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Beginning Tai Chi
Tai Chi is continuous, slow, meditative movement and controlled breathing. It has roots in Chinese healing and is widely recognized for its health and wellness benefits. It stems from martial arts and improves strength, flexibility, and balance. Tai Chi is a memory practice as well as a physical practice. The movements, or forms, follow a pre-determined pattern. Each class builds on the previous class. For example, Tai Chi for Arthritis and Yang 24 Forms are two separate Tai Chi practices and would be learned independently from each other. Tai Chi has been recognized by the Center for Disease Control, the National Council on Aging and the Arthritis Foundation for its health and wellness benefits.
Tai Chi is continuous, slow, meditative movement and controlled breathing. It has roots in Chinese healing and is widely recognized for its health and wellness benefits. It stems from martial arts and improves strength, flexibility, and balance. Tai Chi is a memory practice as well as a physical practice. The movements, or forms, follow a pre-determined pattern. Each class builds on the previous class. For example, Tai Chi for Arthritis and Yang 24 Forms are two separate Tai Chi practices and would be learned independently from each other. Tai Chi has been recognized by the Center for Disease Control, the National Council on Aging and the Arthritis Foundation for its health and wellness benefits.
Gentle Vinyasa Flow
Vinyasa Flow puts a contemporary spin on the parent practice of Ashtanga Yoga. This introductory Flow class allows for growth and variations as your personal practice progresses. We focus primarily on gaining familiarity with, and basic principles of alignment in, common Yoga poses. Variations and options are offered and demonstrated in each class creating greater accessibility and allowing for a diversity of body shapes and abilities. Practitioners are introduced to mindfulness practices and meditation for stress reduction, along with Yogic philosophy. No prior Yoga experience necessary.
Vinyasa Flow puts a contemporary spin on the parent practice of Ashtanga Yoga. This introductory Flow class allows for growth and variations as your personal practice progresses. We focus primarily on gaining familiarity with, and basic principles of alignment in, common Yoga poses. Variations and options are offered and demonstrated in each class creating greater accessibility and allowing for a diversity of body shapes and abilities. Practitioners are introduced to mindfulness practices and meditation for stress reduction, along with Yogic philosophy. No prior Yoga experience necessary.
Qigong
Qigong is an ancient practice with roots in Taoism, which seeks to find harmony and balance through nature. Qigong philosophy is reflected in ancient Chinese medicine. It enhances health and well-being though the practice of slow continuous movements, or forms, and controlled breathing. Qigong practice improves strength, flexibility, and balance and can help reduce stress. Qigong forms can flow one into another or stand alone to be practiced through repetition. The structure of a Qigong class is similar to that of a yoga class in that one class does not necessarily build on the previous class, as is the case with Tai Chi. Tai Chi is a form of Qigong; however Tai Chi requires memorizing a pre-determined sequence of forms, whereas Qigong does not.
Qigong is an ancient practice with roots in Taoism, which seeks to find harmony and balance through nature. Qigong philosophy is reflected in ancient Chinese medicine. It enhances health and well-being though the practice of slow continuous movements, or forms, and controlled breathing. Qigong practice improves strength, flexibility, and balance and can help reduce stress. Qigong forms can flow one into another or stand alone to be practiced through repetition. The structure of a Qigong class is similar to that of a yoga class in that one class does not necessarily build on the previous class, as is the case with Tai Chi. Tai Chi is a form of Qigong; however Tai Chi requires memorizing a pre-determined sequence of forms, whereas Qigong does not.
Sunset Yoga
We delve into the myriad benefits of yoga practice through basic pranayama (breathing practices); yoga sequences emphasizing alignment, breathing, and conscious movement; and reflection on yoga philosophy as it applies in our practice and in our daily lives. We strive to make each class a well-rounded session that leaves every participant feeling relaxed, renewed, and well-nourished in body, mind, and spirit. Moderate intensity; some knowledge of yoga helpful but not required.
We delve into the myriad benefits of yoga practice through basic pranayama (breathing practices); yoga sequences emphasizing alignment, breathing, and conscious movement; and reflection on yoga philosophy as it applies in our practice and in our daily lives. We strive to make each class a well-rounded session that leaves every participant feeling relaxed, renewed, and well-nourished in body, mind, and spirit. Moderate intensity; some knowledge of yoga helpful but not required.
Vinyasa 2.0
With strong influence from the Ashtanga Half Primary series, this class is best suited to those with some previous yoga experience and familiarity with common pose names. Participants can expect the physical practice to be more challenging and instruction to be more subtle than in a Gentle Vinyasa class. We will work toward more fluid transitioning in Sun Salutations and explore variations to foundational poses. Sequencing offers a contemporary take on the Ashtanga Half Primary Series with options and adaptations offered. We will explore ethical precepts, meditation, mantra, breath-work, the concept of the Energy Body & the relationship of these concepts to overall health.
With strong influence from the Ashtanga Half Primary series, this class is best suited to those with some previous yoga experience and familiarity with common pose names. Participants can expect the physical practice to be more challenging and instruction to be more subtle than in a Gentle Vinyasa class. We will work toward more fluid transitioning in Sun Salutations and explore variations to foundational poses. Sequencing offers a contemporary take on the Ashtanga Half Primary Series with options and adaptations offered. We will explore ethical precepts, meditation, mantra, breath-work, the concept of the Energy Body & the relationship of these concepts to overall health.
Yoga Conditioning and Relaxation
Utilize gentle strengthening movements to enhance your regular Yoga practice. Develop stability in muscles surrounding major joints to improve functional movement and allow you to access Yoga postures more safely and confidently. Finish with a light Restorative practice or Yoga Nidra to integrate the work you have done and drift into deep relaxation.
Utilize gentle strengthening movements to enhance your regular Yoga practice. Develop stability in muscles surrounding major joints to improve functional movement and allow you to access Yoga postures more safely and confidently. Finish with a light Restorative practice or Yoga Nidra to integrate the work you have done and drift into deep relaxation.
Monthly Restorative Respite
Join us for this practice of stillness and release. Through the slow, simple movements of Somatic Yoga, our class begins by softening muscles and connective tissues that contribute to pain and tension. We then move into the Restorative Yoga experience where we will explore 4-5 yoga poses, completely supported by props. These poses are passive rather than active, meaning that the muscles are in a state of near complete relaxation allowing the mind to soften and surrender. Poses are held for 5-10 minutes each depending on the posture. Our class finishes in deep relaxation with a fusion of guided meditation, mindfulness, and yoga nidra (yogic sleep) often accompanied by the healing vibrations of singing bowls.
Join us for this practice of stillness and release. Through the slow, simple movements of Somatic Yoga, our class begins by softening muscles and connective tissues that contribute to pain and tension. We then move into the Restorative Yoga experience where we will explore 4-5 yoga poses, completely supported by props. These poses are passive rather than active, meaning that the muscles are in a state of near complete relaxation allowing the mind to soften and surrender. Poses are held for 5-10 minutes each depending on the posture. Our class finishes in deep relaxation with a fusion of guided meditation, mindfulness, and yoga nidra (yogic sleep) often accompanied by the healing vibrations of singing bowls.