Archive for the ‘single pose’ Category

One Pose at a Time: Wide-legged Standing Forward Fold

Rebecca on 2:15 pm April 25th, 2010 / 1 Comment »

prasarita-padottanasana3

Sunday, April 25
2:15-3:45 p
$10

The One-Pose-At-a-Time classes are designed for beginning and intermediate students desiring to learn or review the fundamentals of yoga postures. Vinyasa lovers will also benefit by learning safe and effective ways of performing each pose outside of flow sequencing.

At the end of each class, students can expect to have a thorough foundation in the pose that they can cultivate and work with on their own or in yoga classes.

Benefits of Wide-legged Standing Forward Fold (Prasarita Padottanasana):

  • Strengthens and stretches the inner and back legs
  • Tones the abdominal organs
  • Lengthens the spine
  • Calms the brain
  • Relieves mild backaches

* Next series begins in the Summer

Note: Online registration is not available for this class

One Pose at a Time: Warrior II

Rebecca on 2:15 pm April 18th, 2010 / 1 Comment »

virasana-23Sunday, April 18
2:15-3:45 p
$10

The One-Pose-At-a-Time classes are designed for beginning and intermediate students desiring to learn or review the fundamentals of yoga postures. Vinyasa lovers will also benefit by learning safe and effective ways of performing each pose outside of flow sequencing.

At the end of each class, students can expect to have a thorough foundation in the pose that they can cultivate and work with on their own or in yoga classes.

Benefits of Warrior II (Virabhadrasana 2):

  • Strengthens and stretches the legs and ankles
  • Stretches the groins, chest and lungs, shoulders
  • Stimulates abdominal organs
  • Increases stamina
  • Develops concentration, balance and groundedness

* Next week’s pose: Wide-legged Standing Forward Fold (Prasarita Padottanasana)

Note: Online registration is not available for this class

One Pose at a Time: Warrior I

Rebecca on 2:15 pm April 11th, 2010 / 1 Comment »

virasana-iSunday, April 11
2:15-3:45 p
$10

The One-Pose-At-a-Time classes are designed for beginning and intermediate students desiring to learn or review the fundamentals of yoga postures. Vinyasa lovers will also benefit by learning safe and effective ways of performing each pose outside of flow sequencing.

At the end of each class, students can expect to have a thorough foundation in the pose that they can cultivate and work with on their own or in yoga classes.

Benefits of Warrior I (Virabhadrasana 1):

  • Stretches the chest and lungs, shoulders and neck, belly, groins (psoas)
  • Strengthens the shoulders and arms, and the muscles of the back
  • Strengthens and stretches the thighs, calves, and ankles
  • Improves balance, concentration, and core awareness

* Next week’s pose: Warrior II (Virabhadrasana 2)

Note: Online registration is not available for this class

One Pose at a Time: Triangle Pose

Rebecca on 2:15 pm April 4th, 2010 / 1 Comment »

trikonasanaSunday, April 4
2:15-3:45 p
$10

The One-Pose-At-a-Time classes are designed for beginning and intermediate students desiring to learn or review the fundamentals of yoga postures. Vinyasa lovers will also benefit by learning safe and effective ways of performing each pose outside of flow sequencing.

At the end of each class, students can expect to have a thorough foundation in the pose that they can cultivate and work with on their own or in yoga classes.

Benefits of Triangle Pose (Trikonasana):

  • Stretches and strengthens the thighs, knees, and ankles
  • Stretches the hips, groins, hamstrings, and calves; shoulders, chest, and spine
  • Stimulates the abdominal organs
  • Helps relieve stress
  • Improves digestion

* Next week’s pose: Warrior I (Virabhadrasana 1)

Note: Online registration is not available for this class

One Pose at a Time: Cobra Pose

Rebecca on 2:15 pm March 28th, 2010 / 1 Comment »

bhujangasana

Sunday, March 28
2:15-3:45 p
$10

The One-Pose-At-a-Time classes are designed for beginning and intermediate students desiring to learn or review the fundamentals of yoga postures. Vinyasa lovers will also benefit by learning safe and effective ways of performing each pose outside of flow sequencing.

At the end of each class, students can expect to have a thorough foundation in the pose that they can cultivate and work with on their own or in yoga classes.

Benefits of Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana):

  • Strengthens the spine
  • Stretches chest and lungs, shoulders, and abdomen
  • Firms the buttocks
  • Stimulates abdominal organs
  • Helps relieve stress and fatigue
  • Opens the heart and lungs

* Next week’s pose: Triangle Pose (Trikonasana)

Note: Online registration is not available for this class

One Pose at a Time: Locust Pose

Rebecca on 2:15 pm March 21st, 2010 / 1 Comment »

salabhasana

Sunday, March 21
2:15-3:45 p
$10

The One-Pose-At-a-Time classes are designed for beginning and intermediate students desiring to learn or review the fundamentals of yoga postures. Vinyasa lovers will also benefit by learning safe and effective ways of performing each pose outside of flow sequencing.

At the end of each class, students can expect to have a thorough foundation in the pose that they can cultivate and work with on their own or in yoga classes.

Benefits of Locust Pose (Salabasana):

  • Strengthens the muscles of the spine, buttocks, and backs of the arms and legs
  • Stretches the shoulders, chest, belly, and thighs
  • Improves posture
  • Stimulates abdominal organs
  • Helps relieve stress

* Next week’s pose: Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana)

Note: Online registration is not available for this class