CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

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SLOW FLOW (Level 1/2) - Susan

  • Mondays 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (White Stone) and 4:30-5:30 pm (Reedville)

  • Wednesdays 9:30-10:30 am

This class is a slower paced, yet challenging functional vinyasa practice that includes core work, modified, classic and creative sun salutations as well as basic standing, seated, supine and balance postures. This is an excellent class for beginning through experienced students.

VINYASA FLOW (Level 2/3) - Susan
Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30-10:30 am

Vinyasa Flow is a strong athletic practice that links breath and movement while building heat, endurance, strength, flexibility, balance and mental focus. Sun salutations and creative flow sequences are emphasized, along with more challenging options for intermediate-level asanas (poses), including arm balances. Linking your breath and movement energizes your mind, body and spirit while creating a moving meditation in a relaxed and welcoming environment. A variety of pose options are offered based on the needs of the class. Each month has a theme such as Core, Back Extensions, Nonjudgment, Gratitude, etc to help you focus and move forward in your practice.

BREATHE & STRETCH (Level 1/All) - Susan
Mondays 1:00-2:00 pm (NNK YMCA)

Ease into postures that will stretch your body and calm your mind. Whether you're brand new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, this class will increase your range of motion, help you de-stress and is the perfect supplement to a more vigorous yoga practice. Modifications and enhancements are offered to help you find a deep stretch appropriate for your level of flexibility. The second and fourth Fridays of each month will focus on self-myofascial release.

YIN/YANG FLOW (Level 2) - Susan
Saturdays 9:30-10:30 am

This multi-level class is the perfect combination of movement and stillness. You’ll build strength and heat in the first half with classic and creative flow sequences, then rejuvenate and unwind in the second half with yin-style poses, each held 2-5 minutes. Perfect for experienced yogis, fit beginners and those looking for athletic recovery.

VINYASA BASICS 2 (Level 1/All) - Susan
6 Week Series: Fridays, Sept 13-Oct 25, 9:30-10:30 am

Explore the foundations of Vinyasa Yoga, the most popular style of yoga in the west! This 6-week series continues to build on the foundation established in Vinyasa Basics 1. Working with the needs of the class, more attention will be placed on alignment, breath work and coordination as we explore more challenging asanas (poses) with plenty of options for everyone. The series is designed for new or new-ish students, yet more experienced students may attend to reinforce the basics. 

Cost is $100 for the 6 weeks, advance registration is required, and space is limited. Sorry, but class passes may not be used and no refunds will be given for unattended classes. However, if you need to miss a class or two, you may attend another class during the 6 weeks as a makeup. There will be no class Sept 20.

FOCUS ON FORM (Level 1/All) - Susan
6 Week Series: Fridays, Jan 3-Feb 7, 9:30-10:30 am

Optimize your alignment in this 6-week Hatha (i.e., nonflow) series designed for all levels. Each week will focus on a different pose family to help you safely move forward in your practice:

  • Week 1: Neutral Spine Poses

  • Week 2: Warrior 2 Family

  • Week 3: Warrior 1 Family

  • Week 4: Twists

  • Week 5: Forward Bends

  • Week 6: Backbends

In each class, we’ll start with warmups specifically designed to prepare you for the poses we’ll be working on and end with cooldown poses and Savasana. There will be some overlap from week to week (e.g., some forward bends are neutral spine poses), which will make your learning that much more efficient and effective.

Cost is $100 for the 6 weeks, advance registration is required and space is limited. Sorry, but class passes may not be used and no refunds will be given for unattended classes. However, if you need to miss a class or two, you may attend another class during the six weeks as a makeup. There will be no class Nov 29.