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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

CLASSES OFFERED this period (through May, 2008) are linked to the current class or workshop schedule. Not all classes have descriptions.

Classes with purple asterisks (**) currently are 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.

 

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!

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! (Friday class will NOT be held 2/15 and 4/18)
Cost: $90 for 6-week series; preregistration is REQUIRED — now register & pay online!

Choose a series:

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.

KADAMPA BUDDHIST MEDITATION

Increase positive states of mind and inner peace through meditation. Classes offer simple guided breathing meditations, Buddhist teachings, and analytical meditations with interactive discussions. Chairs and cushions are provided. Everyone is welcome.
Cost: Donation

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: $110 for 8-week series; preregistration is REQUIRED — now register & pay online!

Class series dates:

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. Restorative classes are held on Mondays, and the last Monday and Thursday of each month.

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

VIPASSANA MEDITATION

MARIN SANGHA is an ongoing vipassana meditation sitting group with a mind-body orientation and emphasis on direct experience. Newcomers always welcome.
For more information see lifebalance.org.

INTENSIVE with KOFI BUSIA

KOFI BUSIA is not only an extremely gifted, original and knowledgeable teacher, but is a long-time, serious senior student of B.K.S. Iyengar. Born in Ghana and educated at Oxford, England, Kofi has taught yoga for the past 28 years. He is a Sanskrit scholar and has translated the yoga sutras from their original.

We guarantee that he will challenge you intellectually, as well as physically. His classes are not for extreme beginners, but they provide strength and stamina and will help in building a firm foundation to the practice of serious students, without encouraging dependence. We urge you to attend these classes.

YOGA FOR TEENS & KIDS

Just 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: $110 for 8-week series; $90 for 6-week series

8-week series:
(choose session)

Especially for Kids! (5-11 years)
YOGA BUILDS kids’ physical health and mental well-being. Sign up your child now and see how his/her confidence and self-esteem improve. Coordination, strength and flexibility will develop and carry over into your child’s sports and other activities. Focus and concentration improve, benefiting school work and other learning tasks. The ability to relax helps strengthen the immune system and will enhance your child’s mental outlook. Plus, YOGA IS FUN!
Cost: $72 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. Wednesdays and Fridays.
Cost: small donation requested



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