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.
Course dates:
Tuesdays, January 3 - March 6
Saturdays, January 7 - March 10

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.

Advanced Flow – This class is for intermediate to advanced practitioners that would like to expand their practice by exploring more challenging flow sequences and asanas. Practitioners should be comfortable with basic inversions and arm balances (e.g., headstands, shoulderstands, crow pose) prior to taking this class and have a regular practice.

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.

Yoga On & Off the Mat – Rejuvenate the spirit, invigorate the mind and strengthen the body, but most of all, open our hearts through a level 1-3 donation-based Hatha practice. Each month a local NPO will be given the collected donations (a minimum of $5.00 per class suggested).

YOGA HAPPY HOUR SERIES

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. This class is one of the Friday Happy Hour offerings. Dates for this class will be posted on the website and at the studio.

Yoga Therapy – Each month, Deb will focus on an area of the body that typically holds stress and tension and teach poses that may help to relieve some of that stress. Areas of the body to be covered are the neck and shoulders, back, and hips.

Partner Yoga – A partner in a yoga practice reminds us we live in a shared world. Practicing with a partner—breathing together, assisting and supporting one another—is a playful journey that connects us in the present moment. Attend with or without a partner, bring a sense of humor, and an open heart and mind. No yoga experience required. This class is part of the Friday Happy Hour offerings. Dates for this class will be posted on the website and at the studio.