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IYENGAR YOGA is based on the teachings of living yoga master B.K.S. Iyengar. It is a complete approach to physical, mental, emotional and spiritual transformation, bringing the practitioner to physical health and vitality, mental clarity and wisdom, and emotional serenity and poise. Classes are taught in a systematic progression and the use of props facilitates learning and supports an individual’s needs. The Iyengar methodology is deeply grounded in the yoga sutras of Pantanjali, an ancient summation of the path of yoga, considered to be at least 2500 years old. This approach supports the integration of the yoga philosophy with the practice of asana. Classes

VINIYOGA is an approach that adapts the practices of Yoga to the unique condition, needs, and interests of each student. Classes include some or all of the following: yoga postures (asanas) that integrate breath with movement, breath awareness and breath practices (pranayama), meditation, and sound to promote self awareness, flexibility, strength, and well being. Classes

HATHA YOGA is commonly thought of as an eight-limbed tree, or path. Hatha Yoga concentrates on the third and fourth limbs. The third limb, asanas, or physical postures, develops strength, flexibility and endurance in the body. The fourth limb, pranayama, focuses on control of the breath. Hatha Yoga classes may also include meditation and other relaxation techniques. Classes

PRIVATE YOGA CLASSES for individuals and groups can be arranged at the Center, in your home, workplace, or other settings. Kathy Ornish, Tara Scott, Kathy Stover, Clare Collins, Wendy Kopitsch, please contact the Center for details and prices.

SPECIALIZED CLASSES are tailored for a specific group or toward a specific subject matter (e.g. prenatal yoga, meditation Classes

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General Class Descriptions

THE FOLLOWING CLASSES REFLECT THE PRINCIPLES OF IYENGAR YOGA:

Iyengar Yoga Beginning to Advanced emphasizes correct alignment in the postures and develops strength, flexibility, stamina, and balance. The use of props facilitates learning the poses. Its founder, BKS Iyengar, is known internationally for his teachings and was instrumental in introducing yoga to the United States.
Contact: Ruth Fisk or www.ruthfiskyoga.com

Yoga for Midlife and Older Beginners offers gentle, guided instruction for the older beginner with the use of props for support. You’re never too old to benefit from yoga!
Contact: Kathy Stover

Beginning Yoga
This beginning class emphasizes correct alignment in the postures and develops strength, flexibility, stamina, and balance. The use of clear instruction and props facilitates learning the poses. Marie's teaching reflects her exclusive study of Iyengar yoga for the past 11+ years.
Contact: Marie Volovsek

Continuing Yoga
This class is offered for those students who have taken at least 8 weeks of Beginning Yoga and wish to continue to explore and deepend their understanding of basic yoga asanas. From these basis yoga postures, new categories will be introduced including restoratives and inversions.
Contact: Marie Volovsek

Alignment Based Yoga
Contact: Jane Nelson

Yoga Basics
Yoga Basics offers the opportunity to safely experience beginning yoga poses while exploring breath awareness and developing a deeper connection between mind,body and breath. Beginning Level: for those new to Hatha Yoga with Iyengar emphasis and returning students are welcome.
Contact: Candace Merkel

THE FOLLOWING CLASSES REFLECT THE PRINCIPLES OF VINIYOGA:

Mind and Body Yoga (Classes include: Beginning, Gentle, Level 2 and Level 3 are all offered) emphasizes physical postures, breath, meditation, visualization, and stress management techniques as an integrated yoga practice. You will develop strength and flexibility, as well as relax, leading to greater awareness of body, breath and mind. Please see my website for more detailed descriptions of each class.
Contact: Kathy Ornish or www.goodspaceyoga.com

Beginner's Yoga
This is an introductory/ beginning level class which assumes the student has little or no experience with yoga. It is a systematic exploration of the fundamentals of the physical postures with an emphasis on moving with the breath. Seated breathing, beginning meditation, and relaxation are also included.
Contact: Kathy Ornish or Gabriele Kende

Yoga for EveryBODY
Yoga class for beginning and experienced students designed specifically for people with physical, physiological or emotional health challenges. Experience how the tools of yoga can be adapted for your specific needs. Class size limited to 8 students.
Contact: Clare Collins

Energizer Yoga
Leave the work week behind and re-energize yourself for the weekend! This class will have some flow and a few Sun Salutations, Viniyoga Style-- via the breath. And, before you know it you'll be on your way to enjoying an energized weekend!
Contact: Wendy Kopitsch

Viniyoga 1-2 incorporates the application of asana and breath and adapts to the needs of the individual-- even in a group setting. The practitioner is given the tools to further their yoga practice to emanate the benefits of yoga, such as stress-reduction, strengthening and flexibility, and self-awareness. Beginners and experienced practitioners welcome.
Contact: Wendy Kopitsch

