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Ashtanga Yoga is a challenging and flowing form of Hatha Yoga, which brings the body, mind and spirit into perfect alignment and function. The Ashtanga practice combines breath control, isometrics, focused gazing, and an uninterrupted sequence of postures into a moving meditation, enhancing self awareness and concentration. All classes are ongoing and open to all students.
Ashtanga Primary Series
Called Yoga Chikitsa, or "yoga therapy" in Sanskrit, the Primary Series of Ashtanga Yoga is a specific sequence of postures designed to align the body and help protect and rehabilitate it from injury, while freeing the senses. The series, when committed to memory becomes a meditation in motion. By coordinating every movement with the breath, this series serves to unwind the back body from the base of the toes up to the top of the skull. Students range from beginners to advanced - as the Primary Series is a practice for a lifetime. This is a one and a half hour class. (Please note, at the Instructor's discretion, advanced students may be permitted to practice Second Series.) Read more about our Ashtanga Instructors.
Ashtanga Beginner
This class is a one-hour introduction to the sequence of postures that make up the Primary Series of Ashtanga Yoga and a great place to start your practice. Students learn the fundamentals of moving with the breath and maintaining concentration. Instructed by Scott York.
Vinyasa Classes
Instructors infuse moderately paced classes with their own unique style and expression pulling from a wide range of studies and influences. Classes explore different aspects of asana practice through dynamic sequences of postures and the linking of breath to movement. Music may be used to enhance the flow of the class. Read more about our Vinyasa Instructors.
Kripalu
Kripalu Yoga combines postures, breath work, inner focus and personal awareness. Classes explore the release of blocked energy and the integration of emotion. The Kripalu experience is centered upon knowing the body while achieving balance of mind. Read more about Kripalu Instructors, Emily, Annette, Katie and Jane.
Integral Yoga
Integral Yoga integrates all aspects of life and maintains our natural condition of an easeful body, a peaceful mind, and a useful life. The very term ‘integral’ reminds us of integrity and, also, that there is a neutral, tranquil force, which has many faces and is all embracing. The class is a flow of chanting, breathing, warm-ups and yoga postures, leading into deep relaxation and a short meditation. It is designed to help students of all levels cultivate their own personal practice, keeping the unique needs of each day in mind. The practices and principles of Integral Yoga are the foundation of Dr. Dean Ornish's landmark work in reversing heart disease and Dr. Michael Lerner's noted Commonweal Cancer Help program. Integral Yoga is accessible to beginners, as well as yogis of all styles as an option to slow down, tune in, and enjoy union with the present moment. Tiffany Pfeiffer instructs the Integral Yoga Classes.
Restorative Sunday Sessions with Emily Garrett are held monthly. Pre-registration suggested. Class will be held from 6-8pm. Restorative yoga is a gentle practice that allows the body to open at its own pace. Using props for support, we hold poses without effort or force. Deeply relaxing, students leave with an expanded awareness of their bodies' unique holding patterns. More info
Yin Yoga
Yin Yoga is a soft, slow style of yoga. In Yin practice, poses are held in a relaxed way for 3 to 5 minutes. The combination of longer holds and relaxed positions accesses the connective tissue in the joints. This helps to rehabilitate joints and creates a greater sense of ease and lightness in the body. Yin practice helps your body and mind release tension and cultivates deep relaxation. It is excellent preparation for meditation and provides a much needed complement to more vigorous forms of exercise. Emily Garrett leads the Yin/Meditation Classes.
Jivamukti
Jivamukti Yoga offers physically challenging asana classes with a strong emphasis on the spiritual aspects of practice. Classes combine flowing asana sequences, music meditation, Sanskrit chanting, yogic breathing and teachings drawn from such ancient source texts as the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and the Upanishads. Class instruction is designed to inspire and uplift students leading to greater spiritual awareness. You can find out more about Jivamukti Yoga at www.jivamuktiyoga.com.
Monthly WaLL Yoga Class
This two hour class, held monthly offers focus on alignment, expansion, balance, and restorative relaxation using the wall and other props for support. Petra created this monthly class -enjoy at Chace Mill Studio C for a single class price (1 swipe or $14), Sundays 1-3pm on 1/31, 2/28, 3/28, 4/25, 5/30
Monthly Downtown Jam Band Flow Class
Music can be used as the object of meditation. Feel the music groove inward and outward, surrender to its flow and you will truly be free. Danny Morris created this monthly class -read more and enjoy at our downtown studio, Saturdays 6-7:30pm on 9/26, 10/24, 11/21, 12/19.
SPECIALIZED CLASSES
ongoing choices for all stages of life
Pre-Natal Yoga
Practice pregnancy and birthing specific poses in this unique vinyasa style class that goes beyond relieving the discomforts of pregnancy to preparing a woman emotionally and physically for childbirth. The tools practiced in this pre-natal yoga class are the tools needed during childbirth: movement, breathing, relaxation/meditation and strength and flexibility. Yoga can help a woman rediscover the instinctual wisdom of her body's ability to grow and birth her baby with confidence in the process of birth as a natural and normal part of life. A nurturing community of mothers is created as women are encouraged to connect with their babies and each other. Join at any stage of pregnancy.
Seniors
While integrating the Kripalu approach of uniting mind, body and
spirit, this very gentle Yoga practice is specifically for seniors who
wish to strengthen their bodies, calm their minds and find relaxation
through breath work and Yoga postures, both active and restorative. (Various
props will be used ) This is a practice which will help us move comfortably avoiding injury whilst promoting health, wellness and healing which may then be taken home ....and maintained off the mat! Read bios for Jane, Jaycie and Marianne.
Adaptive Yoga
Six Week Sessions for Children and Adults taught by Julie Peoples Clark. We request pre-registration for these sessions.
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