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classes & schedule | Class descriptions
Yoga creates optimal health through balancing, toning, and harmonizing all body-systems. Yoga calms agitation and discomfort in the mind, and regular practice creates the right conditions for the spontaneous arising of joy.
At Yoga Center Amherst our classes are taught with an attitude of exploration, investigation and fun. We pay particular attention to the coordination of breath and movement, in order to increase relaxation, comfort, and ease on all levels.
Our Yoga classes range from very gentle to very vigorous. We incorporate the principles of alignment taught in the major schools of yoga today, along with the principles of inner- alignment, that are presented in our own embodyoga™ programs. |
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embodyoga™ |
| EXPLORATIONS IN BODY-MIND FROM THE INSIDE OUT |
End the domination of a fragmentary-mind and experience Unity directly! Enjoy flowing practice and precise attention to detail as you develop balanced fitness, whole-body-integration and core-strength. Perceive the tangible support, and inner alignment, of organs, glands, muscles and bones, through explorations in Embodied Anatomy™. Experience comfortable, graceful and injury-free movement in yoga (and in life!) through whole-body-support templates, derived from Embodied Developmental Movement™. Our embodyoga™ classes are open to students of all levels. No previous experience is required. |
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yoga |
| a balanced workout for body and mind |
| Wise and sound sequencing of postures offers maximum benefit and effect. Attention to detail and alignment, provides structural support and helps relieve and prevent chronic discomfort and pain. Coordination of breath and movement facilitates deep stress release, removing obstacles to wellbeing, spontaneity and joy. Come in tired and stressed — leave refreshed and re-energized! |
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embodyflow™ | precision alignment & vinyasa yoga |
A STRONG TO VERY STRONG WORKOUT |
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| Develop a high level of fitness! This practice is invigorating, revitalizing and cleansing. Build strength, endurance and flexibility through vigorous flowing movement and deep breathing. Increase clarity of mind through attention to detail. Develop stability, stamina, resilience and fortitude through the practice of “holding” postures (staying in the pose!). Expect to feel cleansed, recharged, happier and more alive. |
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gentle |
| soothe and balance body and mind |
| Use gentle yoga postures and movements to release stress, unwind the body and calm the mind. This is a nurturing practice that emphasizes compassion, self-knowledge and acceptance. |
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relax and renew: restorative |
| PROFOUND STRESS RELEASE AND DEEP REST |
| Immerse yourself in the deepest levels of yogic relaxation! Experience guided relaxation, breathing instruction, embodied explorations, and silence. Use simple yoga postures along with the full-body-support of bolsters, cushions, and blankets, to relax and renew while the rejuvenating powers of yoga work. Delicious! |
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BodyDance™ with Alisa |
CORE-STRENGTH AND INTEGRATION |
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A fluid yogic dance exploration, BodyDance™ will support the balance of the nervous system through front and back body, activate the various diaphragms of support, and strengthen the chakra-glandular system. The BodyDance™ journey aligns health with healing at the cellular level with emphasis on remembering our developmental roots. Come prepared to express your greatest joy through movement, sound, and rhythm. |
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slow strong flow |
| WHOLE BODY BREATHING with Rolf |
| Breath-centered joint-healing, muscle-lengthening, bone-strengthening, soothing-but-challenging, body-and-soul vinyasa yoga. Expect constant but slow, deliberate motion, with continuous attention to the breath and to the safety and comfort of the body. Suitable for ALL levels - The focus here is on healing, strengthening, and embodying, NOT 'posturing' or 'posing', so please expect to be met and honored where YOU are at. |
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