CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
BEGINNERS YOGA - This is an entry level class that will provide instruction on the basics of hatha yoga. You will learn sun salutations, seated and standing postures, breathing techniques, proper body alignment, and how to make modifications.
PILATES - This all-levels mat-class follows a series of exercise movements designed to strengthen the core abdominal muscles. You will tone and stretch your entire body.
POWER PILATES - A challenging intermediate-level mat class that is suitable for those proficient with basic pilates exercises. You will strengthen and tone your entire body while focusing on the core abdominal muscles.
HATHA YOGA - This beginners and advanced beginners class explores a variety of yoga postures (asana) while consciously using the breath. You will develop inner awareness, while cultivating flexibility, balance and strength. Classes may include sun salutations, standing & seated postures, simple inversions, & backbends. Variations will be offered for different levels.
MORNING YOGA - This all-levels class explores principles of alignment, pranayama, & vinyasa. You will cultivate strength, flexibility, balance, endurance, and deeper inner awareness through consistent practice. Sun salutations, standing & seated postures, inversions, arm balances and backbends will be creatively sequenced. We will also introduce yoga concepts and philosophies that impact the practice. Variations suitable for beginners, intermediate and advanced students will be offered.
POWER YOGA - This is a challenging and invigorating class is most suitable for those who understand the basics. You will strengthen and stretch your body while centering and calming your mind. This vinyasa (flow) class links continuous breath and movement. The room is heated to allow for greater range of motion while stretching. Practice will include sun salutations, a variety of standing and seated postures, balance work, and basic inversions. The class ends with deep relaxation. Bring a towel and water!
VINYASA YOGA - This challenging yoga practice will focus on the connection between breath and movement. You will explore a variety of yoga postures; from classical sun salutations, arm balances, inversions, and everything in between. Each class will be different, but will always begin with pranayama (breathing exercises) and end with deep relaxation to calm the mind and body. Some yoga experience recommended. (NOTE: The room is heated)
YOGA & PILATES Springtime 2008 SCHEDULE
Monday:
9:00am - 10:20am MORNING YOGA Linda
5:30pm–6:30pm POWER PILATES Joy
6:30pm–7:50pm POWER YOGA Joy
Tuesday:
9:00am–10:20am MORNING YOGA Linda
6:00pm–7:20pm BEGINNERS YOGA Heather
7:30pm–8:30pm INTERMEDIATE PILATES Tracy
Wednesday:
7:30am–8:50am MORNING YOGA Linda
7:30pm-8:30pm PILATES Angela
Thursday:
9:00am-10:20am MORNING YOGA Linda
6:15pm–7:15pm PILATES Neil NEW TIME
7:30pm - 8:30pm HATHA YOGA Melissa
Friday:
9:00am–10:20am MORNING YOGA Richard
5:45pm–7:00pm VINYASA FLOW Linda OR Alyssa
Saturday:
10:00am - 11:00am PILATES Neil
Sunday:
9:15am-10:30am YOGA/SPIN* Melissa
10:30am - 11:45am HATHA YOGA Alyssa
*$5 charge for each yoga/spin class. Signing up in advance will be necessary.
Instructor Notification:
New students or those with injuries or medical conditions should notify the instructor before class begins so that modifications can be suggested if necessary.
