to incorporate into their gardening ritual including warm ups, stretch breaks, and cool downs, all in the broader context of the yoga philosophical tenets of nonviolence, truth, and moderation. No yoga experience required but yogis welcome as there will lessons for everyone. Wear comfortable nonrestrictive clothing you can move in and supportive footwear. Bring a yoga exercise mat if you have one.

$40.
Simple snacks and hot and cold drinks provided. Please bring your own if you have dietary restrictions.

Instructor Bio: Gail Dubinsky, MD graduated from the University of California Davis School of Medicine in 1979. Her passion and aptitude is in working with people with musculoskeletal problems and nerve injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome. She uses a “person centered” approach, viewing healing as a confluence of physical, mental, spiritual, and lifestyle factors, and she applies a range of conventional and alternative approaches to facilitate optimum health and functioning. She began formal study of Iyengar yoga in 1984 which emphasizes strength, flexibility and proper bodily alignment. In 1999 she became certified in Kundalini yoga as well. She has substantial yogic training and teaching experience and has build a comprehensive program promoting strength and flexibility with special relevance for gardening