wellness program
mission
the wellness yoga program provides medically sound, gently tailored, and accessible yoga classes to people living with chronic, progressive, or debilitating illnesses, and for whom yoga could complement their medical treatment. yoga induces the relaxation response, which puts the body into its healing state, and allows us to manage chronic pain and disease-related stress and symptoms. the wellness yoga program teaches skills for lifestyle change and provides tools for developing awareness, mindfulness, and inner health.
| ease into the spirit of yoga | ||
| with kimberly carson | ||
| this class is for discovering ease through a gentle meditative yoga class especially for those living with health challenges or seeking a gentle yoga experience. classes will cultivate an awareness of ease through postures, breath work, relaxation, and meditation. suitable for beginning as well as returning students. | ||
| thursdays | 10:45am – 12:15pm | |
| use your amrita punchcard, membership, or drop in (senior discount available!) | ||
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| gentle therapeutic yoga | ||
| with lani | ||
| if you’re recovering from an illness, rehabilitating from an injury, or looking for an adjunct to your wellness plan, gentle therapeutic yoga will help you gain strength, flexibility, balance, and stamina. you’ll develop greater self-awareness and learn to manage stress more effectively. | ||
| tuesdays | 3:30 – 4:45pm | |
| use your amrita punchcard, membership, or drop in | ||
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| yoga for multiple sclerosis & parkinson’s disease | ||
| with sarahjoy | ||
| a chair- and floor-based practice for students needing to maintain strength and flexibility, develop breath capacity, and cultivate the relaxation response for soothing the systems of the body.
scholarships for students with ms may be available through the oregon chapter of the national ms society. to inquire about an application call (503) 223-9511. |
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| tuesdays | 10:30 – 11:45am | |
| use your amrita punchcard, membership, or drop in (medical discount available!) | ||
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| yoga for women with body image & food issues | ||
| with sarahjoy |
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| using yoga, pranayama, meditation, and psycho-educational discussion this special series supports women in understanding and addressing the complex relationship between food, body image, emotions, and behavior patterns.
click here to read testimonials from women who have done this work with sarahjoy… |
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| thursdays | 5:30 – 7:30pm | $240 for 7 classes |
| fall series: sep 23, 30; oct 7, 14, 21, 28; nov 4 |
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| limited to 10 women per series – call the amrita office to register at 503-552-YOGA (9642) | ||
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| yoga for all abilities | ||
| with mary williams | ||
| for children with down syndrome, cerebral palsy, hyperactivity, adhd, dyspraxia, sensory processing disorders, developmental delay, medical conditions and autism spectrum disorder.
yoga promotes an overall sense of well-being and provides a foundation for life. yoga means UNION: the bringing together of mind, body and spirit. every “BODY” can do yoga. it is safe,nurturing and individualized for the particular abilities of each student. with the use of poses (asanas), breathing exercises (pranayama), singing (chanting) and eye exercises, yoga will:
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| ongoing classes | ||
| wednesdays: 4:30 – 5:30pm | ||
| tuesdays: 12 noon – 1pm (Toddler & Parent) | ||
| purchase punch cards for these classes directly from the instructor. click here to go to mary’s website.
no one is turned away based on an inability to pay. sliding scale available! |
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