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Yogic breathing class - exploring the conscious regulation of the breath. Learn sitting posture and various breathing practices. One year of asana practice required to register.
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One hour, for those who want to start the day with a good stretch and more energy for their morning. All levels welcome. Includes Anusara alignment principles, breathwork and relaxation.
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For those who want to start the day with a good stretch and more energy for their morning. All levels welcome. Includes Anusara alignment principles, breathwork and relaxation
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In this Yoga 1-Yoga 1/2 asana class, folks with larger bodies will work with poses and learn modifications that will help move their yoga practice to its fullest potential. Grounded in the Anusara method, the poses will be safe, playful, loving celebrations of life that glorify the soul, and provide an open, accepting environment in which all can delight in their bodes.
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Children and parents practice yoga together in this family oriented class. We will experience yoga through games, music, stories, poses and relaxation. The class includes playful movement and spirited fun as we stretch, grow and learn together. Each child must be registered. Parents are free and may accompany more than 1 child. Children from our Kids Yoga classes may use this class as a makeup. Children ages 4-12 only, please.
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A creative fusion of vigorous yoga flows accompanied by a vast array of musical selections. Be ready for some great fun! Open to strong students with an intermediate (level II and above) practice. No serious injuries please.
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The Gayatri Mantra is said to be the Mother of the Vedas. Chanting the Gayatri Mantra 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 peace to the world. No experience necessary. Free.
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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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This class 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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This class is a transition between Gentle Yoga and a regular Yoga I class.
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A calming and nurturing yoga class where parents learn to help babies unfold their motor skills, sleep better, feel happier, and digest with ease. Get to know your baby better and enjoy the community of other growing families. 1 parent per baby.
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A supportive, fun-loving, and active yoga practice for busy tots. Continue bonding with your child as you help him feel comfortable with his moving body, develop self-confidence, and encourage his creative spirit. Crawlers and walkers (up to 24 months) welcome.
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Itsy Bitsy Yoga for Tykes offers more than 50 unique and engaging yoga postures, rhymes and activities for you to share with your 21-month to 4 year-old. You and your tyke will 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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One hour, for those who want a good stretch and more energy for their afternoon. All levels welcome. Anusara alignment principles, breathwork and relaxation included.
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In this time we explore the power of various meditation techniques, but most of all, it is a time to come together and share in the profound value of Silence. Beginners welcome. This donation-based class will give back to those in need.
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The science of spirit and self-mastery. This class offers unique sequences and visualizations that align with the teachings of Rod Stryker's Para Yoga technique. Pranayama, mantra meditation, chakra work, specific kriya practices and yoga nidra will be offered. Marion's certification in the Anusara tradition also brings her integration of therapeutic alignment, balanced action and the celebration of the heart. Poses are held for longer periods of time while using specific contemplations and personal development concepts.
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The science of spirit and self-mastery. This class offers unique sequences and visualizations that align with the teachings of Rod Stryker's Para Yoga technique. Pranayama, mantra meditation, chakra work, specific kriya practices and yoga nidra will be offered. Marion's certification in the Anusara tradition also brings her integration of therapeutic alignment, balanced action and the celebration of the heart. Poses are held for longer periods of time while using specific contemplations and personal development concepts.
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Focuses on developing core strength. Exercises require concentration and focus on the abdomen, back and buttocks. It may take a few weeks into the session to feel a pronounced difference in your muscles and posture, but even a single session can leave you feeling stronger and more aware. 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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Come with your baby to stretch, strengthen and restore through yoga poses, breath awareness and relaxation. Focus is on promoting a foundation of wellbeing which encourages interaction, touch, and fun with your infant. A great way to meet and connect with other new parents and babies. For infants not yet crawling.
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A natural way to develop the flexibility, concentration and strength needed during this transformative time. Through yoga, breath awareness and relaxation you will have opportunties to experience the special connection you have with your baby while developing trust and confidence in your body's resources for birth. (Doctor or midwife's permission note required.)
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One hour, for those who want to start the day with a good stretch and more energy for their morning. All levels welcome. Includes Anusara alignment principles, breathwork and relaxation.
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Empowers teenagers to become more self-aware and confident. Promotes a sense of well-being while developing strength and flexibility. Breathing and relaxation techniques are also taught.
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Helping children ages 8-12 learn techniques for greater concentration, stress reduction and connecting to their bodies in a loving way. Breath will be emphasized to focus and quiet the mind.
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Vinyasa Flow is a steady continuous flow of postures linked together by the breath. Sun salutations and other creative flows will be emphasized. Students should be familiar with the Anusara principles, in good health, and free of major injuries. Follows Yoga I/II curriculum. For new students who have completed at least one session of Yoga I at WSYC.
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Vinyasa Flow is a steady continuous flow of postures linked together by the breath. Sun salutations and other creative flows will be emphasized. 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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Vinyasa Flow is a steady continuous flow of postures linked together by the breath. Sun salutations and other creative flows will be emphasized. Students should be familiar with the Anusara principles, in good health, and free of major injuries. Follows Yoga II/III curriculum. For students who have completed at least one session of Yoga II and are prepared to deepend their inversions and backbends.
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Vinyasa Flow is a steady continuous flow of postures linked together by the breath. Sun salutations and other creative flows will be emphasized. 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 Urdva Dhanurasana.
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Led by Luisa Montero-Diaz, Dori Langevin 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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A class that celebrates the Goddess energy. Through asana, pranayama, sharing and meditation, women will explore their connection to lunar rhythms and increase inner harmony. This class is an opportunity to embrace the healing power of the sacred feminine within.
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This class focuses on developing awareness, flexibility and strength in the core body through asana, various abdominal exercises and breath.
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This class is geared towards students with chronic lower back pain or injuries.The focus is on balancing the strength and flexibility in the legs, hips and low back. The practice is slow and gentle and suited for all levels. No yoga experience necessary.
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This class is geared towards students with chronic lower back pain or injuries.The focus is on balancing the strength and flexibility in the legs, hips and low back. The practice is slow and gentle and suited for all levels. No yoga experience necessary.
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Helping children ages 5-7 learn techniques for greater concentration, stress reduction and connecting to their bodies in a loving way. Breath will be emphasized to focus and quiet the mind.
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The focus of this class is to prepare the body, mind and spirit for welcoming the natural process of birth. In addition to prenatal asana, focus will be on meditative practices that help to relax, transform fear and align with greater confidence to our bodies inherent wisdom for birth. This class can be taken in addition to any Pregnancy Yoga or Childbirth Preparation class.
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For students who have serious conditions such as spinal problems, arthritis, heart problems, chronic and acute injuries, and require more individual attention. Class moves at a slower pace. All poses carefully modified for each student as necessary. NOTE: This class may not be used as a make up.
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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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An extra-long II/III class for intermediate students.
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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 a profoundly transformative yogic practice that leads to lasting psychological, physical, and spiritual health and supports you in being at ease handling every possible life circumstance. Long-held beliefs can give rise to self-destructive patterns, and the practice of yoga nidra helps release these beliefs so that you may live a contented life, free of conflict, fear, and suffering.
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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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