Class Descriptions

Class Descriptions

Vinyasa Flow II — A active mat-based flow class taught in a Kripalu and Hatha-style with focus on breath designed to build strength, increase balance and improve flexibility. Prior yoga experience is recommended.

Gentle Vinyasa Flow Yoga I — A slow-moving flow class which blends restorative yoga, Kripalu with Hatha yoga. Ideal for beginners and active agers. Participants should be able to lift and lower off the floor since postures move from standing to seated to reclined.

Chair Yoga — A class designed for individuals who sit at desks or want an “afternoon pick-me-up” or who have conditions or limitations that would require exercising while seated in chair. This class has participants predominantly seated with 5 to 10 minutes of standing postures using the chair for stability and balance. Ideal for beginners and active agers.

Active Chair Yoga – A class designed for individuals who sit at desks or want an “afternoon pick-me-up” or who have conditions or limitations that would require exercising while seated in chair. This class is partially seated and includes more standing postures and vigorous standing sun salutations using the chair as a prop. Ideal for beginners and active agers who want a more active and physically demanding chair yoga class.

Gentle Healing Yoga (Using A Chair as a Prop) – A gentle slow-moving class starting with standing postures using the chair for stability and balance. The second half of the class consists of gentle and therapeutic moves on the mat laying face-up. There are no seated postures in this class, only standing and reclined. Ideal for beginners and active agers.

Ageless Grace™—A simple, playful seated fitness program based on the science of neuroplasticity that uses all five areas of the brain. Upbeat music and a bit of silliness makes the class fun while increasing cardiovascular health.

 

Advanced registration is needed for all classes. For specific dates and times, refer to the Current Calendar.

 

Amanda offers private lessons on an appointment basis. This is an excellent way to introduce yoga to couples. She teaches both Hatha and restorative styles. RY specializes in the unique needs of the mid-life body and in easing and minimizing aches and strain. This type of personalized guidance in mid-life and beyond is the best way to:

 

Integrate yoga into your overall self-care and medical care program

 

Find yoga poses and exertion levels that work best for your age, ability and body type

 

Help cope with health challenges

 

Practice deep breathing exercises which increase energy and alertness

 

Identify key yoga exercises to maintain activities of daily living as you advance in age

 

Increase leg strength for walking and mobility and reduce likelihood of fall

 

Increase balance to perform daily functions

 

Support pelvic, thigh and buttocks strength to reduce urinary incontinence

 

Maintain range of motion and stability in joints to complete activities of daily living

 

Determine specific yoga postures that are not good for your health profile

 

Increase many dimensions of psychological well-being (which prevent physical ailments)

 

Reduce levels of stress and depression

 

Reduce pain discomfort

 

Improve sleep quality

 

Increased self-control over thoughts and emotions

 

Provide opportunity for self-reflection and spiritual inquiry;

 

Achieve other fitness goals

 

Learn techniques for meditation

 

Learn how to practice mindfulness off your mat