Yoga
What is Yoga?
Yoga has the potential to transform your body and your life. It is a practice that harmonizes the body, mind and spirit while strengthening muscle groups, increasing flexibility, developing proper body alignment and increasing energy. With a consistent practice, yoga can lead to a deeper sense of well-being and balance.
The benefits of Yoga are limitless:
-an increase in flexibility, posture, range of motion and balance
-strengthening the immune system and increasing circulation
-stretching, toning and alleviating physical discomfort and pain
-bringing calm and harmony to the mind and body
-a keen sense of body awareness
-a reduction of stress and anxiety
-assisting in body detoxification
Styles and levels
Candlelit Yoga is a perfect way to transition from the chaos of the week to the sanctity of the weekend. Candlelit Yoga begins with a fluid, rhythmic and slow flow, transforms into deep and sumptuous postures and culminates with Lynn/Monica leading you in guided relaxation.
Free Community Yoga is an offering of service to our community at large. This yoga class is FREE of charge to all. Please sign in when you arrive. This is a level 1 class; especially good for beginners and those seeking a less vigorous practice.
Gentle Yoga is an antidote for stress and fatigue from our daily activities. Gentle Yoga works at slower pace by combining gentle movement and postures with breath awareness. Use of props will support and facilitate the body to release tension and stress. This is the perfect class if you are new to yoga, recovering from injuries or illness or seeking stress relief.
Power Yoga involves dynamic combinations of asana and sun salutations – a process designed to build purifying internal heat, strength and stamina. Recommended for those with prior yoga experience. Be prepared to be challenged!
Prenatal Yoga is an ideal practice to facilitate an easier labor and birth. This is because yoga requires the mother-to-be to coordinate movement, breath and awareness. Breathing and relaxation techniques learned from yoga can be used during labor. By being aware of the body, a feeling of calmness is achieved. This can decrease feelings of anxiety; and instead, foster feelings of confidence during the stages of pregnancy, labor, birth and motherhood. A doctor’s approval prior to attending class is highly recommended.
Vinyasa Yoga involves breath and movement – a process designed to build purifying internal heat which detoxifies the body, encourages mental clarity, and increases your energy.
Yoga harmonizes and unites the body, mind and breath while strengthening muscle groups, increasing flexibility, developing proper body alignment, improving concentration and increasing energy. With a consistent practice, Yoga can lead to a deeper sense of well-being and balance.
Yoga Stretching is recommended for beginning students new to MindBodyZone. Principles of alignment, breathing and mindfulness are carefully introduced to set a strong foundation of the basic postures.
Level 1- Beginner Level. Classes provide a safe environment for students to safely learn the fundamentals of yoga practice: proper alignment, breath and postures.
Level 1/2-Mixed Levels. Variations and modifications are offered during the practice. Appropriate for all levels as you work at your own pace and skill level.
Level 2-Intermediate Level. Classes emphasize strength, stamina and mindfulness. Intermediate to advanced students with a solid foundation will deepen their practice with flowing movements at a faster pace. Prerequisite: prior yoga experience with understanding of alignment in beginner level postures.
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