Yoga is a dynamic form of physical exercise. Best known for it ability to
release physical and emotional tension in the body and mind, yoga can also
improve circulation, respiration, cardiovascular health, digestion, and
promote good posture and coordination. Regular practice develops physical
strength and fitness, endurance, flexibility, and a relaxed state of mind.
All yoga classes offered at LGSRC are classified as
Hatha Yoga – an ancient practice of physical poses, concentration
methods and breathing techniques that bring awareness to the
body-mind-spirit connection. Within Hatha Yoga, there are several
different styles to practice. All styles are geared toward developing the
body’s strength and well being, increasing flexibility, balance and
stamina and most importantly bringing a deep release of tension both
physically and emotionally. Many of our classes emphasis the spiritually
nature of Yoga, but Yoga is not a religion of any sort. It is a practice
for tuning into the “inner self” and discovering the intimacy and power of
knowing one’s body, mind and spirit well.
We offer daily classes and ongoing workshops
to fit into your busy schedule. Our yoga instructors
offer different styles of Hatha Yoga to compliment your personal fitness
plan.
Good for beginners, and all levels of practice.
A mellow class conducted mainly on the floor with props, quiet music and inspirational reading. Yoga poses are held for very long period of time, typically (3-5) minutes. Deep stretching of the connective tissue achieved while gently stimulating energy meridians and letting go of stress. Results of this practice are similar to those achieved by acupuncture treatments. Challenging in many ways, this class is NOT for beginners, some experience in yoga required.
All levels of practice welcome, although some experience in Yoga is helpful!
This class is always different, so you’ll never know quite what to expect. It will combine many styles of yoga, including Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Kundalini, Bikram, Yin, gentle, restorative and trance dance and meditation techniques. It will always be challenging to the body/mind and geared towards exercising in spirit! All levels of practice are welcome, although some experiences in Yoga are helpful.
Meditation:
Guided imagery to allow the
mind and body to relax.
Good for beginners, and all levels of practice!
This class is taught in the styles of yin, restorative and gentle Hatha yoga and is conducted in a much slower format than our traditional classes. Expect an easeful stretch and yogic conditioning class designed to move the body gently and soothe stiff muscles/joints with an awareness of stress reduction, healing and mediation, Breath work and relaxation are a vital part of this class.
Great for all levels of practice, but especially for those new to yoga, or looking for a more mellow yoga practice!
Ages 8-14 – no experience required!
A wonderful class for kids! Start teaching your kids the benefits of this wonderful practice early in their life. Bring a group of your kid’s friends; this class is open to the public. Fun stretches, playful exercises, stress reduction techniques and attention building skills will be practiced along with great music, imaginative props and relaxation period. No experience required.
Good for beginners, and all levels of practice!
A practice for those seeking profound rest and relaxation through nourishing postures, simple meditation and guided imagery. Physicians and alternative health care providers most often prescribe this style, as it is deeply healing and regenerative. Various props, music, readings are used to assist in renewing body, mind and spirit. A perfect class for those dealing with or recovering from surgery, illness and injury of all sorts. Good for beginners, and all levels of practice!
Looking to strengthen your abdominals? This is the yoga class for you! The pillars of Forrest Yoga are breath, strength, integrity and spirit. This method works to strengthen the body from the core with a series of very specific abdominal exercises performed at the beginning of class. Forrest Yoga is a very mindful practice that challenges the body and mind. The sequence of the poses is dynamic and energizing with lots of standing poses and inversions.
Be prepared to sweat and get your heart rate up! NOT for beginners, experience required!
Sometimes called Power or Ashtanga Yoga, this energetic and flowing class builds heat and detoxifies the body through a challenging series of sun salutations and yoga poses. The class builds strength, endurance and flexibility in the body and the mind.
Students will actively combine poses (asanas) with deep breath work (pranayama), Gestures (mudras), focus (dristi) and bodily contractions (bandhas). Work at your own pace, this practice is quite athletic building stamina and physical strength. Be prepared to sweat and get your heart rate up! Not for beginners, experience required.
Be prepared to sweat and get your heart rate up! NOT for beginners, experience required!
Add Power Vinyasa Flow – a more advanced version of Vinyasa Yoga that includes a longer sequence of sun salutations, arm and leg balancing poses, inversions (of many sorts) and advanced posture sequences. Definitely for the most experienced of yogis – level 2-3, or permission needed from Cindy to attend. Minimum of 2 years of practice recommended.
Challenging in many ways, this class is NOT for beginners, some experience in yoga required!
A mellow class conducted mainly on the floor with props, quiet music and inspirational reading. Yoga poses are held for very long period of time, typically (3-5) minutes. Deep stretching of the connective tissue achieved while gently stimulating energy meridians and letting go of stress. Results of this practice are similar to those achieved by acupuncture treatments. Challenging in many ways, this class is NOT for beginners, some experience in yoga required.
Results of this practice are similar to those achieved by acupuncture treatments.
When a boa constrictor of stress creeps up your shoulders, circles your neck and encases your skull, you
may be more tempted to reach for the jaws of life than your yoga mat.
But don’t underestimate the power
of asana to unlock the vice grip of a tension headache; try this sequence of forward bends and reclining poses. The
idea, says Northern California yoga teacher Richard Rosen, is to soothe the pulsating brain with internally focused
forward bends. At the same time, by supporting your head, you’re giving the back of the neck permission to release.
“When you get a tension headache, often the third eye at the place where the skull meets the neck is squeezed
shut,” he says. Open that eye wide by letting the nape of your neck drift down toward your shoulder and imagining
the base of your skull floating up toward your crown.
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Balasana (Child’s Pose) with head on bolster or block |
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Janu Sirsasana (Head-to-Knee Pose) with head supported |
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Downward-Facing Dog Pose (Adho Mukha Svanasana), head on block |
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Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend) with head on padded chair, block, or other support |
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Supta Baddha Konasana (Reclining Bound Angle Pose)) |
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Setu Bandha Sarvangasana (Bridge Pose) with block |
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Viparita Karani (Legs-up-the- Wall Pose) |
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Savasana (Corpse Pose) |
Stretch, Not Strain – Thoughts of Yoga at Work A few years ago, when London-based graphic designer David
Whelan was suffering from back strain, his friend and Kirpalu
Yoga teacher showed him a few yoga poses.
The simple yoga remedy worked – and inspired Whelan to help others stave off workplace injuries. With help from his teacher, Whelan designed the website e-stretch.net, which offers yoga breaks – or, as Whelan calls them, “yoga snacks” - to deskbound workers.
Experts say that taking regular hourly breaks throughout the day can help prevent repetitive stress injuries (RSI’s). “If you can rest every 20 minutes, that’s even better” says Matt Ernst, an orthopedist and physical therapist in Florence, Kentucky. But remembering to take a break can be challenging – and that’s how e-stretch can help. Once you download the program, you can set a timer (from 5 minutes to 4 hours). .
At the chosen time, e-stretch pops on your screen reminding you to rest and stretch. Not only will doing so help protect your body, but you’ll also get to do a little yoga – all without leaving the comfort of your chair. chair.