Class Descriptions
Active Yoga
A flowing yoga class. Individualized poses are linked together and held progressively longer to build strength and endurance. Hand weights to enhance upper body strength, core strengthening, hip openers and balance are emphasized. This class is appropriate for those with arthritis and conditions where weight bearing on the wrists, knees, fingers and toes would be damaging, but who are strong enough to complete sequences of poses without a rest. (Level 1.00 – Moderately Difficult)
Back Care Yoga
A class with a focus on protected spinal mobility, balance, and strengthening. Participants must be able to get up and down from the floor. Participants will learn poses that can be used on a daily basis at home to strengthen the neck and back. (Level 0.75 – Moderate)
Gentle Yoga
A class for those just beginning yoga. The class uses standing and floor postures plus gentle strength training with hand weights. Special attention is paid to protection of wrist, hip, knee, and ankle joints. Class is supportive with laughter and sharing of lives. (Level 0.50 – Easy)
Almost Yoga
A chair yoga class providing full range of motion to each joint. Time for rest is built in. Focus on balance, strength, memory, and prevention of falls at home. Appropriate for those who do not get down on the floor. Continuous individual attention is provided. (Level 0.25 – Very Easy)
Yoga Nidra
Yoga Nidra means yogic sleep. It is a state of conscious deep sleep. The ancient meditation technique enables practitioners to reach profoundly deep states of peace and consciosness. Reclining in a comfortable restorative posture, practitioners are led through a guided meditation that involves moving your awareness through various body parts. (For all Ages and Levels).
Tai Chi
Tai Chi based on Dr. Lam’s Tai Chi Program-with slow & gentle movements to improve your strength, flexibility, posture and relaxation. (For all Ages and Levels)
Private Lessons
Private and Semi-Private yoga and tai chi lessons are also available. Please contact the front office for more information.