YOGA/PILATES MAT SCHEDULE 

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

All Levels Yoga
All abilities welcome. Attention will be given on correct alignment and initiating movement with the breath. Modifications will be offered for beginners, as well as more advanced yogis who care to move deeper into certain postures.

YOGA 1 - Introductory Level 
Explore the fundamentals of yoga, breathing techniques, basic poses and modifications. Props such as blocks, straps, and blankets are sometimes used for modified expressions of the postures. Breathing techniques are emphasized. The student is encouraged to honor his/her degree of flexibility and strength when practicing the postures.

YOGA 2 - Intermediate Level
Builds on the skills learned in Yoga 1. Movements evolve. Students continue to honor their degree of flexibility as they move deeper into poses.  Learn a deepened asana practice, become more aware of structural adjustments and integrate yoga philosophy to promote development of your yoga practice. Please attend with a basic knowledge of asana, pranayama and meditation.

GENTLE/SENIOR YOGA
Each student is encouraged to express the postures as deeply as he/she can relative to his/her degree of flexibility and strength. Pacing is important and this class is ideal for first-time students, beginners, seniors, and folks returning to yoga after a long layoff. Props such as blocks, straps, chairs and blankets are sometimes used for modified expressions of the postures. The student is encouraged to honor his/her degree of flexibility and strength when practicing the postures. Breathing techniques are emphasized.

SilverSneakers MUSCULAR STRENGTH & RANGE of MOVEMENT This class is designed to increase strength, range of movement, agility, balance, and coordination and to improve participants’ functional capacities, physical fitness level, and sense of well-being.

YIN/RESTORATIVE YOGA
Yin/Restorative Yoga is a stress reduction and healing practice suitable for all ages and physical conditions. This type of Yoga emphasizes gentle postures that remain in stillness while we gently stretch the connective tissue, release tension, and promote a calm and centered awareness. (You are encouraged to bring a pillow and a blanket to assist you into deeper relaxation.)

VINYASSA FLOW  
The word Vinyasa means “breath-synchronized movement.” The teacher will instruct you to move from one pose to the next on an inhale or an exhale. This technique is sometimes also called “Flow” because of the smooth way that the poses run together and become like a dance. Expect movement, not just stretching.
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VINIYOGA 
Viniyoga alternates stretching and contracting of the muscles through repetition before the ‘stay’ in a posture. Viniyoga increases circulation to the joints and muscles used.  All movement is slow initiated by lengthened breath. Viniyoga teachers create a well-conceived sequence of postures that benefits and nurtures the body by focusing on breath and spinal alignment.

PILATES
The Pilates Method is an integrated series of fluid movements that are beneficial for all ages and abilities. It is designed to condition the entire body, using positions and movements that simulate functional activities. Through strengthening and stretching, the body is brought into alignment while the core is activated and the spine is supported. You will strengthen what is weak and stretch what is strong. Learning how the body is designed to move will help you keep musculature and bone structure in an optimal state, promoting movement with more freedom and less stress.

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

PILATES 1
Introductory level, you will explore the fundamentals of Pilates, breathing techniques, basic classical movements and modifications. Modified variations of the exercises will be used as well as props to assist in refining technique. This class will assist in heightening your body awareness and teach you how to incorporate Pilates into your lifestyle and fitness activities. Focusing on specific muscles which address core areas will enable the rest of the body to function efficiently.
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PILATES 2 
A beginning/intermediate level that will help you develop the principles of Pilates. Some knowledge of Pilates is preferred, but not required.

PILATES 3
 A class for those who have experience with the Pilates mat exercise sequence. Fast paced. Introduction of advanced exercises. 

EGOSCUE
Are you coming off a recent injury?  Have other methods of exercise been too complicated or simply too much for you?  Then Egosgue is for you! This method is a widely acclaimed postural therapy program based on a series of stretches and gentle exercises designed to restore full natural function to muscles and joints. You will learn balanced, integrated movements to improve overall fitness, relieve chronic pain and restore lost function. These exercises will increase your energy levels, maximize you physical and mental capabilities and protect you from accidents and future dysfunction. “Turn back the clock” on your body with this powerful and effective preventive strategy.