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I'M GENTLE: A gentle combination of Hatha Yoga postures that will allow the participant to experience a structured sequence of poses that will become recognizable over time. Focused attention will be directed towards using the ujjayi breath to maintain concentration and optimize oxygenation. Core strength, mobility and flexibility of the extremities and the importance of learning how to safely move from standing to transitioning to the floor in sitting, supine and prone will be addressed. The student will learn how to engage the "bandhas" with repeated instruction on engaging the abdominal and perineal muscular locks. This class is excellent choice for the beginning student and any student that is interested in learning a structured series that they will eventually memorize and then can use as a foundation for home practice.
VERY
GENTLE: A gentle
combination of Hatha Yoga
postures...best for beginners or
those wanting the most gentle class
offered at our studio. The student
will learn fundamentals of proper
positioning and modifications of
postures in sitting, and lying poses
with a gentle introduction to core
stability activities. Each
participant will be encouraged to
listen to their individual body as
they move, paying attention to the
breath to maintain a safe and
effective practice. Designed for
individuals with limited or no Hatha
yoga experience or those interested
in participating in a relaxing yoga
practice designed to improve
mobility and peace within the body.
Modifications and variations for
yoga postures will be available to
the participants.
Mellow Yoga: A
gentle combination of Hatha Yoga
postures that emphasize the
development of a solid foundation
for yoga practice. The student will
learn fundamentals of proper
positioning and modifications of
postures in standing, sitting, and
lying poses with an introduction to
core stability activities. Each
participant will be encouraged to
listen to their individual body as
they move, paying attention to the
breath to maintain a safe and
effective practice. Designed for
individuals with limited or no Hatha
yoga experience or those with a
history of orthopedic limitations
that will benefit from this type of
instruction. Modifications and
variations for yoga postures will be
available to the participants.
PROGRESSIVE MELLOW:
A moderate approach to a beginning
yoga class. The student will
participate in modified Sun
Salutation Series and will learn
fundamentals of proper positioning
and modifications of postures in
standing, sitting, and lying poses
with a thorough introduction to core
stability activities. Standing
postures will be emphasized for
increasing individuals endurance and
readiness for participation in the
next level classes...like Beginner's
Hatha Yoga. Each participant will be
encouraged to listen to their
individual body as they move, paying
attention to the breath to maintain
a safe and effective practice.
Designed for individuals with
limited or no Hatha yoga experience
or those with a history of
orthopedic limitations that will
benefit from this type of
instruction. Modifications and
variations for yoga postures will be
available to the participants.
Meditation and Movement Yoga: This one hour class will introduce the breath and focused attention to a 30 minute meditation work that will begin the practice and then culminate with movement geared toward supporting a meditative state. All levels are encouraged to attend and modifications will be offered for interested participants.
Hatha Yoga:
This yoga class will help
you develop and build on a
foundation of yoga postures in the
Hatha Yoga tradition, whether or not
this is your first yoga class. The
Sun Salutation Series will be
introduced with progression for all
students as needed to improve
flowing movement at the beginning of
practice. Using the breath as an
essential element in the yoga
practice, you will move gently
through standing and seated poses
that will help tone and strengthen
the body, improve stamina and
mobility, invigorate the body and
induce the relaxation response that
can help reduce stress.
Yoga For Athletes:
This mixed level class is designed
to introduce the benefits of hatha
yoga to the athlete's body. Runners,
Cyclists, Triathletes,
Swimmers,....even arm chair
athletes.......all are welcome.
Don't let the name fool
you........this is not a KILLER
class........this class is designed
to address the most commonly
overused and restricted parts of an
athlete's body......hamstrings, hip
flexors, shoulder rotators, etc. It
is a great way to enhance your
sport.
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Core Conditioning Yoga: This one hour yoga class has a strong focus on use of the muscular locks (Bandhas) in a variety of core stabilizing activities performed throughout the yoga asana practice. All levels are encouraged to attend. Individuals who know the value of a strong core for improved performance in sports, lifestyle and daily activities will benefit from praticipation in this class.
