Although there are many styles of yoga, the differences are usually about emphasis, such as focusing on strict alignment of the body, coordination of breath and movement, holding the postures, or the flow from one posture to another. All of the styles share a common lineage. In fact, the founders of four major styles -- Ashtanga, Iyengar, Viniyoga and Bikram-- were all students of Krishnamacharya, the father of modern yoga.
No style is better than another; it's simply a matter of preference.
The following will describe the classes we teach at Spirit Rising.
Yin Yoga Marinate in seated postures to open tight connective tissues of hips, spine & shoulders. Most forms of Yoga practiced today are Yang, they emphasize muscular movement and contraction. By contrast Yin Yoga targets the connective tissue of the hips, pelvis and lower spine. Yin postures are held three to five minutes at a time. This type of practice complements the more muscular styles of Yoga and is a great aid for learning to sit in meditation. Don't let this scare you... Yin is defined as soft, hidden and slow.
This is a great way to unwind the mind as well as muscles.
Meridi-Yin Yoga Meridi-yin combines the resistance of Meridian stretching and the long holding and softening of Yin. A perfect balance to create range of movement in joints, increased flexibility in muscles and peace in the mind. Meridian yoga works to systematically activate and balance energy in the fourteen major meridians-- or energy pathways- of Oriental medicine. PNF/Resistance Stretching is scientifically proven to be the most efficient and safest way to elongate muscles and increase range of motion.
This 90 minute class is just what you need after a long week. It is a mix of restorative yoga and yoga Nidra. Release tight muscles as you sink in to the comfort and support pillows, blankets and blocks while the mind is soothed with a guided relaxation. Yoga nidra is more rejuvenating and healing then deep sleep.
Offered the first Friday of each month... So relaxing!
Gentle Yoga is a great class for beginners! Gently strengthen muscles and lengthen the spine with this peaceful practice. While creating balance of body and mind, we find modified poses that are adaptable to any body or current flexibility. Open tight or blocked energy places and create breathing room in your body. Working through an injury? Had a difficult day? Cant quite touch your toes? Then this is the place for you. Find the way back to strength and into a place of grace.
Forever If you have never done yoga before and have limited mobility and flexibility, this is the class for you. Created for seniors to use gentle but effective seated and standing yoga exercises to promote increased strength and flexibility, improve circulation and experience breathing and relaxation techniques. A perfect way to bring balance and harmony to the body, mind and spirit. chairs are available.
Focus on peace, harmony and bodily awareness through coordinating breath and movement. Hat means sun and ha means moon therefore Hatha represents opposing energies: hot and cold (fire and water, following the same concept as the yin-yang), male and female, positive and negative. Hatha yoga attempts to balance mind and body via physical exercises, or "asanas", controlled breathing, and the calming of the mind through relaxation and meditation. Asanas teach poise, balance & strength and are practiced to improve the body's physical health and clear the mind in preparation for meditation in the pursuit of enlightenment. Hatha class focus on breath, peace and harmony and bodily awareness.
For those who want a serious workout, Ashtanga may be the perfect yoga. Developed by K. Pattabhi Jois, Ashtanga is physically demanding. Participants move through a series of flows, flowing from one posture to another to build strength, flexibility and stamina. It's not for anyone who's been taking a leisurely approach to fitness. The Power Yoga is based on Ashtanga.
Ashtanga can be a bit overwhelming... with the warmth, all the upper body strength and everyone else knows what pose comes next. But we can break it in to a smaller bite. Find the powerful healing of ashtanga in a milder way in beginning ashtanga vinyasa. Whether you want to learn the ashtanga practice and move on, need a little slower pace, or just want to feel great on a Saturday morning, this class is for you!
Vinyasa can be a fast moving practice. Linking breath with movement, we cultivate the awareness of how the body moves with breath. Vinyasa is a great cardio class building strength and balance. Class is never the same thing twice. We will find new places and spaces each time we come to the mat (just like each day brings)
The body has a certain intelligence to its movements... usting this organic nature in a flowing practice to cultivate a powerful grace. Based on Shiva Rea's prana flow, each class unfolds a new practice to open the body and spirit.
Hot room, cool flow. Based on Johnny Kest's style of sequenced flowing practice. Bring a desire to sweat and have fun.
The bridge between Hatha and Vinyasa, moving slower and softer than vinyasa, Slow flow has been designed to bridge the gap between slower hatha classes and faster vinyasa or ashtanga classes. Slow flow allows each student to flow thru a series of moderately challenging poses. Each series has been created to work thru lines in the body building strength, flexibility, and breaking thru energy stagnation. Once the lines are open, prana (chi, ki or life force) can wash through the body increasing harmony and health.
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We will clear, clean and feed our energy centers, strengthen and tone our bodies and have a great time doing it! This is a conditioning class where we will use basic belly dance moves, yoga, breath work and energy medicine to create balance in the body. We will combine these techniques with upbeat music and a relaxed teaching style to get us all movin' and groovin'! All levels welcome. No experience is necessary, wear yoga clothing and bring your mat.
Jai Ma is an energetic, creative class fusing the fluid movement of yoga and the healing power of rebalanced energies. Students of all levels are empowered to experience to feel strong, healthy and happy. Prana - the universal source of breath, life-energy and conscious intelligence, is the navigating source of yoga practice and vital living.
Jai Ma classes are healing journeys that offer a complete spectrum of rhythms from meditative and rejuvenating to the challenging and empowering. The wave of a class is created by harnessing your body’s energies, through specific sedating or strengthening points and flushing fresh energy through the body.
Use the power of prana (breath) to awaken the spirit then slip in to a delicious meditation. Come sit for to collect energize your heart and develop a calm peaceful mind.
Class is by donation
Bring your meditation cushion or borrow one of ours.
Watch for bi-monthly classes Saturday 11:15am-12:15pm
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