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Classes are varied, so you begin as you are
Beginner Level Yoga
In a beginner level yoga class you will receive step by step instructions in:
- Yoga poses and movements at your current level of flexibility, strength and mobility.
- Specific breathing practices for greater mental focus and calm; when you coordinate the breath with movement, your body relaxes, the breath deepens and the mind becomes quieter.
- Relaxation techniques which will enrich physical and psychological health.
Gentle Yoga
If you are looking for a yoga practice but you cannot sit comfortably on the floor or get up or down from the floor with ease.
In a Gentle Yoga class you will practice movements that enable greater freedom of movement in your joints and you will be guided through a deep relaxation, learning how to physically relax and mentally unwind.
What people say about Gentle Yoga:
I often find myself wishing that I had begun my practice of Yoga as a young person. However, the reality is that I didn't. I began at the age of 60. Now almost 9 years later, I continue to marvel at all the gifts I have found through my ongoing practice. It's never too late to begin.
Yoga has been such a wonderful program for me. Having had some joint issues (knee replacements) and some other health concerns, I have found that all components of yoga have helped me change my life style to some degree. It has been particularly helpful in approaching life's daily challenges. I have a much calmer mind than before. Thank you!
In a Gentle Yoga class you will practice movements that enable greater freedom of movement in your joints and you will be guided through a deep relaxation, learning how to physically relax and mentally unwind.
What people say about Gentle Yoga:
I often find myself wishing that I had begun my practice of Yoga as a young person. However, the reality is that I didn't. I began at the age of 60. Now almost 9 years later, I continue to marvel at all the gifts I have found through my ongoing practice. It's never too late to begin.
Yoga has been such a wonderful program for me. Having had some joint issues (knee replacements) and some other health concerns, I have found that all components of yoga have helped me change my life style to some degree. It has been particularly helpful in approaching life's daily challenges. I have a much calmer mind than before. Thank you!
Continuing Yoga
Continuing Yoga
Have you been practicing yoga for a while and are you ready to explore the poses, techniques and concepts taught in the beginner level classes and take them to the next level?
You will be shown options to safely progress into a more challenging practice where the poses are held longer and you will be introduced to new poses.
Have you been practicing yoga for a while and are you ready to explore the poses, techniques and concepts taught in the beginner level classes and take them to the next level?
You will be shown options to safely progress into a more challenging practice where the poses are held longer and you will be introduced to new poses.
Intermediate yoga
Intermediate Level Yoga -
· Are you committed to a regular yoga practice and have a desire to learn more about yoga anatomy and yoga philosophy?
· Are you interested in digging deeper into a familiar practice as well as exploring the unknown?
In the Intermediate class you will gain greater understanding of your body alignment, where you need strength or flexibility in order to prepare in a yogic way for poses like headstands and peacocks.
· Are you committed to a regular yoga practice and have a desire to learn more about yoga anatomy and yoga philosophy?
· Are you interested in digging deeper into a familiar practice as well as exploring the unknown?
In the Intermediate class you will gain greater understanding of your body alignment, where you need strength or flexibility in order to prepare in a yogic way for poses like headstands and peacocks.
About Yoga Nidra with SaraElizabeth:
This hour-long practice begins with 15 - 25 minutes of gentle body movement or some other type of embodiment practice to begin moving attention from busy mind to the physical body where the present moment can be experienced. Embodiment practice is followed by a 30 – 40 minute guided practice of Yoga Nidra.
Yoga Nidra, one of the many beautiful facets of Yoga, is a luxurious practice of remembering, uncovering, and rediscovering one’s true nature. It is an effortless and effective guided practice, usually practiced lying down.
Using focused attention, breath, senses, imagery, open awareness, and intention you will likely experience states of very deep relaxation that nurture clear seeing and insight for the support of your well-being. There are many benefits and possibilities of Yoga Nidra that include: improved sleep, alleviation of anxiety, reduction of physical, mental, and emotional stress, balancing of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system, mood regulation, increased immune function, help in managing pain, core shifts of habits and patterns that no longer serve, increased right and left brain synchronization, deep relaxation, and an increased sense of well-being, peace, and calm.
Along with a great appreciation for the benefits felt during the guided practice, many people report that practicing Yoga Nidra has a welcome and lasting effect on their daily lives.
This hour-long practice begins with 15 - 25 minutes of gentle body movement or some other type of embodiment practice to begin moving attention from busy mind to the physical body where the present moment can be experienced. Embodiment practice is followed by a 30 – 40 minute guided practice of Yoga Nidra.
Yoga Nidra, one of the many beautiful facets of Yoga, is a luxurious practice of remembering, uncovering, and rediscovering one’s true nature. It is an effortless and effective guided practice, usually practiced lying down.
Using focused attention, breath, senses, imagery, open awareness, and intention you will likely experience states of very deep relaxation that nurture clear seeing and insight for the support of your well-being. There are many benefits and possibilities of Yoga Nidra that include: improved sleep, alleviation of anxiety, reduction of physical, mental, and emotional stress, balancing of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system, mood regulation, increased immune function, help in managing pain, core shifts of habits and patterns that no longer serve, increased right and left brain synchronization, deep relaxation, and an increased sense of well-being, peace, and calm.
Along with a great appreciation for the benefits felt during the guided practice, many people report that practicing Yoga Nidra has a welcome and lasting effect on their daily lives.
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