YOGA AND SELF-CARE WORKSHOPS
YOGA DOES NOT REMOVE US FROM THE REALITY OR RESPONSIBILITIES OF EVERYDAY LIFE but rather places our feet firmly and resolutely in the practical ground of experience. We don’t transcend our lives; we return to the life we left behind in the hopes of something better.
UPCOMING POP-UP CLASSES + EVENTS
Currently, there are no upcoming special events/workshops on the calendar.
Check back for updates or send me a message at elissa@elissadawn.com
PAST WORKSHOPS
Total Body Tune Up: Full Roll Out with Elissa Strutton
Saturday November 4th, 12:00-2:00pm
Discover the art and science of myofascial release with a full-body roll-out with the Yoga Tune Up® Therapy Balls. Counterbalance stress and experience relief from stored tension in the body with guided self massage techniques from head to toe.
Roll, Reset, Restore
Down-regulate the nervous system with calming breath strategies and experience a profound state of relaxation with the practice of constructive rest.
Laguna Niguel. CA 92677
Unwind muscular tension patterns with Yoga Tune Up® Therapy Ball rolling techniques for the hips, shoulders, upper and lower back as well as the neck and jaw.
YOGA TUNE UP®: TOTAL BODY TUNE UP
Sunday July 17th, 2022 | 2:00 – 4:00pm
Discover the art and science of rolling with a full-body roll out using the Yoga Tune Up® Therapy Balls.
- Learn and apply effective rolling techniques to help improve body awareness, alleviate pain, increase mobility and optimize performance.
- Inspire and expand your knowledge of anatomy while gaining valuable insights into your own unique anatomical landscape, postural habits and movement patterns.
- Develop a customized tool-kit of self-massage techniques to keep your body tuned up and feeling great from head to toe!
SOOTHE, SETTLE, RESET
Join Dr. Marisa Puente and Elissa Dawn Strutton for a collaborative experience of guided self-myofascial release and acupuncture.
Sunday May 22, 2022
12-2pm
YNG Yoga Studio
102 S. Ola Vista San Clemente, CA 92672
- Unwind muscular tension patterns around the hips, low back, shoulders, neck and jaw with guided self massage techniques using the Yoga Tune Up® therapy balls.
- Experience the NADA acupuncture protocol to usher in a deep sense of harmony and well-being.
- Explore calming breath practices and guided meditation to nourish the heart and promote nervous system regulation.
To learn more about Dr. Marisa Puente, visit her website at: https://radiantwellacu.com/
SELF-CARE AND RENEWAL 101
Regulate your nervous system and restore well-being
Sunday February 27, 2022
2:00-4:00pm PST
$45
23811 Aliso Creek Road. Suite 100. Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
To sign up, visit the studio website or call (949) 880-4936
In this workshop, you will:
- Learn more about the nervous system, vagal tone and effective approaches to nervous system regulation.
- Explore gentle movement, breathing exercises and restorative postures to induce the body’s relaxation response.
- Unwind muscular tension patterns with a sequence of self-massage techniques and pressure points targeting tissues of the spine, neck and jaw.
- Usher in a profound state of relaxation through guided meditation and the practice of constructive rest.
- Return to your day feeling renewed and equipped with a blueprint of practices and stress-reduction techniques you can easily integrate into your self-care routine.
Yoga Tune Up®: TOTAL BODY TUNE UP
Discover the art and science of rolling with a full-body roll-out using the Yoga Tune Up® Therapy Balls.
Sunday January 9, 2022
2:00-4:00pm PST
$45
22342 El Paseo Plaza Suite F
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
To sign up call: (949) 570-DEVI or email: info@devirebel.com
- Learn and apply effective self-massage techniques to help improve body awareness, alleviate pain, increase mobility and optimize performance.
- Inspire and expand your knowledge of anatomy while gaining valuable insights into your own unique anatomical landscape, postural habits and movement patterns.
- Develop a customized tool-kit of self-massage techniques to keep your body tuned and feeling great from head to toes!
HAPPY BALL-IDAYS!
A Full-Body roll out using the Yoga Tune Up® Therapy Balls!
When: Sunday December 12th, 2021
12:00-2:00pm
Where: Collective Energy Yoga Studio
215 Avenida Del Mar, Suites K & L
San Clemente, California 92672
Yoga and Self-Care For a Healthy Back
Sunday May 23rd, 2021
2:00-4:00pm PST
23811 Aliso Creek Road. Suite 100. Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
In this workshop, we will explore:
- The anatomy and functionality of the spine
- Various breathing strategies and core awareness skills
- Functional movement and restorative postures
- Yoga Tune Up® Therapy Ball rolling techniques
Increase awareness, relieve tension patterning, improve mobility and experience a renewed sense of ease in your body.
