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Adult Yoga

HATHA/IYENGAR STYLE (all classes at Wakeman)

Benefits of Yoga: Joints maintain their suppleness. Reduce Stress. Improve concentration and balance. Relieve depressions, soothe and calm nervous system. Strengthen body reduces osteoporosis, Detoxify the body. It also enhances breathing and sense of well-being. It quiets the mind and helps let go of worries. Helps one maintain a sense of Living in the present, and puts less focus on the past and future. (All flexibility levels are encouraged to participate at their own comfort level)

  • JANUARY/ FEBRUARY SESSION    $115
    Monday & Wednesday 9:30-1:30: January 4, 9, 11, 18, 23, 25, 30 February 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 27, 29
    Tuesday & Thursday 9:30-10:30: January 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, 31, February 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 28
    No class January 2nd, 16th, or February 20th-24th (School Vacation)
  • MARCH/ APRIL SESSION     $115
    Monday & Wednesday 9:30-10:30: March 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28, April 2, 4, 9, 11, 23, 25, 30
    Tuesday & Thursday 9:30-10:30: March 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29, April 3, 5, 10, 12, 24, 26
    No class April 16-20 (Spring Break)
  • MAY/ JUNE SESSION     $115
    Monday & Wednesday 9:30-10:30: May 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 30, June 4, 6, 11, 13, 18
    No class on May 28th (Memorial Day)
    Tuesday & Thursday 9:30-10:30: May 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29,31, June 5, 7, 12, 14

About our teachers:
Joan Shanley--Monday/Wednesday--Kripalu-style Hatha Yoga
Kripalu yoga is a style of hatha yoga that is very heart-centered pratice, emphasizing compassionate self-acceptance while inviting the student to inquire how best to connect-up his or her own body, mind and spirit. This deep connection to Self enables the student to experience the fullness of life. Intrinsic in the practice of yoga is healing and nurturing of joints and muscles coupled with meditative aspects, such as focused breathing techniques. Together, these techniques offer relaxation and a sense of peacefullness to the mind. This type of yoga encourages the student to: find their edges of comfort for increased wisdom of self, honor their body's inner wisdom, be the non-judgmental witness of their experience in every moment. It also encourages the student to integrate the teaching into their life off the mat.

Nicole Metchick--Tuesday/Thursday--Hatha Yoga/Vinyasa Style
Vinyasa is based on a progressive and fluid series of movements and postures. This yoga style uses breath awareness to help initiative and dictate a fluid sequence of poses- "a conscious evolution connecting each movement with unifying breath." The postures in Vinyasa serve to enhance oragn function, stimualte teh circulatory system, aid in digestion/elimination and to increase the body's natural detoxification process. This class creates a cigorous rhythm in the body to increase flexibility and muscular endurance and to encourage mindful living.