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| Description of Classes All classes except Beginners Series available on your punchcard All classes are 1 1/2 hour unless otherwise noted |
Baby & Me Yoga (Mon 11:00-12:00) CANCELLED Level 1,2 Kripalu Yoga (Mon 6:00 p.m. & Wed 6:30 p.m.) This foundational level class is for students who have completed the Saturday morning 8-week Brand New Beginners class and those comfortable practicing Level 1,2 postures at a gentle pace. This Kripalu style class is relaxing and meditative, establishing a gentle balance between learning and practicing basic hatha yoga postures and deepening inner awareness and self-acceptance. The class incorporates basic yogic breathing techniques, centering meditations and some yogic philosophy. Students may choose to remain at this level as long as they wish. Wise Woman Yoga (Mon & Tues 9:00 a.m.) Wise Woman classes offer woman of all ages an opportunity to come together with other "wise souls" to honor and nurture our bodies, to acknowledge the wisdom gained through the richness of Life experiences and to embrace the power of our Inner Knowing to guide us as we continue the Journey. This class is offered in the Kripalu tradition, with emphasis on awareness, acceptance and Witness consciousness, integrating our experiences "on the mat" with what is happening in our lives. Spiritual Yoga Flow (Tues 7:00 p.m.) For the student who enjoys a spiritual approach to the practice of yoga as well as the many benefits of a nurturing physical practice, this all level class, taught in a gentle Vinyasa style of yoga, incorporates asana, mantra, spiritual teachings and meditation. Contemporary Yoga (Wed 10:00 a.m.) Through very mindful movement, the focus in Jeff's class is on developing deep awareness of structural alignment in long, slow stretches, cultivating the capacity to be very present in each moment. Students at all levels of practice are welcome. Gentle Hatha Yoga (Wed 4:30 p.m. and Thurs 11:00 a.m.) A stress-relieving practice of Hatha yoga drawing upon various teachings styles. A gentle practice for everyone and every body. Both Jess and Leanne teach to the students in front of them, making the class as gentle as it needs to be or taking students a little deeper if they are ready for that. KIDS YOGA! (Thurs 4:30-5:30 p.m.) THIS IS AN ON-GOING CLASS through August 28 For ages 5-10 years. This class, taught by YogaKids certified instructor Linda Marrs, will teach your child yoga poses and movement to develop strong and limber bodies, breath play to energize and calm, and relaxation to enhance focus and attention. Kids love the energy and stillness they discover in their bodies through yoga. KIDS LOVE YOGA! It's fun! The class incorporates music, story and creative arts to engage holistic learning. You may purchase a 4 class card or drop-in(see our Class Fees page). All-Level Practice Ashtanga Yoga (Thurs 6:30 p.m.) This Ashtanga class is for all levels of practitioners and is an on-going punchcard class. Jan Ruscio, who trained with Pattabhi Jois and Richard Freeman, offers you an authentic experience of this powerful practice. She will guide and teach you at your level of knowledge and practice. This is definitely for those students serious about a strong practice of yoga. Restorative Yoga (Fri 10:00 a.m.) A very gentle class for students drawn to the deeply relaxing and releasing benefits of a supported, restorative practice (using yoga props to create deep release). Restorative Yoga, developed by Judith Lasater, focuses on stress reduction and long relaxations. Yoga for Brand New Beginners (Sat 10:45 a.m.-12:15 pm) Class taught as an 8-week series. NEXT SESSION BEGINS 6/28. FOR THOSE WHO HAVE NEVER DONE YOGA! Ok. We'll say it again. This 8-week class is designed for those who have never done yoga before! Have you been wanting to give yoga a try but feel a little intimidated at the thought of joining a mixed-level class or a class at a gym or rec center? Well,then, this class is for you! We promise you a very fun and gentle journey! The class begins you at "square one" and teaches you basic, foundational yoga postures with a focus on cultivating self-awareness, creating safety and practicing self-acceptance. You'll learn a few yogic breathing techniques and develop skills to release tension and relax your body and your mind. In the process, you'll become stronger, more flexible and definitely calmer! When you complete the 8 weeks, you'll be ready to merge into many of our on-going classes (and we certainly hope you will!). We'll accept registrations through July 12, prorating your fee. Ayurveda Fundamentals (Thurs 9:00-10:30 a.m.) 4-week series July 3 through July 24 (not reoccurring) This NEW CLASS will combine 1/2 hour of instruction in the foundational principles of Ayurveda (Yoga's "sister science") with 1/2 hour of movement for the 3 doshas and 1/2 hour of meditation (for the Spirit). Saturday Intermediate Yoga (9:00 a.m.) Get your weekend off to an great start with this intermediate class appropriate for those who have been practicing at least through the equivalent of a Level 1 practice in other classes. This class assumes knowledge and personal practice of foundational hatha yoga asana and pranayama and is great for those wanting to get a solid practice in on their weekends. This summer, we're shifting the style of this class a bit as Erin Mathiason brings Anusara-Inspired teachings to this time slot. Anusara-style yoga was created and developed in the 1990's by JOHN FRIEND, a charismatic, funny, dedicated yogi who draws from his decades of study in Iyengar yoga and incorporates a heart-centered, heart-opening VINYASA-style of practice. The word "Anusara" means "FLOWING WITH GRACE", "following your heart". An Anusara practice integrates Friend's Universal Principles of Alignment with heart-opening Tantric Yoga philosophy. You'll LOVE this practice! Thanks for checking out the classes we offer at Yoga Oasis! HOPE WE'LL BE SEEING YOU SOON! |