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Gentle Yoga
If you have special challenges and needs such as chronic pain that have stopped you from taking even a beginner's yoga class - this class is for YOU! Our focus is still on fundamental hatha yoga postures (asanas) but with special modifications. Variations may be done in a chair instead of seated on the floor. Emphasis on breathing techniques (pranayama), balance and core strength will help you feel younger and more vital.
Kids Yoga (ages 4 and up)
Your child will engage in yoga postures that allow them to strengthen and balance their body, mind and spirit by exploring laughter, focus and relaxation. Together we will use instruments, songs and games to share the many benefits of Yoga and embrace the natural silliness in children while evoking the calming spirit as well.
Mediation 101
Why Meditate?
Meditation is a means of transforming the mind. Practicing meditation techniques encourages and develops concentration, clarity, emotional positivity, and a calm seeing of the true nature of things. By engaging with a particular meditation practice, you learn the patterns and habits of your mind. A meditation practice offers a means to cultivate new, more positive ways of being. With regular work and patience, these nourishing, focused states of mind can deepen into profoundly peaceful and energized states of mind. Such experiences can have a transformative effect and can lead to a new understanding of life.
There are many things in life that are beyond our control. However, it is possible to take responsibility for our own state-of-mind and to change it for the better. According to Buddhism, this is the most important thing we can do. Buddhism teaches that it is the only real antidote to our own personal sorrows, and to the anxieties, fears, hatreds, and general confusions that beset the human condition.
In Meditation 101 you will learn:
- How to sit comfortably: Learn different ways of sitting which will enhance posture skills and help you go deeper inward
- Focused breathing techniques: learn how to quiet the mind through breath
- Walking Meditation
- Inspirational passages from classic and modern literature on meditation
- A compassionate way to be with yourself and others
- Learn to focus on the breath, combined with short sits and conscience walking meditation
- Explore rich readings from scholars teaching the path followed by short discussions
- Experience guided imagery as well as other relaxation techniques
Pre-Natal Yoga
Moms learn yoga and other techniques that will enhance the experience of giving birth in a calm and gentle way. This is a 5 week series and . Pre Registration is required. Not recommended for Yoga Beginners during first trimester. Be sure you have your doctor's approval before starting classes.
Qigong/Tai Chi Combination
Qigong is a general term used to describe various exercises of physical and mental training for health, martial arts,
and self-enlightenment. Tai Chi is an ancient internal Chinese martial art, practiced for the added benefits of improving health
and longevity. Class practice includes elements of Qigong (soft and hard), the basic fundamentals of Tai Chi moves, Yang form
(short/standard), meditative and breathing techniques, as well as the philosophy behind the practice (Dao and I-Ching).
All levels are welcome, no previous experience is required. Bring nothing but yourself. Wear light comfortable clothing.
It is recommended to avoid eating immediately before class (time varies according to personal digestion and sensitivity –
commonly 1-2 hours are recommended). Class time: 60 minutes. Please inquire with us if you have any questions or concerns.
Move Your Asana! with Dr. Maria Perri
This class was born late one evening when I was very stressed and went into the Yoga studio alone for my "home" practice. I put on some of my favorite songs and just moved. Sometimes I "danced" or did ballistic stretching, sometimes did Yoga and most often I combined it all... Like a kid with no plan, I let myself play and explore and burned more calories than in aerobics. I felt calm and centered after and moved with more freedom than I can ever remember - it was the start of the "expressive, authentic movement" this class explores.
Movement heals. Come and play with me, explore your mind body connection. Feel your places of tension and learn how to move beyond them. Experience the joy of your breath and the power of letting go.
If you find Yoga too "slow" and Zumba too fast… this class may be for you!
No prior dance or Yoga experience needed. You are invited to bring a favorite song that "moves" you to share with the class.
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Yoga 101
Special ~ $60 for 6 weeks
Through cultivating inner awareness and identifying areas of the body that feel tight and restricted, you as a student learn to release and open. This class will focus on postures that improve mobility, flexibility throughout the chest shoulders and hips with the use of yoga props.
Students will experience
- *Basic Yoga poses (Asanas)
- *Basic Breathing Practices (Pranayama)
- *Basic Yoga terms and definitions
This class will prepare you with a foundation for all future yoga classes. Class limited to 15 people.
Yoga Flow
A fun and challenging 90 minute class for INTERMEDIATE to ADVANCED level students working to deepen their practice. Pranayama (breathing exercises), as well as Surya Namaskara (Sun Salutation) variations, challenging core strengthening, balance, inversions and a wide range of standing and seated postures will be included.
Classes are infused with Yoga Philosophy and end with a deep relaxation and seated meditation. Prior Yoga experience is required.
Yoga/Pilates Fusion
Yoga/Pilates Fusion combines the stabilizing and strengthening benefits of Pilates with the flexibility and meditative quality of Yoga. Practiced together, it is a body conditioning program focusing on mind, body, and spirit connection; a perfect workout based on stretching and strengthening exercises suitable for any fitness level. It tones muscles, improves posture, provides flexibility and balance, unites mind, body, and breath, and creates a more streamlined shape. Practiced regularly and correctly, it will change the way you move, the way you look, and how you feel..
Yoga for Well Being
**TRY THIS CLASS AT LUNCHTIME, WEDNESDAY'S AT 12:30**
Perfect for the new student just beginning the study of yoga or for any student who would like to feel more relaxed and centered and delve deeper into developing Inner-Awareness. Each class will concentrate on fundamental hatha yoga postures (asanas), breathing techniques and proper alignment. Proper form will be supported and appropriate modifications given as needed. Class ends with "active relaxation" allowing you entire mind, body and spirit to calm down and move towards balance. Reduce the effects of stress and leave feeling nourished and relaxed. No prior Yoga experience needed, welcome to ALL levels.
Zumba Fitness!
Zumba is a Latin-inspired, dance-fitness class that incorporates Latin and international music and movements, creating a dynamic, exciting, exhilarating, and effective fitness System. A Zumba class, known as a Zumba Fitness-party, combines fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body using an aerobic/fitness approach to achieve a unique blended balance of cardio and muscle-toning benefits. The cardio-based dance movements are easy to follow steps that include body sculpting, which targets areas such as gluteus, legs, arms, core, abs and most important muscle in the body the heart. Join the party! Previous dance experience is not necessary.
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