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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

CLASSES OFFERED this period (Summer/Fall 2010) are linked to the current class or workshop schedule. Not all classes have descriptions. Classes with purple asterisks (**) currently are being offered, just click on the title link in the description to find when it is being offered. Other classes have been held at the Center in the past, or may be offered in the future. Please let us know if there is a class you would be interested in attending.

Please note classes are at our new studio: 518A Tamalpais Dr., Corte Madera, CA 94925

 

ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE

CLASSES are based on the Alexander Technique, exploring Dart Procedures and basic yoga poses. Tuesdays and Thursdays
Cost: $60 for 4-week month; $110 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!

“PAY AS YOU CAN” YOGA

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY! This class will be offered the first Sunday of each month by one of the Yoga Center of Marin teachers. It’s a great way to sample each of our fine teachers and pay what you can.
Cost: Pay what you can

EASY DOES IT YOGA

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: $60 for 4-week month; $110 for 8 classes/month or $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: $60 for 4-week month; $110 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!
Cost: $90 for 6-week series; preregistration is REQUIRED — register & pay online now!

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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.

LUNCHTIME SPECIAL

NO DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE

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.

PRENATAL YOGA

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; preregistration is REQUIRED— register & pay online now!

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note no classes on Sept. 30 and Nov. 25

RESTORATIVE POSES

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: $60 for 4 weeks; $110 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.

THERAPEUTICS

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: $30/class; sliding scale is available

YOGA FLOW

EVE RIEBE has designed this gentle flow series which is appropriate for students of all levels and especially helpful for those with stiff joints, due to the natural aging process and/or joint problems due to injury, arthritis or other conditions.
Cost: $60 for 4-weeks or $20/drop-in class

YOGA FOR KIDS & TEENS

YOGA FOR TEENS
FEELING STRESSED OUT with school and the social scene? Grades? Tests? Homework? Peer Pressure? Athletics? Bring a friend and take this class! Yoga will improve your physical health and mental well-being by teaching you to relax and de-stress. It will help you to focus and concentrate effectively, so that your grades will improve as well as your spirits! Into sports? Yoga develops your strength and flexibility, too, getting you physically fit and looking and feeling great!
Cost: $90 for 6-week series.

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.

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 SENIORS

NO DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE
Cost: $60 for 4-week month; $110 for 8 classes/month or $20/drop-in class. Reduced fee is available.

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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