What is Yoga? Yoga is a way of life. Regular practice of yoga integrates the body, mind, and emotions and it can help increase agility, balance, strength, endurance, and overall vitality. Iyengar yoga uses props such as blocks, belts, sandbags, and blankets to help the practitioner to achieve perfection in a pose. Iyengar yoga is therapeutic; it works with different body types and structures, injuries, and illnesses. Over time and with practice, yoga aids the body with proper alignment and structure. Yoga Class Descriptions Intro to Yoga: An eight week series offered once every season. This is for everyone new to yoga or anyone wanting a refresher on the basic postures. Balance, strength, and flexibility are the focus. LEVEL 1: Beginning students. Basic postures, philosophies, and anatomy will be covered. Headstand, shoulderstands, and backbends introduced. LEVEL 1-2: Mixed level class. Begining and intermediate students welcome. New poses will be introduced at this level and postures will be held longer than the previous levels. LEVEL 3: Intermediate students. Prior exposure to yoga is required. Headstand, shoulderstands and backbends practiced regularly. Restorative Yoga: All Levels welcome. Deep relaxation, healing, supported postures. Vinyasa Yoga: Learn to cultivate a mind body awarneness as you flow in and out of postures This practice emphasizes breath with movement in sun salutations, while maintaining internal heat and strength in the standing postures. (Not designed for those new to yoga or for those who have shoulder or knee issues.) Other Class Descriptions Mat Pilates: Through a series of exercises, based on the teachings of Joseph Pilates, you will improve your core strength while also developing and improving alignment, balance, movement, and posture. If you are new to Pilates please come to Level 1. Level 2 is a faster paced class for those who have prior Pilates experience. Guidelines * Practice at least 1 hour after eating. * Wear clothes that allow free flowing movement. * Notify your instructor about any injuries or arising issues. * All props are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own mat. * Please arrive on time or 5 minutes early.