Kripalu Yoga

Class Level Descriptions

Basic Beginner: This class is designed to give an overview of yoga ~ the union of mind, body, spirit, and emotions. It will introduce the basics of yoga postures, stretching, breathing, and relaxation techniques. Those students who have attended this class can progress into any Continuing class provided there is space. One-time classes are scheduled periodically. Please contact us for information on upcoming classes.   Lunch: Spend your lunch hour creating focus, ease, peace, and balance with yoga. These classes will focus on achieving an understanding of yoga ~ union of mind, body, spirit, and emotions. Classes will work on the basics of yoga postures, breathing, and relaxation techniques. Classes open to all levels. Class level depends on the majority of participants. Gentle: The overall pace of these classes will be gentle. Postures and stretches will move slowly allowing for a deeper exploration and awareness, enhancing connection with the mind, body, and spirit. Deep breathing and relaxation techniques will be incorporated to aid in reaping the relaxing and rejuvenating benefits of yoga. Classes open to all levels. Class level depends on the majority of participants.   Gentle-Assisted Yoga: A combination of Gentle Yoga and Easy Does It Yoga. Chairs and various yoga props will be used to encourage relaxation and letting go. Yoga benefits will be experienced with focus on modifications and comfort. Easy Does It: A basic program designed specifically for those who meet the challenge of age, weight, physical pain, and inflexibility. Modifications will be offered. Great class for seniors!   Yoga Medley: Yoga for everyone! Experience various levels, postures, pranayama (breathing techniques), relaxation, meditation, and guided imagery in this medley of classes. Each class will focus on a different level of yoga and various relaxation techniques.   Morning Mix: What a great experience to learn from various teachers and styles with this Saturday class. All levels are encouraged to attend.    Continuing: Students will remain focused on the details of postures, exploring and revamping the alignment of new and old postures, and weaving the breath into the flow of class. These classes are designed for those students who have completed one Basic Beginner class and is recommended for those who are returning to yoga. Class level works with the experience of the majority of participants.   Yin yoga: A wonderful counter-practice to the more yang oriented styles of yoga. A yin practice focuses on releasing tension in the low back, hips, and thighs while cultivating patience, compassion, and self-awareness. Students should be prepared to spend between three and five minutes in each pose. However, Jessica always encourages students to listen, respect, and respond appropriately to their body's own inner wisdom. This practice is suitable for students of all levels.   Restorative Yoga: Challenge yourself to fully let go. Release accumulated tensions in your body and mind. Restorative yoga uses extensive props to support you in experiencing the bliss of deep relaxation. This class is open to all levels. Please bring your own blanket and eye pillow or hand towel (to cover the eyes). Class size is limited to six people.    Deepen Your Practice: These classes are designed to help you explore your practice even more.  Find the best alignment in your body, your deepest breath, your most engaged mind.  It's time to challenge your mind, body and spirit!  These classes will offer more one-on-one adjusting to create your body's version of its "perfect pose".    Intermediate: These classes focus more detail on alignment, holding of postures, and strengthening. Classes will work toward involving breath into yoga postures and finding your yogic “edge”. More challenging postures will also be explored. These classes are designed for more experienced students who have completed several Continuing and/or Sculpting and Toning sessions with Amanda.   Chakra Yoga: These classes will use postures, breath, sound, mudras, and guided visualizations to connect to, open, and energize our chakras.   Belly Dance Basics: This class is designed to introduce the fundamentals of an ancient and empowering dance form.  Study basic moves of both folk and cabaret-style dance, as well as improvisational exercises and choreography.   Toning & Sculpting: These classes will focus on creating and exploring the inner strength of the mind, body and spirit while in the yoga postures. Holding the postures, conscious breathing, and revitalization of the mind, body, and spirit will bring more awareness within while working toward creating balance in daily life. While all yoga seeks to achieve this, this class will focus on more physical strengthening and toning. Experience this unique class while finding fun in toning & sculpting your abs, buttocks, legs, arms, etc.! Class session depends on level of the majority of participants.   Pregnancy: Individual (one-on-one) private sessions are offered as well as scheduled group series. While pregnant women are welcome to join any Beginner class, it is a great idea to give you and your growing baby one-on-one attention. As time progresses, many postures and stretches need to be modified to make you and your baby comfortable and safe. A private session or participation in a pregnancy group session will ensure your physical, mental, and emotional comfort while assisting you in doing everything accurately and appropriately. You will also learn stretches and postures designed just for you and your baby that will aid you in pre- and post-delivery.   A series of pregnancy yoga classes will focus on gentle yoga postures, breathwork, meditation, and vocal toning. All these techniques will cultivate flexibility, confidence, and relaxation--now and during childbirth. Connect with other pregnant women and the wisdom of your baby and body.   Mommy & Me (Infant): Now that baby has arrived, take time to connect with other mothers to revitalize and renew your mind-body and spirit with breathwork and relaxation techniques. Classes will enhance your physical and mental well-being while bonding with your baby. Mommy and Me Yoga is a gentle yoga class that emphasizes stretching and toning the whole body. Moms will do yoga alone and with baby. There will be time for baby yoga too! You are welcome to begin yoga classes at least 6 weeks after delivery and until your baby begins to actively crawl. No prior yoga experience is necessary. Please bring a blanket for your baby and all other items your child may need to be comfortable (pacifier, toys, etc.)   Yoga for Tots: A fun way to help children learn the enormous benefits of yoga at such an early age. Raising children with compassion, peace, and centeredness helps us all! Children approximately ages 2-4 are welcome to attend and begin their yoga practice. We will focus on guided individual yoga postures, breathing, relaxation, and partner yoga.   Yoga for Children: This class is designed to introduce the fun of yoga to children. We'll explore yoga and its simple philosophy. Children will learn the details of various yoga postures, alignment, and breathing techniques. These classes will focus on compassion toward self and others, concentration and redirecting of senses through meditation and breathing, respect for Mother Earth and the universe, and learning to live in the present moment.   Family Yoga: This once a month class is a fun way to experience yoga with your family. Breathing, meditation, postures, partner yoga, and so much more.  Class is open to children approximately ages 4 and up.  No experience is necessary.  Please bring one adult per child as some classes will incorporate partner yoga.   Private Sessions: Available by appointment. Those students who have special needs: physical injuries, anxiety or other emotional imbalances, varying work schedules, or are hesitant in joining a class, are invited to have their own individual private session(s). Please call for more information on scheduling your private session(s).