The Art of Self-Massage: A full-body Therapy Ball Roll-out
Sunday November 10, 2019
1:00 – 3:00pm
$45 pre-registration | $55 day-of
Discover the art of self massage using a variety of Yoga Tune Up® therapy balls to relieve muscular tension, improve range of motion, increase breath capacity and calm the nervous system.
In this workshop, you will:
- Apply therapy ball rolling techniques to massage and unwind tension patterns from key areas of the body – including the hips, shoulders and lower back.
- Reset your nervous system and quiet the mind with soothing breath strategies, mindful movement and restorative yoga postures.
- Experience a blissful state of relaxation through guided meditation and an extended savasana.
DESIGN YOUR SANKALPA
The Fall Equinox brings a balance between dark and light and ushers in a new season – a time of harvesting the fruits of our labors and turning inward to reconnect with the compass of the heart.
Reflect and connect with your own personal sankalpa – your heartfelt intention – through a series of journaling and self-inquiry prompts.
Your sankalpa serves as a rallying reminder of the most authentic expression of who you want to be in the world and provides a foundation for your thoughts, words, behaviors and actions – in your practice and in your every day life.
Embody your sankalpa with gentle somatic movement and tarot archetypal inquiry.
Aligned with your intention, rest into a relaxed and mindful state of being through a soundscape of gongs, singing bowls, percussion and wind instruments.
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Sunday, September 22, 2019
1-5pm
You and the Mat – Laguna Niguel
Dana Point, CA 92629
Let your heart be light. Just as laughter is good medicine, the experiences and activities that spark a sense of joy and delight are essential to health, well-being, growth and vitality.
Lighten your spirit, nourish your body and delight your senses with a 4-hour workshop designed to spark joy, celebrate the Sun, and facilitate a deepened connection with the wholeness of who you are – including your playful, radiant self.
In this workshop, you will:
- Learn how to use tarot and simple guided movement to embody joy and magnify your radiance and vitality.
- Discover the art of self-massage with therapy ball rolling techniques combined with gentle yoga and dynamic movement to alleviate muscular tension.
- Experience a state of blissful relaxation through an uplifting sound meditation.
Roll out tension, Restore your tissues and renew your sense of well-being
In today’s world, it’s more important than ever to prioritize self-care practices that help reduce the stress and tension that can build up in our tissues – not just so we feel better, but so we can respond to the challenges and stressors of our busy lives from a more calm and centered foundation.
In this workshop, you will:
- Unwind muscular tension from key areas of the body with therapy ball rolling techniques.
- Down-regulate the nervous system with soothing breath strategies, gentle stretches and restorative postures.
- Enter a profound state of relaxation through the practice of constructive rest and a guided meditation.
- Return to your day feeling restored, renewed and equipped with a set of tools and stress-reduction techniques you can easily bring into your everyday life.
ROLL, RESET, RESTORE: A Yoga Therapy Ball Workshop
Saturday, 14 April 2018
1:30pm -4:00pm
at Ekam Yoga
Explore targeted Yoga Tune Up® Therapy Ball rolling techniques to address and unwind muscular tension from key areas of the body. Reset your nervous system and quiet the mind with calming breathing strategies, mindful movement and guided meditation. Discover the art of self massage and stress-reduction techniques you can customize and use any time, anywhere to feel more calm, centered and restored. Everyone is invited to this workshop: no prior yoga experience is necessary.
If you are suffering from an acute injury, speak with your doctor before attending. Appropriate for all levels.
Hips, Twists and Bliss
Saturday, 24 March 2018
1:30pm – 3:45pm
You & the Mat Laguna Niguel
Roll out tension using the Yoga Tune Up® Therapy Balls with specific self-massage techniques focused on the hips and spine. Gain invaluable insight into your own anatomical architecture as you learn techniques that will create mobility and stability in the hip joint, increase range of movement in spinal rotation and improve breath capacity. Through the exploration of pranayama and the practice of yoga nidra or “yogic sleep”, unwind muscular tension and enter into a profound state of relaxation. You will leave feeling refreshed in body, mind and spirit. No Yoga experience necessary.
Students of all levels are welcome!
Breathe in, Bliss Out
Saturday, 15 Sept 2018
1:30pm – 3:30pm
You & the Mat Laguna Niguel
Loaded with adrenaline and stress, most of us can easily accelerate from 0-60 in a heartbeat, but can you effectively “decelerate” from 60-0 just as fast without crashing? This workshop breaks down the principles of “down regulation” through the exploration of proper breath mechanics, self-massage with the Yoga Tune Up® Therapy Balls, and sedating exercises from yoga, body therapy and meditation. Unwind muscular tension, enter into a profound state of relaxation and master the art of “Blissing Out.”
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