Beginning Yoga
This class introduces basic yoga concepts to enhance strength, flexibility,
and the body-mind connection. Matching movements to long, smooth, even
inhalations and exhalations grounds us in breath and balance. This
practice brings steadiness and ease. Each teacher has a unique way of
transmitting the yoga practice, and there are a variety of teachers to take
Beginning Yoga from here. We create a warm, safe, and non-intimidating
environment. Beginners can bring a friend for free.
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Beginner Body ~ Yoga Mind
People tend to stretch from their more flexible areas and rely on
their better-developed muscles for strength, thus reinforcing
postural habits. We will use props such as blankets, blocks, chairs
and straps to facilitate learning and adjust yoga postures to your
individual needs. These props are especially useful for helping
beginners at midlife and older, and for students with specific
physical limitations, to reap the benefits of yoga. [schedule]
Belly Dance
A class for any level, with a focus on learning (or reaffirming!) how to move your body in a safe and natural way in the context of this most ancient dance form. We will not be learning any choreographies, but will work with basic movements and experiment with different ways of using them and putting them together. Summer being what it is, each class will be a new adventure, so you are welcome to drop in any time! Open to ages 10 and up (under 13 should be accompanied by an adult) and guys are welcome, too. Bring a hip
scarf if you have it, but I'll have a few to loan if you don't. [schedule]
Belly Fit
Belly Fit is a fun opportunity for women to strengthen their bodies in a fluid, natural way.
A blending of modern training in fitness with the
wisdom and power of ancient cultures, this class is designed to
connect you to the primal feminine within and empower you to be
joyful in your body and deal with everyday challenges.
The first half of the class gets you sweating off your calories and
stress with easy to learn moves inspired by belly dance and African
dance. The second half focuses on reminding your muscles to work for
the good of the whole body with core toning and sculpting inspired
by Pilates. Last but not least, a relaxing Yoga inspired stretch and
an uplifting mudra meditation. Namaste. [schedule]
Chakra Yoga
This class will focus on how the yoga practice stimulates various
energetic centers in the body, each asana affecting different aspects
of our being, while incorporating acceptance through breath and
movement. Join the exploration of unity of the mind, body,
and spirit. [schedule]
Drumming
Share rhythm and get in tune with yourself and others in this drum circle style class featuring Middle Eastern and African rhythms. No experience or drums required; we provide the instrument (unless you already have one), and you provide the sound! This class will stir up your creative impulses and serve your soul as it connects to an ancient tradition. [schedule]
Forest Yoga
In this class you will experience a complete yoga workout that
strengthens and connects you to your body, focusing on deep core work.
Gentle, hands-on assistance will guide practitioners into an individually
appropriate expression of postures. [schedule]
Kids Yoga
Yoga for Kids involves creative movement, yoga postures, play, and relaxation. These classes promote a healthy body and brain as well as fostering creativity, confidence, and calm. We offer two different classes to accomodate 5 to 7 year olds and 8 to 9 year olds. Our teachers are highly skilled and experienced in the fields of movement, anatomy, creativity, and child development. [schedule]
Kundalini Dance
Kundalini is life-force energy that, when cultivated, opens the body to vast amounts of healing through ecstatic experience. In this class we focus on deeply connecting to the core self of pure love. From this perspective we see the aspects of ourselves that we have hidden. We observe with love and shift old stagnant patterns to create an intentionally loving life. Integration is a great key here as everything is interconnected. This class is designed for the body, mind and spirit to communicate about experiences and be in alignment with the vibration of pure love. *Dance= rythmic breathing and movement. There are no pre-requisites or abilities required to be in this class. Please check out the Kundalini dance website for much more insight to this practice.
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Kundalini Yoga
"Kundalini yoga classes are a dynamic blend of postures, pranayam, mantra,
music and meditation, which teach you the art of relaxation, self-healing
and elevation. Balancing body and mind enables you to experience the clarity
and beauty of your soul. No previous experience in yoga is required for you
to achieve results with your very first class." - Yogi Bhajan
Learn more about Yogi Bhajan and Kundalini yoga. [schedule]
Kundalini Yoga Meditation
Yogic Meditation is a lot of things. It is the ability to
get that moment of grace in a challenging experience. It is the
ability to go back to an emotional reset in a spiraling situation.
To be able to create a space to be yourself when you need it. To
have a growing healing relationship with yourself and your world. To
recognize yourself as a Spiritual Being having a Human Experience.
This class is intended to be an exploration of practical ways to
incorporate mediation into your everyday life. We will use yogic
techniques to help you achieve a meditative state, recognize a
meditative state, learn to meditate on your own, and how to achieve
a meditative state anytime you need it. [schedule]
Nia
Nia is a form of aerobic exercise which combines elements of dance,
martial arts, and healing arts. Nia classes are choreographed and
accompanied by a wide variety of music styles that will take you through
your full range of motion. Mostly this class is fun and creative so
you won't even realize how much of a workout you're getting! [schedule]
Noon Yoga
This one hour class includes core and standing postures as well as
backbends to boost your energy throughout the rest of the day.
We also make time for centering ourselves so that we may go back to
our lives feeling more calm and connected. All levels. [schedule]
Prenatal Yoga
This class involves gentle breathing, stretching and toning designed
specifically for pregnant women. You'll be led by someone who has
not only studied prenatal yoga with experts in the field, but can
empathize in the joys, challenges, and various experiences of
pregnancy, birth, and mothering.
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Private Yoga Session
Individual sessions are a great way for ongoing students who want to enhance
their personal practice as well as students new to yoga. A single private
session can transform how one experiences yoga. We work together to
cultivate greater awareness and thus self-adjustment and regulation in one’s own
practice. Contact the studio to get more information or to schedule a one
hour session. $65 with sliding scale option. [schedule]
Restorative Yoga
We live in stressful times, and this class is one antidote to that reality.
Restorative Yoga is designed to release physical and mental tension or stress
through a series of deeply calming postures. We use props to support the
postures for approximately 10-20 minutes each. Whether you are
experiencing life challenges, have an injury that keeps you from more vigorous
physical activity, or just want to unwind, this class will leave you renewed. [schedule]
Therapeutic Yoga
This meditative class is a blend of yin yoga, restorative
yoga and breathing techniques that allow the body to recover from
illness, injury and stress of any level. At the same we will
strengthen and invigorate the body. Students leave feeling
more open, relaxed and focused. [schedule]
“Be strong and enter into your own body. There you have a solid place for your feet… Just throw away all thought of imaginary things and stand firm in that which you are.” - Kabir