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Beginner Ashtanga |
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Ashtanga Yoga has evolved over thousands of years. The postures tie together the mind and the body. In this beginner class, the first sessions
will introduce the postures that make up the Surya Namaskar (sun salutation) and much of
the primary series. We will emphasis the importance of the breath and
the flow of the practice. If you are new to Ashtanga or would like to
explore more deeply your existing practice come along. We look forward
to sharing with you this time.
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Beginner Iyengar |
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This class is suited for the person who hasn’t practiced yoga or is new to Iyengar Yoga. In this class the emphasis will be on doing the poses with body alignment. When body alignment is emphasized, this helps to make weak parts of the body strong and contracted parts of the body lenghtened.
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Middle Eastern Dance |
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This ancient dance form celebrates the human body and increases core strength. The movements used are primarily influenced by Arabic, Turkish, and Egyptian dance. In this class students get to explore movement, veil dancing, and zills (finger cymbals). For more information visit maqsoumdance.com
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Therapeutic/Restorative Yoga |
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Therapeutic/Restorative yoga helps build strength, flexibility and awareness of the intricate connection of our body, mind and spirit. It is particularly beneficial for anyone who is experiencing pain and stress due to injury, illness or any chronic ailment. Special attention is given to breath awareness, relaxation of the physical body and our innate energy system that gives us the capacity for living at our full potential. The postures are gentle, supported and therapeutically modified to enable the body to release tension, relax, and subsequently develop mobility, stability, stamina and resilience, which can dramatically improve physical agility over time.
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Gentle Introductory Yoga |
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A slow gentle flow using simple postures. Learning a few postures at a time we will spend time on alignment, relaxation and softening tight areas of the body.
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Yin Yoga |
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The practice of quiet power. Yoga as practiced in the West is generally "Yang" or muscular in nature, alternately contracting and relaxing the muscles. In contrast, "Yin" yoga concentrates on connective tissue and bones, the parts of our body closest to the core and critical to our physical well-being and range of motion: hips, spine, pelvis. Postures are practiced on the floor; each comprises a slow sustained hold for 3 to 5 minutes, allowing muscles to relax and deep connective tissue to be gently stretched, encouraging the free flow of energy throughout the body. Yin yoga brings yoga back to its internal meditative roots, teaching us to relax and accept ourselves just as we are.
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Iyengar Yoga |
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Iyengar Yoga is a precise, systematic method of yoga developed by B.K.S. Iyengar. The emphasis is on alignment and precision, which encourages weak body parts to strengthen and stiff areas to stretch. As the body returns to its natural alignment, relaxation follows. Iyengar Yoga is for Health. Through the practice of the poses (asanas), you will exercise, strengthen, balance and cleanse every system of your body. Many students find the practice improves their flexibility, co-ordination and posture. As a result, it also calms and centers your mind, reducing stress and improving concentration. Iyengar Yoga is for every body. No one is too old or stiff to do Iyengar Yoga. You will practice at your own level and use props to help you achieve alignment.
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Gentle Stretch and Strength Yoga |
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Gentle Yoga is based on a hatha yoga practice whereby students move through the proposed postures and sequences more slowly offering more time for variation suggestions and more body awareness and attention. This method of doing yoga makes the practice available to a wider range of students. Even those who have physical challenges are still able to enjoy the benefits of yoga in this class.
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Intermediate Level Yoga |
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Intermediate level yoga is for anyone who has completed a New to Yoga session or has yoga experience. It continues to review and build on primary poses and yoga basics by focusing on alignment, breath work and flexibility.
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Slow Yoga |
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In slow yoga, poses are held longer, with props and assists as needed, to let muscles stretch out and deeper tissues to absorb the full benefits. Class includes warm-up, cool-down, and time for individual feedback/modifications. You will be strengthened and lengthened!
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Ashtanga Yoga |
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Ashtanga Yoga is a science and a practice that has evolved over a period of thousands of years. One aspect of the system is Asana, or postures. This is the device that ties together the mind and the body. Given the activity of the mind, the breath is used as a thread throughout the practice as its focal point. In this beginner class, the first sessions will introduce the postures that make up the Surya Namaskar and much of the primary series. We will emphasis the importance of the breath and the flow of the practice. If you are new to Ashtanga or would like to explore more deeply your existing practice come along. We look forward to sharing with you this time.
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Individualized Yoga |
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The emphasis in this class is to help the student with issues that cannot be covered in a regular class. This class works with each students' specific needs, so students work on their own individually designed practices.
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Level 1 & 2 Yoga |
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Shed the week's stress and rejuvenate before the weekend. This class is for those familiar with most standard yoga postures. It will expand your repertoire by offering new poses targeting any areas you want to work on, and will deepen your practice of even the standard poses by focusing on optimal alignment with individualized assists. We will incorporate flow and core work for those who want a real workout, but all students will be supported to practice at their own level.
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