Which class for me?

SeniorClasses   Arthritis? Achy or delicate or aged? Sore from overwork or an accident or recent surgery? Our tai chi class offers circular movements which are a boon for tight or weak muscles, unstable knees or hips, imbalance. Fun, toning, meditative.                 Sat 12:15

Yoga Basics I  Willing to slow down enough to explore the dynamics of posture and breath with hands-on adjustment and teacher/student dialogue?  Many of you have asked for this type of class which is designed to focus on yoga specifics in some depth.  Props will be used and encouraged

Level I   New to the yoga scene? Basically fit? Recovering from not too serious injury? Advised caution due to a physical condition? Pregnant? Stressed? Low energy? Pressured? Curious? Postures and breathing exercises systematically presented in order to provide a basis for remembering them; and for a maximum understanding of their benefits.

Level II   If you're familiar with yoga, or accustomed to exercise, start here. Active and toning, yet calm and relaxed, stretch poses are held longer with variations.  More standing poses for strength and balance to develop ease, skill, and confidence. 

Level III  At times sequential postures (vinyasas: sun, moon, heroes). Exploring arm lifts,twists, lunges, back arches, inversions, advanced breathing, mantra chanting, meditation, continued deep relaxation and strong focus.

Level IV More series variations, advanced balances, combination postures which may be up to three or four postures in one, inversions with variations. Breath retention.  Fast-paced assuming that students are fit and ready.

All Level/Mixed   Saturday morning students often come from varied levels of interest and experience, and the all level classes accommodate the week-end kick-back mood.  The practice tends to be of a wake-up variety but remains rooted in the basic postures, continued breath awareness, meditation and focus.