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Garden of the Heart is pleased to welcome Lynne Buchanan and Tim Chaffee as new teachers.
Lynne is a recent graduate of the GOH Anusara Teacher Training program, and a long-time student at Garden of the Heart. Lynne will be teaching the Intermediate class on Mondays at 7:15pm.
We are also excited to add Tim Chaffee to our class schedule. Tim also is a graduate of the GOH YTT, and will be teaching the Intermediate class on Tuesdays at 6:30pm.
Stop in and take an uplifting
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Welcome to
Garden of the Heart Yoga Center!
New Student Special for January 2012
6 classes plus a Free yoga mat for $66
Perfect for the Introduction to Yoga 6 week series.
Offer expires January 31, 2012. |
If you are new to yoga,
the classes to start with are Introduction
to Yoga, Foundations, Gentle Foundations,
Restorative Yoga, or Chair Yoga.
- Introduction
to Yoga is a 6 week series offered
several times throughout the year
that is perfect for people who have
never tried yoga before and would
like a slower, systematic approach
from the very beginning.
- Foundations
is our Beginners class for newer
students and those who want to refine
their alignment in the fundamental
poses.
- Gentle Foundations
is a slower paced class that includes
many Foundations poses, but not
the Salute to the Sun
- Restorative
Yoga includes gentle stretches and
supported poses for a very relaxing
experience.
- Chair Yoga is a one-hour class that uses chairs for support. Students do not need to be able to get up and down to the floor.
If you are an
experienced yoga student, please refer
to Class Information
and Descriptions or give us a call
to decide which class would be best
for you.
Wear comfortable
clothes: t-shirts, shorts, tights, or
leggings. Leave cell phones, gum, shoes
and your worries at the door! Do not
eat for 2-3 hours before class, and
please do not wear heavy jewelry or
strong fragrances to class. All yoga
props are supplied. Additional parking
is available behind the yoga center,
or across the street in the Florikan
parking lot.
If you have any
questions at all, please give us a call
at (941) 341-9781 or email us at
info@GardenOfTheHeartYoga.com.
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Classes are taught
in the Anusara Yoga® method of hatha
yoga. We are proud to be the only location
in the area to offer classes with Anusara-certified
teachers. Anusara means, “to be
in the flow of your own Essence”
and is one of the most physically transformative,
therapeutically effective, and spiritually
inspiring styles of hatha yoga. Classes
include detailed alignment instructions
and hands on adjustments.
Yoga
is one of the most respected methods
of self-care and personal development.
It calms the nervous system and balances
the physical, mental, and spiritual
aspects of ourselves. It is a highly
effective set of techniques to enhance
health and vitality, by promoting energy
flow throughout the body, and includes
physical poses, breathing exercises,
meditation and deep relaxation. These
practices also enhance deep peace and
contentment, and facilitate living with
greater wisdom, ease, and grace.
Anusara®, Anusara® yoga,
Anusara-Inspired™ yoga, Anusara-Inspired™
yoga teacher and Universal Principles
of Alignment are trademarks of Anusara®
yoga.
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Introduction to
Yoga
This 6 week series is for
new students who want a systematic approach
from the very beginning. In just a few
weeks you will learn fundamental yoga
poses, begin to reduce stress, and feel
better in your body, mind, and spirit.
This class series assumes you have little
or no previous yoga experience. The
only prerequisites are a curiosity about
yoga and the ability to get up and down
to and from the floor. In order to get
the most out of this class, it is requested
that you register for the entire course.
Drop ins will not be permitted.
Foundations
The AnusaraŽ
Foundations class is designed for students
new to yoga or for those new to Anusara
Yoga. Over the course of several weeks
we focus on fundamental poses to strengthen
and open the hips, legs, back, and shoulders,
with an emphasis on standing poses,
Sun Salutations, and a variety of seated,
reclined, and balancing poses. The Universal
Principles of Alignment according to
AnusaraŽ are presented and students
are introduced to yoga philosophy, breathing
techniques and relaxation.
Intermediate
This class is
ideal for those who already practice
yoga and feel ready to extend their
practice to more complex poses. Each
month focuses on a different variety
of poses, building from week to week
so you can slowly move deeper into your
practice. A wide variety of poses are
taught, including deeper back bends,
arm balances, and preps for inversions.
This class is designed to empower students
to gradually advance through levels
of practice. Yoga philosophy as it relates
to daily life, breathing exercises,
meditation, and relaxation are also
included to offer a full experience
of yoga. It is recommended that students
have at least 6 months of yoga instruction
before moving into this class.
Intermediate/Advanced
This class progressively introduces
more challenging standing poses, back
bends, and seated poses. Handstand,
headstand, and forearm balance are included
regularly. This level includes refined
study of Anusara’s Universal Principles
and the Shiva/Shakti Tantric philosophy,
as well as pranayama, meditation, and
relaxation. Regular practice outside
of class is strongly encouraged. Intermediate/Advanced
students should be able to kick to the
wall in handstand unassisted.
