For anybody that loves food! And I mean really loves it!! This class is for anyone who eats the whole pizza, the entire pint of ice cream and all the Munchkins. Through small group chat, yoga poses modified for every body, and meditation, we go farther on down the road (with less in our lunchbox) to total body awareness. Over the course of the session, you'll discover ways to quiet the stories in your mind, alter your habits and come away feeling great about the body you have and the body you're evolving. No yoga experience necessary.

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A more detailed class giving a new understanding of whole-body patterning in posture and functions – the interplay of movement and stability. Using the Anusara principles and their relationship with Myofascial meridians will leave a progressive change that will echo throughout the rest of your life. For students at the Yoga II level.

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is an exploration of some of yoga's deeper practices, including breathing techniques that quiet the mind and reduce stress as well as a wide variety of meditations that create balance and expand our potential. Open to all levels, though at least one session of asana is highly recommended.

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is a "Welcome to Willow Street" class, led various Willow Street teachers. No yoga experience necessary; spaces are first-come, first-get, so be sure to arrive early!

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is a weekly gathering to chant the Gayatri Mantra, a practice that influences the physical body, clears the emotional body, and leads one to the inner heart. Join us in chanting the Gayatri Mantra 108 times, helping bring peace to ourselves and to the world. Free of charge; no experience necessary.

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Combines warm-ups, gentle and restorative postures, yogic breathing, and guided deep relaxation to reduce stress and increase movement and vitality. Designed for students who prefer a class less vigorous than Yoga I, Gentle Yoga is also ideal for students experiencing illness, injury, or chronic pain.

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integrates therapeutic applications of the Anusara principles into gentle muscle toning and stretching, along with restorative postures, breath work, and meditation. Excellent for those working with injury, illness, or chronic pain or seeking a gentler class than Level I, or anyone needing a space to restore and relax.

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is a transition between Gentle Yoga and a regular Yoga I class.

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is a playful blend of Anusara Yoga and Hula Hooping that celebrates the healing, heart-opening essence of movement. Each class begins and ends with yoga, as well as includes all-levels instruction and practice of dynamic hooping techniques. Beginners welcome! Hoops are available for purchase at Willow Street.

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is a calming and nurturing yoga class where parents learn to help babies unfold their motor skills, sleep better, feel happier, and digest with ease. Newborn and almost crawling babies welcome.

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is a supportive, fun-loving, and active yoga practice for busy tots. Parent continues bonding with child as s/he feels comfortable with a moving body, develops self-confidence, and nurtures a creative spirit. Crawlers and walkers (up to 24 months) welcome.

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offers more than 50 unique and engaging yoga postures, rhymes and activities for parent to share with a 21-month to 4 year-old. Tykes & parents delight in practicing yoga, discovering new movements and singing together. Itsy Bitsy Yoga facilitators know how to honor and appeal to the independent spirit of the preschooler.

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helps children ages 4-7 learn techniques for concentrating, reducing stress, and connecting to their bodies in a loving way. Breath is emphasized to focus and quiet the mind.

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is an all-levels class for those who want a mid-day yoga practice and more energy for their afternoon. Includes Anusara alignment principles, breathwork and relaxation.

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is the science of spirit and self-mastery. Classes offer unique sequences and visualizations that align with the teachings of Rod Stryker's ParaYoga technique, along with Anusara Yoga's therapeutic alignment principles and balanced action. Practice also includes pranayama, mantra meditation, chakra work, specific kriyas and yoga nidra.

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is the science of spirit and self-mastery. Classes offer unique sequences and visualizations that align with the teachings of Rod Stryker's ParaYoga technique, along with Anusara Yoga's therapeutic alignment principles and balanced action. Practice also includes pranayama, mantra meditation, chakra work, specific kriyas and yoga nidra.

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encourages parent and baby to stretch, strengthen and restore through yoga poses, breath awareness and relaxation. Classes promote a foundation of well-being, encouraging interaction, touch, and fun with your infant. A great way to connect with other new parents! For infants not yet crawling.

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focuses on developing core strength. Exercises require concentration and focus on the abdomen, back and buttocks. Effects are cumulative, but even a single session can leave you feeling stronger and more aware of your strength. All students must complete this course before moving to the next level. Inexperienced students may drop-in only until the end of the registration period each session.

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For students familiar with Pilates I and who have some abdominal strength to support the work. The class will progress faster than Pilates I. No basic beginners in this class, please.

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For students familiar with Pilates I/II. The class will progress faster than Pilates I/II and introduce more advanced exercises.

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For advanced students only who have completed Pilates II. Instructor permission required to register.

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offers new mothers a balanced yoga practice that encourages openness and strength in arms and shoulders, restoration of core power, and the pleasure of an hour without the babies! For moms at least 6 weeks (but up to many years) postpartum; all levels welcome.

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is an all-levels class that helps expecting moms to develop the flexibility, concentration and strength needed during the transformative time of pregnancy. Through yoga, breath awareness and relaxation, moms experience the special connection they have with their babies while developing trust and confidence in their body's resources for birth. Suitable for beginning yoga students.

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is intended for students with previous yoga experience, and helps expecting moms to modify their practices, connect with their babies, and prepare minds & bodies for birth. Includes active asana practice, breathwork, meditation techniques, and vocal toning. (Doctor or midwife's permission note required.)

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is an all-levels class for those who want a good stretch in the morning and more energy for their day. Includes Anusara alignment principles, breathwork and relaxation.

