Mind/Body Classes

Pilates

Pilates Basics + (All Levels): Pilates works from the inside out to develop a better understanding of our body. Through awareness and breathing techniques, we rediscover the energy that lies within! The six fundamental principles of the Pilates Method will be learned and practiced. They are as follows: CONCENTRATION-CONTROL-CENTERING-FLOWING MOVEMENT-PRECISION & BREATHING. A segment of body rolling will also be incorporated to stretch the muscles laterally. Try it today!

Fitness Yoga (All Levels): Fitness Yoga combines traditional yoga postures with modern fitness moves. Slow stretches are combined with strengthening postures to improve strength and flexibility. Excellent for those who are looking to increase range of motion, reduce stress and aid relaxation.

Yoga Fundamentals (All Levels): Use of classical Hatha Yoga poses and breathing techniques to build strength, stretch the body, and relax. Detailed attention to alignment and strong use of props to allow students to experience the actions of the pose. All levels, although basic poses will be emphasized.

Beginning Hatha Yoga (Beginner): Gentle Yoga is the lightest, easiest type of yoga suitable for the exercise novice or those looking for a little slower paced class. Hatha Yoga gently stretches the body to increase range of motion, improve strength, and flexibility, while relieving stress. 75 minutes of breathing and relaxation exercises are taught for balance and energy.
Hatha Yoga (All Levels): Hatha style yoga is an ancient practice of gently stretching and limbering the body to increase health, strength, flexibility, vitality and self-awareness. 75 minutes of breathing and relaxation exercises are taught for balance and energy. Yoga is an effective way to decrease mental and physical fatigue and stress.
Yoga Kids (Ages 7-10 and 11-13): Build strength and flexibility by recreating yoga poses and practices in child-friendly ways.

Discovering Your Hidden Lifeforce: The Openings of Yoga Breathing (With Nancy Gerstein, RYT): Directly linked to our state of mind and body, pranayama-yoga breathing practices, are the most powerful tool available to achieve mental balance, control stress and lead a more joyous life. In this active and informative workshop you'll experience:
* The integration of pranayama within your yoga posture practice.
* Beginning and intermediate pranayama practices including kapalabhati, anuloma viloma, sitali and nadi shodhanana.
* Yogic philosophy of pranayama (controlling the lifeforce through the breath)