At Yoga For Life, all classes are taught in the traditional format of Classic Hatha Yoga. Each class begins with a short period of stillness to develop a deep, flowing, diaphragmatic breathing called ujjayi. This initial focus on the breath serves to calm the mind and body, affording a palpable connection between them. This mind-body connection, via the breath, affords a safe practice as the individual attunes mindfully to the body’s movement through the asana (pose) practice. Deep, deliberate breathing results in mental clarity and focus, and a sense of practicing with grace (sukha) and power (stirrha) simultaneously. As poses are experienced through the vehicle of the breath and mindfulness, then the correct alignment, balance, and edge of the pose may be more easily achieved.
Asanas are strategically sequenced to work the body and spine through their full range of motion and flexibility points. Each week classes are taught from a thematic approach emphasizing a key component of Yoga, including essentials such as: breath, balance, strength, power, renewal, etc. The practice of Classic Hatha leads the individual into a state of inner stillness, which releases our daily acquisition of tension and stress.
All classes conclude with a deeply restorative pose known as Savasana or “final relaxation”. This traditional approach to Yoga will leave you with a sense of relaxed vigor, and a feeling of whole body well-being.
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LEVEL I:
This is a beginner class appropriate for ALL fitness levels. Classes at this level are designed for those new to Yoga or individuals with specific health concerns.
LEVEL II:
This is an intermediate class and most appropriate for practitioners with prior Yoga experience, a good fitness level, and no limiting health concerns.
LEVEL III:
This is an advanced class geared toward experienced practitioners with a strong fitness level, knowledge of asanas, and no limiting health conditions.
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This four week block is designed for mat newbies (beginners)! This class focuses
on learning the basic techniques for asana (pose) alignment, pranayama (breath
techniqsues), bandhas (energy locks), yoga terminology, and etiquette.
The four sessions will dissect the proper mechanics and safety factors for core standing poses, foward bends, back bends, twists, and a few foundational inversions. Upon completion of Intro to Yoga, you will be ready to assimiliate into a Level I-II class with ease. Call 951-676-8285 or email yogaforlife06@verizon.net to obtain the next four week session start date and to register. |
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LEVEL I (FOUNDATION SERIES):
This is a five week class, which meets weekly for one hour,
and includes an exploration of diverse techniques for reaching
the meditative state. Reaching this state results in a transformation of the mind-body-spirit connection. This class is designed for those new to the practice of meditation. Call 951-676-8285 or email yogaforlife06@verizon.net to obtain the next five week session start date and to register.. |
Please call or email to register for Intro to Yoga or Meditation I.
Private instruction available upon request.
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LEVEL II (ADVANCED SERIES):
This is an indefinite continuation of the five-week Foundation Series, which builds upon the practices of previously learned meditative techniques, while still exploring new methods. The Advanced Series is designed for graduates of the Foundation Series, and creates a community of truth through the practice of meditation within a like-minded group. |
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| Hatha Flow is a vinyasa based yoga flow eliminating the repetition of Sun Salutations. Students will practice yoga postures that flow with the breath providing a strong cardiovascular workout. The classroom will not be heated but the practice will naturally build heat in the body. Appropriate for practitioners with prior yoga experience or advanced students. |
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| Vinyasa yoga synchronizes breath and movement. The overall practice revolves around Sun Salutations. Postures may be held for 5 breaths before transitioning into the next posture, which is linked to your breath. This class builds strength, endurance, flexibility and balance. |
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| This class will focus on relaxation and renewal. Blankets, bolsters, straps, and other props will safely support the body in various postures which allows the body to move towards a state of balance soothing the nervous system, quieting the mind and inviting a release of deeply held tension. Some benefits of deep relaxation are the balancing of the emotional state, reduction of blood pressure, as well as improvement in digestion, reduction of muscle tension, insomnia and generalized fatigue. Restorative poses are sustained for ten or more minutes or for as long as comfortable. |
