A variety of classes
for your needs.
Everyone is Welcome!
 Yoga
relaxes and, by relaxing, heals. The heartbeat slows,
respiration decreases, blood pressure decreases.
The body seizes this chance to turn on the healing mechanisms.
Yoga will:
•Improve your joint
flexibility and range of movement
•Increase your core strength
•Improve your cardio-vascular function
•Burn calories
•Reduce your stress levels
•Provide a lasting sense of well-being and calm
•Focus your mind and raise your level of consciousness
through controlled breathing
There
are a wide variety of Hatha Yoga styles with each emphasizing
different body postures and breathing techniques assisting
internal body functions, and increasing circulation. We offer
daily classes in various Hatha Yoga Styles for all levels
of practice.
LISTED
IN ORDER OF DIFFICULTY:
Back
Care Basics
Is your back killing you? Have you tried just about everything?
Has your chiropractor, doctor or physical therapist mentioned
yoga more than once? Strength and flexibility of the back
is important for the overall health of the spine. Unfortunately
much of what we do exasperates the condition of our backs.
It's time to drop any ideas of what you think yoga is about
and give it a try. Learn how to ease back pain and release
tension before moving into strength building postures.
SUGGESTED
DONATION IS $10 A A PORTION WILL GO TO PLATEAU OUTREACH
MINISTRIES.
Second Thursday of each month @ 7:30-8:45pm
(No August Class)
Deep
Stretch & Relaxation
When
we are deeply relaxed, the body and mind are refreshed and
revitalized. This brings many benefits that are both immediate
and long lasting. Some major health benefits of regular relaxation
include:
•
Lower blood pressure
• Better sleep
• Less anxiety
• Faster healing
• Decreased use of drugs, alcohol and cigarettes
• Lower cholesterol
• Stronger immune response
Developing
principles of mindfulness as a way to become centered within
ourselves through yoga asana, relaxation, meditation and deep
yogic sleep (yoga Nidra). Relieve body stiffness through gentle
yoga poses and discover a relaxation posture that works for
you. You don't have to sit cross legged with your knees, hips
and or ankles screaming for release. (Use as many blankets,
bolsters and blocks as needed, we also have chairs available.)
GREAT
FOR EVERYONE!
Therapeutic
Yoga
Regular yoga practice can help reduce anxiety and aid in weight
loss. Many yoga postures stimulate sluggish glands thereby
regulating the metabolisms. The deep breathing increases oxygen
in the cells leading to more fat cells burning up. A decrease
in stress levels reduces the production of cortisol thereby
reducing the fat that accumulates in our midsection.
We
will explore the use of props in order to make poses more
accessible. This is a terrific class for seniors,
those recovering from injury or illness, athletes
and all beginners. Slow down, breath and
reduce stress.
Yoga
Flow Basics
BEGINNERS WELCOME! These classes begin with deep
breathing and or meditation to calm and center the mind. Gentle
movement with the breathe warms the body. A series of poses
referred to as Sun Salutations modified for all levels are
used for a deeper warm up. The core of the class is made up
of simple yet challenging poses to build strength, balance
and flexibility.
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Standing
Poses - Basic poses such as warrior I & II,
triangle and lunges tone and strengthen the entire body.
Legs, back, butt and arms.
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Balancing
Poses - Standing on one leg in tree, warrior
III, dancer and half moon develop focus and concentration
as well as strength.
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Hip
Openers - Stretching around the hip joint unlocks
stiffness in the lower body giving us greater freedom
of movement.
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Core
Work - Strengthening abdominals and back to support
proper alignment of the spine. Achieve great stabilizing
strength in the lower back.
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Twist
- Suppleness of the spine is achieved through
various standing and seated twist. Props help make the
poses accessible to everyone.
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Forward
Bends - Tight hamstrings and backs are relieved
by deeply stretching the back of the body. Variations
are offered.
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Inversions
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Safe modifications using props. Inversions relieve stress,
stimulate thyroid, prostate and abdominal organs, improves
digestion, helps relieve symptoms of menopause, reduces
fatigue and alleviates insomnia, and therapeutic for asthma,
infertility, and sinusitis.
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Relaxation
and Meditation - Widely acknowledged and recognized
by the scientific community, the mental and physiological
benefits of meditation and relaxation enhance the effects
of exercise. At the beginning of class meditation helps
quiet the chatter and business of the mind. Done at the
end the body is rested and rejuvinated and you leave feeling
calm, relaxed and refreshed.
Power
Flow
You should be free of injuries. Shoulder or lower back
issues can be exasberated by repetitive sun salutations.
These
classes are similiar to the Yoga Flow Basics
classes but move at a significantly faster and more constant
pace. More advanced postures are introduced and knowledge
of basics poses beneficial. It is up to the individual to
modify when needed.
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