Empowering Yoga: A
moderately vigorous combination of
Hatha Yoga postures that follow the
tradition of Astanga Yoga in
emphasizing use of Ujjayi breath,
use of the muscular locks and
building heat within the body for
purification of toxins through
vigorous sweat. The most important
part of this yoga practice is that
each participant is encouraged to
listen to their individual body as
they move, paying attention to the
breath to maintain a safe and
effective practice. This practice
utilizes the Sun Salutations to
prepare the body for practice, a
series of standing postures to
strengthen and tone the body,
followed by postures performed on
the floor, emphasizing spinal
twisting and core stability
activities. Designed for individuals
with prior Hatha yoga or exercise
experience. Modification are taught
to allow all levels of
participation.
Astanga Yoga: The
Primary Series: Based on therapeutic
and progressive sequencing of yoga
postures, which are synchronized
with a specific breathing technique
(ujjayi pranayama), bandhas
(internal locks) and dristhi
(looking place). The concept of
Trishthana refers to the union of
these three places of attention or
action. Used together, they form a
powerful transformative practice
which links the body and mind in
meditative awareness, producing heat
and purification in the body and
calm focus in the mind. The primary
series called yoga chikitsa (yoga
therapy) realigns and detoxifies the
physical body, particularly the
spine. It also builds a foundation
of considerable physical strength,
especially important to balance out
the overly flexible students who are
often drawn to Hatha yoga practice.
Designed for individuals with prior
Hatha Yoga experience.
"I'm Sore" Silent Yoga
Practice with Nydia: This
is an opportunity to practice the
Astanga system (either primary or
second series) with full attention
on your breath, bandhas and dristhi.
Nydia is practicing along with the
class......there is no
instruction.......but there are cool
"break out" sessions where we will
practice hand stands and other
challenging and invigorating
postures. This class is designed for
individuals who are familiar with
the primary series or those with
hatha yoga experience that are
looking for a meditative and
vigorous practice.
Private Yoga Instruction:
Individual or small group yoga
instruction is available for those
seeking development of a
personalized yoga program, specific
assistance in progression of current
yoga practice or the comfort of
practicing one on one with a highly
qualified yoga teacher. Typical
session lasts one hour. Available by
appointment only. Contact Nydia for
current rates.
Private Yoga Therapy
Assessment & Instruction:
For those individuals who are
interested in determining their
readiness for a yoga program and/or
those who have a history of
orthopedic or other neuromuscular
limitations that might initially
affect their ability to participate
in regular scheduled yoga classes.
These hour long sessions with Nydia
will allow the student to understand
their physical bodies more and will
implement the foundation of improved
breathing, spinal alignment, core
stability, posture and will
encourage increases in overall
strength and mobility. Nydia Darby
is available by appointment only.
Contact Nydia for current rates.
Corporate Yoga Instruction
and On-site Employee Education:
Nydia is available to present
customized educational programs
focusing on improving ergonomics,
posture, breathing, relaxation and
reducing employee stress. Nydia's
Yoga Therapy can also provide
on-site yoga instruction to
encourage workplace wellness
programming and can be contacted for
negotiated rates for all sizes of
businesses that are interested in
providing their employees with
access to our specialized yoga
classes at the studio.
Private Physical Therapy
Evaluation & Treatment: For
those individuals who (with a
physicians prescription for physical
therapy) are interested in
evaluation and treatment of pain
caused by musculoskeletal and/or
soft tissue dysfunction. Treatment
approaches can involve myofascial
release and soft tissue mobilization
techniques, specific core
rehabilitation and instruction
intended to improve range of motion,
decrease musculoskeletal imbalance
and reduce pain. David or Nydia
Darby, licensed physical therapists,
are available by appointment only.
Fee for service, contact Nydia for
current rates.
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