Hatha Yoga - (Anusara Inspired)

Ronna’s teaching has been greatly influenced by Anusara yoga, and John Friend. Currently Anusara Yoga the fastest growing Hatha yoga system in North America. Anusara means “to flow with grace” or “to follow your heart”. It has a unique approach that combines the art of the human spirit with the science of biomechanics. Anusara yoga is an exceptional yoga system that integrates the celebration of the heart, and universal principles of alignment, creating balanced action in all the poses.

 

Class Schedule & Descriptions

There are no classes at this time, check back in the fall

Class Descriptions

Level 1 Beginners

Level 1 is an introduction to yoga for beginners. This safe class introduces the fundamental principles of alignment, breathing techniques and relaxation. Students will learn basic standing poses, and Sun Salutes. The emphasis will be on strengthening and stretching the legs, back, and shoulders. This class can be very beneficial for those who have shoulder, back, neck, and knee difficulties.

Level 1-2 Experienced Beginners

Level 1-2 is for continuing students who have completed Level 1 or have practiced another style of yoga for six months. The focus will be on refining basic poses using alignment principles. The emphasis is on building endurance for level 2 and introducing more challenging standing poses and hip openers. This class will strengthen the core abdominals, upper body, and it will aid in opening the front and back body, releasing tension in the hips and lower back.

Level 2 Continuing Students

Level 2 is for continuing students who have completed at least two Yoga 1 sessions. Level 2 introduces a more advanced form of Sun Salutation and focuses on refining the standing poses, as well as more breathing and meditation techniques. It will cover revolving poses, more challenging sitting and back-bending poses, and inversions using Anusara Yoga principles of alignment. We focus on upper body alignment and strengthening; in preparation for inversions like handstand and forearm stand.

Yoga for Men

Reasonably fit men tend to be stronger than women, but significantly less flexible. Deep stretches to large muscle groups are easiest once the body is well warmed-up, especially in Fall and Winter. We will learn vigorous yoga flows with which to begin each class. We will explore many of the same poses covered in Level 1 and 1-2 classes, and will also explore yogic breathing and relaxation techniques.

Therapeutic Yoga

For those with Fibromyalgia, MS, Chronic Fatigue and other auto immune illnesses

This class is designed for those dealing with chronic pain associated with auto immune deficiencies. Gentle yoga and timed relaxation will be combined with restorative postures, yogic breathing, and deep relaxation to help restore regular pulse rhythms and initiate normal sleep patterns. Therapeutic yoga can reduce chronic muscle pain and structural alignment principles will help reduce joint and back tension.