Yoga 101 (8 week series class)

For those who have never been to a yoga class before or those who want to brush up on the basic fundamentals. This is a fun light-hearted look into what yoga is and how it works. We'll explain the structure of a yoga class, meditation, warm-up, asanas (positions), and relaxation. This eight-week introduction to yoga will break it down for everyone to be comfortable, relaxed, and confidant to move on to more challenging courses. We will cover... * Basic breathing techniques for yoga, why they are important and how they can help you in day-to-day life. * Easy meditations that will help you de-stress, get centered, clear the mind, focus your thoughts, and feel better. All of this improves concentration, stabilizes blood pressure and heart rates, relaxes the body while improving the mind-body-spirit connection. * Simple yoga postures and their modifications so anyone at any age or level of flexibility can use them. We will learn how to go into and out of these poses correctly or in the best way for your body and will discuss the benefits of each pose. We have had many body types come through this class and each can find a way to learn a posture. Married couples, college students, couch potatos, teenagers, retired professionals, working stiffs (pun provided by the self-proclaimed stiffs) and even a couple in their seventies all have enjoyed the program and found postures to fit their bodies. * Easy take home series of postures called a Sun Salutation that you can do in the morning or anytime to loosen up and stretch out. * How to have fun with yoga and make friends during the whole class! If you need to miss a class, that's okay. Everyone can have one make up class for free good for the next session. It is important to come to each class to get a all of the information and each class builds on the next. There is a brief review at the beginning of each class to catch you up if you had to miss a day. There is a 15 person maximum in this class so sign up in advanced to hold your space! We also have many gentle, beginner classes on our schedule so call us if you want help with these, or can't wait for the next go round. Led by Cheryl Diegel. Wednesday evenings 7:15. Please register in advanced since these classes sell out quickly! Back to Home Page. Back to Bio Page Back to Schedule Page.