Kundalini Yoga
as taught by Yogi Bhajan, is not only a system of
physical exercise; it's a dynamic, powerful tool for expanding awareness. It is
an integrated and authentic system of exercise, breath control, and meditation
that has been practiced in India for millennia. Kundalini Yoga is safe,
comprehensive, and simple. It promotes physical health, stimulates the mind's
potential, and touches one's innermost being. Much of Kundalini Yoga was kept
secret until Yogi Bhajan first came to America to teach it in 1968 and founded
the 3HO Foundation. Kundalini Yoga is dynamic in its practice, vast in practical
information and powerful in its experience. It is perfect for people who want
both the immediate and long-term benefits of yoga and a relaxed and uplifting
experience of consciousness. Classes are suitable for all levels: beginner and more advance students who want to deepen their foundation. Kriyas (action sets or sets of postures), Pranayam (breath exercises), bandhas (internal locks created by
tensing certain muscles), mantra (sound projections),
mudra (hand positions) and meditation is explained in detail.
50+ Yoga teaches us how to be more
comfortable in our bodies especially when we go through a change. This class will assist you to strengthen your bones, to loosen
your joints, and to lengthen your muscles. Emotional management and directing
the mind chatter will also be addressed throughout the sequences of the postures.
Hatha Yoga class is structured in a sequance of postures to improve muscle strength, flexibility and range of motion,
all very important for the healing and prevention of diseases such as arthritis
and osteoporosis. Long deep breathing improves lung capacity and activates the
parasympathetic nervous system, supporting its "rest and renew" functions.
Flow Yoga class is a bit more vigorous than a Hatha class with lots of Sun Salutations between poses.
Meditation is a process that leads to a state of serenity, clarity and bliss. Kundalini Yoga meditation includes some or all of the following aspects:
mantra or chanting, mudra or hand positions, mental focus, music and/or
silence. Come and experience the depth of peace and calm created by a quiet
state of the mind.
Restorative Yoga class consists of gentle, supported postures to help to restore movement and flexibility, release tension and quiet the mind. This practice involves the exploration of postures assisted by the use of props such as the wall, a bolster or several folded blankets, as a way of being in a pose for longer periods of time. The class is suitable for beginners and people who are recovering from illness or injury, but is also open to anyone seeking a gentle, meditative class.
Prenatal yoga classes are a great way to share the experience
with a group of other pregnant women and be able to relax and focus completely
on your body, and on your baby. We practice gentle yoga poses, breath
work, vocal toning and meditation, with the intention to relive some of the
common discomforts of pregnancy, (from back ache to ankle swelling) and prepare
for labor and delivery. No prior yoga experience is necessary to benefit from
these classes
Yoga for kids is specifically developed to teach yoga and
meditation to children of all ages and abilities. It combines the
dynamic movements, postures, breathing exercises and meditations of Kundalini
Yoga and Integral Hatha Yoga into an integrated and holistic program of physical
fitness, education and social and self-awareness.
Yoga for pre-school children develops body awareness, language, good listening skills, cooperation and powers of observation. It teaches pre-school children about nature and their environment and inspires their imaginations. It prepares them for breathing techniques used in yoga. This is an ideal time for children to begin a yoga practice. They learn by playing, singing, moving and imitating |