Types of Yoga Offered at The Mindful Body

Astanga Yoga: Astanga Yoga (also called Astanga Vinyasa) is based on a systematic sequence of yoga poses (asanas) taught by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois of Mysore, India. This practice focuses on synchronization of breath with the continuous flow of movement. A vigourous practice that builds heat, endurance, flexibility, strength and mental focus.

Beginning/Introduction to Yoga: A class designed for pure beginners or those desiring to work at a slow pace. This is the place to build a strong foundation and understanding of the practice of Hatha Yoga, gain a greater sense of inner awareness and self-confidence, and develop more flexibility, strength, balance and clarity.

Gentle Hatha: A slower, meditative practice that incorporates restorative poses. Perfect for beginners or experienced practitioners who want to move in a nurturing, quiet way.

Hatha Yoga: Drawn from a vast system of spiritual practices that provides tools for inner growth, Hatha Yoga is primarily comprised of three of the eight limbs of classical yoga. Integrating the use of physical postures (asanas), attention to and control of the energy and patterns of the breath (pranayama) and deep internal mental focus and concentration (dharana), it teachers us how to understand the different aspects of our true nature, and how to harmonize and balance these with the greater universe within and surrounding us. (All of the physical yoga asana practices are Hatha yoga.)

Hatha Flow: An energetic practice, based on a Vinyasa (connected or flowing movement) style of Yoga, which builds endurance, strength and flexibilty - great for anyone intrested in wanting an active, flowing practice.

Hatha Focus: Hatha Focus is a strong vinyasa flow class, with weekly focuses on a specific theme related to the practice and experience of Hatha Yoga. Each week will emphasize either a series of related postures, a particular body part, or a philosophical yogic theory.

Mysore: An all levels, self-paced Ashtanga practice. Students are taught the classic Ashtanga sequences pose-by-pose. The teacher assists and adjusts practitioners individually. Beginners and those with a therapeutic self-practice welcome.

Prenatal/PostnatalYoga: This class is designed for pregnant and post partum women to enhance the body's ability to more comfortably move through various phases of pregnancy and to recuperate from childbirth.

Private Yoga: Private or semi-private classes are available to enhance your yoga practice with attention to your specific needs.

Restorative Yoga: A rejuvenating class that induces deep relaxation through a series of gentle, supported poses.

Stretch, Release & Heal: This class combines light to moderate stretches with a focus on releasing tension, mental and physical fatigue and on letting go negative beliefs and attitudes as a basis for healing.

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