Yoga & Dance Classes

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• Afro-Contemporary Dance
• Lunchtime Iyengar Yoga
• Anusara Yoga™
• Ashtanga Yoga Led Primary Series
• Ashtanga Yoga Mysore Style
• Dynamic Movement Education (DME)
• Modern Dance
• Hatha Yoga
• Intro to Yoga
• Iyengar Yoga
• Prajna Yoga
• Prenatal Yoga
• Mom & Baby Yoga

Afro-Contemporary Dance - Exploring a synthesis of traditional West African and Modern Dance techniques, students investigate the dynamic play of rhythm, release and control in their movements. Classes are energizing and vigorous, and incorporate a warm-up; technique, combination, and improvisational work; and a cool down/strech. Beginners are welcome.
Not currently running- Kaeli
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Anusara Yoga™ - Anusara, simply translated, means "flowing with grace." Anusara Yoga is heart-oriented, spiritually inspiring yoga, grounded in a set of Universal Principles of Alignment for both the inner and outer body. It is a uniquely integrated style of hatha yoga in which the human heart blends magically with the scientific principles of biomechanics. Sunday 9:30-11am, Monday 7:15-8:45pm (starts 1/3/11) Wednesday 7:15-8:45pm.
Sara D
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Ashtanga Yoga Led Primary Series - With careful emphasis on the traditional vinyasa method, this dynamic class presents the full Ashtanga Yoga Primary series. Prior yoga experience and proficiency or a high level of athletic conditioning recommended. Be prepared to sweat. Fridays 7-8:45am Michael Rich
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Ashtanga Yoga Mysore Style - please visit our workshops page for a full description. Wednesdays 7-8:45am with Michael Rich. Spring 2011 Intensive from October 17-21. 7-9am. 8 students maximum. Advanced registration required. Register, Jill M
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Dynamic Movement Education (DME) - Private DME sessions seek to facilitate the individual’s discovery of “embodied” and aware movement. Sessions combine guided movement exercises, imagery, breathing instruction and hands-on-work, and are tailored to meet the specific goals of each student. Goals range from postural realignment, to injury healing, maximizing athletic or artistic performance and “feeling more at home” in the body.- Kaeli
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Hatha Yoga - Explore how going inward leads to an honest and deeply personal practice. Breathwork, vinyasa sequences, sustained poses and meditation are taught with a strong emphasis on internal body awareness and energetic support of the asanas. All levels.
Saturday 9-10:30am - Kaeli
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Intro to Yoga - This one day workshop or 4 week course will introduce beginning students to yoga postures, philosophy, breathing and relaxation techniques. Next sessions:

Next Class: IYENGAR YOGA
Thursdays 7:15-8:45pm, $50
January 19, 26, February 2, 9

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Iyengar Yoga - A method of Hatha yoga developed over the past 70 years by yoga master B.K.S. Iyengar. The approach emphasizes postural alignment, the use of props to facilitate learning, and therapeutic sequences for specific conditions. Iyengar yoga develops strength, flexibility, concentration and clarity. It is suitable for students of every age and fitness level. Please see day of week for class levels.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 5:30-7:15pm. Thursday 12:30-1:30pm - Naama
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Lunchtime Iyengar Yoga - Through the use of precise language, demonstration, and props, students are introduced to the incredible joy that is yoga. While learning proper alignement in poses, students will receive individual instruction to meet their personal needs. Don't worry if you are tight, inflexible, or nervous about trying yogs; as your understanding of yoga grows, you will walk away feeling much better than when you walked in the door!
Tuesday 12:30-1:30pm Christy
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Modern Dance - Saturdays: This class draws from a variety of modern dance styles, and focuses on full body integration through efficient and organic motion.  Students warm up with a combination of improvisation and technical phrases.  Utilizing material from the warm-up, longer combinations are crafted to encompass weighted and released movements, floorwork, inversions, core strengthening, suspension and momentum. Saturdays 12:30-2pm- Michelle Struckholz
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Prenatal Yoga - Through gentle strengthening, stretching and breath exercises, expectant mothers in explore the changes their bodies are undergoing, and prepare for the brilliant and intense experience of childbirth and mothering. Special emphasis is placed on supporting the changing structure and developing core strength and mental focus and calm. Drop-ins welcome.
Saturday 10:45-12pm, Tuesday 5:45-7pm - Kaeli
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Prajna Yoga - The specific style of a Prajna yoga class is dynamic yogic study, compassionate self-inquiry, and mindful “slow core” practice. In class we practice classical yoga poses, both active and restorative, sensory awareness training, chanting and meditation. There is a philosophical theme from the wisdom teachings woven thru the class and in this way all aspects of body, mind and spirit are exercised, relaxed and inspired. Fridays, all levels 9:30-11am. - Theresa
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Mom (or Dad) & Baby Yoga - Mom + Baby classes provide moms (or dads/caregivers) a relaxed space to connect with other parents and explore the physical and emotional joys and headaches of caring for an infant. Yoga posters and breathwork focus on supporting postpartum healing and easing physical and emotional strain caused by round-the-clock infant care. While classes focus on the parent, infant massage and movement exercises are included to suport baby health and parent-infant bonding.
Next 6-week series January 27-February 24th
Fridays 11:15am-12:30pm, $84
4-week olds to crawlers
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