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Most adult classes require no pre-registration. These classes are on-going, and students may join at any time. Exceptions are noted in the descriptions. |
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| great for all levels! beginners welcomed! |
anusara® yoga
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anusara-inspired™ |
A "heart-oriented" style with an emphasis in optimal, anatomical alignment, blended with the rhythmic, dance-like qualities of vinyasa flow yoga. *Anusara* means "flowing with Grace," "going with the flow," "following your heart." Without a rigid dogma, this system is open to continual change and restructuring. Self-examination, discovery, and receptivity to new ideas are foundational to this dynamic system. Students of all levels of ability and yoga experience are honored for their unique differences, limitations, and talents.
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Beginner Building Blocks of Yoga |
This 4 class introduction series will develop or build upon your knowledge of yoga. This is the perfect class for a student who is either new to yoga or looking to return to the basics. Each student will be encouraged to work within their own capacity. At the end of the program, each student will know the basics of pranayama (breathing techniques) and alignment principles of basic standing, seated, prone, supine, inverted, and balance poses. In addition, each student will be familiar with the Yoga Shala studio and the props that we offer, have information regarding the type of classes that the studio has to offer, and feel completely at ease attending our yoga classes. Students are welcomed at any age... it's never too late to start practicing yoga! |
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| to help feed families of our community |
Community Classes -
Friday Night donation only class |
1st Friday of the month Eye of the Tigress -
this 3 1/2 hr practice will be a shorter version of John Friend's "Eye of the Tiger" sequence that usually takes 4-6hrs to complete. This lead practice is for advanced practitioners/teachers only and is a donation practice to build community and to help us take our practices to another level.
2nd Friday of the month Community Yoga Class - this one hour yoga class welcomes all levels of practice. Rotating teachers will explore different styles of yoga.
3rd Friday of the month Family Yoga Class -
this one hour practice is for parents and kids ages 3years through 5th grade. Come play Yoga! |
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forrest - HOT |
This Hatha-based practice ignites your passion for living and brings vitality to the body by teaching you to breathe into every cell. Focused on building core strength, the pillars of Forrest Yoga are Breath, Strength, Integrity and Spirit. The performance of vigorous asana sequences is a powerful tool for restoring and building strength, purifying the body and releasing pent-up emotions and pain so that healing can take place on a deeper level. It is a practice for all students regardless of what level of yoga they practice. The room is heated up to encourage students to sweat, releasing toxins during practice. It is a good idea to bring some water and a small hand towel with you. Expect an intense workout with an emphasis on abdominal (core) strengthening and deep breathing. |
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hatha |
Great class for all beginners and experienced students where the focus is on structural alignment and breath. The class emphasizes developing the fundamental postures (asana), breath control (pranayama) and relaxation. |
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hot vinyasa |
an energetic, challenging yoga class in the heat. promotes a healthy immune system while intensifying your class experience. a small towel and water are recommended. |
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| great for all levels! beginners welcomed! |
kundalini yoga |
Kundalini Yoga is a dynamic powerful tool for expanding awareness. Taught as an integrated system of exercise, breath control and meditation, it promotes physical health, stimulates the mind?s potential and connects us to our innermost being. In Kundalini Yoga, the most important thing is your experience. It goes right to the heart ? no words can replace that experience. |
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great for all levels!
beginners welcomed! |
piyo -pilates/yoga |
A combination core workout incorporating the pilates principles with yoga asanas. It integrates into each exercise the balance of body, mind, and spirit. The class will help you build strength, range of motion, and endurance while adding awareness, balance, control, function & harmony to your daily life...all levels welcomed. |
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prenatal yoga |
This gentle class is designed to support the changes to your body and to reduce the aches and pains, which accompany pregnancy, in a nurturing and supportive environment. We will focus on special breathing techniques, opening the hips, preparing the body for birth. Pre registration is required for this class. |
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restorative yoga
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aroma restorative yoga |
Restorative Yoga is the deliberate practice of stillness. With the intent to relax, the body is placed in various postures, similar to classical Hatha Yoga Poses. Usually the body is held for a prolonged period of time, and props are used to support the body. While externally there is apparent stillness, internally the practitioner brings awareness to the breath and the experience of relaxing.
In Aroma Restorative yoga, aromatherapy of Young Living Essential Oils will be used during this class to promote restoration and relaxation. In addition to the drop-in fee or single class punch, a $5.00 fee will be charged for the use of the oils. Offered one Wednesday evening a month at 7:30 pm, see our current schedule for more details. |
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Gentle Therapeutic Yoga |
Emphasis in this class will be gentle stretching and strengthening of the joints and muscles. The instructor will use props including chairs to adapt the poses to the ability of each student. Classes will focus on issues such as back pain, arthritis, tight shoulders, inflexibility and injuries or recuperation from illness. |
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vinyasa |
Classes utilize many aspects of the Astanga Vinyasa (flow) system in which movements are linked with the breath but depart from the traditional sequence. This class explores all different postures (asana) and includes pranayama (breathing), and meditation.
All Levels - Beginning thru advanced practitioners.
Intermed/Adv - Intermediate and advanced practitioners.
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