Yoga for Wellness is a yoga class for every level of students with a focus on creating physical and mental wellness. The class will consist of yoga poses that integrate the flow of the breath with the movement of the body (see description of Viniyoga), a time for deep relaxation, a pranayama (breathing practice), as well as some meditation. This should result in increased stability, strength, and flexibility in the body, as well as increased stillness and clarity of the mind to enhance the general well-being of the participants. Students will be encouraged and helped to develop a home practice that fits their own needs and goals.
Contact: Gabriele Kende

THE FOLLOWING CLASSES REFLECT THE PRINCIPLES OF HATHA YOGA:

Early Morning Yoga will carry you through your workday by warming your heart, energizing your body, and creating a peaceful state of mind. Focus on individual alignment will help you safely experience each pose . Find out how easy it can be to fit yoga into your busy life!
Contact: Candace Merkel

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Specialized Classes

Private Yoga Classes for individuals and groups can be arranged at the Center, in your home, workplace, or other settings. Kathy Ornish, Kathy Stover, Clare Collins, Wendy Kopitsch please contact the Center for details and prices.

Therapeutic Yoga: Classes focus on the use of yoga for health related conditions (ex: low back pain, sleep issues, depression). Taught by teachers with specialized yoga therapy training. One-on-one Yoga Therapy is offered by certified yoga therapists.
Contact: Kathy Ornish, Clare Collins, Gaby Kende.

Beginning Pranayama explores the art of breathing. Pranayama is the rhythmic control of the breath, it's extension and expansion. Pranayama cleanses and aerates the lungs, oxygenates the blood and purifies the nerves. Private instruction also available. taught periodically
Contact: Kathy Stover

Beginning Meditation will be a systematic approach to learning beginning meditation. Meditation decreases stress, and creates deep inner calm. This class will provide a foundation on which to build a long-term home practice. All levels welcome. Private and small group instruction also available. Taught periodically
Contact: Kathy Ornish or www.goodspaceyoga.com

Bigger Body Yoga
An introductory-level class for individuals who may not have felt comfortable taking yoga in other settings. Yoga can be beneficial for people of any size or fitness level.
Contact: Jane Nelson

Beginning Ageless Yoga
Join recently Iyengar certified instructor, Marie as she helps you to discover health, serenity and awareness. This class is designed and taught using the teaching principles of B.K.S. Iyengar which provides a deep exploration and precise practice of yoga postures and breath. This class is designed for the 50 years and older beginning yoga student. The classic yoga postures will be taught using more guidance, support and props for all students. Limited enrollment class.
Contact: Marie Volovsek

Exploring the Power of the Breath
Our breathing patterns have a powerful influence on our sense of well being and vitality. This four session series will focus on relaxed diaphragmatic breathing, yoga postures (asanas) to free and deepen the breath, and breath techniques (pranayama) to influence mood, alertness and energy. Class size is limited to provide each student with guidance in designing an individualized home breathing practice. Some yoga experience is required.
Contact: Clare Collins

Gentle Yoga for Health Challenges Everyone can do yoga!!! This ongoing, gentle class is designed for students who want to learn how to modify yoga for their specific health challenges. Each session includes movement (asana), breath awareness/breathing techniques and guided relaxation. Limited enrollment class. No drop-ins, please.
Contact: Clare Collins

Meditation
Beginning - Research shows that meditation relieves stress. This non-denominational class is intended for beginner students and anyone who wants to restart their practice or needs a review of the basics. Each session will include a talk, Q &A, and periods of meditation. Our goal will be for you to have a regular practice that reduces your feelings of stress.
Continuing - This is a weekly meditation period that is more practice-focused and designed especially for people who have taken a beginner class and want a regular group meditation opportunity (but everyone is welcome). There will be a longer practice period and a short, non-denominational meditation talk. Consider this your regular meditation night!
Contact: Kurt Scholler

Prenatal Yoga is designed for beginning or experienced yoga students in their second and third trimester who do not have pregnancy complications. Gentle poses, breath awareness, and deep relaxation help relieve physical discomforts and prepare the body for labor and delivery.
Contact: Kathy Stover

Yoga for Anxiety
Are you often worried and nervous? Do you feel anxious in your day to day life? Yoga can help! Explore how a home yoga practice tailored to your needs can help you cultivate more ease and balance in your life. Students with any level of yoga experience are welcome. Taught periodically
Contact: Clare Collins

Yoga for Better Sleep
Do you toss and turn at night? Find it challenging to get to sleep or stay asleep? Try Yoga!
Learn a four part approach to better sleep that involves simple yoga poses, breathing exercises, life style modification and problem-solving about sleep issues. All levels.
Contact: Clare Collins

Yoga and Depression: Exploring the Mind Body Connection
The focus of this Viniyoga class is on how yoga postures, breathing techniques and reflection/meditation can help you manage the symptoms of depression. Learn a home yoga practice to help you cope with low energy, restlessness, depressed mood and negative thought patterns. Limited enrollment class. All levels.
Contact: Clare Collins

