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Structural/Flow Yoga™ & Flow/Structural Yoga™
These hatha yoga classes combine a focus on personalized, optimal alignment, with creative flow (vinyasa) sequences that ride the breath and integrate the asanas into a practice that builds skills for more advanced practices, while always taking individual needs into account. Structural/Flow classes include more individual asanas 20 (poses) and few flow sequences/Sun Salutations with variations and combinations; Flow/Structural classes involve more flowing Sun & Moon Salutation-based sequences and somewhat fewer static poses. The Flow/Structural classes tend to be somewhat more challenging and physically demanding, and more appropriate for intermediate+ students. Wednesdays, 7:30-9 pm & Sundays, 9-10:30 am.
Structural Yoga Essentials
Many methods of yoga have at their core a series of poses that form the foundation upon which all other poses are built. Structural Yoga, a method of yoga that adapts poses for individual needs, has as its foundation three essential routines: The "Joint Freeing Series," "The 24," and "The Sun Salutation."
Come learn these three essential routines in their pure form, as taught by the originator of Structural Yoga, Mukunda Stiles.
This class is appropriate for those new to yoga, those who wish to deepen their understanding of yoga's basic poses, people who want to develop a consistent "home practice," and yoga teachers wishing to teach with greater clarity and skill.
All levels are welcome. Mondays, 6:15-7:30 pm.
Gentle Yoga for Healing & Stress
Slow-Mo-Flow Gentle Yoga for Healing & Stress
Contemplative, quieting, and relaxing, these classes pair gentle, therapeutic yoga with breath work, relaxation, meditation, and guided imagery. Appropriate for those with pain, health challenges, stress, and those who are on a healing journey.
In the Slow-Mo-Flow class (Thursday evenings) very gentle breath-centered flow sequences are offered, and there are more standing poses than in the Gentle class.
In the Gentle class (Tuesday evenings), there are very few standing poses, and the class overall is ultra-gentle and taught at a super-slow, gentle pace. Both classes are excellent for those looking for a gentle, contemplative experience, stress reduction, and a restful practice.
Gentle Yoga for Healing and Stress, Tuesdays, 5:45-7 pm
Slow-Mo-Flow Gentle Yoga Thursdays, 7- 8:30 pm
Yoga For Bone Strength/Osteoporosis & Osteopenia
This is a class especially for those with osteopenia or osteoporosis, and those who wish to improve posture. In this class, students learn to move joyfully and safely, to prevent further bone loss and strengthen the core musculature that can build new, strong bone and foster improved posture and breathing. Combining safe, adapted yoga poses with a program that includes therapeutic, safe strengthening exercises from the worlds of physical therapy, personal training and Pilates-for-osteoporosis, and focuses on balance, fall prevention, and safe execution of activities of daily living, students can enjoy yoga while learning to avoid movements that could be harmful – in and out of yoga class!
Mondays, 11:30 am -1 pm & Fridays, 10:30 am -12 pm.
Pilates Matwork
Pilates mat class will help to create long, lean muscles, while gaining strength, flexibility, balance, alignment and postural improvement. Fundamental Pilates exercises and principles are incorporated with some familiar strength builders. This class is adaptable to any fitness level, and the student will quickly gain strength and familiarity with Pilates. Tuesdays, 9:30-10:30 am.
Yoga for TRUE Beginners
If you have never done yoga, this is an opportunity to start at the very beginning. You will be introduced to the fundamentals of yoga and over time you will become familiar with equipment used, yoga terminology, and the basic poses. There will be plenty of time for your questions and a good amount of thoughtful rest at the end of each class.
Please wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing and plan not to wear socks during the class. Do have a light breakfast no less than an hour before class time. Saturdays, 8:30-9:30 am.
FEE OF $12 is payable at each class
(class cards cannot be used for this class)
Note: The Studio will open between 8 and 8:15, and class will begin promptly at 8:30 AM. If this is your first time at The Stone Center, please come at least 15 minutes prior in order to complete registration.
Beyond Beginners Yoga
This 75-minute class is suitable for students new to yoga, and for current practitioners who wish to deepen their asana (yoga practice) and pranayama (yogic breathing and energy) practice by gaining a through understanding of the fundamentals of yoga practice. The creative use of props, and exquisitely detailed and precise instruction by the teacher, make yoga accessible to all, in classes where the focus is on correct, precise alignment and the proper use of one's body so that each pose is learned "from the ground up," enhancing understanding, and building skills for more advanced practice when the time comes. Many modifications are offered, so that this class is safe for those who wish to work gently, as well as those with special conditions or injuries. Saturdays, 10-11:30 am.
This class is not appropriate for BEGINNERS with no yoga experience.
Tai Chi / Qi Gong
Around the world, fans of Tai Chi and Qi Gong have long espoused the health benefits of these ancient gentle, yet powerful Chinese martial arts disciplines. Tai Chi involves deep breathing, relaxation, and slow, steady movement from one posture to another. Qi Gong uses simple, graceful movements, breathing and meditation to promote the circulation of one's "qi" or life force within the body.
Together, Tai Chi and Qi Gong can reduce stress and enhance health, strength, flexibility, digestion, heart health, balance, focus, and overall well-being, and alleviate some of the symptoms that accompany conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, MS and Parkinsons.
In this class, Hasmig offers Qi Gong exercises and Tai Chi "forms" in an easy-to-learn, accessible manner that is appropriate for all levels; no prior experience with Tai Chi or Qi Gong is required. Wednesdays, 6:20-7:10 pm, Starting 2/3!
Note: Please arrive 5-10 minutes early, as the class begins promptly at 6:20 pm.
Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra (Deep Relaxation)
Relax and renew with this yoga class of restorative postures, yoga breathing and a guided relaxation that combines the ancient teaching of Yoga of Nidra and the modern approach of Integrative Restoration. Everyone is welcomed, no yoga experience is needed. On hiatus for Winter!
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