Class Descriptions
Gentle:
Easy stretching combined
with breath helps release tension in the neck, shoulders, back and hips.
Standing poses to strengthen muscles that provide physical support in
your daily life. Gentle yoga is
recommended for everyone.
If you have physical limitations, you are provided with modifications to
make the poses safe and effective for you.
The class is valuable for practitioners of rigorous yoga, as it is a
chance to slow down and to be nurtured.
Beginner:
Great for the student who
has never tried yoga. This class
will cover the basics of yoga postures, breathing and meditation.
The student will learn the fundamentals of yoga practice
in a very gentle and supportive environment.
Intermediate:
Perfect for the student to
learn stronger yoga poses and develop breath
awareness.
Going
Deeper Into Yoga:
For continuing students to
deepen their practice by exploring advanced postures and pranayama (breath
techniques). Tools such as sound and chanting may be used.
Meditation:
Yoga postures to prepare the
body for sitting, improve breathing patterns and cultivate internal awareness.
Meditation will calm the mind and give greater clarity.
Mindful
Muscles:
Designed to build strong
bones, core strength, balance, flexibility and mindful awareness.
The class consists of 30 minutes of yoga, 45 minutes of strength training
and 15 minutes of easy yoga and relaxation.
This very popular class gives you a fantastic workout.
Pregnancy Yoga:
The
practice of prenatal yoga will help you meet the challenges and transformations
of pregnancy and birth with strength, confidence and calm.
Pregnancy
yoga incorporates gentle, safe movements and stretches to strengthen and open
your body, breathing exercises to increase clam, focus and balance, and
relaxation techniques to release deeply held tensions and to promote the well
being of yourself and your baby. Pregnancy
is a time for moderation, so you are always encouraged to modify movements or to
rest as necessary.
These
yoga classes are specifically designed to support a more comfortable and healthy
pregnancy and to prepare for labor with special practices of movement, breathing
and meditative techniques.
Pregnancy Yoga +Mindful Muscles:
The
best of two classes for the woman who wants to be strong and flexible. The benefits of this class include:
limited weight gain, less physical discomfort, more energy, easier,
shorter, less complicated labor and quicker recovery.
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