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Description of levels:
Intro – Level 1 – New to yoga or experienced
beginners.
Levels 1-2 – Experienced beginners to intermediate.
Levels 2-3 – Intermediate to advanced.
Intro to Yoga – This 10-week course introduces the fundamentals of hatha yoga, the most widely practiced form of yoga in the US. Hatha yoga uses postures (asanas), breath awareness, and relaxation techniques to produce a healthy physical body and a clear, peaceful mind. Students attend one class per week. Classes are held on Tuesdays from 5:30p - 7p and Saturdays from 12:15p - 1:45p. Cost is $100 for the 10-week session ($80 for students or seniors 55+). No registration is required. All equipment is provided.
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Tuesdays, September 7 thru November 9 |
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Saturdays, September 11 thru November 13 |
Hatha (Levels 1-3) – A deeper focus on the “ha” (solar) and “tha” (lunar) aspects of the practice are explored through more challenging asanas and the integration of breathing (pranayama) and relaxation techniques.
Gentle Hatha
(Levels Intro-1) – This gentle class that eases you into yoga at your own pace. Poses are modified to meet the needs of the participants and is ideally suited for seniors, those recovering from an injury, illness, or surgery, or for anyone who wants a slower class with more attention. Compassion is our guiding principle as we try to focus on increasing one's range of motion, flexibility, and strength, and developing inner peacefulness and acceptance of ourselves, as we are now -- already fully complete.
Flow (Levels 1-3) – A stimulating and creative practice that focuses on
integrating strength, flexibility, alignment, and awareness through a
dynamic sequence of asanas linked by the breath.
Prana Vinyasa – This is an energetic, creative, full-spectrum approach to embodying the flow of yoga. Students of all levels are empowered to experience prana - the universal source of breath, life-energy and conscious intelligence - as the navigating source of yoga practice and vital living. Practitioners learn classical and innovative approaches to yoga and the state of flow drawn from Krishnamacharya's teachings of Tantra, Ayurveda, Bhakti, and Somatics.
Astanga (Levels 1-3) – This system of yoga is derived from the teachings of K. Pattabhi Jois. It is based on a specific sequence of postures and breathing techniques that help to cleanse and purify the body and mind. This class will focus on learning the sequence of postures of the Primary Series and is appropriate for experienced beginners through advanced practitioners.
Monthly Restorative (All levels) – Restorative yoga helps to trigger the parasympathetic nervous system and is responsible for balancing the body and bringing its response system back into equilibrium. It also helps to lower heart rate and blood pressure, stimulate the immune system, and keep the endocrine system operating efficiently and is beneficial for overall body health. We will be holding each pose for up to 10 minutes with the support of various props, such as bolsters, blankets, blocks, sandbags, and straps. Dates for this class will be posted on the website and at the studio.
Prenatal (all) – Experience how yoga can support you during your pregnancy with simple and effective exercises specifically geared to the needs of a changing body. Increase energy and stamina, build strength and flexibility, and improve focus and concentration to assist in labor and delivery through this gentle yet empowering practice. NOTE: Contact your physician/midwife to ensure there are no contraindications to practicing yoga. Class begins Wednesday, September 15th.
Yoga Fundamentals (Intro - 1) – This 5-week course is a more in-depth exploration of the poses and concepts introduced in our "Intro to Yoga" course. Perfect for those with prior yoga experience but need a refresher course. Class time is 530p-700p on Tuesdays, and the course runs from Nov.16 - Dec. 14. Cost of the 5 week session is $55. |
