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Foundation Beginner/All Levels An
important class for newcomers to the studio! Create strength, flexibility and balance with a solid "Foundation". Build a strong, safe and healthy yoga practice
with detailed alignment, use of props and Udjaii breath. Experienced students will deepen their practice and feel stronger by working slower and holding
postures longer in this gentle paced class. This class is suitable for expectant mothers who have an established yoga practice. Level: All levels - Excellent for Beginners Prerequisite: An interest inYoga
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Pure Advanced - Teacher Approval Required Ashtanga Primary (1st) Series as taught by Sri K Pattabhi Jois (our teacher) in Mysore, India. Students need a
good understanding of Udjaii breath, bandhas and the majority of the seated postures and be ready to work at the traditional pace. Strengthen and detoxify your body with this powerful and graceful practice.
Level: Advanced Prerequisite: Pure
Prep, teacher approval and the ability to maintain sirsasana without a wall.
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Yoga Sculpture Intermediate/All Levels Yoga Sculpture is a slow-motion, super-deep class based on Dana's own personal yoga practice. Create a
stronger, leaner body and focus your busy mind by holding balance postures and multiple backbends. Finish with deep intense stretches and inversions to restore and
rebalance.
Level: Intermediate/All Levels Prerequisite: Core or Pure Prep.
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Burn! Intermediate/All Levels A unique yoga circuit class that combines traditional Ashtanga Yoga with Martial Arts conditioning moves for an Asian Arts workout! Complete the practice with Tai Chi style meditation.
Level: Intermediate/All Levels Prerequisite: Core, Pure Prep. or Happy Hour Blast!
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Intro to Mysore Beginner/All Levels Recommended for all beginners and/or any student new to Mysore. Learn the traditional Ashtanga Vinyasa
sequence in a safe, step by step, non-intimidating atmosphere. Arrive anytime between 6:45-7:45 am. See Mysore description for more details.
Level: Beginner/All Levels Prerequisite: Foundation or Core recommended
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Improv Tuesdays: Intermediate/Advanced. Saturdays: Advanced - teacher approval req'd A challenging & dynamic flowing series with impeccable sequencing and an in-depth weekly focus (hips,
backbends, arm balancing, etc.). Combine prep work with the more challenging postures of Primary (1st), Intermediate (2nd), and Advanced A (3rd) Series along with
inspiration from Forrest Yoga. Integrate a deeper breath & longer holds, move beyond boundaries and reach new levels in your practice! Level: Intermediate/Advanced (Tuesday); Advanced (Saturday) Prerequisite: Minimum 3 years yoga experience and teacher approval req'd on Saturday.
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Pure Prep Intermediate
Learn the traditional Ashtanga Primary (1st) series (see Pure) in this moderate tempo, up-beat class. Pure Prep covers 70 - 80% of the Primary series. Advanced students refine your practice. Learn jump-throughs and jump-backs with props given for the more challenging postures. This class produces a deep internal heat which detoxifies, improves digestion, increases stamina, strength and flexibility.
Level: Intermediate Prerequisite: Foundation or Core.
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Happy Hour Blast! Intermediate/All
Friday nights we crank up the heat (internally and in the studio) and Blast the music with the ultimate, end-of-the-week cleanse:
Yoga Blast! This sweat-with-spirit class begins with a 45 min cardio-yoga workout – both challenging and invigorating! Complete the practice with deep stretches & restorative yoga. Happy Hour Special: 2 people for the price of one drop-in rate. De-stress from the week and get ready for a wonderful weekend.
Level: Intermediate/All Prerequisite: Pure Prep recommended plus stamina!
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Mysore All Levels
Experience Ashtanga Yoga the way it is taught in Mysore, India. Open practice
time, students can arrive anytime during the hours posted to "do your practice and all is coming". Move at your own pace, in silence, to the rhythm of
your own breath. The teacher assists you in the form of hands on adjustments and personal attention. Postures are given one by one in sequential order, you are
encouraged to memorize the sequence which brings mental clarity and focus. Beginners and advanced students practice side by side in a non-competitive atmosphere.
Weekly Mysore classes help you to develop a strong, confident practice with correct alignment, and deepen your understanding of yourself. This class is suitable
for expectant mothers who have an established yoga practice. Level: All Levels
Prerequisite: Foundation, Core or Pure Prep.
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Core All Levels Awaken your core and connect with your true source of strength and energy - your "life force" within.
Develop stronger, toned abdominals, improve posture, feel taller and leaner with Core Yoga. Based on Dana's popular workshop, blending slow sun salutations with
upper body strengtheners, plyometrics & pranayama (breathwork). Learn the subtle aspects of backbending along with in-depth abdominal exercises (Forrest Yoga)
to strengthen and support the lower back. Feel stronger, more energized, and find your "Bandhas". Level: All Levels/Beginners welcomed Prerequisite: An empty stomach is best!
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