Styles of
Yoga
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Iyengar
Style Yoga – Based on the teachings of Sri
B.K.S. Iyengar, this method of yoga emphasizes
precision, alignment and the use of props.
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Hatha
Yoga – Deepen the connection between your
mind and body. Learn yoga poses with an emphasis
on breathing, physical awareness and relaxation.
Class Descriptions
- Intro Series - A 4-week course
that introduces the fundamentals of yoga. This
is strongly recommended as the best way to begin
your study of yoga.
- Beginning - This class provides
an introduction to basic poses, principles of
alignment and relaxation.
- Intermediate - For students
with some yoga experience who are ready for more
challenging poses and concepts.
- Advanced - This class moves
more deeply into the foundation of yoga with increased
study of inversions, backbends and other more
difficult poses. You must be able to do sirsasana
(headstand) and sarvangasana (shoulderstand) or
receive permission from the instructor. This class
also requires students have an understanding of
how to work with their specific needs.
- Mixed Levels - Open to all
students. This class is for anyone with at least
a basic knowledge of yoga.
- Gentle - For those who want
a slower paced class. Introduces fundamental yoga
postures while focusing on alignment and precision.
Intended for people concerned with the demands
of a regular yoga class. Beginners are also welcome.
- Tai Chi - The slow, fluid,
circular movements of this ancient Chinese art
enhance balance, ease of movement, and create
a greater sense of well-being.
- Restful - This class, taught
by a licensed physical therapist, provides a relaxing
and safe learning environment for students of
all levels who are seeking a restful way to release
tension and ease pain. Based on the Iyengar method,
the class emphasizes gentle stretching and proper
alignment in a variety of supported poses.
- Big Kids (ages 6 - 12) - Discover
new ways to stretch, breathe, and relax. This
class uses movement, stories and games to help
kids create a deeper understanding of themselves
while improving concentration, creativity and
confidence.
- Teen Class - This class helps
teens explore their personal limits and discover
positive ways to direct their energy. It increases
strength, endurance, flexibility and balance.
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