class descriptions
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A Good Night's Sleep Unwind, calm and soothe the nervous system in preparation for a peaceful night's sleep thru the gentle movements of Feldenkrais.
Chair Yoga Discover how an ordinary chair can give just the right support for an enjoyable, restful end-of-the-week practice. Ease into all the sore nooks and crannies in a gentle, effective way. Feldenkrais: Attention thru Movement The Feldenkrais Method works to create neurological re-patterning via gentle, conscious movement. A joyful practice of self-discovery, Feldenkrais is helpful for those looking to deepen their felt understanding of their personal structure and alignment, as well as to heal from injury or chronic pain. Gentle Yoga class is a mild yoga practice incorporating mostly reclined or seated poses. Props are often used for support. A wonderful option for beginning students, people recovering from illness or surgery, or working with physical or emotional disabilities. Hatha Yoga was traditionally used as an umbrella term for the physical practice of yoga. Today it is used to describe a style of doing yoga that is in contrast to flow yoga styles, in which physical alignment is emphasized, poses held for longer periods of time, and modifications and props are used the customize the practice to the needs of the individual practitioner. There are many different styles of Hatha Yoga, with Iyengar Yoga perhaps being the most well known. Intermediate Yoga is not necessarily more arduous, but rather more subtle. We discover how yoga asana leads naturally into yogic breath work, chant and meditation. Taught by MYoga Director Ann Dyer, intermediate classes are offered in 6-8week series that methodically lead the student thru more challenging poses and nuanced practices with greater ease and pleasure. Meditation Whether you are a staunch beginner or long-term practitioner, our meditation classes provide an oasis of community, quiet and compassionate guidance to develop clarity and calm. Classes draw on various meditation styles and traditions, including Mindfulness, Zen and Tibetan Buddhist practices. Mindful Flow classes are rooted in slow continuous movement — one pose "flowing" into the next — with an emphasis on safe alignment and linking breath and movement. Build stamina, power, flexibility and mindfulness. Outdoor Yoga Occassionally we offer mixed level Outdoor Classes on the roof of Montclair Garage in Montclair Village, weather permitting. Details here. Restorative Yoga uses props to support the body to allow gradual opening through passive release. Restorative Yoga is a relaxing style designed to restore your energy and leave you feeling rejuvenated. An excellent choice for those in recovery from illness, injury, are pregnant or suffering from exhaustion. Soul Sundays are a space and time to nourish the soul by raising our voices together in song; engaging in contemplation; and sharing stories, wisdom and community. Each session includes some gentle movement and breathwork, chant and meditation. Sound Meditation A morning practice of chanting long tones (kharaj), followed by deep listening practices (naada yoga.) This deeply relaxing form of meditation is often more accessible for those who have found other forms of meditation too challenging. Sound Bath What is a sound bath? Imagine lying in savasana, immersed in a soothing soundscape that is healing to your body, mind and soul. Our sound paths are conducted by some of the Bay Area's most accomplished musicians and healers for a sonic experience of exceptional musical depth and variety. Yoga for Every Body establishes the building blocks of yoga practice including safe alignment and the learning of a standard repertoire of poses. Builds strength, flexibility and understanding and basic breath awareness. Yoga Nidra A methodical, guided relaxation employing breathwork, imagination and archetypal imagery for a wondrous journey that returns you home rested and refreshed — like returning from a long vacation! Yoga for 50+ As the body changes, so does our yoga. This class focuses on yoga postures and practices to help keep us lithe and balanced in our bodies and our lives as we navigate middle-age and beyond, to live, grow and become older with awareness and appreciation. Yoga Sound Experiment A time and space to return to deep, immersive musical listening and the wondrous, expansive experience of awareness it can bring. Each session includes a guided relaxation, introduction to the musical selection of the evening, followed by a magic carpet ride of exquisite music to soothe the soul and expand our imaginations. Details... |
levels Intro
No yoga experience Level 1 less than one year of experience Level 2 one to two years experience Level 3 more than two years of experience Intermediate three+ years or approval of teacher |