descriptions
| our yoga classes are heart-centered explorations of yoga’s power to transform life into a celebration. classes begin with meditation and include poses and techniques with a focus on alignment, infused with physical therapy principles, breathing practices, relaxation poses and a closing meditation. the poses we choose are based on seasonal rhythms, the level of the class and the students, and any rehabilitation needs. students can expect a safe and structured experience with room for personal inquiry and understanding. |
| yoga basics (pre-level 1) | ||
| for the absolute beginner, or the student new to alignment-based yoga, this class teaches the basics of yoga and alignment. limited to 12 students, the class includes demonstration, hands on support, easy to learn poses for take home practice, and a step by step support into a level 1 class at amrita. | ||
| class on hiatus – keep checking back! | ||
| level 1 | ||
| a class for students new to yoga. we’ll focus on understanding and getting connected to the core of the body, standing poses, beginning sun salutations, and alignment principles. | ||
| tuesdays | 5:45 – 7pm | with todd |
| thursdays | 9 – 10:15am | with lynn |
| sundays | 10 – 11:30am | with sarahjoy |
| level 1 – 2 | ||
| a blend of level 1 and level 2, for students deepening their practice but not yet ready for a full level 2 class. | ||
| mondays | 9 – 10:15am | with liz |
| wednesdays | 9 – 10:15am | with sarahjoy |
| thursdays | 5:45 – 7pm | with bonnie |
| fridays | 9 – 10:15am | with liz |
| saturdays | 8 – 9:30am | with susana |
| level 2 | ||
| for continuing students, this class includes a philosophical foundation about how we practice and why and deepens the practice of asana and awareness. asana includes sun salutations, dynamic standing poses, beginning inversions, backbends and arm balances, and seated twists. | ||
| mondays | 7 – 8:15am | with susana |
| 10:45 – 12:15pm | with sarahjoy | |
| wednesdays | 7 – 8:15am | with susana |
| 10:45 – 12:15pm | with sarahjoy | |
| 5:45 – 7pm | with susana | |
| fridays | 7 – 8:15am | with susana |
| sundays | 8 – 9:40am | with sarahjoy |
| level 2 – 3 | ||
| a blend of level 2 and level 3, for students deepening their practice but not yet ready for a full level 3 class. | ||
| saturdays | 10 – 11:30am | with susana |
| level 3 | ||
| for the early morning yoga devotee! this class varies between energetic vinyasa sequences and dynamic standing poses, arm balances, independent inversions, and seated forward bends and twists. the atmosphere is inward, quiet and connected, with good doses of communal laughter. | ||
| tuesdays | 7 – 8:15am | with sarahjoy |
| thursdays | 7 – 8:15am | with sarahjoy |
| yoga + strength conditioning | ||
| a combination of traditional yoga poses and conditioning exercise using exercise balls and therabands. designed for specific conditioning of the stabilizing joints in the body to support rehabilitation from injury and cross-training for athletic pursuits. | ||
| mondays | 5:45 – 7pm | with bonnie |
| tuesdays | 9 – 10:15am | with sarahjoy |
| wednesdays | 8:15 – 9:15am | with lynn |
| fridays | 8 – 9am | with lynn |
| awareness + alignment (level 1+) | ||
| using yoga poses and pranayama, this class will be an investigation into the process of how we train the mind to come to awareness. we will also specifically discuss and explore anatomy and alignment. the practice of “training” the body to learn new movement patterns and to resonate in alignment internally and externally acts as a microcosm of “training” the mind to come back to awareness and to resonate with expansive insight and grounded attention. in this, there is a spontaneous ease and delight that comes to the heart. | ||
| sundays | 10 – 11:30am | with sarahjoy |
| beyond asana (level 2+) | ||
| the practice of yoga encompasses much more than asana. this class will use asana as a deepening touchstone, a place to explore the inner-sight of our yoga. it will also include pranayama, meditation, chanting, and restorative yoga. class begins with a discussion of the philosophy of the practice to help us focus and come to the greatest depth of the moment. | ||
| sundays | 8 – 9:40am | with sarahjoy |
| prenatal yoga | ||
| designed to support your changing body and emotions, prenatal yoga cultivates strength and awareness to prepare for birth and mothering through asana, breathing, and deeply relaxing restorative poses. join as early in pregnancy as you feel ready, keep coming as long as you want! (while our pre-natal students are welcome in any of our regular classes, there are unique benefits (ie. physical, emotional, social, etc.) to being in a class dedicated to pregnant women.) | ||
| not currently offered – check back for updates | ||