Yoga for Neck and Shoulder Tension
Do you often have a "pain in the neck" or tightness in your shoulders and upper back? In this four session series, learn how the Viniyoga approach can help you release chronic neck/shoulder tension at home and work. Taught periodically
Contact: Clare Collins

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Pilates and Gyrokinesis Classes

PILATES ZONE is a Pilates studio located in the Center for Yoga which focuses on the work of Pilates master teacher Ron Fletcher, entitled Fletcher Pilates®. Our studio offers a comprehensive Pilates program of privates, duets and small group classes on Pilates equipment, including Reformer, Wunda Chair, Step Barrel, and Tower, as well as our unique floor classes; Classic Mat, Fletcher Floorwork®, Towelwork® and Barrework®. We also offer GYOKINESIS® and TRX® Training classes. All Pilates and TRX® classes and privates sessions are taught by Linda Reiff, Qualified Fletcher Pilates® teacher and PMA-CPT. Further information about Pilates Zone Programs can be found at www.pilateszoneinc.com or pilateszone@comcast.net

-Pilates Reformer Trio uses a system of weighted springs and straps to maximize the body’s elasticity and strength.

-Pilates Tower Class is a unique class utilizing the exercises developed for the Cadillac and Ped-i-pul in an affordable class setting to create length and stretch while strengthening the core. A challenging yet therapeutic class!

-Pilates Bar/Tower Class Standing Ballet/Pilates Bar and Wall Tower class combines elements of Ballet and Pilates technique, entitled Fletcher Barrework®, developed by Ron Fletcher, and Pilates Tower class. Walk out feeling taller and lighter!

-Pilates Mat and Floor Class These classes combine Classic Mat and Fletcher Floorwork® to focus on a deepening of the core muscles while stretching the body using choreographed floor moves designed by Ron Fletcher.

-Pilates Barrel Class incorporates the Step Barrel and Fletcher Towel Work™ to focus on increasing the mobility of the spine while working deeply into the core muscles of the body. The Fletcher Towelwork® is a series of standing movements using a braided towel specially designed by Ron Fletcher, to increase range of motion and strengthen the upper body while working on alignment, balance and stability in all the planes of motion.

-Barrel Fundamentals A Pilates Barrel class designed for students who want to learn the basics of Pilates Barrel and/or who need modifications. This class is perfect for new students and older students who would like to try Pilates in a non-threatening and nurturing environment.

TRX Training/Pilates TRX Training System®/Pilates incorporates core strengthening and Pilates principles using standing exercises and specially designed resistance bands. This class is an aerobic workout and utilizes all the major muscles groups.

TRX/PilatesTRX Training System®/Pilates incorporates core strengthening and Pilates principles using standing exercises and specially designed resistance bands. This class is an aerobic workout and utilizes all the major muscles groups.

GYROKINESIS® and GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® has been in existence for a few decades. It is a sophisticated technique which ingeniously combines exercise and movement with energetic awakening and transmission. This system will spiral your spine and limbs, safely and effortlessly increase the range of motion in your joints, and build strength, stamina, flexibility, power and endurance.
GYROKINESIS® session are in a class format using stools and matt work.
GYROTONIC® sessions are private by appointment. The GYROTONIC® website has more information please read more about this wonderful system. GYROKINESIS® is a movement system developed by Juliu Horvath. Seated on low stools, the class mobilizes the spine through a series of arching, curling, bending, twisting and spiraling movements. The method systematically and gently works the joints and muscles through rhythmic and undulating exercises. Fluidity is the key. Postures are not held for long periods of time. Instead, postures are smoothly and harmoniously connected through the use of breath, making exercises appear and feel more like dance.
GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® has been in existence for a few decades. It is a sophisticated technique which ingeniously combines exercise and movement with energetic awakening and transmission. This system will spiral your spine and limbs, safely and effortlessly increase the range of motion in your joints, and build strength, stamina, flexibility, power and endurance. The system is done in private sessions. The GYROTONIC® website has more information please read more about this wonderful system.
Contact: Jane Gamble

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Body Rolling

Body Rolling
This class teaches a unique form of self-care using a 7 to 9 inch diameter firm yet soft ball, Joanne will teach you to loosen tight muscles, fascia and restrictions that resist regular massage, yoga or stretch. Using breath and the ball, this is a deeply relaxing routine that you can use year after year to keep your body flexible and toned. Equipment furnished RSVP Class size limited
Contact: Joanne Bullard

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Gentle Yoga

Yoga for Health offers a very gentle physical practice, combined with breath awareness, to enhance strength and flexibility of body and mind. Restorative yoga poses, relaxation, meditation and visualization will end the class leaving you relaxed and renewed. All levels welcome.
Contact: Kathy Ornish

Gentle Yoga for Health Challenges Everyone can do yoga!!! This series is designed for students who want to learn how to modify yoga for their specific health challenges. Limited enrollment class. No drop-ins, please.
Contact: Clare Collins

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