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Celebrate with 108! All yoga friends are invited to celebrate the arrival of spring with 108 Sun Salutations. We’ll share our message of peace, joy, and freedom for all to enjoy. Studio: Schenectady
*All proceeds benefit Soldiers Hope |
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Come experience the benefits of a yoga practice that blends the Celebration of the Heart and the Science of Biomechanics as prescribed by Anusara Yoga:
Anusara Yoga is a new paradigm of Hatha Yoga that fuses Heart Qualities, Universal Principles of Alignment along with balanced energetic Action in the performance of asana. Classes will be dedicated to serving and empowering each student, while cultivating lighted heartedness, playfulness, and joyful awareness. Each class starts with a heart-oriented theme that is intertwined with the postural instructions throughout the class. Classes are designed using progressively sequencing asana to assist students of all levels advance in their practice. Studio: Schenectady
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In this class, students of all levels gather to learn and practice basic yoga postures (asanas), sun salutations (surya namaskar), breathing (pranayama), and meditation. Here you will begin to move your body in new ways, to find new energy and flexibility within yourself, and to cultivate balance and relaxation tools that you may carry with you in your daily routine. Studio: Schenectady
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In this class, students of all levels gather to learn and practice basic yoga postures (asanas), sun salutations (surya namaskar), breathing (pranayama), and meditation. Here you will begin to move your body in new ways, to find new energy and flexibility within yourself, and to cultivate balance and relaxation tools that you may carry with you in your daily routine. Studio: Schenectady
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In this class, students of all levels gather to learn and practice basic yoga postures (asanas), sun salutations (surya namaskar), breathing (pranayama), and meditation. Here you will begin to move your body in new ways, to find new energy and flexibility within yourself, and to cultivate balance and relaxation tools that you may carry with you in your daily routine. Studio: Schenectady
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**No dance experience is required Come join us for this beginners level Belly Dance class. Learn, laugh, and tone up with women of all shapes and sizes. Studio: Guilderland Center
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Yoga stretching with the aide of a chair allows almost anyone to join in to a gentle form of movement. Poses are done seated in, or holding onto a chair for support. Yoga works the joints and muscles to increase strength, flexibility, circulation, and balance. This class goes beyond typical exercises in that it encourages quiet reflection, proper breathing, and better posture. This is a great class for senior citizens and/or those with limited mobility. No yoga is experience required. Studio: Guilderland Center
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Join us for an evening of fun as we create a unique community experience. Drum Circles are an excellent form of self-expression and social interaction, and a great way to refresh ourselves in body, mind, and spirit. We will have a selection of drums and percussion toys available, or feel free to bring your own. Definitely bring your sense of playfulness and curiosity. No prior musical experience necessary. Orenda Yoga & Healing Arts
*All proceeds benefit Soldiers Hope. |
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Let movement, laughter and love inspire your family! In these classes, children ages 5 and up and their adult partners will experience playful yoga poses, fun yoga games, soothing relaxation techniques and other fun activities, including some drumming! Previous yoga experience is not necessary. Studio: Schenectady
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**Yoga experience required Yoga Evolve is an intermediate level class designed to further develop your balance, improve flexibility and build strength, particularly throughout your upper body and core. The class environment is fun and relaxed as students "evolve" their yoga practice, transitioning into more challenging poses. Once a particular pose is accessible then the student progresses to increasingly more subtle explorations of the pose, and so the journey goes ever inward. Studio: Guilderland Center
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Play, fall, explore and enjoy your practice! Together we will begin to explore more challenging poses in this loosely structured class. We'll practice asanas for the first hour, then use the last 15 minutes to enjoy a meditation. This class is suitable for those students who have attended mixed level classes and would be interested in furthering their practice. Studio: Schenectady
*To register for the March 10th sample class only, click here. |
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Join us for weekly meditation classes and learn techniques for stress relief and relaxation in a warmly supportive environment. Opportunities for guided and silent meditation using a variety of meditation styles will be offered. First Monday of each month is a special session of Yoga Nidra, a systematic method of guided meditation practice designed to induce complete physical, mental and emotional relaxation. Previous meditation experience is not required. Chairs and cushions will be available for sitting. Studio: Guilderland Center *February 20, 27 & March 5th classes are an introductory session. |
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Those students who already posses a basic understanding of the yoga experience may wish to build their practice in this intermediate level class. Here you may deepen your practice through an emphasis on the meditative aspect of asanas and pranayama, and begin exploring inversions, backbends, and short meditation at the end of each practice. Studio: Schenectady
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Those students who already posses a basic understanding of the yoga experience may wish to build their practice in this intermediate level class. Here you may deepen your practice through an emphasis on the meditative aspect of asanas and pranayama, and begin exploring inversions, backbends, and short meditation at the end of each practice. Studio: Schenectady
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This class will be a gentle class for postnatal moms. You will begin to regain strength and build a bond with your baby as you flow through poses with your little one on the mat. You will also learn relaxation through yoga, which every new mom could use!! We will warm up, then move through some standing poses then end with seated stretches and finally a guided relaxation. Some poses will include your baby and others will have your beautiful baby laying on the the mat looking on. All will encourage bonding and a greater connection with you and your little one. This class will be for children 0 -12 months and 12+ months if mother and child have practiced mommy and me or any type of meditation, breath work or relaxation techniques. So come in and take a break from mommy-hood and enjoy!!! Studio: Schenectady
