Recap: Stretch Then Salad: A YogaSource//The Good Salad Collaboration

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At YogaSource Palo Alto, we’re all about finding creative ways to bring the community together, and our recent Stretch Then Salad outdoor class series was the perfect combination of movement, mindfulness, and healthy eats! Over three sessions at Rinconada Park, we hosted free Vinyasa yoga classes led by two of our incredible teachers, Lindsay Damiano and Shivani Patel.

Participants enjoyed a Vinyasa flow sequence under the trees, grounding into nature and hearing the hum of the park while stretching and strengthening. After each class, we enjoyed a delicious spread of salads courtesy of The Good Salad, a new local favorite on El Camino Real near California Avenue. These fresh, protein-packed salads were the perfect complement to our practice, re-fueling participants and demonstrating our commitment to supporting other local businesses.

It wasn’t just about yoga and salads, though — it was about connection. After each class, attendees had the chance to chat, relax, and build community in the beautiful park setting.

We loved seeing familiar faces and meeting new ones, and we’re so grateful to everyone who participated. Stay tuned for more fun events like this from YogaSource Palo Alto — we can’t wait to flow with you again soon!

Written by Lindsay Damiano.

Lindsay Damiano’s classes aim to challenge the body and nourish the spirit. Her teaching practice is rooted in her training in both Ashtanga and Vinyasa yoga; each class, she looks to honor yoga’s sacred origins while creating a flow that empowers yoga students of all levels to find their edge.

Practice Vinyasa with Lindsay every Thursday at 8:00 am and Saturday at 4:00 pm

Tips for Beginners on Restorative Yoga

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Restorative yoga is a gentle, calming practice that focuses on relaxation and rejuvenation. It’s an excellent way to unwind, reduce stress, and promote healing. If you’re new to restorative yoga, these tips shared by Jennifer Jones Schroeder will help you get started and make the most of your practice.

  • Restorative Yoga is a practice to quiet the mind and relax the body. It is not a competition, even with oneself.
  • Restorative Yoga is a practice of being in the moment and letting everything be as it is.
  • When thoughts move through your field of awareness, notice them and let them pass in. No judgement for having thoughts, the practice is to refrain from hooking in to the process of thinking.
  • Embody the moment. Let the asana (reclining yoga pose) become your body, instead of forcing the body to submit.
  • Pain of any kind is counterproductive to the healing benefits of Restorative Yoga. No pain, no pressure, no stress.
  • Have plenty of props for support: bolster, blocks, blanket, eye pillow and perhaps essential oils

The fascinating and continuous spiraling of life brings this Mississippi native to the mat through a lifetime of yogic adventures. A former dancer and an international businesswoman, Jennifer interprets yoga in its many manifestations as prayer in the flesh. 

Practice Restorative Yoga with Jennifer every Sunday at 6:00 pm.