Feel the Winter Blues Yoga & Journaling Session

Embrace the season of introspection with our "Feel the Winter Blues" Yoga and Journaling session. As winter settles in, the colder days can often bring out feelings of heaviness or introspection. This event will help you navigate these emotions through gentle yoga and reflective journaling.

In this two-hour session, you'll begin with a calming yoga practice focused on grounding, releasing tension, and fostering a sense of warmth from within. Our instructor will guide you through mindful movements and restorative poses to restore balance and ease your body and mind.

After the yoga session, you'll have the opportunity to connect with your thoughts and emotions in a peaceful journaling exercise. Using prompts tailored to the winter season, you'll explore themes of self-care, inner peace, and embracing the quiet energy of winter. This combination of movement and reflection is designed to help you nurture yourself and find clarity during these colder months.

Whether you're looking to release stress, practice mindfulness, or simply slow down and reconnect with yourself, this session will leave you feeling centered, refreshed, and ready to embrace the beauty of winter. No prior yoga or journaling experience is necessary – just come with an open heart and a willingness to explore.

~January 12 - doors at 1 pm, yoga begins at 1:30

~$10 before January 1; $20 January 1-12

~BYO yoga mat and journal

~Free parking across the street or around the corner on Susquehanna

~Accessibility info: One half-step at entrance; bathroom is not wheelchair accessible

~Masks optional

About the instructor:

Tima (she/they) is a passionate yoga instructor and an animator, blending creativity and mindfulness to guide individuals on their unique wellness journeys. With a deep love for both movement and art, they have found a way to merge their two worlds, offering a holistic approach to well-being.

With their 200 HR YTT certificate and years of practice, Tima brings a calming, centered energy to their classes. As an animator, Tima brings a unique perspective to yoga, often incorporating creative visualizations and storytelling techniques to enhance the experience of movement and self-awareness. Whether it’s through dynamic visuals or thoughtful instruction, they believe in the power of both the body and the mind to tell a story, creating a balanced and harmonious practice.

Their classes are a fusion of physical movement, creative expression, and mindfulness, designed to empower students to find joy, peace, and connection in both their bodies and their creative lives. Outside of the studio, Tima is an avid runner and enjoys thrifting and drawing.

Whether you are a seasoned yogi or a beginner, Tima is dedicated to guiding you through a journey of self-discovery and inner peace, with a dash of creative flair.

About Philadelphia Small Works Gallery:

Open since December 2023, the Philadelphia Small Works Gallery organizes and hosts exhibitions, workshops, readings, and performances by Philly-based artists. We're a space for artists who build community through work that reveals our obsessions, resists oppression, and celebrates our complex connections. Folks who are weird and real and know great things are possible in/for our city. Visit our website for a full list of upcoming events and follow us on Instagram at @smallworksphilly.

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