Bindu Wellness

Life is about expansion & growth, and with that, Bindu Wellness is retiring and Diane Malaspina Yoga + WellBeing is launching and where you will find all things Yoga + WellBeing! If you haven't followed/liked this page, head over & give it some love, I'll be closing this page soon.

On the horizon, I'm announcing lots of exciting things this week, so join me on my newly branded page!

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Two full hours of self myofascial release to ease the stresses and strains of the holidays? YES PLEASE!! This is my last MFR workshop of the year. We will roll from head-to-toe - take some time to care for yourself, bring a friend for self care, too! We'll be using Recovery Rounds and I've recently added the Centre ball to our bag of tricks (think the most liberated diaphragm eva!). Which brings me to remind you, the ability to breathe well during the holidays is key! I'll help you get there. Cost: $40 Pre-registration required: www.binduwellness.com/shop

Bindu Manifesto: Ancient Practices for Modern Wellness
Manifesto #2 - Sustainability - we make choices in our movement, health, and relationships that can be easily maintained and fit into the flow of our lifestyle. We don't push or overexert ourselves physically, mentally, or spiritually. We also don't play small or let go of strategies that that enhace our well-being. We value our energy as precious life force and relax and rest as needed. We also expand sustainablity efforts into managing our energy in relationships and how we utilize resources and goods in the environment.

Bindu Manifesto: Ancient Practices for Modern Wellness

Manifesto #1: Presence (not perfection) – through the techniques learned in yoga, meditation, and psychological principles, we actively choose to apply presence to our movement patterns (when exercising and in daily movement). Overtime, the presence learned through physical movement starts to merge into other areas of life including food choices and eating, communication in relationships, how we spend our time, and conscious choices in the larger environment.

Day-to-day stress and lack of mindfulness causes lack of connection to our bodies, feelings of depression, anxiety, and isolation. When we are checked out during exercise, we aren’t in tune with proper body alignment, our breathing, or whether we are pushing too far (or not working hard enough). The result is injury, chronic pain and stress, the inability to manage a healthy body weight, and depression and anxiety over our physical appearance (and mental state).

Bindu is about presence, sustainability, and quiet. Bindu Wellness combines aspects of yoga, meditation, psychology, nutrition, and therapeutic movement to enhance your life – at the cellular level, physical level, and in your relationships and work. Check out our website if you'd like to learn more about how to bring these qualities into your life: www.binduwellness.com

About a year ago I closed The Yoga Room (my studio in Norfolk) to have more freedom and work with people in a more conscious and centered way. After much contemplation, I came up with the name "Bindu Wellness." What does Bindu mean? Bindu is a Sanskrit word meaning "point;" it is the transition point from duality to pure consciousness. In other words ~ you are not alone, we are all in this together ~ and when you take on meditation, you learn how to decrease dualistic thinking and move into a place of silence and inner intelligence. Stay tuned, I will use this page as a platform to share more ~ xo, Diane

These 2 little gems just helped me combat a hack and heaviness in my chest. If you haven't added essential oils to your wellness regimen, it may be time to consider it. I'm teaching 4 yoga classes this weekend & nobody wants to hear that hacking cough! Message me if you'd like to learn more!

Norfolk Yogis ~ cancelling class this evening (January 9) at 6pm - word is the roads are too icy in Norfolk. I've added two classes for later this week: Thursday (January 12) from 5:30pm - 6:30 and Saturday (January 14) from 8am - 9 at Flourish on Colley Avenue.

Ready to hit the holiday reset button? Myofascial Release Workshop tomorrow night (12/15) at 5:30pm in Norfolk at Flourish -Colley Avenue, Norfolk! Cost is $30. We will be using tennis balls to roll through the tissue. It's a self-massage and leaves you feeling relaxed - a total body reset! Email me [email protected] if you'd like to come!

Opening our hearts & raising money for charity!

Great opportunity to explore yoga teacher Sarah McCall's other passion: creative writing - no experience necessary! Donation-based class - I am sure this will be a treat to your body, mind, and soul

Yoga & Creative Writing: A Community-Minded Workshop

Class led by Sarah McCall
November 5, 2016
12:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Yoga and writing are both forms of “practice” invested in expression and connection. Through these practices, many of us can find personal growth and expansion, and a deeper awareness of ourselves and the world we live in. Join Sarah McCall and ODU’s Writers in Community for a two-hour yoga + creative writing session. This workshop offers a fun and safe afternoon of “practice”—moving our bodies in simple poses and writing reflective responses as a communal group of creative beings.

*Class is free of charge, but we will accept donations for the use of the studio!
*NO experience is required. Come as you are—come with an open mind.
*Check out ODU’s Writers in Community page for more info.

Introduction to Meditation Class. Thursday, October 27 5:30pm - 7 at Flourish on Colley Avenue. Cost $30. Learn how to prepare for meditation, how to address any challenges that come up, and 3 simple techniques you can practice at home. Pre-register by emailing [email protected]