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ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE
CLASSES are based on the Alexander Technique, exploring Dart Procedures
and basic yoga poses
Cost: $65 for 4-week month; $120 for 8 classes/month or $20/drop-in
class
BIG YOGA
SPECIAL CLASS for the larger person who has limitations that traditional
yoga classes may not address. If you’ve felt self-conscious,
and want to move in a non-threatening and compassionate environment,
this class is for you. As a group, we will identify and support one
another in facing our bodily challenges. Yoga postures can be performed
no matter what our body type. We will begin living in our bodies with
increased comfort and ease, surprising ourselves with our physical
ability and evolving beliefs!
LOOKING FOR A GENTLE CLASS? This is the class for you if you are a
beginner or just want a class that will go at an easy pace, or if you
have special needs.
Cost: $65 for 4-week month; $120 for 8 classes/month or $20/drop-in
class
FOCUS ON CORE
THIS CLASS INCLUDES Pilates fundamentals and is intended for anyone who wishes to explore the effect that greater abdominal strength has on the body’s willingness to relax and release in the hips and shoulders.
Cost: $100 for 8-week class; $20/drop-in
class
GENTLE
YOGA
LOOKING FOR A GENTLE CLASS? This is the class for you if you are want
a class that will go at an easy pace, or if you have special needs.
Cost: $65 for 4-week month; $120 for 8 classes/month or $20/drop-in
class
HEALING & RESTORATIVE YOGA for Cancer & Special
Needs
GINI SAVAGE and our staff will guide you through poses to restore
the balance of body and soul, helping you to reconnect with your own
inner strength of healing. Pre-registration is required.
INTRODUCTORY CLASSES
NEW TO YOGA? These classes are for you! This introductory class is for first-time beginners or those returning or new to Iyengar Yoga who want to review the foundations. Students will learn the basic poses, including principles of movement and posture, relaxation, and breathing techniques. Individual needs are addressed with modifications for past injuries and health issues. Although not required before entering ongoing classes, many students find Introductory courses to be a useful way to begin the study of Iyengar Yoga.
Not currently offered
Cost: $120 for 8-week series; preregistration is REQUIRED.
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INVERSIONS PRACTICE
Some of the benefits of inverted postures include increased strength,
flexibility and range of motion in the shoulder joints, improved balance
to the body’s internal systems, greater resilience to gravity’s
forces and deeper concentration. This ongoing class will emphasize
progressive sequencing for developing a healthy and well rounded inversions
practice with a focus on shoulderstand, headstand, handstand and forearm
balance. For those with specific conditions of the spine, please consult
with teacher. Contraindications for inverted postures: high blood pressure,
heart problems, ear problems and detached retina. For levels 3–4.
PRANAYAMA
WE WILL CAREFULLY observe the breath as we practice simple asanas,
using the breath to go deeper into our poses and learn basic Pranayama
techniques, including Ujjayi and Viloma breath.
IN THESE CLASSES, we focus on those areas of the bodies that need
stretching and strengthening during the prenatal and postpartum year.
We also learn relaxation techniques which are very helpful during during
pregnancy, once the baby is born and especially for the birthing process.
Feel better, look better, and have an easier birthing experience. Join
our prenatal class, and meet new friends, too! No previous yoga experience
necessary.
Cost: $120 for 8-week series or $90 for 6-week series; preregistration
is REQUIRED— register & pay online now!
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THE RESTORATIVE ASANAS ARE CALMING, nurturing poses which are extremely
effective in promoting relaxation and reducing stress. They are instrumental
in counteracting the negative effects of stress on the immune system.
These restorative poses are valuable to perform whether you are sick
and weak or a healthy yoga practitioner. Take some time to nourish
your self and discover the “quiet” within!
Cost: $65 for 4 weeks; $120 for 8 classes or $20/drop-in class.
THE ROOTS OF YOGA
IN THIS WORKSHOP, we will explore the principles at the heart of yoga.
Ethical practices (yamas and niyamas) and eight branches (ashtanga)
inform the physical practice of yoga as well as bringing new consciousness
to everyday action. Broaden and deepen your yoga experience both on
the mat and in the world! Tea and snacks provided! Pre-registration
is required.
SPECIAL NEEDS YOGA: Living Without
Pain
CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED to allow for very individual attention.
STOMACH & PELVIC FLOOR
THIS WORKSHOP OFFERS basic anatomical understanding of the stomach
and pelvic floor. The stomach muscles support and contain the abdominal
viscera and function mainly as support, not locomotion. These muscles
are important for both men and women, but in different ways. For men,
they affect the functioning of the prostate and erections. For women,
pregnancy, fluctuations in hormones or weight play havoc on them. We
will explore different ways in which to connect with the pelvic floor
muscles, working with the stomach muscles to get a clearer understanding
of how they are basically stabilizers. During asana practice, we will
experience how the action of the pelvic floor can enhance and support
each posture. Booklet supplied.
This class is for students of all levels and will benefit beginners
as well as more advanced practitioners. Each week a sequence of poses
for a different condition will be given: for example, sequences for
lower back, headache, asthma, heart problems, and depression. Whether
you suffer from the specific condition or not the sequences are beneficial
to all, as they all work on bringing balance and health to the body,
mind, and spirit. If you have a specific condition you would like to
discuss with the teacher please feel free to call ahead at (415) 927-1850.
