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Yoga
Hatha Yoga is the foundation of all branches of yoga. Hatha Yoga is an
ancient discipline intended to balance all of the body's systems through
conscious breathing and the practice of exercises or postures called asanas.
Yoga practice has been done as a means of reducing stress, increasing the
overall tone of all of the body's systems, improving strength and flexibility,
enhancing feelings of general well-being, and so much more. In Kriplau
Yoga, we challenge ourselves through holding asanas for an extended
time, meditation, breathwork (pranayama), and deep relaxation; we do this
all with an inward focus. In Vinyasa Yoga, we focus on coordinating
pranayama with flowing asanas. In these classes, we’ll do Kripalu Yoga in
conjunction with Vinyasa Yoga to warm up the body.
Beginners and students that are more advanced will be able to tune in
to their bodies while engaging in a combination of gentle, moderate, and
vigorous yoga classes. The classes are mixed, so beginners can work
toward the basics of learning yoga and the more advanced students can work
toward precision and going deeper into asanas with advanced variations.
What kind of health condition should I be in to practice Yoga?
We use Yoga to help build a greater awareness of our bodies.
Please do not feel that you already need to be in top notch shape to begin
practicing Yoga. If you have any reason to question whether you are
healthy enough to do Yoga, ease your mind by speaking to a physician and talk
about your intentions to engage in Yoga. We hold classes with no
judgement of age, body type, or fitness level. We are all learning and
growing together. Just come ready to explore and learn more about yourself.
Preparing for class
If you have a yoga mat, please bring it with you, otherwise I have mats
that you can borrow for the class. Please wear loose, comfortable
clothing that will not restrict your movement or breathing. Also, try to
practice yoga on an empty stomach when possible. If you do need to eat
within 4 hours before the class begins, then try to eat something light. Yoga Journal suggests that
if you absolutely have to have something in your stomach, then drink a cup of
hot lemon and ginger tea sweetened with a teaspoon of honey and eat a banana
half an hour before you begin your practice. Please notify me if you have
a condition that she should know about that may affect your physical
capacity.
* Come and Enjoy *
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