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Hatha Level 1: In Hackensack
Let yourself unwind in this gentle class focusing on re-establishing balance
between body mind spirit. Through simple yet highly effective poses and
breathing techniques, we shed layers of tension and discover a sense of peace
and contentedness within ourselves. Classes often include yogic chanting,
meditation, vinyasa, and a diverse assortment of poses from several yoga
styles. Each class is unique and fun!!

Great for all levels- recommended for 1st time students

Hatha Level 2: Not offered at this time
Delving deeper into our strength and flexibilty, we explore variations on poses
introduced in Hatha Level I. Poses include inversions, more complex vinyasa
series, and light backbends. You can expect a lot of stretching and opening of
muscles and joints and still will achieve a deeply satisfying sense of peace and
relaxation.

Great for all levels of yoga practice- poses can be easily modified to
accommodate all levels

Yoga Exploration: Not offered at this time
Have you ever wanted to explore a new style of yoga? In this class you'll get
the chance! Veering from Hatha yoga, the most common style of yoga taught in
this area, we'll tickle our senses and challenge our body mind spirit with a
dynamic series of classes focusing on Kundalini, Ashtanga Primary Series I,
Ananda, Pilates Yoga, and Restorative. Some styles will run more than one
week. Class will run for three months.

Recommended for students with previous yogic experience

Yinyasa Flow: in Pine River
Vinyasa is movement linked with breath. Using a plethora of hatha yoga poses,
we'll improve our entire being as we move with our breath, building strength
and length and overall wellness. Excellent for students seeking to add to their
current yoga practice and wanting to try a flowing blend of poses. Poses
include inversions and backbends. Intensity level mild to moderate.

Recommended for students with previous yogic experience

Music and Movement for Children: Not offered at this time
Research shows that music and movement programs have a positive impact on
child development for children between birth and their primary school years in
many of the developmental domains. Singing songs to children and with them
will teach them about beat, tones, and lyrics which are all important in
developing auditory discrimination. The use of instruments will promote fine
motor development and encourage creative development. Creative movement
helps children learn many concepts such as balance, coordination, rhythm, and
is also an important tool for developing self-esteem and body awareness.
(wikipedia)

This is a fantastically fun class for children and their accompanying adult. The
class runs for 60 minutes, the first half exploring yoga and movement, the
second half drumming, singing, and learning about simple fundamentals of
music- rhythm, synchronizing and more. Each class we feature music from a
different nationality.

Core Strength Yoga: Not Offered at this Time
The core muscles lie deep within the torso and include the lower back, abdomen
and hips. The role of the core muscles is to stabilize the spine, align the pelvis,
and provide a solid foundation for all other movement in the body. Weakened
core muscles can lead to poor posture, injury and chronic lower back pain.
People are much more susceptible to lower back pain when their core muscles
are weak. Often, when practicing asanas, people concentrate more on kicking a
leg up higher, or straightening the legs, rather than focusing on the core
muscles. Even if the muscles in the arms and legs are strong, the body will not
move as efficiently if the core muscles are weak. Therefore, it will be much
harder to hold postures and will be virtually impossible to go deeper into an
asana practice.A strong core allows you to stay relaxed and use only the
necessary muscles for any movement, eliminating unnecessary compensation
from other muscle groups.

Intended audience: This series of yoga poses is ideal for novice as well as
experienced yoga students. It will also enhance posture and strength for
athletes and experienced exercisers looking for variety and a change of pace
from their usual routine.

Each class we will focus on a different part of our core, learning the anatomy
and physiology of that area, and what poses we can do to continue building our
core strength.

Chakra Yoga: Not Offered at This Time
Over 7 weeks, we explore the energetic centers in our body, though a variety
of means, including Yoga, essential oils, crystals and gemstones, sound-
chanting and musical selections tailored to benefit each chakra, and meditation.
Each week we will focus on a new chakra, starting with the root chakra-
Muladhara, and learn about their properties, understand what causes
imbalances, and then with Yoga and the other tools mentioned, we will work on
balancing and enhancing our energetic bodies- the charkas, and our
mind-body-spirit, thus bringing us into a healthier, happier, more whole state of
well-being. Chakra Yoga will be appropriate for all levels of experience, of
energy and yoga.

Common Yoga
Terms Used in My
Classes:

Asana:
Sanskrit word for pose. The
physical type of yoga that is
a form of exercise. Used as
a suffix in the Sanskrit
names for yoga poses i.e.
trikonasana.

Drishti:
Is a point of focus where
the gaze rests during asana
and meditation practice.
Focusing on a drishti aids
concentration, since it is
easier to become distracted
when the eyes are
wandering all over the room.

Mudra:
A gesture, usually done with
the hands, which focuses
and directs energy in a yoga
pose or meditation. For
instance, pressing the palms
together in a "prayer"
position is called Anjali
Mudra.

Pranayama:
Is breath control. Pranayama
is used in yoga as a separate
practice to help clear and
cleanse the body and mind.
It is also used in preparation
for meditation, and in
asana,the practice of
postures, to help maximize
the benefits of the practice,
and focus the mind.

Prana:
Is a Sanskrit word
literally meaning 'life-force'
the invisible bio-energy or
vital energy that keeps the
body alive and maintains a
state of good health.

Vinyasa:
Breath-synchronized
movement. When used to
describe a style of yoga,
Vinyasa means that poses
will flow from one to
another in conjunction with
the breath.