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YOGA ON YORK specializes in athletic, mind-body 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 posture 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.
If due to injury or de-conditioning you need a less strenuous, more restorative style of yoga in which your body can be supported in poses with the use of yoga props we recommend the Iyengar Style Yoga Classes at York Hospital's Heart Health Institute 207-351-3700.
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
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ATHLETIC YOGA 101
An introduction to Athletic Yoga for Beginners
Interested in a mindful workout that will take your current strength, flexibility and whole-body fitness to a new level? A mindful workout that leaves you feeling centered, renewed and revitalized? Athletic yoga is just that workout and so much more. Athletic Yoga is dynamic and peaceful, vigorous and calming, challenging and fun. This six week series of classes is just for people new to yoga or new to athletic yoga. In the welcoming, non-competitive and educational environment of the YOGA ON YORK studio, you will receive clear instruction with central emphasis on healthy anatomical alignment. The yoga postures presented are beginner-friendly and provide a greath athletic workout with benefits for all levels of fitness. Studio is warmed to 82-88 degrees to promote stretching and to promote detoxification through sweating.
WEDNESDAYS, 6:00-7:15AM or 7:00-8:15PM; 6 WEEK SESSION, July 9,16,23,30, August 6,13 SIGN-UP at YORK PARKS AND REC
GENTLE ATHLETIC YOGA
For those seeking or needing a slower-paced class in which to mindfully stretch and strengthen the physical body while relaxing the mind through the focus on the deep, rhythmic flow of the breath. 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 neutrally warmed to approximately 75 degrees for this class.
[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]
NIA CLASS
Nia, short for neuromuscular integrative action, is a dynamic and
soulful fusion of dance, martial and healing arts. Pure joy-in-motion
to fabulous music, Nia uses expressive dance movement and delivers
powerful cardiovascular whole-body conditioning to every level of
fitness, age and body type. Modern dance, jazz, martial arts and fluid
yoga-like movement wrapped into an invigorating experience. Room is
neutrally warmed to approximately 75 degrees. To learn more about Nia
visit www.nianow.com
[All levels]
ZUMBA
A dynamic dance fitness program that fuses latin and international rhythms to create DYNAMIC, EXCITING and EASY to follow moves. It's FUN! It's EASY! It's EFFECTIVE!
www.zumba.com
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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. A beginner-friendly,
challenging class. You will feel the core strengthening effects the
next day. Room is neutrally warmed.
[Intermediate]
VINYASA FLOW INTERMEDIATE
This vigorous flowing class builds onto the foundational skills taught
in Vinyasa Slow Flow, Yoga Challenge and Pilates-Yoga Fusion. 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.
[Prerequisite: For those already
comfortable with the Sun Salutes, Vinyasa Slow Flow, Yoga Challenge
and/or Pilates-Yoga Fusion]
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.
POWER FLOW
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.
[Prerequisite:: For those already comfortable with Vinyasa Flow Intermediate or Ashtanga; not intended for students new to yoga]
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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
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