ASANA FOR AN OPEN HEART
KIRTAN + CACAO
with Misty Marie Tomasino
All Levels Welcome!
Please bring your own props (yoga mat, yoga strap, block, + blanket)
Iyengar Yoga is based on the teachings of world-renowned guru, B.K.S. Iyengar, and focuses on three key aspects: precision in alignment, innovative sequencing, and timing. Mr. Iyengar said, “The shoulders are the gatekeepers of the heart.” When the shoulders and chest are open, life-force energy flows unimpeded to strengthen, re-vitalize, and nourish the entire body.
We will begin our evening in ritual sipping heart-opening ceremonial grade cacao and transition into yoga practice. We will conclude with a devotional and celebratory musical offering led by Misty Marie Tomasino and Pat Sperry. All are welcome!
About Your Guides:
Pat Sperry is the founder of Flourish Well-Being. He is a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher, Professional Executive and Personal Coach, Men’s Work Facilitator, and world traveler. With over thirteen years of teaching experience including four years in India, China, and Southeast Asia, his commitment to practice paired with his playful and impassioned spirit makes him an approachable and impactful teacher. His mission is to serve and empower his communities to flourish by showing up as an example of embodied, integrated, and whole-hearted living. Learn more at @patsperrylove @beflourish and peaceloveflourish.com
Misty Tomasino (aka "Mystic Rhythms") is a multi-instrumentalist who shares her musical talent as an offering to the Divine, to the Earth, to the Human Heart, and Beyond. Misty's intention is to create space for deep healing, peace, calm & ecstatic joy. Music is her soul's journey, she sees it as medicine and finds so much fulfillment in sharing her gifts. She combines many of her musical influences into one authentic expression - creating a mystical & heart-connecting experience. Misty's journey with chanting was sparked during her time living at the Sat Yoga ashram in Costa Rica where she had experienced such a profound sense of devotion and connection to Spirit that led her to step into co-creating more of these experiences for herself and others. Mantras became her obsession for a while which eventually led her to sacred songs of all kinds, specifically spanish medicine songs which have been an important part of her journey in re-connecting to her Latin ancestry. Misty offers music at festivals, retreats, yoga studios, private events & 1 on 1 hand percussion lessons for beginners. Learn more @mystic.rhythms.music
