This 10 week introductory course is designed to help you explore the deeper dimensions of yoga and develop strength, balance, flexibility and peace of mind. Through this course you will become familiar with conscious yogic breathing, fundamental yoga poses, meditation and some yoga philosophy and dietary concepts. You will develop a solid a foundation of practice based upon the principles of alignment and the energy body (or chakra system). Upon completion of this course you will be ready to take any level yoga class or develop a safe personal practice tailored to your current age, health and lifestyle. People of every fitness level, from the tri-athlete to the sedentary individual can participate in this course. Each student is accepted and encouraged exactly as they are and will be given individual hands on adjustments. Learn ‘the basics' in a non-intimidating, fun and relaxed atmosphere.
Whether you are seeking fitness or enlightenment, whether you are a beginner or want to explore the deeper dimensions of yoga..this course is one of a kind! Call for more information @630-262-9642.
The Fundamentals of Yoga Series will be taught by Louise Hague and Lisa Bertke. Space is limited in each class.
To register print out the pre-registration form and mail with payment. Register Today as space is limited to 15 students.
Yin/Yang yoga is a complimentary practice of long, deliberate, holding of very specific, more passive, postures (asanas) followed by a more active series of postures that are more muscular in nature.This class will begin with the long holding practice of the more passive Yin postures, which generally target the areas between the knees and the navel, (hips spine and pelvis).For most of us, these areas hold tremendous amounts of stress both physical and emotional.Holding these postures for longer periods (3-5 minutes) allows the student to work much deeper than the musculature to the connective tissue (fascia) which, when bound, prevents the joints from moving freely within their full range of motion.This practice also opens up space in those areas allowing the energy or Chi to flow more freely as well as releasing toxins and opening up energy channels (meridians or nadis) which lead to other parts of the body resulting in a state which is more conducive to better all-around health.
The second, more Yang, portion of the class will be a gentle, joyful, series of movements that take advantage of the new found space that was created in the Yin practice.This will be a more fluid, vinyasa style, practice with breath synchronized movement and will include some standing and balancing poses.The combination of the quiet meditative Yin and the stronger fluid nature of the Yang allows us to cultivate and return to our natural life- rhythm and prepare our bodies to sit for mediation at the end of practice - ultimately resulting in a state of balance in mind, body, and spirit. The use of props and many options for practice make this class appropriate for all levels.
Terry Hoffman has been studying and practicing yoga since 1997. After a vertebral fusion, due to an auto accident in 2003, yoga helped her recover beyond what the therapists had predicted and she grew even more devoted to her practice.Throughout the years, Terry has studied with a variety of master teachers such as Cindy Lee, Tias Little, Seane Corn, Saul David Raye, Paul Grilley and others.In 2004, she began Moksha Yoga Teacher Training Program so that she could study Yoga more intentionally, delve deeper spiritually, and share yoga’s benefits with others.She now serves as a mentor for students going through the current Moksha Yoga teacher training program. Learn more about Terry.
Immerse
Yourself - Body, Mind and Soul- in a personal practice using Asana
(posture) Jnana (knowledge) and dhyana (meditation). This one and half
hour long practice will include physical practice of yoga, discussion
of some key concepts and guided meditation.
This special class will be taught by Poonam Gupta who grew
up with yoga training at home. Her father was her first yoga teacher
who taught her asanas, kriyas and the essence of yogic philosophy. As a
young child she learned how to meditate for hours. As she grew older
her parents taught her the principles of Ayurveda and how to eat
holistically. Poonam received a formal training in India, in Sivananda style of yoga. Poonam has also been trained and certified in US by a direct disciple of Swami Rama,
Ms. Shirely Walter (Yogiraj). Even though she has been officially
teaching yoga since the Year 2000, she has enjoyed helping people
all her life with this timeless treasure of yogic wisdom. Poonam is
500 level CYT, RYT. Learn more about Poonam.
