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**A note on combined-level classes**  These classes as noted on our courses offered page are suitable for each level indicated.  Classes are taught in a manner which instructs to the least experienced level and offers options to the more advanced level students. 

Beginner Yoga

Basic yoga poses, breathing techniques and relaxation techniques. Great for new beginners or those who are looking to maintain a basic, regular practice.

Level I

For graduated beginners. New postures and techniques will build on the groundwork established during the Beginners series.

Level II
An intermediate level class. Further strength, stamina, and flexibility will be generated as more advanced postures are introduced. Deeper experiences of pranayama (breathing) and meditation will be explored.

Level III
Introduction to more advanced asana, pranayama and meditation techniques with an added focus on deepening your yoga practice and commitment.  Students should be familiar with Sun Salutation and be relatively free of acute injury.

Yoga for Healing:  Women, Self Image and Food

For so many women, our relationship with food is conflicted.  While food can temporarily relieve stress, anxiety or sadness, enhance joy or provide comfort, it can also be a source of avoiding difficult emotions and thus prevent us from deeply understanding ourselves.  Yoga teaches us how to have a strong mind, body and spiritual connection. Strengthening this relationship allows us to listen to our hearts and bodies better.  Through the exploration of Yoga asana, pranayama, mindfulness, meditation and svadhyaya (self inquiry), we will discover the roots of emotional eating patterns, and works towards a freer and more loving connection to ourselves.

The program runs in 8 week blocks.  Students will attend the Monday 5:45 Yoga class, and then meet again immediately following at 7:30 for the discussion, self inquiry and group exercises.  The next group will begin Sunday January 8. Please call 449-0530 or email for details.

Flow and Stretch

This open-level class is the perfect way to connect movement and breath. It begins with a long, slow warm-up, develops toward an easy flowing sequence, and then moves into deeper stretches with long holds. Walk in tight and tired, and walk out open and refreshed.

Active Yoga

Basic yoga poses and breathing techniques, with a more active approach. 

In this class we will build strength, stamina and flexibility using a flowing series of postures synchronized with breath. Each class will provide both flow and stretching leaving the practitioner feeling balanced and refreshed.

Yoga Explorations

Our bodies are constantly sending us messages about what we need for balance and well being, but we are often too busy to listen.  This class will allow us to become quiet and turn our awareness inward.  We will then begin to explore the basic asanas and connect to the breath.  You will leave feeling relaxed, balanced and rejuvenated! All levels are welcome.  Perfect for the new beginner as well. This is a donation based class.  No registration required, although class pass students are welcome to attend on their pass.  Love Offerings appreciated.

Gentle Yoga

Enjoy a slower-paced, relaxed class that unfolds gently, allowing practitioners, new and experienced, to develop their practice from a more organic, internal place.  A full range of Yoga postures are explored including partner work, strength building and deeper stretches, but all done in a gentle, slow and mindful manner.  Excellent if you are recovering from injury or illness, pregnant or post partum, or simply wanting a deep and gentle Yoga experience. 

Flow Yoga

This is an energetic style of practice that connects the breath with a series of flowing postures. It will allow the student to build strength and increase flexibility, but most importantly to experience the full measure of santosha (contentment) at the conclusion of the practice. Focus will be on alignment principles, building strength, breathing techniques and meditation/mindfulness. This stylee is suitable for those with some knowledge of yoga.

Meditative Yoga

This gentle class emphasizes the meditative and relaxing benefits of yoga with slower movement, longer holds on gentler poses, and extended centering, relaxation, and meditation periods. The class is ideal for those wanting a gentle, meditative experience to balance the hectic pace of their everyday life, or for those who have a vigorous athletic regime and are looking to balance the body/mind. No experience necessary.

Adaptive Gentle Yoga

Does your back or neck ache? Are you overweight, have limited mobility? Do you have a chronic illness that limits your energy?  Adaptive yoga is your gateway to better flexibility, and relief of pain and tension.  This class is designed for the student who is new to or peerhaps intimidated by Yoga and has some special needs that may limit mobility. This is as gentle as it gets!!

Yoga Nidra:  The Meditative Heart of Yoga and A Path ro Healing

Our minds require some training to help us free ourselves of the habits of thought that cause tension in our lives, just as our bodies do. Yoga Nidra is a physical and mental relaxation technique which can penetrate deeper levels of consciousness, creating fertile ground for transformation and healing to take place.

Meditation

Meditation has been shown to reduce anxiety, depression, pain and increase happiness.  How?  We learn how to change our relationship to our thoughts and emotions, as well as pay more attention to the wonderful and refreshing things in our lives.  Come join us to learn how simple and powerful meditation can be.