EcoYoga

ECOyoga is a class designed and facilitated by Jasper Elliott Wolfe. Jasper is an Ecotherapy guide, Yoga teacher, Massage Therapist, Energy Worker, and Musician. This series blends her love of Nature Reconnection practices, the healing arts, music, and with her passion for yoga and its ability to connect human beings with the present moment.

Each class will build on itself and incorporate themes from the 7 major chakras, the Elements, and Johanna Macy's "The Work". Classes will include yoga postures to support each chakra and theme, breath work, guided meditation, intuitive movement, earth centered experiential exercises, and journaling to help participants reconnect to their body, mind, and Spirit, as well as the natural world. Sound healing in the form of singing bowls, unique instruments, and songs of healing will often be incorporated. Participants are invited to participate in an Outdoor Ecotherapy Workshop during the series. These classes will be held on a Saturday in a local park.



What is Ecotherapy?

Ecotherapy can take many forms but it is based on the scientific evidence that human beings are affected positively through their connection to the natural world. However, it is more than just a walk in the park. Not only do we need the exposure to sunlight, fresh air, water, and earth but on a spiritual level we must remember that we ARE Nature. Human beings are in a symbiotic and reciprocal relationship with Mother Earth. The health of the Earth is reflected in us and vice versa. Interdependence is the name of the game.

Many humans suffer from Nature Deficit Disorder and this can lead to depression, anxiety, and a feeling of unease. By reconnecting to our Source and purpose through intentional contact with Nature, we give ourselves the very best environment to heal from the stressors of modern day society.

However, this is not just a one sided relationship. Earth is not here solely for humans to consume and use. We are in a reciprocal relationship with her. By reconnecting on a spiritual level with Gaia, human beings understand their place in the system and what is required of them to give back to Earth.

How do Yoga and Ecotherapy blend together?

Yoga, in its simplest explanation, is a presence practice. The practice of fully inhabiting the physical body while becoming aware of the thought forms is the first step in opening to the realization that we are much more than a body and a mind. Our Spirit is the part of us that is eternal and connected to the Highest version of ourselves, God, or the deep well of Love and Peace that resides within every human heart. In the Yoga practice we meditate on the ONENESS of all creation and in the practice of Ecotherapy we open our minds to the INTERDEPENDENCE of all life and our connection as humans to the more than human world. Together these practices can create a radical shift in the way we view our world and place in it.