|
Benefits of Yoga
Improves strength, flexibility and balance
Improves concentration and memory
Helps with mild depression and anxiety
reduces high blood pressure
Improves sleep
Brings about emotional stability and clarity of mind
Improves digestion
|
Gentle Yoga-Gentle
Yoga concentrates on gentle stretching, hip openings and breath.
The primary focus of gentle yoga is to bring balance to the
body with gentle and relaxing postures.
This class concentrates on joining the breath with each
movement in a gentle and guiding manner.
Gentle yoga is perfect for seniors, beginners, those
recovering from an injury or surgery, or those who have health
issues.
Flow Yoga-
In this class we integrate strong fluid movements with energizing
breath work to build your yoga practice.
As we flow from one posture to another we build heat in the
body helping to energize and renew our minds, bodies and spirits.
Although this class is not suited for beginners, it is a
perfect class for all other levels.
Prenatal/Postnatal Yoga-
This class not only offers postures, breathing exercises, and
meditation for expecting and new moms, but includes time to share
with other moms and moms-to-be.
*Mom & Me Yoga- This
class is a designed for moms (or dads) to enjoy time with their
small child. We play
games that incorporate yoga poses and stretches. It is a great activity for kids and adults!
Family Yoga-
This class is designed for parents and their young children to
explore yoga together. We
teach the basic yoga poses and breathing in a fun and relaxed
environment. What a great way to spend time with your family!
Restorative Yoga- Discover
stillness in this deeply rejuvenating practice using props
(blankets, bolsters, and blocks).
We will experience supported postures as the body naturally
balances itself. Exploring
consciousness and relaxation with gentle yoga poses, breath work,
guided meditation as we release into a tranquil place for mind,
body and spirit.
All
Level Yoga-
This class is designed for all levels from beginning to advanced.
Each class format will vary based on the level of students
who attend on that particular day. We
will demonstrate modifications as well as full evpression of the
poses. This is a great class to explore your personal practice.
Power
Yoga- Power
yoga is for those who have been practicing yoga and want a more
intense workout. We
incorporate some pilates exercises along with yoga strengthening
poses. If you like to
sweat while you do yoga, this is the class for you.
Gigong
(Chi kung)-
Qigong is an ancient Chinese tradition that is practiced to
promote self-healing. Qigong
uses gentle body movements, self massage, breath practices and
deep relaxation and integrates them into a single practice giving
you the power to heal within.
Yoga
for Teens-
We designed this class as a fun way to help teens become stronger,
more flexible and learn to clear their minds and deal with the
stress in their lives. Because
we stress that each individual practice at their own pace this is
a perfect class for non-athletes and athletes.
Yoga
for Chronic Illness-
This is an extremely gentle class.
We show the poses using a chair, props (blocks, bolsters
etc) and modifications without props.
We move at a slow pace and design the class specifically
for the needs of the students in the class.
This is a perfect class for people dealing with MS,
fibromyalgia, arthritis, injury, and issues related to an aging
body.
Yoga
for Oncology Patients-
We developed this class knowing that patients living with
Chemotherapy treatments have times when they feel good and times
when they do not. The
class is by drop in only and is designed specifically for the
needs of those in the class.
The class includes extremely gentle poses with breath work
and meditation.
Pilates- This class focuses on the core postural
muscles to stabilize body while improving the quality of the
movement. This form
of exercise concentrates on correct posture, breathing,
flexibility, toning and strengthening.
|
