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Below are descriptions of our current classes.  We also offer 4- , 6- or 8-week series and those descriptions are normally found on the monthly class schedule.   
 

Flowing Yoga (TriYoga®) –  Instructor: Sandi Teresi, RYT. Traditional yoga emphasizing fluid spinal movements to promote the flow of energy and indepth postural alignment for strength and flexibility.  Postures are joined together in flowing sequences allowing students to move at their own pace harmonizing body, mind and breath (asana, mudra, and pranayama) allowing you to relax while strengthening.  The inner flow of energy naturally emerges becoming deeply meditative and transforming.  Any level.  (Private instruction is available to enhance your practice and address individual needs).

Gentle Yoga -  Instructor Susan Simmons, RYT.  Gentle Easy Morning Class. Join us for this gentle morning class, stretching and moving slowly, building up pace throughout the class, but remaining on a gentle level the whole time.  It’s a great way to start your day and build your practice. Not a lot of getting up and down and poses can always be modified to make them work for everyone.


Gentle Yoga, Breath and Meditation-  Instructors Lisa Recchione, RYT and Sandi Teresi, RYT. This class uses gentle yoga postures and stretches to de-stress and restore. You will also learn specific breath work (pranayam) and meditation techniques to settle the mind and promote a sense of harmony  and peace. Suitable for all levels.
 

Gentle Yoga, Breath and Meditation-  Instructors Lisa Recchione, RYT and Sandi Teresi, RYT. This class uses gentle yoga postures and stretches to de-stress and restore. You will also learn specific breath work (pranayam) and meditation techniques to settle the mind and promote a sense of harmony  and peace. Suitable for all levels.
 
Gentle Yoga, Breath and Meditation-  Instructors Lisa Recchione, RYT and Sandi Teresi, RYT. This class uses gentle yoga postures and stretches to de-stress and restore. You will also learn specific breath work (pranayam) and meditation techniques to settle the mind and promote a sense of harmony  and peace. Suitable for all levels.
 
Gentle Yoga, Breath and Meditation-  Instructors Lisa Recchione, RYT and Sandi Teresi, RYT. This class uses gentle yoga postures and stretches to de-stress and restore. You will also learn specific breath work (pranayam) and meditation techniques to settle the mind and promote a sense of harmony  and peace. Suitable for all levels.
 
Gentle Yoga, Breath and Meditation-  Instructors Lisa Recchione, RYT and Sandi Teresi, RYT. This class uses gentle yoga postures and stretches to de-stress and restore. You will also learn specific breath work (pranayam) and meditation techniques to settle the mind and promote a sense of harmony  and peace. Suitable for all levels.
 

Hatha Blend Iyengar Style -   Instructor: Wanda Howe, eRYT500. Wanda’s classes are Iyengar based complemented with other styles of hatha yoga.  Iyengar yoga focuses on correct body alignment which allows the body to develop in an anatomically correct way to build/balance strength and flexibility.  Props are frequently used that help the student adjust or support themselves in the different postures allowing work within safe ranges of joint and muscle mobility.    Wanda has over 20 years of experience teaching and gives instruction both for the beginner and experienced students. Wanda explores the subtleties and depths of the poses while allowing you to take it at your own pace.

Hatha Yoga -  Instructor Susan Simmons, RYT.  Easy/Moderate Morning Class. If you’re looking to start your day early with an invigorating yoga class, this one is right for you.  We take the time to fully stretch the body. Then we focus on building strength and opening up the body through well-aligned yoga poses. This hour and fifteen minute class will provide you with a moderate workout and leave you feeling balanced and ready to continue your day.

Hatha Yoga -  Instructor: Lisa Recchione, RYT, 7:30 pm Thursday.  This is a basic yoga class that will help you de-stress from the week and get through Friday. It is a good class for beginners but is suitable for all levels

Nearly Hot Yoga - Instructor: Lisa Recchione, RYT.  A yoga class taken in a heated (not HOT) room.  Enjoy this sequence developed by Wanda Howe, Marty Maddox and Lisa Recchione to create heat from within as well as from outside.  Bring your own mat,  a towel and large water.

Pilates- Instructor: Michele Cowing. This class focuses on the core postural muscles which are essential to providing support for the spine and help keep the body balanced.  Pilates exercises teach awareness of breath and spinal alignment, and aim to strengthen the deep torso muscles. Michele keeps the class fun, high energy and always welcomes new students.

Prenatal -  Instructor: Sugandha Purohit, MD, RYT. The practice of prenatal (pregnancy) yoga will help you to meet the challenges and transformations of pregnancy and birth with strength, confidence and peace. Prenatal yoga (also known as pregnancy yoga) incorporates gentle, safe movements and stretches to strengthen and open your body; breathing exercises to increase calm, focus and balance; and relaxation techniques to release deeply held tensions and to promote the well being of you and your baby. Pregnancy is a time for moderation; therefore you are always encouraged to modify movements or to rest as necessary.

Restorative Yoga - This gentle practice utilizes various props to learn to observe your breath & feel the subtle effects on your body. Benefits include: recovery from illness & fatigue, stimulate digestion, increase flexibility & circulation & relieve stress related headaches. This is a calming, therapeutic process to help renew the body and quiet the mind.

Sivananda Yoga - Instructor:  Jeffrey Navarre, RYT. Sivananda yoga  is a unique approach to classical hatha yoga. It simplifies the yoga method making it compatible with a modern lifestyle. Emphasis is given to the internal dynamics, in particular the bandhas (energetic dynamic) and their impact on the breath. This, alongside breath - body synchronization and fluidity of movement is an approach shared by Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. The breath is used as a tool for entering and leaving the postures, which allows both the body and mind to relax and open. Sivananda Yoga is recommended for all levels and abilities, for those wishing to improve flexibility and strength and attain a calm and focused mind.

