Gentle/Beginner Yoga This level 1 class specializes in using props to gently challenge the ability of students to their maximum potential. Gentle yoga provides a slower paced class, emphasizing yogic breathing and stress reduction. Poses are modified to enhance each student's experience of increasing body awareness, flexibility and strength. Suitable for students desiring a less vigorous class and for those with health challenges. Instruction will be geared to the special needs of the individuals participating. This class is appropriately paced for those students with injuries and other health challenges, such as fibromyalgia, arthritis, MS, and chronic lower back and neck issues. Working within the framework of each student's limitations, poses will be modified on an individual basis.
Mixed Level Yoga
Introduces new and continuing students to the fundamental principles of alignment, breathing, standing poses, revolved and seated poses. Preparations for inversions and inversions may be presented. Class is geared to the level of students present. Variations are added to standing poses and increasing & varying levels of challenge are offered. Emphasis will be on opening and strengthening the shoulders, back and legs and on refining the basic standing poses while building endurance and strength.
Intermediate Yoga For intermediate/advanced students who are looking for a class that builds stamina with challenging, playful and creative sequences. Emphasis on inversions and variations, backbends and arm balances.
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