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ONGOING YOGA CLASSES:

PRIVATE AND SMALL GROUP INSTRUCTION -- Bayside, NY
$20.00 per class (group)
Please call for rates for private instruction.

GENTLE YOGA

Gentle Yoga combines gentle movements with breath to increase flexibility. Joints will go through comfortable ranges of motion and muscles will stretch. Students will leave the class feeling energized and relaxed at the same time. Gentle Yoga is perfect for beginners as well as advanced students who want to stretch and rejuvenate the muscles and joints.

SENIOR YOGA

Senior Yoga combines chair-only postures, chair supported postures and floor postures depending on the students ability. Senior Yoga can slow down the aging process by focusing on movements that will increase joint flexibility, muscles mobility and bone strength.

PRE-NATAL YOGA

Pre-Natal Yoga addresses the changing body of women during pregnancy. Students will learn beautiful and relaxing postures and breathing techniques that will improve circulation, balance opposing teams of muscles, improve joint stability and stregthen the pelvic floor to prepare for birth. Mothers-to-be will leave the class more in touch with their bodies and with greater faith in their own power.

VINYASA FLOW

Vinyasa means "to place in a certain way with the breath." Poses flow one into another synchronized with the breath (inhalations and exhalations). Expect a vigorous workout with repeated Sun Salutations (a sequence of Plank, Chaturanga Dandasana, Urdhva Muka Svanasana, Ahdo Muka Svanasana).

PRANAYAMA

Breathing techniques to energize or relax you. Slow deep inhalations and exhalations will quiet the mind and set the stage for meditation. Other breathing techniques will heat, cool, cleanse and detoxify the body.

GUIDED MEDITATION

Inward concentration and focus on breath. Calmness of mind through consciousness of breath.

ART CLASSES

Private and small group instruction in drawing, painting, watercolor, pastel, printmaking and pottery (the wheel and hand-building). Portfolio preparation for high school students. Guidance and individualized instruction for high school students taking Advanced Placement Studio Art. Never painted but always wanted to? Take your first step and explore the world of form and color in a relaxing non-judgemental environment.