YOGA ON YORK specializes in alignment-based, safe mind-body yoga and fitness classes. In all classes, we encourage you to "listen to your body" and move at your own pace. We are fully available to you to help you modify postures to make them safe for your individual body.
Classes are listed in descending order from least vigorous to most vigorous classes. Please read the descriptions completely so you may accurately choose which classes are right for you.
NEW TO YOGA? Start with these classes:
The BodySense Method,
Gentle Athletic Yoga, or
Yoga Challenge
Then move up to Vinyasa Slow Flow
Once you have established your foundation of knowledge with the "beginner-friendly"classes then move up to the intermediate level classes, if you wish.
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS b e g i n n e r - f r i e n d l y c l a s s e s
The BodySense Method with Sue Luby
(The Most Gentle Class at YOGA ON YORK.)
The BodySense Method, designed by Sue Luby, provides the foundation of any health and fitness program. This interactive postural clinic class is designed to help heal your body from patterns of unhealthy habits (flat feet, locked knees, rounded shoulders, sway back, shallow breath etc.) woven into our lives as we age. The BodySense classes offers the skills needed to re-discover the skeletal alignment of your youth and to remove stress and strain from your joints. Using a variety of props, you will learn healthy alignment, the mechanics of your body and the power of a complete breath.
Sue Luby has taught for 45 years, lectured internationally and authored several fitness books. Studio is 72-75 degrees.
[All levels] GENTLE ATHLETIC YOGA
A class in which to stretch and strengthen your body while relaxing your mind through the focus on your deep, steady breath. The foundational components of athletic yoga postures and breath-to-body flow are taught. You are guided in the safe execution of each yoga posture. Posture sequences will vary from day to day allowing you to learn a variety of yoga exercises. Slow Sun Salutation sequence is taught in this class. Great for those new to yoga, those with mild injuries and those preferring a less vigorous yoga class. Studio is 72-75 degrees.
[All levels] YOGA CHALLENGE I www.tonysanchezyoga.com
A traditional style of athletic yoga hailing from Calcutta, India (in the Bikram/Bishnu Ghosh lineage). This set sequence of 42 classical postures builds strength, flexibility, balance and focus. Postures can be easily modified to accommodate prior injuries or pregnancy. A great athletic yoga workout for all levels. Easy to follow along for those new to yoga. This class is not a vinyasa (breath to movement) flow style class. Room is warmed to 82-88 degrees. Click here for live demonstration of Yoga Challenge by creator Tony Sanchez:
http://www.youtube.co/watch?v=QT8zcT7sbM
[All levels] VINYASA SLOW FLOW
A more vigorous, beginner-friendly athletic yoga class that gets you going with the flow of your breath This introductory flow yoga class provides detailed instruction and demonstration to teach the Sun Salutations sequence and the Ujjayi breath-to-movement flow of the Ashtanga lineage. A wide variety of standing and floor postures are also taught with attention to proper execution and alignment. You will develop increased strength, stamina and flexibility. Room is warmed to 82 - 88 degrees.
[All levels]
ZUMBA GOLD
Zumba Gold is a fitness aerobic dance system that takes exciting Latin and International dance rhythms and makes them accessible to the older adult and beginner participant. Enjoy dancing to the rhythms of salsa, merengue, flamenco, cubia, swing, samba, and belly dance. Created to emphasize the basics, this explosive dance-fitness program is easy to follow and guranteed to put a smile on your face. It's FUN! It's EASY! It's EFFECTIVE! [All levels]
Click here for a live demonstration of Zumba. www.zumba.com
i n t e r m e d i a t e - l e v e l c l a s s e s PILATES YOGA-FUSION
This mix of pilates and yoga warms the body with the Sun Salutations of yoga then moves into the "powerhouse" core strengthening of precise Pilates exercises and cools down with the whole-body strengthening and lengthening elixir of a variety of yoga postures. The result is a dynamic and powerful body sculpting class. You will feel the core strengthening effects the next day. Studio is 72-75 degrees.
[Intermediate] VINYASA FLOW INTERMEDIATE
This vigorous flowing class builds onto the foundational skills taught in the beginner-friendly classes. An eclectic and varied flow of Sun Salutations from the Ashtanga lineage and challenging posture sequences are coordinated with the Ujjayi breath to build stamina, strength, flexibility and unite mind-body-Spirit in a focused "moving meditation". Plenty of abdominal work and energy building qualities. You will leave sweaty, invigorated and centered. Studio heated to 82-85 degrees.
[Prerequisite: For those already comfortable with the Sun Salutes, taught in the Vinyasa Slow Flow classes.]
[Intermediate]
ASHTANGA VINYASA
(Modified Primary Series)
Ashtanga yoga is an athletic, set-sequence of traditional yoga poses coordinated with the flow of Ujjayi breath. This traditional practice hailing from Mysore, India and founder Pattabi Jois, is effective in building body heat, strength, stamina and focus. In this class, the traditional Full Primary Ashtanga Sequence is shortened and slightly modified. Studio heated to 82-85 degrees.
[Prerequisite: For those already comfortable with the Sun Salutes, taught in the Vinyasa Slow Flow classes.]
[Intermediate]
POWER FLOW
Our most vigourous class, intended for those with yoga experience. Come and play with your inner and outer power! This class further builds on the strength, flexibility and endurance challenges of the Vinyasa Flow Intermediate and Ashtanga Vinyasa Classes. A variety of frequent arm balances keep the energy level high. Inversions are explored. Challenge yourself to go deeper into your breath-body flow and maintain your equanimity while mindfully challenging your personal edge. Sculpt your body, quiet your mind and energize your spirit. Studio heated to 82-85 degrees.
[Prerequisite:: For those already comfortable with Vinyasa Flow Intermediate or Ashtanga; not intended for students new to yoga or with injuries.]
[Intermediate]
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PRENATAL CLASSES
Prenatal yoga at YOGA ON YORK offers mothers a haven of peace and inspiration from which they can connect most fully with their pregnant bodies and growing baby with-in. The yoga postures are thoughtfully chosen to promote vibrant prenatal health and strength. You will experience the therapeutic applications of yoga to relieve common pregnancy-related discomforts as well as poses for the labor and birth process. All stages of pregnancy are welcome. Non-pregnant loved ones are also welcome to attend the classes with you. Receive your physicians or midwifes verbal "ok" to exercise prior to coming to your first class. This class is expertly taught by Amy Hopkins R.N. an experienced Labor and Delivery Nurse and Motherwell trained perinatal Yoga Teacher.
POSTNATAL YOGA FOR MOMS AND BABIES
A wonderful way to recondition your body after pregnancy and have baby right along side. Class focuses on strengthening, re-conditioning and stress releasing yoga postures for mom and is followed by infant massage for babies. A relaxed place for new moms and babies from 6 weeks to pre-crawling. Click here for more information.
This class is not currently being offered but we hope to bring it back soon.
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