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Drop In Yoga Class Descriptions

(No appointment or reservation required just check the schedule for a convenient time and drop in.)

Belinda’s Beginner Basic- Perfect for those with back problems, healing injuries, inflexibility, weak abs or back muscles, stress, fatigue, over weight, depression, and arthritic conditions. Learn centering, proper breathing, safe stretching, relaxation techniques, and slowly develop strength, balance, and flexibility.

Carrie’s All levels Meditation-One hour meditation which may include: pranayama, (gentle breathing), guided and/or silent meditation, chanting, gentle warm ups, and relaxation.

Carrie’s All Levels - A great way to start your weekend. Loosen up, gain strength and flexibility, in a fun invigorating yoga class. Develop peace and wholeness around physical asana. Accommodating All Levels

Elizabeth's Beginner– Move through a variety of seated, standing, balance and reclining postures, using props as needed. The focus will be on foundation, breath awareness, alignment, increasing strength, flexibility, balance and moving the body efficiently with greater awareness. Also, enjoy relaxation techniques, opening the energy path ways of the body while calming and centering the mind.

Elizabeth's Advance Beginner– Move creatively and efficiently through a more challenging yoga practice promoting open & healthy lines of energy & deepening mind-body awareness. Taking your practice to the next level, we will explore some posture pro, vinyasa sequences, breathing techniques as well as relaxation and meditation. Come and explore the possibilities and what the essence of yoga is to you!

Elizabeth's All Levels- A great way to start the weekend, this class is designed to bring balance, strength, flexibility and harmony to the body and mind, inside and out! Experience and move through a fun combination of vinyasa-style and sustained postures brought to life by the breath. Extra attention is focused on alignment, breath awareness and moving into relaxation gracefully! Modifications and progressions given to accommodate different abilities. See you there!

Jim’s All Levels - 5:30am is a magical time to do yoga. Create the right attitude and posture for the rest of your day. This class is always a little different keeping the practice interesting and working in many ways to enhance the mind body connection. Very few adjustments or corrections are made in these classes unless specifically requested. Following the Tuesday/Thursday Class there is an optional 30 minute meditation.

Jim's Posture Pro - Do yoga correctly and advance in your asanas quickly. Learn to do yoga safely, reveal a deeper understanding of your body, and take your practice further quickly and effectively. If you have a back pain or just want to prevent back pain or injury this class is also for you. How to keep your back positioned to prevent injury while stationary and moving is reinforced through yoga postures. Since the rest of the body also effects the spine and back health we work through a wide range of movement and postures. The intermediate class is for those that have taken a few basic posture pro classes please ask the instructor first.

 

Kim's hip openers
This class is an all levels class to not only open the hips but also your heart. Using the breath as  a solid foundation to assist you in finding your edge safely balancing between  effort and surrender. Class moves from lighting and building your internal flame slowly, to utilizing this warmth in longer holding yin-style asanas. Come to create space in the hips releasing tension (physcially & emotionally) and open your heart  to receiving the healing benefits of this practice. Leave class feeling light and energized.

Nancy’s Restorative/Reiki - intended for those who cannot perform many physical movements because of illness or injury. It is also helpful for those who need a break from strenuous workout routines; and/or for those who are looking for a great way to relieve stress. Nancy uses props and guides you gently in and out of poses that can be comfortably and restfully sustained for 5 minutes or more.

Regina's Middle Age Posture Pro - Don’t be intimidated if your not middle age yet or even beyond. This class will develop your flexibility, balance, build bone strength and a sharper clearer mind with a warm and giving instructor.



Renee's All Levels 5:30 am Monday morning

Greet the week with a peaceful placid mind. Awaken your body and mind gently and fully as the sun begins to rise. An absolutely perfect way to anchor and embrace the schedules and commitments we must keep throughout our week. Gentle warm up flows into postures developing strength and balance, ending with a short meditation that can easily be used throughout the week when you need to return to a "yogic mind".



Shawn's Basic - Shawn will lift the energy flow of the class. Build Strength and increase your flexibility then relax deeply then watch your mind quite as your body melts into stillness, (sometimes more ambitious depending on the collective energy of the room. )

Susanne’s Slow Flow - Invigorating combination of creative posture sequences, deep breath awareness & meditation. This class will ignite the inner fire, work strengthen& balance the back & entire body, plus cultivate a calm, non-reactive mind. All levels of experience welcome: come & work at your personal edge.

Susanne’s Prenatal - is designed to honor the transitional time for women and their soon-to-be newborns, compassionately, and to become aware of the natural rhythms that occur during pregnancy and childbirth. Since all transition is unique, this class focuses on the practice of remaining steady and focused mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically throughout pregnancy and childbirth. Husbands and all non-pregnant students are welcome.

Vanessa and Jessica's Kids Yoga - These are fun class where kids will learn breathing, postures, and relaxation in a playful environment. Making loud animal noises with the postures, story telling, and visualization add to the fun. Ages 6 - 11 Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 4:30PM All Welcome

 

 

 

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