In service to all ages and stages of life, seven days a week!
All yoga props, including mats, straps, blocks, bolsters, dowels and eye pillows are provided. One only needs to appear!
Baby and Me Yoga - This class is for parents and babies to explore the sequence of developmental movement patterns that babies go through during the first year of life, a critical sequence from pushing up, to crawling and on to walking. This developmental movement sequence can be seen as their yoga practice, and one you as a parent can learn from them. It is surprising how similar the developmental sequence that babies go through is to a sequence of yoga asanas. The developmental movement sequence that babies move through organizes their digestive, nervous, muscular, skeletal, endocrine and fluid systems.
Classical Yoga - In this class, we will focus on taming the mind and surrendering the ego through a Hatha Raja Level 1 sequence passed down to Sarah by her Beloved teacher, Chandra Om. The asana, pranayama and meditation practice included in the sequence are perfectly designed to purifiy the mind and body, and prepare students for connection with the True Self. She will offer variations and modifications within the sequence based on your level, as she gets to know each student over time and continues her own studies with her teachers. Her intention for the class is to create a collective yet deeply private and personal experience of surrender and reverence to a Higher Power and the Higher Self. The asanas will be taught with cues much like other Hatha classes you may have taken, along with often silent but sincere devotion to the traditional guru-disciple relationship and to yoga as an ancient Holy Science.
Community Karma Yoga - When we renounce the fruit of our actions in Karma Yoga, we serve others and free ourselves from ego attachment. The opportunity to serve becomes one of the greatest gifts we can ever receive. In this class, we will focus on taming the mind and surrendering the ego through a Hatha Raja Level 1 sequence passed down to me by my teacher, Chandra Om. These two basic concepts applied daily in the asana, pranayama and meditation practice included in the sequence lead to a connection with the True Self residing in each of us. This class is by donation only and is taught as an offering to the Supreme Being residing in all of Creation and to my beloved teachers, in honor of the holy science of yoga. Donations will go toward the children's after school yoga scholarship program offered by Patanjali's Place. Om Shanti.
Yoga Kids (K - 2 grade) - will provide children with a greater knowledge of the principle "building blocks" of yoga, including Ahimsa - the application of non-harm in thought, word and deed. Additionally, young yogis will be introduced to mindfulness centering meditation for the development of greater focus and concentration and two asana posture standards, Surya (Sun)and Chandra(Moon) Salutations. Each of the five classes will introduce a different philosophical concept (Non-harm, Generosity, Patience, Truthfulness and Steadfastness), a deepening awareness of inner and outer life and a foundation in continuing a future practice for physical health, mental awareness and emotional balance. Cultural enrichment will include the study of the ancient Sanskrit language, including the alphabet and numbers system.
Yoga Kids (K-5th grade) - will include guided meditation, treasure mapping, yoga poses, creative movement, and the creation of mandalas or animal totems. Through these activities, students will be guided towards learning how to cultivate a broader sense of awareness and strengthen the ability to tap into their own rich inner resources.
Yoga Kids (3rd-5th grade) - will help your child set the foundation for a lifelong yoga practice and developing the tools to find focus, peace, and self-empowerment in their lives off the mat. Each week, we will discover a different lesson from yogic wisdom. Your little yogis will be chanting, moving into traditional and creative poses, breathing deeply, meditating, and most importantly having fun in a comfortable, supportive, and non-judgmental environment.
Nia is a blend of Dance, Healing and Martial arts and this magical combination will connect your Body, Mind, Spirit and Emotion. We dance The Body’s Way, seeking Pleasure and Joy in our movements. Nia will enhance your flexibility, agility, mobility, strength and stability! Nia is danced to eclectic music from all over the world
Pilates is a method of exercise designed to lengthen and strengthen muscles, bring balance to the body and build chore strength. In this class we will utilize the work of Joseph Pilates as well as integrate some deep stretches and Yoga poses. Each exercise can be modified to fit each individual. All levels are welcome.
Power Yoga - All Levels - A flow practice, matching breath and movement, based on Baron Baptiste's Power Yoga. Tending toward the vigorous, but designed for all-levels, the teachings in this class develop a deeper understanding of how the body works, create awareness of one's own body, and give a great workout. This is a true mind/body practice, with an emphasis on developing focus and clarity.