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This class will be a gentle class for postnatal moms. You will begin to regain strength and build a bond with your baby as you flow through poses with your little one on the mat. You will also learn relaxation through yoga, which every new mom could use!! We will warm up, then move through some standing poses then end with seated stretches and finally a guided relaxation. Some poses will include your baby and others will have your beautiful baby laying on the the mat looking on. All will encourage bonding and a greater connection with you and your little one. This class will be for children 0 -12 months and 12+ months if mother and child have practiced mommy and me or any type of meditation, breath work or relaxation techniques. So come in and take a break from mommy-hood and enjoy!!! Studio: Guilderland Center
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Start your day with a challenging yoga practice(for those with some experience). The ten sun salutations will be followed by the standing Primary Ashtanga practice, the modified sitting practice and closing postures. All asanas will be called out. The importance of breathing slowly and fully will be emphasized as we see the breath’s relationship to joy, peace and awareness. Open Community Practice is not a class, it is a facilitated routine open for anyone to drop in. Studio: Schenectady
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**No yoga experience required This class will be a gentle class for prenatal women. In this class you will move through gentle poses that encourage relaxation as well as strength for the demands of pregnancy. We will learn to breathe and bring awareness to the changing body during pregnancy. This class if for all levels and through each pose we develop a deep bond between you and your baby. Take the time for yourself to unwind and connect with your baby. Studio: Guilderland Center
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The practitioner uses a technique of certain hand placements to channel this universal energy where it is needed. Our body naturally wants to heal itself and Reiki aids in this healing on different levels. Physical, Mental, Emotional, or Spiritual depending on what is needed. It is always for the higher good and will never cause harm because Reiki is positive energy. Who can learn Reiki? This class is offered to anyone interested in healing and/or energy work. What will I learn in this workshop? What are the benefits of Reiki? The cost of this workshop includes:
Saturday February 25, 2012 *Pre-register for this workshop here or by emailing Christine Brown at lighttouchreiki@aol.com. Payment will be due to Christine at the time of the workshop. |
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Reiki is a complimentary alternative method that enhances the body’s ability to heal and is also great for general well-being and relaxation. Everyone is welcome! You don’t need to be a Reiki practitioner to attend. We will share ideas/experiences and offer Reiki demos to anyone who is interested. If you've every wondered what Reiki is, then this is a great opportunity to try it! Orenda Yoga Schenectady
*All proceeds benefit Soldiers Hope. |
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Restorative Yoga to relax and renovate! Classes consist of a sequence of supported yoga and breathing techniques which allow a deep physical stretch, while bringing stillness to the body, and quietness to the mind without effort. Postures are held, without muscle tension, for longer periods of time using blankets, bolsters, and other props to enhance the work of gravity. Therapeutic aspects of yoga are emphasized to allow the body to move toward optimal alignment. Each class will target an individual aspect of the body as well as create overall well being. Restorative yoga is absolutely perfect for everyone at every level. Studio: Schenectady
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**No yoga experience required Very gentle yoga is an introductory class designed for students with limited or restricted movement. Students gain support from a variety of props, allowing them to explore the world of yoga poses and yielding enormous benefits. This course is designed to increase movement, balance, improve breathing and increase strength & flexibility. Studio: Guilderland Center
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Vinyasa flow is the synchronization of breath with movement. This vigorous style of hatha yoga builds internal heat, endurance and strength. We'll move dynamically into poses with each inhalation/exhalation to create a moving meditation. We'll study sun salutations A, B and C, as well as some other creative vinyasa flows. This class is for students with some yoga experience. Studio: Schenectady
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**Some yoga experience required This path was developed to help you get into the routine of personal practice. Are you looking to expand and deepen your practice? Then come and enjoy our weekly, guided Yoga Circle that allows for many levels of practice. Class involves a gentle hatha / raja approach to the yoga experience. It is an ongoing class in which the 8 limbs of Yoga will be studied and explored. Studio: Guilderland Center
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**No yoga experience required The goal of yoga practice is not to become a pretzel, but instead to become a more supple, stronger and balanced both on and off the mat. In this class you will explore the world of yoga as you breathe, move and align your way to better health. This class is designed specifically for active seniors. If you walk, run, play tennis, golf, bike, swim or are generally active on a regular basis, this class is for you. Studio: Guilderland Center
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**No yoga experience is required This class focuses on non-movement. Students are lead through a guided meditative form of self-exploration and relaxation. Integrative Restoration, or iRest, is a transformative meditative practice derived from the ancient teachings of Yoga Nidra. This practice helps guide the student to psychological, physical and spiritual healing. The ultimate design of iRest is to help us live contented lives, free from conflict, anxiety, fear and suffering. iRest is integrative in that it heals traumas that are present in the body, mind and senses; its restorative in that it helps the practitioner to recognize underlying ground of being- their true nature. Studio: Guilderland Center |
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Are you ready to party yourself into shape? That’s exactly what the Zumba® program is all about. It’s an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party™ that’s moving millions of people toward joy and health. Before you know it, you're getting fit and your energy levels are soaring. You don't have to be a dancer to enjoy Zumba® fitness and all fitness levels are welcome. Just have fun and feel the music! Please bring water, sneakers (no street shoes on the yoga floor please), and a smile. Studio: Schenectady
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