This class features a longer section of breathing and warm-ups (about 30 minutes) followed by some standard basic asanas (about 25 minutes) and cool-down and relaxation (20 minutes).
Yoga Sutra Discussion Group
Come for a discussion on the 3rd Friday of each month, all students welcome - no yoga experience needed. This is an informal, relaxed and safe setting to read the Yoga Sutras. We'll have a conversation about how these ancient verses apply to us in today's world, as we each attempt, in the midst of all the craziness, to find our way back to what yoga calls our 'True Nature'. If you have a desire to understand yoga and yourself a little better, as well as explore how each of us can apply these ancient teachings in our lives. Yoga Asana (postures) practice, as we know it, is a relatively new addition to the broader philosophy of yoga. The Yoga Sutras are brief verses, written about 2,000 years ago, that condense the more all-encompassing yoga philosophy. Cost: By donation.
Community Zazen
The intention is to keep it simple. While some general guidance will be available to those without experience, sitting is actually an individual experience and the opportunity to sit in a sangha or kula (community) simply increases the energy. We may alternate among seated or walking meditation as the group sees fit. Cost is by donation.
Yin Yang Intermediate Yoga
This class is intended for the intermediate student with at least 6 months of experience. This class uses yin poses that are static poses that allow the stretch to move into the joints. Additionally, the yang poses are more dynamic and engage large muscle groups. This class will also incorporate pranayama, breath work, to deepen the yoga practice.
Yoga Nidra
This class meets the 4th Sunday of the month. Yoga Nidra is an ancient Yogic practice that is progressively gaining popularity in the West. Yoga Nidra is practiced while in supine position--lying on the back while optimally comfortable and supported. Using body awareness and guided imagery cues, Tim verbally leads participants toward an experience of profound full-body relaxation and deep meditative states where subtler spiritual exploration can take place. Consider yourself welcome to explore with us! No previous experience is necessary.