Class Descriptions
Flow Yoga
Rooted in the principles of Ashtanga Yoga, Living Yoga's energetic
Flow Yoga classes integrate breath and movement and increase strength, flexibility
and cardiovascular health. For those with
less flexibility or injuries, modifications for postures will be given,
thereby
allowing every student to experience the benefits of each posture.
This class is for all levels, appropriate for the beginner as well as
advanced students.
Primary Series
The Primary Series of Ashtanga Yoga is known in Sanskrit
as Yoga Chikitsa, which means "yoga therapy". The
specific sequence of postures is designed to cleanse and balance the
body, mind and senses. The series, when committed to memory, becomes a
meditation in motion. Students range from beginners to advanced as the
Primary Series is a practice for a lifetime.
Primary Series Sampler
This class will include Sun
Salutation A's, Sun Salutation B's, standing postures, a "sampling" of
the seated, Primary Series postures (different each class) and a
modified closing sequence. Newer students will become familiar with
options for modifying postures as well as correct alignment in
preparation for the full Primary Series class and/or Flow classes. Advanced students
and students who are working toward deeper expressions of the postures
will have the opportunity to experience this class in a way different
than the full Primary Series class, holding postures for longer periods
of time/additional breaths with the opportunity to integrate an enhanced
understanding of alignment.
Gentle Flow
Yoga
Suitable for students new to yoga, students with injuries,
and prenatal/postnatal. Also great for students of all levels who want a more
gentle practice.
This class will help students overcome injuries, will
help pregnant women prepare their body and mind
for labor and delivery, will ease postnatal students back to their
regular practice and is perfect for those new to yoga. We will focus on body and breath awareness,
as well as building strength, flexibility and balance. In this
class students will practice sun salutations, standing postures,
supported and non-supported balance postures, and seated postures.
We will also introduce/practice meditation and relaxation techniques.
Posture modifications will be offered to suit your level,
your injury and for each trimester of pregnancy.
**For pregnant students: Although most health care professional
will enthusiastically give the go ahead for beginning or continuing yoga
during your pregnancy, we request that you speak with your health care
professional before signing up. Also, it is required that you meet
with Maureen prior to attending class so she can evaluate where you are
at in your current practice and/or discuss your pre-pregnancy fitness
level. If you have high blood pressure
and/or complications during your pregnancy, it may be suggested that you
take a break from your practice or continue your practice with
one-on-one private sessions.
Principles of Alignment
Based on the Universal Principles of Alignment of Anusara Yoga
(called 'Universal" because once learned, they apply to all poses), each
class will explore a particular alignment focus in a variety of poses.
This class is open to students of all levels. Beginners or those
returning to yoga will find this class a comprehensive introduction to
the basic yoga asanas. Regular practitioners will find that the
instruction will enhance their practice as they integrate the principles
into their ongoing asana practice.
Meditation
As we explore the way of yoga, we may sense that there is more to know
and learn in addition to what is discovered in posture practice. In the
classical system of yoga, becoming still and quiet, in body, mind and
breath, is the recommended next step. In our meditation
gatherings, we will explore a broad range of techniques to begin or
advance a meditation practice. All levels are welcome to drop in.
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At Living Yoga we want to extend many opportunities for students to be able to fit our class times into their schedule as well as offer students the opportunity to begin where they are on any particular day at any Living Yoga class. Therefore, all our classes (except the Friday night Mysore/Practice with the Teacher) are for students of all levels and students can attend any class without prior experience. At any given class there may be a student who is experiencing their first yoga class, a student who is returning after years away from the practice, and a student who practices 3 times per week. The individuality of all students contributes to the collective energy of each class, making each experience unique and special. If you are new to the practice and do not feel ready to come to an all levels class, you could begin with one of the Intro Series, the Gentle Flow classes or the Primary Series Sampler and join the regular classes once you feel comfortable doing so. Or if you would like to come to classes while learning more about all aspects of the practice, you could attend classes and simultaneously attend Living Yoga's Intro Series.If you have any questions and/or would like guidance about where to begin your yoga practice, please call us, e-mail us or come by the studio/boutique. |
