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Introduces new and continuing students to the fundamental principles
of alignment and breath in the basic standing poses. Emphasis will
be on opening and strengthening the shoulders, back and legs.
For the student who has completed Yoga 1 or has prior Yoga experience, but prefers the pace of a Yoga 1 class. This class will explore, in greater depth, the standing poses and alignment principles. It’s more than Yoga 1 and less than Yoga 1-2.
For continuing students who have completed Yoga 1 or who have prior Yoga experience. Emphasis will be on refining the basic standing poses while building endurance and strength and introducing Yoga 2 poses and variations.
For students who have completed Yoga 1-2. This class will emphasize building endurance and introducing Yoga 2 poses. Preparations for inverted poses (headstand, plow, and shoulderstand) will be introduced. It's more than Yoga 1-2 and less than Yoga 2.
For students who have completed Yoga 1-2 or have prior Yoga experience. Emphasis on refining Yoga 2 poses and variations and introducing revolved and seated poses. Preparations for inversions may be presented.
Yoga 2-3 is for intermediate students who have completed Yoga 2. It will focus on deepening the practice through further exploration of revolved standing poses, twists, inversions, backbends and arm balances.
For intermediate/advanced students who have completed Yoga 2 - 3. Classes build stamina with challenging, playful and creative sequences. Emphasis on inversions and variations, backbends and arm balances. A regular practice outside class is strongly encouraged.
Connect the body, mind and spirit in this class that includes seated meditation and a yoga practice cultivating mindfulness in both practices.
Improve postural problems, increase core strength, prevent injury, create strong muscles, refine coordination and balance through body awareness, while also building functional strength and endurance. Pilates I thoroughly covers the basic mat work series of this whole body workout system created by Joseph Pilates.
This class builds on and refines the movements learned in Level I while improving alignment and adding in a greater variety of exercises. Students who have taken a beginner Level I Pilates class (at The Yoga Center or elsewhere) are welcome.
The Level 2 class includes the complete intermediate level Pilates mat work series and then some. This smoothly flowing workout will increasingly challenge and develop the participants' concentration, strength, range of motion and stamina.
Looking for a change in your Pilates
workout? Pilates with props will add
a wealth of new exercises to your
regimen. Spice up your routine by
learning to use bands, discs, bars, balls
and more! All props will be provided
for you during class. New props introduced each week. Beginner Pilates students are also welcome.
Children learn Yoga in such a fun
and delightful way, that they have no
idea how healthy and relaxed they
are becoming with simple yoga
exercises. Yoga increases their
strength, flexibility, concentration
and balance. The classes will include
warm-up postures, breathing
exercises, balancing poses,
standing poses and lots of games.
Geared toward High School & Middle
School students, this yoga class is
tremendously beneficial to the healthy
development of teens. It builds
strength and flexibility, aids relaxation
and stress reduction, and increases
body awareness, self respect, and self
confidence. Teens benefit from yoga's
focus on core strength, flexibility,
posture, and body alignment.
The class is held for one hour during the children's Yoga class to make it convenient for the women who are mothers to find an hour of time for themselves to practice while their children are practicing next door. In this hour for you, we will be going over breathing techniques for relaxation and basic Yoga poses that can increase bone density, while strengthening and stretching the muscles of the body.
Are you a runner, biker, or triathlete in
training? Yoga for Athletes will add a
wonderful balance to round out your
"workout." We will focus on opening,
lengthening, and strengthening
chronically tight areas common among
athletes. Breathing and relaxation
techniques will also be introduced to
enhance endurance.
In this class the central point is on how yoga can help alleviate discomfort and realign the spine using yoga poses and the breath. Emphasis is placed on learning your own misalignment and what to do to help yourself realign. Slow, meditative movements combined with more challenging postures.
Don't let inflexibility prevent you from
doing yoga! This class is designed for
people with low levels of flexibility,
athletic/muscular body types, and/or
little experience with yoga. The class
will be slower paced focusing on
holding stretches and learning
breathing techniques in order to
break through the stress, tension,
and stiffness in the hamstrings, hips,
shoulders, back, and mind.
Engage in healthy lifestyle changes with
other participants looking to lose or
sustain weight loss with yoga. Learn
yoga poses to support weight loss,
stress reduction techniques and dietary
choices based on Ayurvedic and other
disciplines.
Control of the breath is vital to our
health, mental focus and sense of calm.
This class provides those interested in
working with the breath an opportunity
to practice breath awareness and
modification. Step-by-step instructions
are given on the techniques and benefits
of the yogic breathing practices called
Pranayama. Prerequisite: one year of
asana practice.
