Types of Yoga Health

 

Active Beginner   Deeply covers the philosophical aspect of yoga, in addition to fundamentals of posture and breath. Lightly cardiovascular, re-claim your flexibility in this class designed for beginners with no major health issues. Intermediate I   Develops strength, agility, flexibility, and focus. Gentle vinyasa flows coupled with static postures create a well-balanced workout embracing the heart of yoga. Intermediate II    This class covers sun salutations, standing postures, shoulderstand, & backbends. Headstands & arm balances are introduced. Students must be comfortable performing standing postures, beginning backbends & shoulderstand without assistance. Power Yoga - Ashtanga Prep   Fine tune your focus in this dynamic and cardiovascular practice, utilizing flowing and static postures. Develops stamina, agility, and focus. As in Intermediate II, shoulderstand, headstand, and backbend are introduced. Focus is preparatory work for the full Ashtanga Primary Series. Be prepared - this class burns calories!. * The last Tuesday of each month is a Full Ashtanga Primary Series at 7:30 pm. Back Care Basics   Suitable for beginners, this is a tested and proven series of exercises that ease back pain while increasing back strength. Excellent for seniors and those with back issues.     Intermediate Pilates A more challenging series of deep conditioning exercises than Intro to Pilates.  Stretch, strengthen, and streamline as you build optimal lower back and ab strength in a high-powered workout. This is our highest level back-strengthening class.

Restorative/Therapeutic   Designed to undo damage rather than gain strength, a perfect first step toward health and fitness in a setting requiring minimal strength and balance. Discover a relaxing series of poses that restore and rejuvenate. Experience the healing properties of yoga. Gentle   Great for over 55s and those desiring a gentler workout, this class creates an awareness of posture and breath. Improve flexibility and balance as you learn pain management and relaxation techniques. Celebrate life in this joyful, upbeat class. An excellent complementary routine to water aerobics and walking. Pranayama/ Mudra   Yoga's best kept secret! Mudras are ancient hand gestures designed to open and energize energy passageways (nadis) in the body. Pranayama explores varous breathing techniques which can heat or cool, energize or calm the body/mind. Open to intermediate level and above. Intro to  Pilates   Exercises performed on the mat, utilizing the theories of Joseph H. Pilates and emphasizing core stability and synchronized breath. This is a gentle class with no standing poses, great for strengthening abdominal and back muscles!  This class soothes the stresses of everyday living by improving body alignment and flexibility, and providing an enhanced sense of well-being. Seated/Chair Yoga Stay fit from the comfort of a chair! Ideal for the physically challenged, enjoy and accessible, gentle seated yoga program that releases stress and re-energizes. Attention to proper breathing, neck and shoulder tension, low back pain, improved joint mobility, and Fun!   A great gentle back-care class.