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| Class Descriptions
If you've never done yoga before, you'll enjoy starting with either Yoga for Beginners class or Meditative Yoga.
Please call Penny at 590-9800 if you would like to discuss which class is best for you- there's a place for everyone!
We begin to get glimpses of the vast peaceful
reality which is always present behind the constant actions of our
minds.
Yoga with Penny
Penny
offers flowing classes that range intensity from slow and meditative to
vigorous and challenging. All classes end with yoga nidra guided
relaxation, breathwork (pranayama), and meditation. These are flowing
practices that connect a powerful awareness of breath and inner
sensation with movement to cultivate strength, flexibility, and
contentment. Become light!
Ashtanga Flow basic level of fitness needed This class involves
synchronizing the breath with a progressive
series of postures producing internal heat that detoxifies muscles and organs. The result
is improved flexibility and circulation, a light and strong
body, and a calm mind. Options are offered for all poses.
Dharma Flow basic level of fitness needed
This
class first warms and prepares the body with a dynamic flow that
focuses on opening hips, spine and chakras and then progresses into
longer held meditative poses and practices.
Mindfulness Flow appropriate for everyone
This
class begins with deeply meditative and gentle physical yoga designed
to draw our attention inward through exploration of breath, bodily
sensation and observing our reactions. We set a personal intention
(sankalpa) for our lives as we go deeper through yoga nidra guided
relaxation, breath work (pranayama) and meditation. Meaningful and
appropriate for everyone regardless of previous experience.
Yoga for Beginners appropriate for everyone
Students
with no prior background are introduced to the fundamentals of yoga and
yoga poses (asana). You'll leave feeling physically and mentally
relaxed. This class is great for those new to yoga or those seeking
guidance on alignment in their poses.
Yoga Nidra Guided Meditation appropriate for everyone
Yoga
Nidra is receiving attention from the medical community, therapists,
those seeking more peace in their lives, and those seeking a greater
connection with their own spirituality. Lying down covered in warm
blankets, listening to the healing vibrations of our live flutes,
keyboards, and singing bowls, we will take you on a journey inward as
you set a personal intention specific to your life. This method has
proven effective in aiding healing, stress relief, addictions, feelings
of loss, and releasing long-standing behavioral patterns. This guided
meditation leads to complete physical, mental, and emotional relaxation.
Pranayama and Meditation appropriate for everyoneIn
the West, when we hear about a yoga class, we tend to automatically
picture the practice of physical poses (asana). Physical poses are,
however, just one method available to quiet the mind and turn your
attention inward. Instead of practicing physical yoga poses during
this class, you will be seated and learning the techniques of
pranayama (breath work) and meditation. This
class incorporates time for both practice and discussion regarding
taking these practices into your daily life. No yoga experience is
necessary- everyone is welcome.
Ashtanga YogaAshtanga
yoga is a strong flowing practice that connects breath and movement
and develops strength, flexibility and endurance. A set sequence of
therapeutic poses is connected together by intentional movements and deep breathing pattern. This combination of movement
(vinyasa), breathing (pranayama), gaze points (drishti), and energetic
locks (bandhas) is designed to draw your attention inward and generate an internal heat which detoxifies the body. This practice purifies and
realigns the body, cultivates a feeling of inner peace and is at its essence a meditation in motion.Dharma Vinyasa YogaA mid level of physically intensity, this absorbing moving series was created by Sri
Dharma Mittra. It focuses on increasing flexibility in the hips and back and reintegrating the
flow of energy (prana) through the spinal column promoting internal
harmony so a concentrated state of radiant health
is achieved. This class includes flowing poses as well as holding the highest traditional poses. Each class includes yoga nidra, breathing techniques (pranayama), and meditation. Meditative Yoga
Based on the teachings of Yogi Amrit Desai, this physically gentle class will be half yoga poses and half yoga nidra, pranayama, and meditation. The deeply meditative physical yoga is characterized by gentle
stretching, extension and holding during which bodily
sensations are explored. As we focus on body sensations, the mind becomes absorbed
and begins to quiet. We begin to get glimpses of the vast peaceful
reality which is always present behind the constant actions of our
minds. This class is appropriate for beginners, older people, those with injuries, and experienced practitioners desiring a meditative experience.
Yoga Nidra Guided Relaxation
Yoga
Nidra is receiving attention from the medical community, therapists,
those seeking more peace in their lives, and those seeking a greater
connection with their own spirituality. Lying down, a guided relaxation takes you deep inward through the levels of your being as
you set a personal intention specific to your life. This method has
proven effective in aiding healing, stress relief, addictions, feelings
of loss, and releasing long-standing behavioral patterns. This guided
meditation leads to complete physical, mental, and emotional relaxation.
Book Club
Each week you'll read a chapter in a spiritual book on your own. The group will join together once a week to talk informally about the ideas that were presented and how they might be applied in daily life. Participants are welcome to simply listen or participate as they feel comfortable- no pressure. You may come every week for each chapter or drop in the weeks you can. You're always welcome to come for the discussion whether or not you've completed the readings.
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