KNIT HAPPY! SUMMIT
Yoga and Meditation for Knitters
Mary Ann Gebhardt
Yoga by Mary Ann
Mary Ann's presentation includes hand movements with yoga stretchers for knitters.
Come and explore the relaxation aspects of knitting and crochet. Learn how to gently move your hands to release tight neck and shoulder muscles and use the rhythm of your craft to relax.
This is followed by meditation and relaxation to the tones of the Tibetan singing bowls.
After my presentation, perhaps start a journal of your thoughts; as you create, take time for yourself to gently move the muscles that we use for knitting and crochet, creating the Yoga of Knitting.
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YOUR FREE GIFTS
Mary Ann has two wonderful gifts for you!
- A beautiful Meditation Shawl Pattern
Create a meditation shawl while saying a prayer, a mantra, or intentions, and as you knit, these peaceful words will be infused into the shawl. It's perfect for all knitters, whether you are a beginner or more advanced. - Yoga for Knitters: Hand Stretches
Enjoy hours of knitting with these simple yet effective hand, shoulder, and arm stretch. Our hands are receptors for touch, movement, and pressure - all of which are associated with the rhythm of knitting. Knitting is known to improve strength and dexterity in the hands, while yoga brings awareness to the body.
MEET THE SPEAKER
Mary Ann Gebhardt
Mary Ann Gebhardt has studied yoga and meditation for over 40 years. She is a registered member of the Yoga Alliance E-500 hour and a Chopra Certified Instructor. She runs workshops on mindful practices such as knitting meditations and sound meditations using Tibetan singing bowls.
Her deep respect for meditation comes in part from her experience working as a Medical Technologist in Hematology and Open Heart Surgery at Hackensack Medical Center. There, she witnessed first-hand the powerful connection between the mind and body in the healing process. Mary Ann began knitting at age seven and started yoga in her twenties. Picking up her needles and quietly sitting to knit is pure peace for Mary Ann.
Discover the profound healing power of knitting and crocheting with Mary Ann. In the session, we’ll journey towards relaxation and freedom from stiffness. During our session, we will uncover the therapeutic benefits of gentle hand and shoulder movements, specifically targeting the muscles we rely on the most, letting you immerse yourself in the meditative practice of knitting and crocheting, guided by the soothing sounds of Tibetan singing bowls.
“Meditation is not a way of making your mind quiet. It is a way of entering into the quiet that is already there.” - Deepak Chopra.
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