| Class Descriptions Yoga West Studio |
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Beginner Yoga - Through gentle,
relaxing movements you will discover how
to free yourself of habits that are
interfering with your optimum self.
Experience improved breathing, greater
range of motion, enhanced vitality. Many
find relief from chronic pain or
limitations resulting from injuries or
illness. With repetition, as gentle yoga
improves how you move physically, you
will also see how it affects how you move
through life.
Yoga Basics — This Hatha style class
builds a solid foundation for your yoga
practice blending breath, movement and
consciousness to strengthen and
revitalize mind, body and spirit.
Appropriate for all yoga levels.
Pilates Mat — These non-impact mat
exercises are challenging yet easy to
follow. The focus is on precise breathing
and core strength to develop a toned
stomach, lean legs, firm rear, and a
graceful, lengthened posture.
relaxing movements you will discover how
to free yourself of habits that are
interfering with your optimum self.
Experience improved breathing, greater
range of motion, enhanced vitality. Many
find relief from chronic pain or
limitations resulting from injuries or
illness. With repetition, as gentle yoga
improves how you move physically, you
will also see how it affects how you move
through life.
Yoga Basics — This Hatha style class
builds a solid foundation for your yoga
practice blending breath, movement and
consciousness to strengthen and
revitalize mind, body and spirit.
Appropriate for all yoga levels.
Pilates Mat — These non-impact mat
exercises are challenging yet easy to
follow. The focus is on precise breathing
and core strength to develop a toned
stomach, lean legs, firm rear, and a
graceful, lengthened posture.
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| It is only by following your deepest instinct that you can lead a rich life, and if you let your fear of consequence prevent you from following your deepest instinct, then your life will be safe, expedient and thin. - Author Katharine Butler Hathaway |
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Open Flow — This energizing class aligns,
strengthens and balances body & mind. Link
breath and movement to a continuous flow of
postures. Further strength, stamina and
flexibility is developed for more advanced
inversions, backbends and arm balances. A
must for yoga enthusiasts seeking more than
a physical practice.
Restorative -- The practice is designed to
restore the nervous system and help
release deeply held tensions from the body
and mind. Props are used to support the
postures, while gently stretching and
strengthening the body. This class is
appropriate for students recovering from
sickness or injury, wanting to de-stress, or
just take it easy.
Corporate -- The benefits of yoga are
extraordinary, especially for individuals who
work long hours and have sedentary jobs.
For the employee, yoga energizes the mind
and body, and rejuvenates the whole being.
The corporation benefits by providing a
wellness incentive as well as enhancing the
employee/company relationship. Classes are
scheduled after work or during lunch hours.
Companies include Hyland Software, United
Way Services of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County
and City of Cleveland employees.
strengthens and balances body & mind. Link
breath and movement to a continuous flow of
postures. Further strength, stamina and
flexibility is developed for more advanced
inversions, backbends and arm balances. A
must for yoga enthusiasts seeking more than
a physical practice.
Restorative -- The practice is designed to
restore the nervous system and help
release deeply held tensions from the body
and mind. Props are used to support the
postures, while gently stretching and
strengthening the body. This class is
appropriate for students recovering from
sickness or injury, wanting to de-stress, or
just take it easy.
Corporate -- The benefits of yoga are
extraordinary, especially for individuals who
work long hours and have sedentary jobs.
For the employee, yoga energizes the mind
and body, and rejuvenates the whole being.
The corporation benefits by providing a
wellness incentive as well as enhancing the
employee/company relationship. Classes are
scheduled after work or during lunch hours.
Companies include Hyland Software, United
Way Services of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County
and City of Cleveland employees.
| Side Plank |
| Scissors |
| Straight Leg Rocker |
| Spine Twist |
