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Ageless Yoga

OM-SymbolThis class enables participants of all ages to improve areas of fitness by helping you stave off and reverse the effects of aging such as loss of lean muscle mass, core strength, and balance. Using yoga postures and breath-work, students will learn to use the entire body in an integrated manner to improve balance, posture, overall strength, and flexibility. This course will be taught with an eye on each student’s ability, comfort and challenges, and exercises will be modified as needed so that each participant can best utilize his time in class.

Thursdays 8:45 - 10:00 am

Please Contact the Office to Reserve A Space

 

Anatomy for Students and Teachers
with Patricia Videgain

In this series of 5 classes Patricia will teach anatomy from the perspective of Embodied Anatomy

Mondays 11:15 am - 12:30 pm
Jan 23, 30, Feb 6, 13, 27, 2012
(session dates may change due to weather conditions)
5 Weeks: $89 (SY Members $85)

Embodied Anatomy is the work of Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen and her method known as Body-Mind Centering (BMC). BMC is an ongoing, experiential journey into the alive and changing territory of the body. The explorer is the mind – our thoughts, feelings, energy, soul and spirit. Through this journey we are led to an understanding of how the mind is expressed through the body in movement.

 

Classes will include applications in movement, anatomical concepts and their relationship to yoga asana. A session may include anatomical images, guided movement, partner work, feedback sharing and explorations.

Read more: Anatomy for Students and Teachers

 
Center for Back Care
In this program students will progress from softening, lengthening and making space, to alignment, and eventually to strengthening.
This is a program for students with Scoliosis, Disc Problems, Generalized Back Pain, Sacroiliac Joint Pain, as well as Neck & Shoulder Issues.

Back Care Clinic  Schedule
 Mondays 4:00 pm
Wednesdays 11:30 am
Thursdays 11:30 am
Fridays 7:15 pm
 
Four Consecutive Classes $135 ($130 SY Members)
Drop-in: $40
Please call to reserve a space.

Initial Package: $235
(Includes a Private Consultation & 4 Classes)
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Chair Yoga
with Kati Walker

Chair YogaThis class is designed for people who would like to reap the benefits of yoga, but who are unable to participate in a yoga mat class. You will learn how to adapt traditional yoga postures to a chair so while you are at work, or sitting down at a computer, or watching television, you can enjoy yoga sitting down. This class is mildly challenging to suit everyone's needs so chair supported standing poses may be introduced. Yogic breathing exercises, guided meditation, and relaxation are included.
Wednesday 12:00 to 1:00 pm with Kati Walker
in Studio Yoga Madison
$59 for 5 classes    
$15 Drop In


 

Community Yoga Classes

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These all-level classes encourage students to participate and pay whatever they can.
Studio Yoga members and students may use their classes to go to Community Yoga Classes

Tuesdays 9:15 pm with Hector

Wednesdays 4:00 pm with Hector

Read more: Community Yoga

   

Ropes Playshop
with Joni Yecalsik

Hang out on the ropes with Joni. Deeply explore aspects of your yoga poses. The ropes help you understand how much you can open and lengthen in your poses.They build strength, improve alignment and awareness. Ropework promotes svadyaya, self-study, by allowing you to stay in your poses for longer periods of time; a form of meditation in action.

yoga-ropesSaturday 10 am to 11:30 am
 Jan 7, Mar 3, Apr 7, May 19, June 9

Individual Class: $22 ($18 SY Members)

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Gentle Yoga

Gentle Yoga is for Seniors, Beginners, and others who would like to practice yoga at a more moderate pace. Although this class is less vigorous, all introductory yoga poses are taught. This class improves postures and increases strength and flexibility in a caring and gentle way. While giving careful attention to correct body alignment tension in the neck and shoulders is reduced and deep relaxation is experienced.

Tuesday 9:30 - 10:45 am with Amy H 
Thursday 8:45 - 10:00 am Ageless Yoga with Rosanne
Friday 8:45 - 10:00 am with Amy H 

   
Men's Yoga
jay_stewartThis class will explore yoga from a man's perspective. This approach will range from working on poses that exploit men's upper body strength to using poses to increase flexibility in the pelvis and hips and promote a healthy prostate. Yoga methods of reducing stress and inducing relaxation will also be included.

Thursdays 7:45 pm with Jay Stewart in Madison B
 

New Year's Day Special Classes
Sunday January 1, 2012

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Kick off the New Year with invigorating Yoga Classes with Joni Wellness

8:00 am - 9:45 am Advanced Practice

10:00 am - 11:30 am Open Yoga

Dance the New Year with Zumba with Elizabeth M

11:00 am - 12:00 noon

   
Plus Size Yoga
Would you like to do yoga, but can't imagine yourself doing pretzel twists or going upside down? Would you like to bend over and touch your toes, but there is too much tummy in the way? This may be just the class for you. Enjoy being in class with others of similar body type learning what you CAN do with a larger body. Feel stronger, healthier, less stressed, and more confident.

Thursdays 6:30 - 7:45 pm with Jane

Regular yoga practice can help mitigate the effect of:
  • Diabetes
  • Joint deterioration
  • Depression
  • Arthritis
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Poor blood flow to the heart
  • Elevated heart rate
 
Prenatal Yoga
Learn how to practice yoga during your childbearing months. It is important for a woman to maintain her physical strength and stamina during pregnancy. Reap the benefits of the concentration and increased energy that comes with practicing yoga.

Tuesday 6:30 - 7:45 pm with Eliana and Jane
Sunday 11:00 am - 12:00 pm with Amye and Eliana
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Restorative Yoga
Refresh and renew with supported yoga poses. This slow, quiet class is ideal if you are fatigued, have fibromyalgia, or just need to rest.
In a balanced yoga practice, one day a week is reserved for restful poses; time to rest your nervous system and prevent fatigue. The class will do a series of supportive poses that are held for an average of 5 minutes each. If you are going through a challenging period in your life, or if you have fibromyalgia or chonic fatigue syndrome, this class may be just what you need.
 
Saturday 1:45 - 3 pm
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Yoga on the Trestle
with Theresa

The trestle is helpful for back, neck, and shoulder problems, pregnancy, and just for fun. Many advanced poses are enhanced through using the trestle.

Wednesdays 4:00 - 5:00 pm

Please call to reserve a space in the class.

4 Classes: $160 ($140 SY Members)
Drop-In: $45 ($40 SY Members)