Special Offerings
Coming Soon - Workshops and Complimentary Classes
GIVE THE GIFT OF HEALTH
Gift certificates toward a class or service at the Center for Yoga makes a wonderful present. Please ask your teacher or contact Ruth Fisk at 517-333-9883 ext.2 for details.
Classes and Workshops coming to the Center in the next 3 weeks.
For full description, see listing under headings below.
Pure Meditation Foundation with Joanne Rowe
Saturday September 18, 11:00am - 12:30 pm
Delivery Workshop for Couples with Kathy Stover
Saturday September 25, 10:15 am -12:15 pm
Continuing Pranayama with Kathy Stover
Saturday September 25 and October 30, 9:00-10:00 am
Forward Bends with Ruth Fisk
Tuesday October 12, 5:30-7:10 pm
Twists with Ruth Fisk
Tuesday October 19, 5:30-7:10 pm
Complimentary Classes
Please join us for complimentary classes at the Center for Yoga taught by various instructors.
Yoga Basics with Candace Merkel
Wednesday, September 1, 7:30-9:00 pm, Studio 3
Yoga for Beginners with Gaby Kende
Thursday, September 2, 9:30-11:00 am, Studio 2
Early Morning Yoga with Candace Merkel
Tuesday, September 7, 6:30-7:30 am, Studio 3
Free Pilates Week!
A week of free trial Pilates classes to try something new or different or just for fun.
Week of September 7-10, Week of October 25-29, Week of January 3-7.
See schedule for class times.
TRX® Resistance Training- Free classes week of October 4-8.
Call to register: 290-9113 or email pilateszone@comcast.net
Workshops and Unique Offerings
Pure Meditation Foundation for Adults with Joanne Rowe, certified teacher, Self Realization Meditation Healing Centre - UK.
September 18, 11-12:30 -or- December 4, 11-12:30, Studio 2, $49, includes continuing support.
Conquer stress, improve concentration and find inner peace; be in charge of how you feel physically, mentally and emotionally. Of value in all walks of life, it takes only a few minutes to practice each day and can be practiced anywhere. Pre-registration required. For a full description or to register, please call 517-641-6201, email SRMHCMichigan@cs.com, or visit www.SelfRealizationCentreMichigan.org. Also available by private appointment, for groups, and for children.
Labor & Delivery Workshop for Couples with Kathy Stover
Saturday September 25, 10:15 am -12:15 pm, Studio 2, $40 per couple.
This workshop, designed for Mom and partner, will teach breathing and relaxation techniques that will enhance your birthing experience. All levels are welcome.
Continuing Pranayama with Kathy Stover
Saturday September 25 and October 30, 9:00-10:00 am, Studio 1, $15 each class.
Begin or deepen your practice and understanding of Pranayama, the art of breathing, with guidance via Kathy’s 20+ years of experience. Viloma and seated Pranayama will be taught. All levels welcome.
Forward Bends with Ruth Fisk
Tuesday October 12, 5:30-7:10 pm, Studio 2, $20.
We will explore the power of the pelvis in forward bending actions and in the release of the hamstrings through standing, seated and inverted forward bends. Some experience is necessary.
Twists with Ruth Fisk,
Tuesday October 19, 5:30-7:10 pm, Studio 2, $20.
We will move through a progression of twisting actions from the external to the deep tissues in standing, seated and restorative twists. Some experience is necessary.
Fletcher Pilates® Licensing Courses – Linda Reiff
Dates in September, TBA, $250 per course.
Open to all Pilates, Yoga, Dance and Group Exercise instructors, Personal Trainers, Physical Therapists, Alexander and Feldenkrais Practitioners. Serious Pilates students are also invited to attend.
New Classes
Ashtanga Flow with Angie Jackson
Thursdays 5:45-7:00pm
Sept 2 - Oct 21, $80
and
Sundays, 2:00-3:15
Sept 12 - Oct 24, , $70
Based on Ashtanga yoga, this class will explore each student’s edge, focusing on the integration of breath and movement. Beginners and advanced practitioners alike will be given the opportunity to modify or advance the poses.
Pilates TRX® Resistance Training with Linda Reiff
This class incorporates core strengthening and Pilates principles using standing exercises and specially designed resistance bands. Provides an aerobic workout and utilizes all the major muscles groups.
Restorative Yoga with Lauren Long
Mondays 7:30-8:30PM
Sept 13th-Nov 1st
Cost: $84
This class focuses on relaxing the body in restful postures. Designed as an evening class to help calm the nervous system and give your body an opportunity to renew and heal itself! Restorative yoga is beneficial for anyone wanting to stimulate the immune, endocrine, or nervous system to help bring you back to balance in a gentle and satisfying way. Recommended for everyone!
Vinyasa Flow Beg. + with Tara Scott
Mondays, 6:00-7:30pm
Oct 18 - Nov 15
Cost: $60
Slow-flowing and moderately-paced sequences for beginning and continuing practitioners. Space limited. Pre-Registration required.
Yoga Relaxations: Shitali Karana with Clare Collins
Tuesday, Sept 21, Sept 28 and Oct 5., 7:30- 8:30pm
Cost: $39 Located in Good Space Yoga in East wing of Building
Shitali Karana is a powerful relaxation and meditation technique with wide ranging physical and mental effects. This series focuses on three variations of the technique, moving from simple to more complex. Each class will include yoga postures and breath awareness to prepare the body, mind and breath for meditation. All levels. Handouts included.
Sept 21 Point to Point Relaxation
Sept 28 75 Breaths Practice
Oct 5 Shitali Karana: Full Practice
Limited enrollment class. PREREGISTRATION and PAYMENT by September 16, please.
Gentle Yoga for Health Challenges
with Clare Collins
Wednesday, Sept 22, Sept 29 and Oct 5, 10- 11:30am Studio 2
Cost: $39
Everyone can do yoga!!! This three session 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. This class also will be offered in late October. PREREGISTRATION and PAYMENT by September 16, please.