Morning Glory Yoga Studios has partnered with Dr. Sydney Kroll of Pineywoods Psychological Services and will host an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Intensive.
Offered for the first time in East Texas, this evidence-based program will teach participants to be more responsible in the management of their own health, vitality, and healing, and to find greater balance, ease, and peace of mind.
MBSR combines mindfulness meditation and yoga in an 8-week intensive training. This practice is ideal for cultivating greater awareness of the unity of mind and body, as well as of the ways the unconscious thoughts, feelings, and behaviors can undermine emotional, physical, and spiritual health. Mindfulness has been shown to positively affect a range of autonomic physiological processes, such as lowering blood pressure and reducing overall arousal and emotional reactivity.
It’s been estimated that stress contributes to 80% of medical office visits. Stress exacerbates physical pain, hypertension, and various medical conditions, and can lead to declines in immune functioning and overall physical well-being. In addition, stress causes irritability, relationship problems, and declines in performance and reliability, which can in turn lead to more significant anxiety and depression. But unlike many other physical concerns, we have the ability to manage stress and its effects.
This class will teach a variety of mindfulness-based stress reduction and self-care skills that can be integrated into participants’ lives on a regular basis. The foundation of the class is mindfulness, which means paying attention to our experience without judgment. This class is modeled on the work of Jon Kabat-Zinn at University of Massachusetts Medical School. By bringing more awareness to their lives, participants can learn to respond with choice rather than reacting automatically. Participants will learn to access powerful inner resources to enhance coping and to live their lives with more balance and clarity. Mindfulness will be cultivated through both informal and formal practice. In addition, participants will be taught a variety of ways to counter stress physiology, cognitive behavioral strategies to increase self-awareness regarding distorted thinking patterns, and nutrition management.
Research supports the following benefits of MBSR:
Reductions in pain levels and ability to cope with chronic pain
Decreases in anxiety, depression, hostility
More effective stress management
Increased ability to relax
Greater energy and enthusiasm for life
Improved self-esteem
Improved ability to deal with short and long-term stressful situations
Who can benefit?
Anyone who would benefit from learning stress management skills, individuals with anxiety, panic, or mild to moderate depression, and individuals with health conditions, such as pain and chronic medical conditions, that are exacerbated by stress.
Anxiety
Work, Family, Financial Stress
Asthma
Heart Disease
Headaches
High Blood Pressure
Sleep Problems
Fatigue
Fibromyalgia
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Eating Disturbances
Panic Attacks
Anxiety and Depression
Chronic Illness and Pain
Grief
Gastrointestinal (GI) Distress
Dr. Sydney Kroll is a native of Nacogdoches and received her undergraduate degree at The University of Texas at Austin and her Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology at Baylor University. She has been using mindfulness-based interventions for over a decade in behavioral health settings, including university counseling centers, the Veterans Healthcare Administration, and currently in her private practice. Dr. Kroll specializes in using integrative interventions to treat trauma, stress, and depression, as well as to manage chronic pain and health issues. She provides training across the country in state-of-the-art mindfulness practices and is excited to offer her expertise to the East Texas community.
Where: MGY2, 409 East Main St
When: Every Thursday beginning January 5 – February 23, 2017
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Cost: Non-Members : $400 (Yoga included)
Members: $325.00
*Course may meet requirements for continuing education/professional development for mental health and medical professionals. Call for information.
*You may be able to pay for the cost of this class with funds from a health saving account. In addition, Dr. Kroll can provide you with information about requesting out-of-network reimbursement from your insurance company for part or all of the class cost.
We’ve had quite a year thanks to YOU! We look forward to 2017 but greatly appreciate every moment we’ve shared with you in 2016 and want to make the most of the remaining days. We hope you’ll join us for all the special classes we have planned over our Holiday Break.
Our regularly scheduled yoga classes will be canceled
beginning Wednesday, December 21, 2016.
and begin again, next year, on January 2, 2017.
Pilates classes will begin again in February 2017.
The studio will be open to members for personal practice/open practice at different days/times throughout the Holiday Break. Keep an eye on Facebook to see when a teacher will be present. You’re also welcome to email [email protected] to make arrangements if you’re interested in using the space to practice. My cell phone is 936.715.8353, call me directly if it’s easier.
• Special Classes •
12.20.2016, Tuesday
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction informational Sessions at MGY2.
Wondering what this whole “mindfulness” thing is all about? Interested in the upcoming Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) intensive but not sure about committing to 8 weeks? Come meet with Dr. Sydney Kroll of Pineywoods Psychological Services for a free informational meeting on December 20th at 7 pm to ask questions about mindfulness and hear more details about the upcoming class. A brief mindfulness exercise will be included.
12.21.2016, Wednesday
WINTER SOLSTICE MEDITATION & MGYS HOLIDAY PARTY
On December 21, at 6:30 pm, join Arrie for a special meditation practice honoring the winter solstice, the official beginning of winter.
