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ACROFLOW
Acro Flow combines the essence of Ashtanga vinyasa with influences from acrobatics and dance. Variations are given that will keep students from the "intermediate" yoga student to the professional dancer smiling and challenged but comfortable and safe. The class is, however, not suitable for students with no experience of yoga or the movement arts. Overall, the practice provides a combination of vigor, concentration, and mindfulness in a spirit that is challenging and playful.
ACROYOGA
AcroYoga is a dynamic blend of partner yoga, acrobatics, and Thai massage offered in the spirit of trust, connection, and playfulness. Emphasis is on the student's experience of mutual support, utilizing communication and accurate self-assessment to facilitate moments of discovery and ease. Through practicing AcroYoga, we experience a deepening trust in ourselves and others, and realize that by working in partnership, we manifest more than we ever could alone. Please visit us at www.AcroYoga.org.
Each class will draw from a combination of: Circle Ceremony, Mirrored Asana, Partner Yoga Flow, Supported Inversions, Basic Partner Acrobatics, Flying Sequences, Thai Massage, and Deep Partner Stretching.
Students are requested to have a basic familiarity with yoga and a healthy dose of courage, humor, and receptivity. Appropriate for those wishing to deepen their practice of more advanced asanas such as inversions and backbends, while expanding their flexibility and increasing strength. No Partner Necessary!!
AHIMSA
Ahimsa (the practice of non-harming) is a style of yoga dedicated to healing and balancing the body and mind. Based on teachings from the Ashtanga vinyasa style, Ana Forrest and traditional hatha yoga, Ahimsa Yoga is a dynamic, challenging practice.
ANUSARA
John Friend founded an approach to yoga
that is based on universal principles of alignment. This class also
blends the science of biomechanics with the celebration of the heart.
ASHTANGA
The yoga taught in the tradition of
Sri K. Pattabhi Jois
of Mysore, India is based on a fixed series of postures that are linked
by fluid, connecting movements and breath (vinyasa).
Ashtanga Vinyasa is a challenging, guided class incorporating
in-depth instruction based on the Ashtanga yoga system.
Full Primary follow the traditional sequence
and vinyasa of the Ashtanga Primary Series. Students new to Ashtanga
should go to Intro to Yoga or Mysore Ashtanga.
ASHTANGA FOCUS
This class allows students to explore
the postures of the primary series. Details on alignment and breathing
patterns are the focal point, which will allow you to move through the
sequence of the Ashtanga poses more safely, skillfully and mindfully.
COMMUNITY YOGA
A noon yoga class offered at a reduced
fee of $7.00. The type of class varies depending upon the rotating teacher's
agenda.
EQUAL PARTNER YOGA
Equal Partner Yoga is designed specifically for couples, in order to assist in experiencing personal expansion & Oneness within relationship. We explore a powerful blending of partner poses in sequenced flows derived from various forms of Hatha Yoga. We also utilize transformative communication exercises and asanas combined with simple and easy breathing techniques.
Oneness is not about being duplicates of each other; rather it is a function of each person’s willingness & ability to create a balanced connection within as you open yourself with vulnerability & awareness into conscious collaboration with your partner. This occurs naturally in the Equal Partner Yoga process as you playfully create each pose with spontaneity, laughter & fun.
HATHA
The emphasis in these classes is on alignment
and form; covering in detail the core asanas as well as yogic breath.
Students develop greater flexibility and body awareness.
HEART-CENTERED VINYASA
This flow-based class uses the Anusara
principles of alignment and emphasizes inner exploration.
HEATED VINYASA
Heated Vinyasa challenges students to work deeply and mindfully. Rachel Shaw uses heat and longer holding of postures to lead students to their appropriate edge, while giving clear and precise instruction in healthy principles of alignment. We will also incorporate pranayama (breathing exercises) and meditation as part of each class, to experience the more subtle energies that comprise the yogic system.
This class is suitable for students who have practiced a minimum of one year, and are experienced with inversions and backbends.
INTRODUCTION TO YOGA - 4 WEEK WORKSHOP
The four-week introduction to yoga courses
offer students who are new to Hatha yoga a step-by-step introduction
to the fundamentals of the yoga postures, breathing techniques and yogic
philosophy. We highly recommend that you take this foundation course
when beginning your yoga practice at 7th Heaven. This course should
be taken in conjunction with regular Hatha 1-2 classes.