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Empowers teenagers to become more self-aware and confident. Students gain a sense of well-being while developing strength and flexibility, and also learn breathing and relaxation techniques.

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helps children ages 8-12 learn techniques for concentrating, reducing stress and connecting with their bodies in a loving way. Breath is emphasized to focus and quiet the mind. And it's FUN!

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is a creative fusion of vigorous yoga flows and a vast array of musical selections. Open to strong students with an intermediate (level II and above) practice and NO serious injuries.

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is a creative fusion of vigorous yoga flows and a vast array of musical selections. Open to strong students with an intermediate (Level II+) practice and no serious injuries.

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is a continuous flow of postures linked together by the breath, emphasizing Sun Salutations and other creative flows. Students should be familiar with the Anusara principles, in good health, and free of major injuries. Follows Yoga I/II curriculum.

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is a continuous flow of postures linked together by the breath, emphasizing Sun Salutations and other creative flows. Students should be familiar with the Anusara principles, in good health, and free of major injuries. Follows Yoga I/II curriculum.

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is a continuous flow of postures linked together by the breath, emphasizing Sun Salutations and other creative flows. Students should be familiar with the Anusara principles, in good health, and free of major injuries. Follows Yoga II curriculum. For students who have completed at least one session of Yoga I/II at WSYC.

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is a continuous flow of postures linked together by the breath, emphasizing Sun Salutations and other creative flows. Students should be familiar with the Anusara principles, in good health, and free of major injuries. Follows Yoga III curriculum. For students who have completed at least one session of Yoga II/III and can do handstand and Urdhva Dhanurasana.

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Led by Luisa Montero, Trudy mitchell-gilkey and Catherine Brousseau. The class includes opening chants, Vipassana meditation instruction and dharma talk with an opportunity for questions. In keeping with the tradition of "dana,"(generosity), there is no charge for the class. What you offer in the dana basket pays the rent and supports the teachers.

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Yoga I introduces beginning and continuing students to the Anusara principles of alignment and breathwork, primary poses and yoga basics, including use of props. Emphasis on standing poses and opening the shoulders.

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Yoga I introduces beginning and continuing students to the Anusara principles of alignment and breathwork, primary poses and yoga basics, including use of props. Emphasis on standing poses and opening the shoulders.

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For continuing students who have completed Yoga I. Emphasis on building endurance and introducing Yoga II standing poses. Suitable for students who have studied other styles of Yoga, but NOT suitable for those who have never studied Yoga before.

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For continuing students who have completed Yoga I/II. Introduces strengthening preparations for inversions (handstand, forearm balance, headstand and shoulderstand). Focuses on refining the revolved standing poses.

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For intermediate students who have completed Yoga II and would like more instruction and practice in the revolved standing poses, backbends and inversions.

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For intermediate/advanced students who have completed Yoga II/III.Emphasis on inversions and variations, backbends and arm balances. Regular practice outside class strongly encouraged.

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For advanced students who can do Urdva Dhanurasana with straight arms and handstand at the wall without assistance. More advanced backbends, arm balances and inversion variations will be emphasized.

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Yoga Nidra is an profoundly transformative guided meditation practice that helps us break free of self-limiting patterns, emotions and beliefs so that we may lead lives of greater ease, peace and fulfillment. It is deeply restorative for the body, mind and spirit, and offers a wonderful antidote to stress and anxiety. You just lie down, get comfortable and listen - perfect for any body-type and experience level.

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focuses on developing awareness, flexibility and strength in the core body through asana, various abdominal exercises and breath. For students who have completed at least one session of Yoga I.

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uses a variety of yoga postures and pranayama breathwork to help athletes learn to ease various imbalances - e.g. joint pain, shin splints, and tight hamstrings - while increasing flexibility, agility, endurance, lung capacity and strength. Suitable for all levels.

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is for those with limiting physical conditions (e.g.. serious spinal problems, severe arthritis, heart problems, chronic and acute injuries) who need extra individual attention. Class moves at a slower pace to optimize the potential for healing. All poses are carefully modified for each student's needs and abilities. NOTE: This class may not be used as a make-up.

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is a therapeutic class for students with chronic neck and back pain and/or injuries, and focuses on balancing strength and flexibility in the upper back, neck, and low back. Practice is slow and gentle and suited for all levels. No yoga experience necessary.

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is a class taught in American Sign Language for experienced yogis of the deaf and hard of hearing community. Includes instruction in the Anusara principles of optimal alignment in a variety of yoga postures, pranayama, meditation, and Mudras, the ancient hand gestures of yoga. Previous yoga experience required.

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is a beginners' class for the deaf and hard of hearing community, taught in American Sign Language. New students will learn the Anusara principles of optimal alignment, basic yoga postures, breathing, meditation techniques and relaxation. Classes will emphasize the poses used in Sun Salutations, and will introduce Mudras, the ancient hand gestures of yoga.

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Belly dance is a sacred feminine art form that engages the body, the mind and the spirit. The expressive movements inspire a sense of grace and strength in the body. This class will integrate yoga practice and principles with the foundations of belly dance for a gentle aerobic workout that is empowering and joyful. No prior experience necessary.

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The expression of yoga through dance. Drawing from the roots of yoga, develop awareness and acceptance of body and self using a synergy of creative movement, breathwork and rhythm to open and energize the 7 major chakras (energy centers). All bodies are welcome.

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