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| This class offers an intermediate to advanced level vinyasa flow sequence, and will include specific emphasis on linking movement with breath. Strength building postures will develop flexibility and power as pranayamic breathing develops energy cultivation and heightened sense awareness. Sun salute type vinyasa sequences will link one posture with the next in a graceful flow of movement. This creates a practice that nurtures inner reflection. Layla will end each class with a brief yogic guided meditation similar to yoga nidra offered at Deb’s retreats. |
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| Yoga has been used for amazing powers of self-control over the mind and body for thousands of years. Yoga practitioners gain an appreciation for the fact that there is no separation between the mind and the body, and that each influences the other. Today's athletes and the occasional weekend/weekday warrior can benefit from this ancient wisdom. By practicing Yoga the athlete will learn the art of self-regulation (mind/body control) and greatly enhance their sports training and performance. Whether your sport is tennis or running, your performance level an doverall enjoyment will significantly improve with as little as 10 minutes of Yoga practice a day. Yoga for Athletes will give you guidelines for mental and physical preparation and strength regeneration. Through Yoga the athlete will simultatneaously develop skills fo concentration and relaxation, increase flexibility and body awareness, and speed up the regeneration process, resulting in the most efficient use of training time and energy. This class is for Levels I-III, thus appropriate for the seasoned practitioner, as well as anyone coming to the mat for the first time. |
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| This class is practiced in a heated room to warm your body inside and out. Sweating will release toxins in the body and the heating of your muscles will allow them to stretch, move, and relax to new limits. You will smile at what your body is capable of! The practice consists of a Hatha flow with sun salutes, lunges, and balances, and finishes with some deep stretches and a period of relaxation and reflection. |
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| Yoga Nidra is an ancient process of meditation employed to induce a state of receptive relaxation. In this class we will first relax the body using a short series of gentle yoga asanas, and then we will relax the mind using the traditional stages of classical yoga nidra in the form of soothing guided meditation exercises and imagery. This meditation style has been used by practitioners to alleviate stress, anger, anxiety and depression, and also to access innate inner guidance and problem solving abilities! The use of positive affirmations guides the user towards manifesting their life desires and induce deep healing. Appropriate for all fitness levels and abilities. |
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| YaapanaTM yoga practice is an innovative blend of vinyasa flow to warm and prepare the body for poses that are held dynamically and restoratively using props for therapeutic support. It is a style of practice that is easily modified and adapted to meet the individual needs of students at all levels of experience and skill. |
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| Traditional Thai Bodywork is a therapeutic technique that dates back thousands of years. Traditional Thai medicine is a natural, holistic approach to health and well-being, developed over centuries and includes proper nutrition, physical exercise, the use of medicinal herbs and therapeutic massage techniques. Traditional Thai medicine is not only concerned with curing diseases and ailments, its primary goal is maintaining health and well-being, as ancient Thais believed that the absence of illness it the best blessing . Thais believe illnesses are caused by an imbalance or an obstruction within the individual or within the individual and his/her environment. Ancient Thais treated ailments by using hands-on manipulation to restore the flow of energy throughout the body; Thai yoga therapy is a deep, full body treatment which includes stretching of the joints and muscles and compression along the energy lines. |
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(3 Weeks Old to Crawling)
Yoga for babies is a fun and developmentally centered activity for babies and their parents. Babies spend a lot of time confined in car seats, strollers, carriers, etc. Did you know the National Association for Sports and Physical Education recently set guidelines for infants and toddlers? The NASPE guidelines state, “Toddlers should develop movement skills that are building blocks for more complex movement tasks.” Yoga for babies is a collection of yoga based poses and activities created to encourage developmental movement through child and parent interaction. These poses allow your baby to release tension, and sleep more soundly, as well as aid digestion. This class is ongoing and drop-in, and a wonderful opportunity for you and your little one to spend some quality play time together. |
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