Prenatal Yoga - A safe and fulfilling form of exercise, yoga provides an opportunity for pregnant women to cultivate a deepening whole-body awareness and confidence in the process of pregnancy and motherhood. We will focus on postures appropriate for pregnant women, emphasizing the breath and relaxation, flexibility and strengthening of muscle groups that are specific to pregnancy and childbirth. This practice encourages deepening the connection with your growing baby and honoring the amazing transformation occurring in your own body. Attending pre-natal yoga classes are a wonderful way to connect with other pregnant women in our community, making connections that last into motherhood.
Sunday Meditation. Kevin Ryan and other teachers lead meditation on Sundays, 9:10 - 10:10am. The time is spent cultivating mindful awareness through various traditions: Buddhist, Taoist, Vedic and Western sensory somatic practice. The class incorporates body, mind, voice, as well as time for sharing in a sacred space together on a weekly basis. Class is by donation. Proceeds benefit local and global initiatives.
Superlates Saturday, the fourth Saturday of every month. This class will consist of a long, Feldenkrais-based warm-up followed by a vigorous Yogalates class and end with 15 minutes of Restorative poses and Savasana. Although all levels are welcome, some familiarity with Pilates is helpful. Leave lengthened, strengthened, released and relaxed. Classes are $20. Please email or call at least three days in advance to register. Minimum enrollment, five participants.
Tao Wellness is a heart centered approach to health and rejuvenation. The class will cover Chinese five element yin- yang theory and life nourishing practices. These simple practices can be performed and learned by all. Students are encouraged to relax, and let their vital inner kids out to enjoy themselves. We will also explore how books like The Tao Te Ching and I Ching relate to our personal practice. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing for ease.
Vinyasa Flow Yoga -
Explore a dynamic flow style yoga practice coupled with restorative asana balancing effort and ease in body and mind. Come walk the middle path to bring balance to your practice and life in a playful, loving atmosphere. All levels welcome!
Yogalates combines the flexibility and grace of yoga with the dynamic, strengthening movements of mat-based Pilates. This class will focus on developing core abdominal muscles, and improving overall strength, flexibility, and balance through a creative combination of yogic kriya flows and Pilates exercises. This class is perfect for yogis who want to improve their core strength, and/or Pilates followers who love the flow of yoga. This mixed level class is a wonderful workout for all fitness levels; no prior experience necessary. If you,ve been curious about Pilates but haven't yet given it a try, this is the class for you!
Yoga Connection starts your day with a hatha yoga practice focused on asana (poses) and pranayama (breathwork). Find bliss in connecting your breath with your movement, and explore how this connection can continue off the mat and throughout day. All levels are welcome.
Yoga for the Caregiver series is designed for all care providers, personal or professional. Join us for a restorative yoga class designed to help you support yourself as you support others. Restorative yoga with attention to reducing stress, improving alignment, and preventing injury, and learn how to nurture and protect your care-giving body, mind, and spirit.
Yoga for You - This is an intermediate to advanced
class though beginners are welcome--all students learn to stay within their limits. The class is usually based on the needs of those present and themes I may be
working with--anything from back to bhakti or hips to ahimsa. It will be challenging and rejuvenating, sometimes featuring music that will help to inspire. Poses are born and linked out of sun salutations and yet held long enough to explore and feel the shifts. We'll play with organic and free form movement, yin poses, inversions, props, and restorative postures as we feel called. My intention is to create a relaxed, fun, safe, and intentional environment that will prepare you to
enter more confidently and more peacefully into you evening - and perhaps beyond that into the rest of your life.
Yoga Lunch - Take a break from an otherwise hectic day, by retreating into a session designed to both restore and revitalize. For 60-minutes, practitioners will take a mental break by turning their attention away from the concerns of the day. As for the office worker, they will be treated to an opportunity to move from the sedentary to the mobile through a balance of stretching and strengthening.
YogaBasics - This FUNdamentals class is intended to provide a general introduction to yoga in a nonthreatening, fun environment. Along with an openness to unimagined possibilities, students are encouraged to bring both questions and notebooks to this seminar class. Participants will learn introductory poses with attention to symmetrical physical alignment and mindful breath. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing to facilitate comfort and ease.
Yoga-Tone - Yoga-Tone incorporates Hatha Yoga poses and flows with some Pilates movements creating a complete workout for the body, mind and spirit. This class was first developed at Duke University, where it was featured as a fitness class. The goal of Yoga-Tone is to successfully address strength, core, flexibility, body awareness and relaxation utilizing Hatha Yoga and Pilates movements.
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