Provides the knowledge and skills to enable students to establish an authentic and sustainable meditation practice capable not only of producing the well-known benefits of meditation but also of transforming your life.
This class is a sequel to the Foundations
of Meditation Course
for students interested in more
complete immersion in Zen and
meditation practice. The class is also
a preparation for students wishing to
become members of the White
Plum Zen Community. Pre-requisite:
Completion of the Foundations of
Meditation Course.
Ongoing Zen practice for advancing students who have completed both the Foundations of Meditation Course and Fundamentals of Zen Class (or its equivalent). This is a whole-hearted gathering of experienced students dedicated to practices of awakening who wish to continue in community with others as formal students of this Zen Practice Community. Prerequisite: Foundations of Meditation and instructor permission.
Finish your day by relaxing and stretching, yet strengthening your body and mind, by doing self-massage, slow and supported yoga poses, breathing techniques, and meditation. No sweating necessary - and appropriate for all levels and anyone who simply wants to feel good for bedtime.
For anyone who has ever hesitated to
try yoga because of the challenge of
getting down onto the floor or doing
standing poses. Now a chair becomes
your mat. Just about any pose that
can be done standing, sitting, or lying
on a mat can be adapted to sitting on
a chair. Everyone, beginner to
advanced, is accommodated, as each
pose will be presented in multiple
levels of flexibility. The class will
include breathing, meditation,
stretching, strengthening and a lot
of fun – all while sitting on a chair!
Combines yoga poses while working with 1-pound weights to help build core strength, flexibility, and aid in toning muscles and building bone density. Focus on specific alignment principles and maximize the potential of your yoga practice. You may bring your own ankle weights or 3 or 5 pound weights if you choose.
Ease into your practice with this class. Combines warm-ups, gentle and restorative postures, yogic breathing and guided, deep relaxation to reduce stress and increase movement and vitality. Less vigorous than Gentle Yoga. EXTRA Gentle Yoga is ideal for students experiencing illness, injury or chronic pain.
This level 1 class specializes in using props to gently challenge
the ability of students to their maximum potential. Gentle yoga
provides a slower paced class, emphasizing yogic breathing and stress
reduction. Poses are modified to enhance each student's experience
of increasing body awareness, flexibility and strength. Suitable
for students desiring a less vigorous class and for those with health
challenges. Instruction will be geared to the special needs of the
individuals participating.
A less vigorous approach to Yoga I using warm-ups, preparatory poses, modified poses, and props to help students learn the primary Yoga I poses and yoga basics. Focuses on standing poses, shoulder openers, and yogic breathing. Appropriate for beginning and continuing students including those experiencing or recovering from illness or injury, and for pregnant women with some yoga experience.
Prepare for childbirth and motherhood with gentle, safe yoga for
moms to-be. Classes will be tailored to your individual needs and
stage of pregnancy. Moms with high-risk conditions should check
with their doctors before taking this class.
(For infants 6 weeks until crawling) Utilizing connective exercises (including asana, infant massage,
song and meditation) this playful class will provide you and your
baby with a wonderful opportunity to build strength and flexibility
in addition to nurturing intimacy in these important early developmental
months. It addresses basic postpartum needs, such as restoring and
strengthening abdominal and pelvic muscles, while promoting a much
needed sense of calm. Baby exercises gently stimulate the body,
basic motor skills and brain.
Rooted in Chinese tradition, QiGong is a series of gentle movements synchronized with breathing that promotes energy movement through the body. It is the foundation for Tai Chi and provides gentle movements that improve health and well-being. When energy moves freely and openly, the body can operate in a healthy and balanced state.
A beautiful and graceful Chinese health
exercise that opens the body's energy
flow. This complete program of
empowered self-care blends ancient
Chinese and Tibetan techniques that
address specific health issues unique
to women, while honoring her
feminine form.
For women who have completed Beginning Level RLWQ. We will include practicing RLWQ in a group enhancing and heightening the form; in particular, by blending our individual voices during Tibetan Sound Healing. New material will be shared for deepening and refining energy, RLWQ and other aspects of medical and energetic QiGong.
This class is appropriately paced for those students with injuries and other health challenges, such as fibromyalgia, arthritis, MS, and chronic lower back and neck issues. Working within the framework of each student's limitations, poses will be modified on an individual basis.
Want to find your inner strength and power? In this class we will connect to our core and apply the workings of the abs to our Yoga Poses. Connecting to the core we will find not only strength but a sense of empowerment, lightness and ease in our Yoga. Discover the difference for yourself! It's "abs"olutely f"ab"ulous!!! Prerequisite: Completion of Yoga 1.
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