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2008- YOGA CLASS/COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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Mindful/Stress-Reducing Yoga- A yoga class designed to reduce stress. Postures are in the easy range- but the emphasis is on mindful meditation. When music is used, it is only music suitable for meditation. Good for persons with depression, anxiety, chronic stress, chronic pain. Also good for seniors and/or people who prefer a very relaxed, slowed-down approach.
Power/Vinyasa Yoga- A high intensity workout set to up-beat music. Learn and practice vinyasa flow. A great calorie burner! Also develops strength, stamina, and flexibility. Practiced in a heated room.
Rise n’ Shine Yoga- A great way to wake up the body! No prior yoga experience necessary. A class for all levels, especially those new to yoga.
Sitting Meditation- This is mindfulness meditation (Vipassana), which involves paying attention in the present moment. For example, using the breath as the focus of your attention, without trying to change it, just observing. This is a practice of being a silent witness to things such as the breath, the sensations in the body, contents of the mind etc.
Sivananda Yoga- Based on the system of yoga as taught and developed by H.H. Sri Swami Sivananda and Swami Vishnu Devananda. The emphasis is on hatha yoga. Pranayama is practiced (mainly Kapalabhati and Anuloma Viloma- alternate nostril breathing) . All classes begin and end with a Sanskrit chant (Dhyana Slokas- also known as Gajananam- and the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra. You are not required to learn these! A translation will be provided for those interested). This class is similar in nature to the Ashtanga style as developed by Pattabhi Jois, and Iyengar styles.
Sunstone Fire Series 'Hot' Yoga- Practiced in a heated room, a series of hatha yoga postures similar to the Bikram yoga style. You will learn postures such as: Half Moon (Ardha Chandrasana), Eagle (Garudasana), Tree (Vriksasana), Tibetan Table (4th Tibetan), Camel (Ustrasana), Pigeon (Ekapada Rajakapotasana), Balancing Stick (Tuladandasana), and many others. Sunstone yoga originated in Dallas, Texas.
Unwind with Yoga- An evening class. Moderate work-out with emphasis on stretching and relaxation. Practice basic-to-challenging hatha yoga postures, and some vinyasa flow. Set to relaxing music. Low- lighting.
Yoga for Families- An eclectic class, where families are grouped according to children’s ages, in terms of what postures are practiced. Parents and children practice together and learn different hatha yoga postures. Older children can learn vinyasa flow.
Yoga to Classical Music- A moderate work-out set exclusively to classical music. Similar to the “unwind with yoga” class in approach, but more geared to a day-time exercise session. Practice vinyasa flow mixed with hatha yoga postures.
Introduction to Hatha Yoga- An introductory course for those new to yoga. Learn basic postures and proper breathing.
Yoga/Pilates Fusion- An excellent work-out combining vinyasa flow yoga with core work.
OTHER COURSES/WORKSHOPS ARE/WILL BE AVAILABLE,
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