Yoga
Iyengar Yoga
Iyengar Yoga is an approach to the practice of Hatha Yoga developed by BKS Iyengar. This tradition emphasizes precision and alignment, and develops flexibility, strength, balance and endurance. It also emphasizes the importance of the breath and is unsurpassed in grace, subtlety and precision.
The trademark of Iyengar yoga is an intense focus on the subtleties of each posture. In an Iyengar class, poses (especially the standing postures) are typically held much longer than in other schools of yoga, so that practitioners can pay close attention to the precise muscular and skeletal alignment this system demands.
Also specific to Iyengar is the use of props, such as belts, chairs, blocks and blankets to help accommodate special needs, such as injuries or structural imbalances.
Iyengar Yoga Basics
An introduction to the Iyengar method designed for the beginning or returning student with little or no experience. Emphasis is placed on the basic language, correct body alignment, standing and seated poses and the use of props.
Iyengar Yoga Level 1
A class for the beginning or returning student with little experience. The basic poses are refined and inversions are introduced. Emphasis is placed on the basic language, correct body alignment, standing and seated poses and the use of props.
Iyengar Yoga Level 2
This class is designed for those who have completed the Level I course or have previous Iyengar experience. The fundamentals are reinforced, standing poses and forward bends are refined and backbends are introduced.
Iyengar Yoga Level 3
This class is designed for those who have completed the Level II course and are strong in standing poses and shoulder stand. The basic poses are refined and intermediate poses like variations in inversions and arm balances are introduced. Must have teacher's approval to attend.
Ageless Iyengar Yoga
This class is for those seeking a less vigorous yoga practice or for individuals suffering or recovering from an accident, surgery, or chronic illness, such as Parkinson's disease or auto immune deficiency diseases. Each session incorporates stretching exercises to help improve posture, flexibility, balance, coordination and relaxation. A generous use of props ensures that each student -- regardless of age or ability -- achieves the maximum benefit from each pose while avoiding injury. All levels welcome.
Restorative Yoga
Restorative Yoga is a meditative practice designed to relax the body, calm the nerves and still the mind. This class features soothing, quieting, supported poses to release tension and increase circulation of blood to key organs. You'll learn how to free yourself from the negative effects of stress and tap into the body's natural ability to heal itself to prevent and reduce physical problems like headaches, back pain, high blood pressure, asthma and fatigue. This practice is great for those recovering from illness or injury or those just feeling weak, stressed out, or depleted from daily activities. All levels welcome.
Hatha Yoga
Hatha is a general term used to describe the physical aspects of yoga. There are many different branches or schools of Hatha Yoga, including Iyengar, Astanga, Bikram, Kundalini and others. The focus of Hatha yoga is primarily physical: the poses (asanas) that have become familiar to most Western yogis. Hatha yoga is intended to prepare the body-mind for the higher practices of meditation and self-awareness.
Sampoorna Yoga
Sampoorna Yoga is the yoga of fullness. It refines and purifies all aspects of the human personality so that the Soul can shine forth in its divine splendor. According to the yoga philosophy, when we speak of the body, we are referring to three bodies, the physical, astral and the causal body. All the systems in these three bodies are toned. That is why at the end of a Sampoorna yoga session you will feel relaxed, recharged and happy. In this class you will learn how to control the mind through pranayama, the body through asanas, and the physical body through relaxation. The classes are appropriate for all levels.
Za Zen Meditation
In Zen Buddhism, zazen (literally "seated meditation") is a meditative discipline practitioners perform to calm the body and the mind and experience insight into the nature of existence and thereby gain enlightenment. In this class, you'll learn the proper posture for zazen as well as rituals to focus the mind. Each session will include several sitting meditations and a walking meditation.
Introduction to Pranayama
Pranayama is a Sanskrit word meaning "lengthening of the prana or breath". The word is composed of two Sanskrit words, Prana (life force or vital energy, particularly the breath) and "ayama" (to lengthen or extend). Pranayama can help lower your blood pressure, calm a racing heart, improve youg digestion, and over time, increase your lung capacity. Breath control helps to calm the body and the mind in preparation for meditation.
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| A Level 1 Pose: Utthita Parsvakonasana |
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