Dana Skärgård

On Sunday 14th November I'm planning on holding a group voice session as part of a training program I have been following the past year. During the session we will go through simple voice excersises designed to aid in developing mindful awareness and finish with a relaxation process. No singing experience is required.

If anyone is interested in joining send me a message and I will keep you updated on information. I need a minimum of 6 people for the session to be able to count so I very much appreciate anyone who is able to attend!

My gift to you! I just uploaded a yin yoga sequence with focus on relieving tension in the upper and lower back.

Yin yoga is a slow practice where we hold postures for a longer period of time, beneficial both for improving flexibility, relieving tension and calming down the nervous system.

I hope you enjoy and I would love to hear how you experienced the class. If you are interested in joining in our live online classes, do get in touch at [email protected]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1d8reH4W_V4

Yin Yoga for Upper and Lower Back Relief This is my first yin yoga video upload and a gift to you. In this class we go through a sequence to provide relief for tension in the back, starting with the...

Update: no yin yoga class tomorrow morning but keep your eyes open for a couple of updates later this week :)

Many of us live in a fast paced world where stress is all to often normalised. Various surveys show that, depending on line of work, anywhere between 50-75% of employees in the UK have experienced burnout related symptoms.

When we are stressed our body stays in the state of 'fight-or-flight' response and energy is drawn away from non-vital processes such as digestion and distribution of nutrients around the body. Being in this state for a prolonged period of time can be detrimental to our overall health and wellbeing.

Engaging in hollistic practices such as yoga and meditation that focus on connecting the mind with the body breath have been proven to help us maintain a greater overall balance in our nervous system. The simple action of extending our exhale so that it is longer than our inhale can lower our heart rate and levels of cortisol (a marker of stress).

What do you do to help keep your mind and body in balance?

Yin yoga classes continue tomorrow!

Join me online live at 10am Stockholm time or access the recording at your own pace.

DM for more details!

Yin yoga is a restorative form of yoga where we hold poses for a longer period of time to encourage the body to move into deeper relaxation.

Today's yin yoga class is now online! Today we focused on opening up into the hips and talked a bit about meditation technique. Thank you to everyong who showed up!

If you couldn't make the live class and are interested in following the recording get in touch with us ! :)

Have a lovely Sunday!

Is anyone interested in holding a creative workshop or series?

Dana Skärgård's aim is to build a creative meeting space and community for all different forms of art, be it movement, music, crafts or more. If you have an idea that you would like to host, or even just have a hobby that you would love to have a space online to work and share with others get in touch! We're really keen on building collaborations and helping individuals to support each other :)

Would anyone be interested in a shorter meditation session some time during the week? We are planning to have a weekday slot (donation based) where we can get together for 30-45mins and sit together in stillness. If this is something that would be of interest to you, what time of day would suit you best? Early morning, lunch time or evening?

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Skulle någon bli intresserad av ett kortare meditationspass under veckan? Vi planera att hålla en pass under veckodagarna (donationsbaserad) då vi kan samlas och sitta tillsammans i lugnet. Om detta låter intressant för er, vilken tid skulle ni föredrar? Tidig morgon, lunch eller kväll?

Want to join in on classes but not able to make the time?

Yin yoga classes are now being recorded and available in digital format for 1 week after the live class. Practice whenever the time suits you.

Price is 100 kr/class. Get in touch if you are interested! (I'm teaching in both English and Swedish currently)

Your breath is your anchor ~ (anonymous).

Nadi Shodana (alternative nostril breathing) is a useful practice than can help to re-centre and ground the mind. Practice by followong these simple steps:

1. Close your eyes and place your two peace fingers lightly between the eyebrows.

2. Gently close your right nostril with your thumb (or with the pinky and ring finger if you are left handed). Inhale through the left.

3. Close the left nostril. Release and exhale through the right.

4. Inhale through the right, exhale through the left.

Keeping equal length inhales and exhales, repeat this practice gently for a few minutes.

Sunday Yin series starts tomorrow over Zoom at 10am (Stockholm time) 🙏 Send a message if you are interested in joining.

I look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

A time to rest, nourish and breathe. I invite you to join me every Sunday throughout May in a cooling practice to help ground and refresh the body and mind. Beginners are more than welcome!

Yin yoga is a slow, restorative practice where we focus on holding postures for a longer time and use the breath to create a feeling of ease. A perfect moment to de-stress and unwind in your day.

The first class will be held online, via zoom, this Sunday (2nd May) at 10am CEST (Stockholm time) and will last for approximately 1hr 15mins. Cost is €10/100kr per class or €45/450kr for all five.

If you would like to join but are currently struggling from financial hardships, please get in touch! We believe that wellness practice should be available to all, regardless of circumstance and will always have a number of spaces available for those who are not able to afford the expenditure right now.

Sign up and contact via email at [email protected]

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Warmest welcome to Dana Skärgård. Our vision is to build a creative space both online and in person that promotes self-expression and well being through art, movement, music, writing and more!

Currently we are holding weekly online classes in Yoga and Creative Writing, but we are hoping to include much more in the near future! If you have any knowledge/passion with a creative area and wish to hold a workshop or class drop us a line or send an email to [email protected]

If you are interested in taking part in a class, but are struggling due to financial reasons, please let us know! We will always have a number of reserved slots on our courses for those who would otherwise not be able to join in.