Class Descriptions Yoga West Studio
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Gentle/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.

Sivananda—Gradually learn the
Sivananda series of 12 classical asanas
(postures).   Enjoy plenty of relaxation
throughout the class as well as pranayama
(breathing exercises) and sun salutations.  
This class is appropriate for all ages, body
types and levels with modifications provided
for beginners and variations for more
advanced yogis.

Pilates — 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
Pilates
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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.

Vinyasa — 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 and those with
athletic experience seeking more than a physical
practice.  

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
generally scheduled after work or during lunch hours.
Companies have included Hyland Software, United
Way Services of Greater Cleveland and Cuyahoga
County employees.