Certified and well trained instructors pay close attention to alignment for safety and to receive maximum benefits of the practice. Classes are geared for all-levels of students. |
The word "yoga" comes from the Sanskrit, which means, "union." Yoga is the union of the body, mind, and Spirit. Yoga can lead to improved health, mental clarity, and emotional well-being. Research shows that yoga helps manage and control anxiety, fatigue, stress, depression, headaches, back pain, blood pressure, joint pain, circulation, and more. Yoga can be practiced by anyone and works within all levels of strength and flexibility. All yoga poses can be modified to suit any body type and range of motion. Yoga can improve your quality of life by promoting a restful sleep, assist with weight loss, and promote healthy life habits. Yoga not only improves the musculature and skeletal system, but also works on the digestive, nervous, circulatory, and lymphatic systems. Private Yoga Sessions Experience one-on-one instruction in your home or the studio focusing on proper alignment. A session includes guided meditation and a practice that is specific for your needs. Harmonic (Chakra) Yoga Series Through experiencing Harmonic Yoga you will learn important information about your energy centers and how to access and stimulate them through asanas (movement), pranayama (breathing), and dhyana (meditation). Learn which yoga asanas (postures) help to open certain energy centers (chakras) and move the energy throughout the body creating improved health and well-being. Discover how different voice vibrations and breathing techniques can activate these centers. Learn various meditations that focus on particular chakras which allows you to center and relax easily. This seven week series is designed to give special attention to each individual chakra, as well as, working with the entire chakra system. This is an all-levels class and one you will not want to miss. Cost: $105.00 for 7-week series $ 20.00 per class for individual drop-in Instructor: Lisa O'Brien, ERYT, CRM Next Series Schedule 7pm - 8:30pm -TBA Yoga For Life Gentle chair yoga that anyone regardless of age or health impairments can participate. Yoga utilizes gentle movements in conjunction with the breath, that can easily be done in a chair, reducing tension in the body, stress and anxiety, while increasing balance, muscle length and strength, as well as, focus and mental clarity. All of the postures can be modified to meet individual needs, therefore includes everyone. Yoga is empowering, enjoyable, and relaxing. Workforce Yoga Bringing relaxation, focus, flexibility, stress release and so much more right to your workplace. A minimum of 5 participants required. No prior experience necessary. Yoga for Weight Loss Yoga can be a powerful partner for weight loss. It may provide you with increased energy, strength, flexibility and balance. It accelerates the bodies repair processes at the cellular level. The postures improve circulation and the health of the internal organs while cleansing toxins out of the body. Deep breathing is known to improve concentration and strength, the two main ingredients of willpower. Relaxation and Meditation does wonders for our self-esteem. Yoga will also lift your spirits. As we come into union with our body (the sacred vehicle for our Spirit) we begin to make choices that support our mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. As we strengthen our muscles our metabolism speeds up. As we gain flexibility our bodies are better able to perform daily activities more easily. Yoga stimulates the slow twitch muscles in the body and fat cells are burned more readily. Reducing stress through yoga has numerous benefits including reducing the amount of cortisol (stress hormone) that is released into the body. This is an all-levels class and welcomes everyone! |
Yoga means union of the mind, body, and Spirit
Hatha Yoga
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| 7 Major Chakras. Energy centers that run along the spine |
| Our energy system is ever changing and greatly influenced by our emotions. |