Cost: $65 for 4-week month; $120 for 8 classes/month or $20/drop-in
class
YOGA & SCOLIOSIS
THIS WORKSHOP IS DESIGNED to present information and experience in
the ways Iyengar Yoga can be used to meet the challenges of scoliosis.
It is open to anyone with scoliosis who is currently a yoga student.
Teachers are also urged to attend in order to better assist their students
with scoliosis. Teachers are invited to bring their students with scoliosis
so that both will have the opportunity to work together directly under
Elise’s expert guidance.
YOGA FOR KIDS
This class is a fun and creative introduction to Yoga, designed to be inspiring and empowering! We will begin by learning and practicing the most fundamental Yoga Asanas (poses) and build from there! Every class includes breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, mindfulness practices, cooperative games, and art! We will use all our senses (as well as sparkles, jewels, feathers, balloons and more) to explore themes such as positive thinking, body awareness, and social skills. What children learn through Yoga will surely to carry through into their everyday lives! We provide mats and all materials. Just come and have fun!
*Cost: $120 for 8-week session
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YOGA FOR PRE-TEENS/TEENS
This introduction to basic Hatha Yoga is designed to inspire and empower! Students will learn fundamental Yoga postures in a supportive and non-competitive environment. We will increase flexibility, strength and focus, build self-esteem, and learn how to reduce stress though relaxation techniques and breath work. Classes will explore themes such as body image, choosing positive thoughts and actions, dealing with peer pressure, healthy coping strategies, and more! To help engage and inspire we will utilize creative reflection, expressive arts, journaling, and music.
*Cost: $120 for 8-week session
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YOGAPOWERMENT™for GIRLS:
Yoga and Mindfulness for Strength, Stress Reduction, and Self-Esteem
This intensive workshop is designed to target the issues of stress, academic and peer pressure, body image and self esteem of the average American pre-teen girl. Through playful games and activities, a physical yoga practice, and journaling or expressive art, children will increase strength, self-esteem and self awareness, as they become conscious of their mental patterns and the freedom they have to choose positive thoughts and actions. We will explore the physical practice of Yoga (Asana), anatomy and proprioception (body awareness), breath awareness and modification (pranayama), mindfulness based mediation (attuning with the mind and our senses), and social issues (ie: body image and peer pressure). With extend time and repeated sessions, students will begin to co-create the curriculum based on interest and needs, and specific yogic forms/styles, history and philosophy, non-violent communication methods, nutrition etc. can also be addressed.
Each class will be centered around a theme, which we will explore through open conversation and inquiry, games, movement, breath-work, and personal reflection. Students will be asked to use a journal in class and at home to help process their thoughts and ideas, and to allow them to bring these methods and techniques into their daily lives.
This workshop is a creative and inspiring course recommended for girls ages 9-13.
Cost: $108 for 2-week session
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Themes include:
- Getting to know YOU and YOGA
- Self Esteem, Media and Society
- The Myth of Perfection
- The Art of Making Mistakes
- Habits, Happiness and Choice,
- Stress and Healthy Relaxation
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YOGA
for MENOPAUSE
MENOPAUSE can be a difficult transition for most women, physically,
psychologically, emotionally, and spiritually. In this workshop we
will learn ways in which yoga practice can smooth and balance our body,
mind and spirit during this dramatic time of change, allowing the natural
emergence of personal empowerment, positive energy and wisdom that
comes in this new powerful time of life.
This class is for students with Parkinson’s Disease. Through the practice of yoga students will experience many improvements, including an increase in mobility, strength and flexibility, along with positive shifts in self-esteem. The class includes room for wives, husbands, or partners, who will benefit not only from the physical aspects, but also from relaxation and stress reduction.
Cost: $80 for 4 classes or $20/class; class begins Feb. 4, 2013
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NO DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE
Cost: $65 for 4-week month; $120 for 8 classes/month or $20/drop-in
class. Reduced fee is available.
YOGA FOUNDATIONS
74 FOUNDATION ASANAS in three months. Learn and refine the Iyengar Foundation Poses from the Introductory I & II syllabi. Designed for students new to Iyengar Yoga and for those who want to refine their knowledge of the Foundation Poses. Each class will warm up with Surya Namaskara (Sun Salutations) and cover six different poses from the Iyengar Introductory I & II Syllabi. Students will receive class notes including benefits of pose, instructions of how to get into and out of the pose, modifications and key points to remember. For more information, see www.yogawithcynthia.net
Cost: $80 for 8 weeks; $48 for 4 weeks; or $15/drop-in
class
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YOGA SERIES with RAMANAND PATEL
RAMANAND has been a leading Iyengar Yoga Instructor for students and
teachers around the world since 1968. Introduced to yoga by his father
at the age of 12, he continues to be inspired by Yogacharya Sri B.K.S.
Iyengar. He is respected as an innovator in the use of props and working
with students who have special needs.
Please check Ramanand’s
website for his other classes.
ZAZEN
Zen meditation.
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