EcoYogaHealing Workshops offer a sacred
cauldron of introspection, journeying, and movement, using:


- Yoga Attunement and Body Alignment.
- Heart Centered Breathwork Release.
- Eco-Spiritual Connection.
- Meditative Guided Imagery.
- Reflective Sharing and Processing.



Photo by Morgen Benoit

Eco-YogaHealing Workshops with Dr. helaine are now being offered at:

The River House
222 Weller St., Suite 207
Petaluma, CA 94952

To learn more about Eco-YogaHealing, attend Eco-YogaHealing Day with Dr. Helaine hosted by Spirit House.

Eco-YogaHealing Sessions

Eco-YogaHealing: Alliance of Mind, Body and Spirit

Many people who are approaching yoga for the first time often ask: Can a tradition that originated over 5000 thousand years ago in India be relevant to the lifestyle we embrace today? The answer is YES! For yoga presents the possibility to directly access what the ancient Yogic scholars refer to as “The Hidden Dimensions of Existence”. Whether we are searching for inner peace, calmness or equanimity; whether we desire a sense of mental clarity and focus; or emotional certainty, yoga holds an astute wisdom which can enrich our lives immensely.

Yoga is a discipline. It is a practical approach to understanding our mind and body; our thoughts and contemplations; our physical aches and pains. As we step onto our yoga mat each time anew we embark upon a journey of self-inquiry and personal exploration. And while including the practice of yoga in our weekly workout program may seem a bit challenging at times - in the long run, this investment of time and effort bears a cornucopia of fruition.

The purpose of Eco-YogaHealing is to help individuals awaken to their physical presence – to be able to listen to the signals that their body is sending them. It is about creating a core strength from within that will serve as a resilient foundation for our muscles, joints and limbs. The overall intention of one’s yoga practice is to achieve a sense of integration. By incorporating the flow of breath, the wave of movement with the appropriate physical posturing and alignment, yogis are able to function in the world more freely and vibrantly.

I prefer to perceive yoga as a lifelong self-healing practice, that offers a lifetime of possibilities for coping and dealing with our own personal needs. Yoga helps us to get to know ourselves better, to understand ourselves in a more rounded way so that we may begin to cultivate an authentic relationship with ourselves and others.

As part of the Eco-YogaHealing practice, it is important to be mindful of the following:

The principles of Yoga teach us that all parts of the body and mind are interconnected. If we influence one part of the body, we influence the other parts as well. As we discharge old and stale energy from our system we promote a higher order of physical and emotional well being.

Yoga is the art of “linking” or uniting all parts of ourselves – our body, our thoughts, our consciousness and awareness. Each time we allow ourselves to become consciously aware of what is going on in the present moment we are learning to accept ourselves as we are – without any struggles or resistance. This is an exploration of our reality, a journey of mindful action steps.

Yoga is an opportunity to connect with the wide range of sensations that our bodies hold. We can take this opportunity to connect with our sensations and move with them, as a way to understand our bodies better. In doing so, the urgency to resist or stop any negative sensations that we are feeling – because they are too painful or overbearing gradually shifts. With the appropriate use of breath and movement we learn to release the stress and tension that has been stored up or suppressed deep down inside.

And finally – Eco-YogaHealing is a process from within, in which we experience the movement from the inside out. And while one of yoga’s goals is definitely to strengthen our muscles and promote a suppleness to our spine, we also want to achieve a clearer sensitivity of awareness in our bodies, that originates from our own natural rhythm. The ebb and flow of our inner rhythm is the key to fluidity and spaciousness in our lives.

Every forest branch moves differently in the breeze,
But as they sway they connect at the roots.
- Rumi

May your yogic roots strengthen into the fertile soil of the Universe.
May your branches blossom with vibrancy and aliveness,
May the fruits of your yogi tree nurture and nourish your mind body and spirit.

NAMASTE

Dr. helaine offers a variety of Eco-YogaHealing sessions to individuals and couples, as well as intensives for partnerships and workplace groupings. Length of sessions vary accordingly from 90 minutes to three hour encounters.
60 minute sessions are offered on a sliding scale payment plan for economically challenged clients.

Sessions are formatted in accordance with each individual's needs and may allow the incorporation of 75 minute, 1.5 or 2 hour healing encounters. Eco-YogaHealing Workshop and Retreats are offered on a monthly and quarterly basis. Please follow our updated EVENTS section and subscribe to our e-newsletter.

Location (by appointment only):
222 Weller St., Suite 207
Petaluma, CA 94952