Advanced
This class is
for students with an extensive yoga
background. Each month will progress
toward an advanced pose on the Anusara
Syllabus. Students must be able to hold
a freestanding headstand, kick unassisted
into handstand and Pincha Mayurasana
at the wall, and push up to Urdhva Dhanurasana
with straight arms. Anusara’s
Universal Principles are studied in
greater depth as well as the Shiva/Shakti
Tantric philosophy. Pranayama, meditation,
and relaxation are also incorporated.
At least one year of regular AnusaraŽ
study is necessary. Regular practice
outside of class is expected.
Gentle Yoga
Gentle Yoga
Classes follow the program of regular
classes of the same level but at a slower
pace and with a range of modifications
to make the poses progressively more
accessible. Sun salutations are replaced
by gentle flows.
Power Lunch
This is a vigorous, one hour long
class for intermediate and advanced
students, with all categories of poses
included. A strong understanding of
AnusaraŽ alignment principles is suggested
in order to get the most enjoyment out
of this class as well as to prevent
injury.
Mixed Levels
This class accommodates a variety
of yoga experience. The instructor will
gear the class to the majority of the
students with variations and modifications
given to accommodate both beginning
and experienced students.
Vinyasa Yoga
Ideal for those
who already practice yoga and feel ready
to experiment with a more upbeat energetic
class. While emphasizing heart-opening,
this class will link each posture with
the breath to orchestrate the movement
from one pose to the next. A strong
understanding of Anusara alignment principles
is suggested in order to get the most
enjoyment out of this class as well
as to prevent injury.
Yoga
Therapy
Yoga Therapy is a modality
that uses the techniques of yoga to
help with pain management, increase
flexibility, and improve posture. AnusaraŽ
Yoga's Universal Principles of Alignment™
safely and effectively realign your
body toward its optimal blueprint, reducing
tension, stress, and pain. In your private,
30 minute session, you’ll receive
one-on-one, hands-on adjustments, and
learn stretching and strengthening techniques
to use at home. Please call or stop
by the front desk to schedule an appointment.
Pilates & Yoga Fusion
Experience the benefits of a pilates
and yoga combination class. This class
focuses on the abdominal muscles crucial
to supporting a healthy back. Basic
yoga and pilates postures will be progressively
seamed together to strengthen your “core”
as well as challenge all muscle groups
in new ways. This is a mixed-level class
open to experienced beginners and higher.
Restorative Yoga
This
is a healing and rejuvenating class
for all levels. It includes gentle stretches,
breathing, and restorative poses, as
well as simple movements to increase
range of motion of the major joints.
It is ideal for students with chronic
symptoms such as muscle/joint pain,
stiffness, weakness, or fatigue, or
anyone who wants a restful practice.
Aikido Beginners and Mixed
Levels
Aikido is a modern Japanese
martial art, created by the late master
Morihei Ueshiba, who devoted his life
to the study and assimilation of many
of Japan’s ancient martial arts.
The ultimate goal of aikido practice
is the development of the ability to
lead to the peaceful resolution of conflict.
Through training, one learns to blend
with and neutralize an attacker’s
aggression. There is no competition
in aikido. Students work with one another
to improve their skills in dealing with
various attacks. The practice of aikido
is appropriate for people of all ages.
In addition to learning practical self
defense skills, the training is designed
to improve one’s physical well
being while creating a calm and peaceful
demeanor. One common interpretation
of the word aikido is "the way to spiritual
harmony." Classes are open to all students
ages 12 and up.
Writing Yoga
This is a one-hour class to help you
explore how keeping a journal can enhance
your experience on and off your yoga
mat. Themes for contemplation are introduced,
and ample time is given for you to explore
a pose and write about your experience
in a guided way. This process will inspire
your practice and help you deepen your
understanding of yourself and your yoga.
Please bring a journal or notebook.
Chair Yoga
A gentle practice of a variety of seated and standing yoga postures with the support of a chair. It includes a breathing practice and a final meditation. You will be surprised how many foundation poses are accessible with the help of a chair!
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WEATHER POLICY:
If classes are cancelled due to hurricane-like
weather, a message stating that the
class is cancelled will be on the answering
machine at least one hour before class.
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Individual
Class Drop-in $15/class
4-class pass (expires in
5 weeks): $52
8-class
pass (expires in 10 weeks):
$88
16-class pass (expires
in 10 weeks): $168
24-class
pass (expires in 10 weeks):
$240
Intro to Yoga Series
(6 weeks): $66
Hour long
classes $12/drop-in or $40/$80
pass
Unlimited classes
$40/wk or $146/4 wks
Full time HS/college students
(with school ID): $10/class
or $108 unlimited/4 wks
Seniors 65+: 5% off class
pass
The expiration date
for the class pass begins
on the date of the first
class taken.
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***NEW***
Online registration is now available
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CLICK HERE.
MasterCard, Visa, &
Discover accepted
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