Fundamentals of Contact Improvisation

April 4th   7-8:30pm

(Ongoing First Friday of Each Month)

 

Contact Improvisation is a partnered moving meditative “dance”. Primarily it is a practice of listening deeply and being in contact and connection with another person (Contact) AND discovering/allowing the next natural move to unfold (Improvisational). Contact Improvisational involves the exploration of one’s body in relationship to others by using fundamentals of sharing weight, touch, and movement awareness.
This 90 min workshop will start with some warm up exercises, then an overview of the supporting elements of this dance form. In the remaining time we will explore these principles in free-form open dance time or what is known as a “jam”. Movers and shakers of all experiences are welcome. For those new to Contact Improvisation-this will serve as an introduction to this art and for those with more experience-nuances will be added to allow you to deepen your practice.
It is not required to bring a partner. This is an inclusive space. Wear comfortable clothes. Please do not wear shoes.
Cost-Sliding scale of $10-$22. Give what is joyful based on your income and value received. No one will be turned away for financial challenge. If you can not pay within that scale, please pay $1-$9. Sign up on line without prepay and pay at door in Cash/Venmo/Zelle/Cash App. This workshop will continue first Fri of each month.
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About your instructor: At the age of 16, Arthur went to a Grateful Dead Concert and saw people dancing in a way he had never seen before-they were moving as if they were not trying to “look good” but “feel good”. He had no idea what they were doing but he knew HE wanted to do THAT.  Looking for this way of moving, he explored Martial Arts, Chi Gung and Thai-Chi. While he appreciated all these- he found what he was looking for in Ecstatic Dance (Free Forum Improvisational Dance) and Contact Improvisation.  He has been doing Contact Improv since 1999 and teaching since 2002.  He is the co-founder of Contact Improv St. Pete. He has also taught Contact Improv In Gainesville and guest taught in Sarasota and is delighted to bring this art to Tampa. He also teaches Meditation, Laughter Yoga, Chi Gung, and Kali Flow- a dance form drawn from Filipino Martial Art.

 

 

Couples Thai Massage Workshop
April 12th 4-7 pm

 

 

You and your partner will learn a Thai Massage sequence that will strengthen your connection as you learn how to soften and give support to one another. Thai massage is performed on the floor, fully clothed, no oil, with placing your partner in relaxed postures while providing compression on top of your clothes to the muscles using your hands and feet. Thai Massage is also known as Thai Yoga or “Lazy Yoga”. To close the class there will be a 15 min sound bath while you and your partner rest in savasana. You will have free access to a video tutorial of the sequence you learn so you can continue to practice and nothing will need to be memorized.

 This is  an all levels class, however you will be required to be able to transfer on/off the floor and have no joint issues with knee/hip/back in order to safely participate. This workshop requires you to bring a partner. “Partner” does not have to be your significant other, and it can be a friend, sibling, etc. Please bring yoga mat, towel and where comfortable clothes (cotton, loose, stretch. Please bring your own partner. You will only be working with your partner. RSVP is required. Max number of couples is 7. You only need to sign 1 person up and pay once. It will be assumed you are paying for the total fee for you and your partner.   This event is (3 hr). There will be wine and light snacks provided. You are welcome to bring your own wine.

 

Cost $85/couple Click HERE  to sign up or go to workshops page.

Cancellation Policy: You must cancel prior to 48 hr of event for full refund. There are no refunds for no shows or cancellations within 48 hour of event. Call 813 846-8819.

 

 

 

 

 

Individual Private Sound Bath with Reiki and Vibro Acoustic Therapy Mat

– Allow the overtones of vibration shift your tension in your body and mind. Journey from fear to love or grief to acceptance. This 2 hr healing session includes 2 38” Gongs, Tibetan Sound bowls, Glass Singing bowls, Drumming, Rainstick, Handpan, Chimes and Reiki to support emotional and physical healing. You will also be guided through sound and vibration while on the (InHarmony) Vibro Acoustic Mat. The vibration allows you to get out of the headspace and have access to Theta and Delta Brain wave state where deep healing is accessed. Cost $220 call 813 846-8819 to book with Justin

 

Private Sound Bath for 2 Persons with Restorative Yoga

This offering can be with 2 people as friends or experienced as a couple/life partners/married spouses. Some of the exercises we practice include breathwork, vocalization, and visualization. These exercises allow you to attune to each other’s breathing rhythm, vocal tone, and vision.You are encouraged to safely resonate in unison with each other. And by doing so, a beautiful opportunity arises. Instead of reverting to your habitual patterns, you truly listen. Couple sound bathing is a beautiful gift of intimacy and trust. Included in the 2 hrs is a 45 min beginner restorative yoga practice with use of bolsters/blankets for maximum comfort and relaxation. Cost $325 Call 813 846-8819 to book with Justin

Yin/Restorative with Audio Beat Headphones

Ready to have an immersive transformational experience in your Thursday Yin Restorative class with Heather? We are always trying to upgrade your experience at Ybor Restore Yoga. We now have top of the line noise reduction HIFI headphones connected to our microphoned yoga teacher. This option will allow you to sink deeper into a meditative state as most solfeggio and binaural beat music requires a headset to get true benefit of two frequencies merging together. You will have control of your own volume and choice to not use headphones and practice with no music and only verbal cues for guidance. 

Space Rental Availability

5 hrs +1 hr pre set up= 6 hr. 800 sq ft. Rental With use of all props (bolsters, blankets, belts, sand bags), blue tooth speaker, full length wall mirror, and industrial refrigerator. Parking is Free. Use for gatherings, workshops, photo shoots, or multiple private clients. Shoes are not allowed on yoga floor. Studio’s Sound healing instruments are not available for use.. Price $250

Contact Justin for renting 813 846~8819

 

Our Mission

It is our deepest desire at Ybor Restore Yoga to celebrate diversity with an all inclusive space and to make yoga accessible for all ages, body types and experiences. As a community, we thrive in assisting those wanting to slow down, go within, and expand their container of knowledge with the fascinating mind body connection. The instructors at Ybor Restore Yoga maintain the highest level of personal practice, study, and integrity on and off the mat. Here at Ybor Restore yoga, we focus on therapeutic yoga classes which are alignment based and are designed for you to have a safe rejuvenating experience while feeling a greater connection to your body and spirit. 

Our Message

Dear Beloved,
Celebrate your uniqueness. Don’t waste your purpose by looking at others and comparing yourself. Tap into who you are, what you love, and stay steadfast and focused on bringing that into your life. We don’t need you playing small. The world needs the truest version of you so that you can bring your purpose into the world and positively impact the lives of others in the process. Remember – you are uniquely made. You are special. You are one of a kind. Your life, your thoughts, your beliefs, your history and your purpose will never happen again.

New VIP 90 Min Monthly Massage/Unlimited Yoga Membership! ($195 w/autorenewal)

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*Required 24 hr cancellation for massage or session charged

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