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Gong Immersion and Meditation

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Instructor: 
Sunder
Date: 
Friday, February 17
Time: 
6-8PM
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Members: $13; Non-Members: $15

Siest-asana

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By Kerry Porter Wills

Summer is on the horizon and will be in view for many months to come. I have already begun some of my summer rituals—cold showers, iced sun tea and perhaps most importantly, an afternoon siesta.

It's common in the hotter regions of the world to dial it down during the hottest hours of the day. And even if our ramped-up American culture doesn't support the practice of resting for it's own sake, we can buck the system for our own well-being. I do, anyway. Feel free to join revolution.

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Start Your Yoga Habit

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Two Do's and a Don't

Seeing the obvious benefits to those who practice Yoga, doesn't necessarily make forming a habit of practicing easier. "I wish" and "I will" are often an ocean apart. Read more

Jo-Ann Sloan: Teacher Feature March 2010

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What got you into Yoga?

My first Yoga class was in my NYC studio apartment. 19 years old. I wore leotards! My instruction was from the book, "Richard Hittleman's Yoga: 28 Day Exercise Plan." I loved that routine and practiced religiously for a couple of years and then as needed for nearly two decades. Read more

5 Reasons Why Yoga is Good for Your Back

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Warrior OneMany practicioners in the Yoga community will tell you that Yoga can relieve back pain. Teachers see it first hand and often have experienced it first hand.
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Restorative Therapeutic Yoga

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Learn to Approach Your Unique Body and Situation 

Restorative/Therapeutic Yoga is a gentle and flexible approach which accommodates students with different conditions, physical abilities, and emotional and spiritual needs.

Sessions typically include deep stretching, guided meditation, breath work, adaptations to poses and the use of props to provide complete support in certain poses.

Yin Yoga, ViniYoga, Yoga Nidra, Elemental Yoga and Restorative Yoga are examples of the styles that are utilized in this class.

Classes offered: 
2nd and 4th Tuesday at 7:30PM
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Eight gifts others receive when you practice yoga

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The practice of yoga makes improvements within us that make us better companions, parents, children and siblings.

Give yourself the gift of yoga and here are eight gifts that others will receive. Read more

Yoga Nidra Relaxation

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Practice Breath and Body Awareness

Aging is inevitable; stress is optional.

Yoga Nidra is a simple way to create physical, mental and emotional balance in your life using easy-to-learn techniques that can be practiced sitting comfortably or lying down.

Yoga Nidra is said to have many beneficial effects on the body and mind. This meditation class promotes body awareness and attention to breathing.

Classes offered: 
Fridays
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Amrit Yoga

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Strengthen, Relax and Apply Yoga to Your Daily Life

The Amrit method is a dynamically active, deeply meditative, holistic style of Yoga that combines tenets from Hatha and Raja Yoga into a comprehensive system. This style uses asana (postures), pranayama (breathing techniques), mantra (tuning through sound) and meditation to facilitate wellness.

This particular class emphasizes three key points: core strength, deep relaxation and the ability to apply Yogic techniques in your daily interactions.

This class is appropriate for all levels.

Classes offered: 
Tuesday and Friday Mornings
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