This hour long meditation will begin with a brief mindfulness practice, then a contemplative discussion on the ecopsychological effects of the change of the season.
Bring your own meditation cushion as only a limited number will be available.
Afterward, join MGYS for food, drink, and merriment and celebrate the Holiday Season with friends. If you can’t make the meditation but would like to join in on the festivities please arrive around 7:45pm.
Join Amy for an early morning practice to prepare your body, mind, and Christmas spirit! 7:00 am, All Level.
12.27.2016, Tuesday
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction informational Sessions at MGY2.
Wondering what this whole “mindfulness” thing is all about? Interested in the upcoming Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) intensive but not sure about committing to 8 weeks? Come meet with Dr. Sydney Kroll of Pineywoods Psychological Services for a free informational meeting on December 27th at 5:30 pm to ask questions about mindfulness and hear more details about the upcoming class. A brief mindfulness exercise will be included.
12.30.2016, Friday
A Mindful New Year
Explore ways to commit to a vital life this new year in a guided experiential exercise led by Dr. Sydney Kroll. Identify your key
values and specific actions you can take in service of these values. Learn basic mindfulness skills to help support your commitments
throughout the year.
12.31.2016, Saturday
New Year’s Eve.
Goodbye 2016, Hello 2017! 9:00 am, All Level
01.01.2017, NYD
Yoga Mala
Yoga Mala 108 Sun Salutations – 10:00 AM All Level. Join Amy, Arrie, and Lou for a New Year’s Day tradition at MGYS, Yoga Mala, 108 Sun Salutations, to welcome 2016 — attendants need to know the sequence of Sun Salutation A.
Please arrive early to visit, settle in, and prepare for this moving meditation.
On December 21st at 6:30 pm please join Arrie for a special meditation practice honoring the winter solstice, the official beginning of winter.
This hour long meditation will begin with a brief mindfulness practice, then a contemplative discussion on the ecopsychological effects of the change of the season.
Bring your own meditation cushion if you have one, please, as only a limited number will be available. We have bolsters, blankets, and blocks available first come, first serve.
Afterward, please join MGYS for food, drink, and merriment and let’s celebrate the Holiday Season with friends! If you can’t make the meditation but would like to join in on the festivities please arrive around 7:35pm.
Many of you have asked to bring something for the party and we would love nothing more!! We love potlucks at MGYS! If you would like to contribute please email with your intended dish, beverage, and/or other provisions. Please, we’d greatly appreciate, meat-free dishes only. It is not necessary for you to bring anything to attend the party. You are just enough!!
The more the merrier so you come! We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Contact [email protected] to reserve your place and to indicate if you’re bringing anything for the Holiday Party.
Morning Glory Yoga Studios is offering our popular Introduction to Yoga Foundation Course beginning January 10, 2017.
This four-week course is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the many health benefits of yoga while gaining a foundation upon which to build a practice. The course is appropriate for those new to yoga as well as those who wish to refresh and fine-tune their understanding of the practice.
Yoga builds strength and flexibility while also helping students to better deal with stress and to relax. Students will learn basic yoga postures, proper alignment, and breath work, and be introduced to basic meditation techniques.
This class is suitable for students of various ages although it is geared towards adults; no children under the age of sixteen, please. The class is also suitable for people of various fitness levels. Poses will be modified to meet individual needs. Students should wear comfortable, moveable clothes and will remove their shoes during the class. A yoga mat is recommended but not required.
Dates: January 10 – February 02, 2017 Day/Time: Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7 – 8:15 pm Place: Morning Glory Yoga Studios, 207 East Main St., downtown Nacogdoches Instructors: Amy Sanford & Arrie Tucker Cost: $125
Join Arrie and Amy this Sunday
for a donation-based workshop at MGY2.
Come learn about Surya Namaskar A and B, Sun Salutation A and B. We’ll break down this dynamic vinyasa and discuss proper breath. Build confidence and comfort through practice and gain a greater understanding of your body, mind, and spirit.
(And for extra goodness, we’ll begin with some work on the foam rollers.)
This is a great precursor to our tradition of 108Sun SalutationsonNew Years Day that you’re certain to attend.
This afternoon, put away your To-Do List and make this one hour priority.
Join Arrie at MGY1 to explore insights that yoga philosophy can bring to what many would call an interpersonally stressful time of year. This class will present a philosophical model in which to view interactions and relationships.
The class will involve some gentle stretches and breath work but a yoga mat is not required. A meditation cushion and note taking materials suggested.
Dr. Sydney Kroll is a native of Nacogdoches and received her undergraduate degree at The University of Texas at Austin and her Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology at Baylor University. She has been using mindfulness-based interventions for over a decade in behavioral health settings, including university counseling centers, the Veterans Healthcare Administration, and currently in her private practice. Dr. Kroll specializes in using integrative interventions to treat trauma, stress, and depression, as well as to manage chronic pain and health issues. She provides training across the country in state-of-the-art mindfulness practices and is excited to offer her expertise to the East Texas community.
