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Level I
Moving with the Breath
Appropriate for beginning students or those whose practice has lapsed.
Also for students who wish a gentle asana practice, and anyone recovering from
injury or illness. Emphasis is on awareness of breath,
learning to let breath lead the movement, and learning basic poses.
Level I - II
De-stressing with asana and breath
A class for busy people who want to stay fit and relaxed. Focus is on stretching and strengthening the major
muscle groups, releasing tension, and consciously using the breath both to
recharge yourself with energy and to relax the body and mind. Level of
sequences is adapted to those present. This is a one hour class; drop-in fee is $15
or 10 classes for $130 (to be used in 12 weeks).
Yoga for Strong Bones
Learn yoga sequences that help to strengthen muscle and bone, as well as how to incorporate
the use of free weights into your practice. We'll also talk about diet, risk factors,
and resources to keep abreast of current research. Osteoporosis is a major health problem,
especially for women in our culture, and it is preventable. Come and learn how to keep your
bones strong
Level II
Deepening Asana
For those who have taken Level I classes and want to expand their
repertoire of asana and pranayama, this class will focus on building strength
and flexibility, at times using sound and meditation to experience the deeper
aspects of yoga. Emphasis on developing a personal daily practice.
Level III
De-stressing with Asana, Pranayama and Meditation
A stronger asana and pranayama class, linking the mind to body and breath
through the use of sound, bhavana and mudra, to bring together our
practice on and off the mat. Emphasis on releasing our
tendency to strive. Prerequisite: Level II or consent of teacher.
Mini-series:
Series I: Sept. 16, 23 and 30: Core Strength: Engaging the
Abdominals in Support of your
Lower Back
Series II: Oct. 14, 21 and 28: Core Support: Befriending the
Iliopsoas and "QL" Muscles
Series III: Nov. 4, 11 and 18: Organic Yoga: Heart, Liver and
Kidney Awareness in Asana
Practice
Yoga Sutra Chanting
The Yoga Sutra of Patanjali is the core text for all
traditions of yoga. It presents yoga philosophy and tools
which are totally relevant to the problems we face in our daily
lives. Learn to chant the Sutras through listening and
repeating (an effective practice for training the mind to focus and
the ear to hear). Learn Sanskrit pronunciation as you learn to read
transliteration , and enjoy the experience of chanting together with
a like-minded group. You don't need to be a singer to chant.
All levels welcome.
Introduction to Vedic Chant
Vedic Chants have their origin in the ancient Vedic
Sanskrit texts, whose wisdom is surprisingly relevant to our lives
today. Because the Sanskrit sounds evoke their meaning,
chanting in Sanskrit
helps us to experience the wisdom of the chants,
bringing it to life through the act of giving it voice. We
will learn the chants by the time-honored process of listen and
repeat. You do not need to be a singer to gain from this and
enjoy it.
Yoga for Kids--not currently being offered
Introducing postures and breathing to kids 7 - 11 years old in a
playful way. Stories, animal shapes and interaction with each
other will help focus and calm the mind, while stretching and
strengthening the body. The class is 45 minutes long.
$7/class, must sign up for a series.
Yoga Studies--not currently
being offered
This class has a changing focus, but a constant aim: to
explore in more detail various aspects of yoga, including pranayama,
meditation, chanting and yoga philosophy. For those interested
in going beyond asana and discovering the other limbs of yoga.
Meditation--not currently
being offered
The emphasis in this class will be on meditation, using asana,
pranayama and chant to focus the mind for meditation. The first
half
hour will be study and discussion and the last hour will be practice.
Yoga Sutras and other chants or readings may be included. The fourth
Thursday of the month, this class will focus on chanting the Yoga
Sutras of Patanjali with a lesser focus on discussion of the meaning of
the Sutras chanted.
Fee Schedule for 1 1/2 hour Classes
10 classes for $140 (must be used in 12 weeks)
10 one-hour classes for $130 (must be used in 12 weeks)
6 classes for $90 (must be used in 8 weeks)
Drop-ins $17 ($15 for noon class)
Monthly passes: (Fee due at the first of each month)
Up to 10 classes/month
$90
11-14 classes/month
$100
Over 14 classes/month
$120
Private Sessions
$80/hour
Special rate of 4 sessions $320 (first session 1 1/2 hours, 3 sessions 1 hour)
Private sessions cancelled with less than 24 hours notice will be charged $40
Please pre-register for classes. Classes with fewer than 4 students may be cancelled.
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