CORE YOGA CLASSES
Drop-in feeS APPLY
EAST PROVIDENCE W.O.W. CORE YOGA SUNDAYS @ 8:30AM
CORE YOGA NEXT LEVEL FITNESS - JOHNSTON THURSDAYS @ 6:30PM
CORE YOGA NEXT LEVEL FITNESS - JOHNSTON SATURDAYS @ 7:30AM
ALLAIRE FITNESS CORE YOGA SUNDAY @ 10:00AM
All fitness levels are welcome!!
WHY PRACTICE CORE YOGA?
Remember, breathing, form, effort, ability, Flexibility, strength, in that order.
Yoga is a journey of practice and patience, not a destination of mastery,
to master is to stop learning, feel the journey that never plateaus!
All sessions practiced in "heated room" not "hot room."
All classes taught by studio owner with 19 years of Yoga practice.
Sessions trained in large studio, plenty of "elbow room."
Please no perfumes, be considerate of others.
Your routines are structured toward muscle flexibility,
muscle tone and core strength,
if you practice consistently, you will improve,
patience is key to progress
Yoga is a journey, not a destination.
Your instructor demonstrates and executes all postures with the class.
Major Types of Yoga...Know Your Choice!
Hatha
Many yoga beginners start with this gentle practice that focuses on finding
harmony and balance between mind, body and spirit. Hatha yoga teaches basic
poses (known as “asanas”) and breathing exercises (known as “pranayama”) with an
emphasis on relaxation and meditation. Hatha routines involve slow and
controlled movements, and many classes start with sitting quietly and
reflecting. You are encouraged to be very aware of your body as you move through
the poses, which range from easy to very challenging. This practice, which is
the foundation of most types of yoga, will stretch and strengthen your body.
Kundalini
Kundalini yoga is a spiritual practice that aims to create a mind-body
connection. It incorporates poses, breathing techniques, and meditation. Most
classes begin with a mantra and end with a song of blessing. Kundalini yoga
centers on the idea that there is energy at the base of the spine that is coiled
up like a snake. As you move through postures, you awaken the "snake." It moves
up your spine and flows through seven centers of consciousness, which are known
as chakras. This leads to a state of heightened awareness that relaxes the mind
and releases tension and stress.
*Ashtanga ( Extreme Fitness )
If you prefer a faster-paced, sculpting, form intensive, athletic workout, Ashtanga yoga, commonly referred to as
“power or core yoga,” may be best for you. This vigorous, physically demanding practice
moves smoothly through poses with very little stopping. Each pose is linked to the next by
a specific way of breathing and moving, which results in a athletically
challenging, yet graceful and flowing
sequence. The speed of the workout creates heat and energy flow. Unlike other
yoga practices, Ashtanga yoga does not emphasize long pre-post workout meditations. It is best learn
this type of yoga in a teacher-led class but, after you master the order of
the 908 poses, a welcome, long and challenging journey, you can do the routine independently either at home or in a studio under
a teacher’s guidance. Ashtanga yoga will improve your strength, flexibility and
stamina. CHATARANGA!
Bikram
Yoginis who love to sweat love Bikram yoga, often referred to as hot yoga. This
vigorous, challenging practice is taught in a room that’s around 100° Fahrenheit
and 40 percent humidity. The heat loosens your muscles while you move through a
26-pose sequence that incorporates two breathing techniques. Each posture is
designed to stretch and strengthen the muscles you need for the next posture.
Classes are typically 90 minutes long. Experts believe that this practice’s
sauna-like atmosphere releases toxins from your body and improves circulation.
Bikram yoga will also reduce stress, increase stamina and improve your
flexibility.
YOGA ETIQUETTE
1. Remove Your Shoes: Many yoga studios have a place for your shoes by the front door. Since people will be walking around the studio barefoot, it is most hygienic if everyone takes off their outdoor shoes first thing.
2. Turn off Your Cell Phone: Make a habit of doing this as soon as you get to the yoga studio. You will be quite embarrassed if your phone rings during class. If this happens (and it has even happened to me), I advocate owning up and going to turn the thing off immediately. Some teachers prefer that it just be ignored and will let you know of their preference.
3. Arrive on Time: Arrive at least 10 minutes before the class is scheduled to start. If you do arrive late, don't enter a class more than 10 minutes late if it has already started. Wait for the next class or another day.
4. Respect the Teacher: When you enter a yoga class, you sign on to respect the teacher for the next hour, You may discover halfway through the class that you don't care for this teacher, style, or hour of the day. But you still should continue with the class, follow the teacher's instructions, take your Savasana, and chalk it up to experience.
5. Keep Variations Appropriate: Keep in mind the level of the class you are attending. If it is an advanced class and some of the poses are too hard, it is fine to take a more basic variation of the poses being taught. Usually the teacher will offer this option. If you are attending a basic class, stick to the basic versions of the poses so you don't confuse new students. The teacher will offer you the option to take a more advanced variation when appropriate.
6. Go to the Bathroom during Resting Poses: It is fine to leave class for a few minutes to go to the bathroom: There is no need to ask the teacher's permission. The best time to go is when there is a period of rest, either in Child's Pose or Downward Dog. You will not earn your teacher's respect if you routinely dodge out during difficult poses or skip part of Savasana.
7. Don't Skip Savasana! Your final relaxation in Savasana is an important part of your practice. Try Not to leave class early. If you must, tell the teacher in advance and take a short Savasana before you go. Don't make a habit of this.
PURGE YOUR TOXINS!
STRENGTHEN YOUR CORE!
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