KUNDALINI YOGA
This class works with the life force moving
through the chakras, helping to develop a youthful body, an alert mind,
and a vibrant aura.
MEDITATION
Meditation is a simple technique
which calms the body, awakens the mind and opens the heart through
mindful awareness and focus in the present moment. Class content includes
establishing a daily meditation practice, dealing with afflictive
emotions, using mindfulness in yoga and developing compassion and
kindness toward ourselves and others. Suggested Donation: $5.
NIA
Nia is a movement practice that integrates Eastern and Western wisdom, including inspiration from the martial arts, dance arts, and the healing arts. Combining movements from Tai Chi, Aikido, Tae Kwon Do, Jazz, Modern Dance as well as Yoga, Nia delivers a balanced cardiovascular, strengthening and toning workout. Practiced barefoot, Nia’s eclectic mixture of music and movement offers a magical and joyful atmosphere to
develop self-healing and awareness of mind and body.
NOON YOGA
Enjoy a lunchtime stretch in this
hour long Yoga class and emerge relaxed and re-energized for the rest
of your day. Noon Yoga features a variety of vinyasa styles.
POWER VINYASA
Start your day off with this challenging
and dynamic Vinyasa Flow class based on the Ashtanga and Baptiste Power
Yoga traditions. This vigorous, energizing, and cleansing practice focuses
on building strength, serenity, flexibility and balance, emphasizing
the linking of movement with breath. The room is heated to between 85
and 90 degrees, so come prepared to sweat! All levels welcome.
PRANA FLOW
Prana Flow is the vinyasa style created by renowned yogini, Shiva Rea. Prana flow is a challenging, invigorating, flowing practice that is based on moving Prana (life force energy) in a way to create harmony throughout all the layers of the body. This breath-infused class will leave you feeling radiant, strong, calm, and centered. Emphasis is on moving with fluidity and grace while enjoying a deep, sweaty practice! Namaskars (creative variations on sun salutation), core strength, standing poses, arm balances, backbends, and inversions will be included in this class.
PRE & POST NATAL
A class especially designed to support
women through the phases of pregnancy, birthing and post-delivery by
using gentle postures to create ease, build strength, and deepen connection
with expectant mother and baby. All levels welcome, but if you are new
to yoga, it is best to check with your doctor before beginning. Post-natal
classes, babies are welcome. click here for more info
RESTORATIVE
A gentle yoga class designed to relax,
renew and rejuvenate body & mind through simple yoga stretches along
with resting restorative yoga poses. Props such as belts, sandbags,
pillows, and blankets are used to aid students into a deeper, more comfortable
pose. Props are available to utilize or buy if you do not have your
own.
STRONG VINYASA
These classes are challenging and dynamic.
Based on the Ashtanga Primary Series, the class builds core and upper
body strength, increases flexibility and focuses on alignment and the
prevention of injury. Through the artful sequencing of postures, accompanied
by a wide variety of carefully selected and mixed music, you will discover
how to incorporate the tenets of Ashtanga - the bandhas, the drishti
and ujayii breath - to create a strong meditative flow. By creating
a friendly and supportive space (humor used when necessary) students
are encouraged to try challenging inversions, backbends, and arm balancing
postures to explore their "soft edge".
VINYASA
This vigorous style of yoga consists
of a continuous series of postures which are linked together with
fluid connecting movements (vinyasa). The practice is synchronized
with careful attention to breathing to build internal heat.
VINYASA FOCUS
This class integrates details of alignment and breath through flowing
posture sequences as well as sustained poses and inversions. Emphasis
is on a heart-based, mindful practice with personal attention given to
all.
YIN YOGA
These classes focus on the quality
of flexibility by quietly exploring longer holds of each posture for
a deeper and more complete stretch. This kind of yoga practice encourages
a deep release in the body and provides a context to discover the
more subtle levels of physical practice. This class is suitable for
both the new student and the advanced yogi.
YOGA THERAPEUTICS
This class focuses on optimal ways of
working with injuries and imbalances. For anyone who needs options for
modifying their practice to accomodate and facilitate healing and improvement.
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