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Freedom of Movement
Written By: Luke Osteen | Issue: August 2024
You’re invited to join Yoga Highlands for a free Community Stretch & Yoga at 6:00 P.M. Tuesday, August 20, at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park.
If you’ve been reading The Laurel for any length of time, you know Ashby Underwood, the co-owner (with her husband Chad Garner) of Yoga Highlands. For years now, she’s been doling out wise advice for maintaining physical and emotional wellness.
That’s also why the Yoga Highlands team is leading a Community Stretch and Yoga at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park on August 20. Sponsored by Highlands Chamber of Commerce-Visit Highlands NC, this event is free and open to everyone, regardless of experience or level
of fitness.
“This seems to be the perfect time for people to drop their sense of urgency and embrace the simplicity of experiencing the present moment,” Ashby says. “More people are realizing that movement can bring other benefits, such as fitness of body, mind and emotions. We also release stress when we are out in nature because of the simple connection to life! It’s a solution that we can return to – unfortunately society keeps our minds racing and we miss this. Instructors Diane Levine and Rose Mary White will also be on site, so everyone can receive attention and guidance.”
“Our body is our vehicle to experience the journey of life. Pain and dysfunction can teach us what is balanced and what’s not. Postural and movement patterns are carried in the fabric of our soft tissues and can influence our emotions, and thus our thinking, energy levels, and even our relationships with others.
“When we change our movement patterns, we can change our perceptions of life in the now. Breathing and moving intelligently with instruction help us engage what is forgotten and ease what is struggling. The door swings open to empower healing.”
“This is Yoga Highlands’ 20th year, how nice to have a celebration of conscious movement in our front yard – Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park.”
“Please bring a mat and water, dress comfortably, and let’s celebrate health and relaxation. No experience necessary!”