Soft Yoga, Breath and Meditation– Instructor: Sandi Teresi, RYT. Basic yoga stretches, specialized breathing practices, guided imagery, meditation, and deep relaxation. Appropriate for those healing from surgeries or living with illness or just wanting a softer class. Class is small so personal attention will be given to special needs.

Tai Chi -  Instructor: Jeffrey Navarre, RYT. Tai Chi can perhaps be best thought of as a moving form of yoga and meditation combined. The movements as performed in Tai Chi are slow, soft and graceful with smooth and even transitions between them. One of the avowed aims of Tai Chi is to foster the circulation of “chi” a vital force that animates the body with the belief that by doing so the health and vitality of the person are enhanced.

Total Tune-up Yoga—Instructor: Lisa Recchione, RYT.  This class is an energetic class drawing from an eclectic blend of Yoga styles and Pilates. The class engages all systems of the body including, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, nervous, muscular, endocrine and skeletal. Each class is theme based exploring a different concept of yoga each week. It provides an excellent experience to reduce stress while tuning and toning your mind and body.

Traditional Hatha Yoga - Instructor: Denise O’Dunn RYT500. Denise teaches yoga as a physical, mental and intuitive practice with reminders of proper body alignment and conscious breathing. She blends the ancient traditions of Hatha Yoga and Ayurveda into a class that focuses on an individual practice of self-care. Her students are guided to find stillness within dynamic action and strength through surrender. This classical form of yoga is a great balance for those with busy lifestyles and demanding days. Appropriate for students new to yoga and longtime practitioners.

Yoga Basics For Beginners: Instructional Series. Instructors: Sandi Teresi, RYT; Nancy MacDonald, RYT; Marty Maddox, RYT;  Amanda James.  Students are introduced to the fundamentals of yoga, including alignment, breathing and relaxation. Learn  basic yoga postures (asanas). Emphasis is on increasing flexibility, and reducing tension, with focus on a curriculum that can safely be used by beginners of all shapes and sizes. The class pace is slow and purposeful. Postures are explained, demonstrated and learned slowly; with adjustments made to each student's own ability.

Yoga for Total Wellness and Stress Reduction Series. Instructor: Judy Kovatch, RYT.  This program introduces the concepts of stress reduction and wellness from a whole-body perspective. Follow link for more info.

Yoga for the Soul—Instructor Judy Kovatch, RYT.  The ultimate stress relief!    Relax, rejuvenate and open inward. Easy, simple postures, breathing practice and guided meditation, to balance and deepen the mind body connection. Modifications provided so students at any level can participate with ease and comfort.  Appropriate for all ages and body types.


Yoga Nidra
  The ultimate stress relief!   Light stretching followed by 45 minutes of e deep relaxation of Yoga Nidra. Yoga Nidra is described as “Sleep of Awareness”.  It has a tremendous soothing effect on the body and mind.  One hour of yoga nidra is equivalent to 4 hours of sleep.

Yoga for the Soul—Instructor Judy Kovatch, RYT.  The ultimate stress relief!    Relax, rejuvenate and open inward. Easy, simple postures, breathing practice and guided meditation, to balance and deepen the mind body connection. Modifications provided so students at any level can participate with ease and comfort.  Appropriate for all ages and body types.


Yoga Nidra
  The ultimate stress relief!   Light stretching followed by 45 minutes of e deep relaxation of Yoga Nidra. Yoga Nidra is described as “Sleep of Awareness”.  It has a tremendous soothing effect on the body and mind.  One hour of yoga nidra is equivalent to 4 hours of sleep.

Yoga for the Soul—Instructor Judy Kovatch, RYT.  The ultimate stress relief!    Relax, rejuvenate and open inward. Easy, simple postures, breathing practice and guided meditation, to balance and deepen the mind body connection. Modifications provided so students at any level can participate with ease and comfort.  Appropriate for all ages and body types.


Yoga Nidra
  The ultimate stress relief!   Light stretching followed by 45 minutes of e deep relaxation of Yoga Nidra. Yoga Nidra is described as “Sleep of Awareness”.  It has a tremendous soothing effect on the body and mind.  One hour of yoga nidra is equivalent to 4 hours of sleep.

Yoga for the Soul—Instructor Judy Kovatch, RYT.  The ultimate stress relief!    Relax, rejuvenate and open inward. Easy, simple postures, breathing practice and guided meditation, to balance and deepen the mind body connection. Modifications provided so students at any level can participate with ease and comfort.  Appropriate for all ages and body types.


Yoga Nidra
  The ultimate stress relief!   Light stretching followed by 45 minutes of e deep relaxation of Yoga Nidra. Yoga Nidra is described as “Sleep of Awareness”.  It has a tremendous soothing effect on the body and mind.  One hour of yoga nidra is equivalent to 4 hours of sleep.


Yoga for the Soul
—Instructor Judy Kovatch, RYT.  The ultimate stress relief!    Relax, rejuvenate and open inward. Easy, simple postures, breathing practice and guided meditation, to balance and deepen the mind body connection. Modifications provided so students at any level can participate with ease and comfort.  Appropriate for all ages and body types.


Yoga Nidra
  The ultimate stress relief!   Light stretching followed by 45 minutes of e deep relaxation of Yoga Nidra. Yoga Nidra is described as “Sleep of Awareness”.  It has a tremendous soothing effect on the body and mind.  One hour of yoga nidra is equivalent to 4 hours of sleep.

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