​Instructors: Ava Samuel & John Mallinen​

Time: Sunday, September 20th, 6 - 7:30 PM

Location: Ambler 

Cost: $45

 

Unwind with a deeply restorative practice designed to calm the nervous system and invite a deeper sense of presence. This special offering includes restorative yoga followed by 20 minutes of Yoga Nidra, creating space for rest, reflection, and renewal.

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Throughout the practice, an Ambient Wellness musician will provide live, improvisational music using a variety of instruments, attuned to the flow and energy of the class. Allow the combination of gentle postures, intentional rest, and immersive sound to guide you into a state of deep relaxation.

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All levels are welcome.

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Meet John Mallinen (the musician): John Mallinen is a Philadelphia based multi-instrumentalist who has written, recorded, toured, and performed nationally, and whose music has been featured on nationally syndicated podcast's, WXPN, and other regional radio stations. In addition to being a practicing psychotherapist and performing musician, he is the founder of Ambient Wellness Philadelphia, an outlet to bring live, improvisational, ambient, and emotionally expressive music to embodied healing practices in the city of Philadelphia.

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Meet Ava Samuel (the yoga teacher): Ava is an E-RYT 500 yoga instructor, Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP), and the manager of Hotbox Yoga's Manayunk and Ambler locations. She has been part of the Hotbox community since 2019 and oversees teacher development, as well as programming and experiences, including Hotbox's retreats. Ava has completed advanced trainings in Baptiste Yoga, hands-on assisting, Yin Yoga, Kids Yoga, and is currently completing her 800-hour Yoga Therapy certification. She is passionate about supporting students and teachers grow both on and off the mat. Outside the studio, Ava enjoys spending time in nature, cooking, creating art, and being with family.

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Workshop registrations are nonrefundable and nontransferable. Thank you for your understanding.