Cedar Mist Studios

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:

Gentle Yoga
This class will keep you youthful in every stage of life, by using stretching, breathing techniques, relaxation, and strengthening exercises. Yoga promotes radiant health as it stretches and tones your muscles, spine and entire skeletal system. These exercises will leave you feeling calm and refreshed with increased focus and concentration. Postures can be done with the support of chairs. They are explained in depth, with emphasis on alignment and breath. Special attention is given to student needs. This is an interactive class where students are encouraged to ask questions.

Yoga
This is a mixed level class and is perfect for beginners and experienced students. Many styles of yoga are explored from week to week giving you variety and new learning experiences. Work with your energy centers (chakras) and further your knowledge of yoga. Health benefits of yoga are explained as you receive personal guidance.

Tips for a Great Class:

Clothing - Wear comfortable clothes that stretch with your movement, yet keep you decent. Remember, in yoga we do inversions, some tops may ride up when you don't want them to. Many stores sell yoga pants and tanks that wick moisture and are comfortable. Wear layers. Shorts are fine as long as nothing hangs out or is revealed.

Practice Regularly - Take as many classes as your schedule allows so the practice becomes part of your life.

Self Practice – In between classes or if you are unable to attend class, try practicing at home with a video or audio tape, or practice a sequence of poses from your memory.

Meditation - Develop a regular meditation practice which will aid in grounding you in the fundamentals of Yoga.

Lifestyle - Eat lightly and moderately, become aware of what you really need. Avoid eating or drinking stimulants such as coffee several hours before class.

Time - Be on time for all classes. If you have to come late, do it quietly, unravel your mat outside and find your place respecting your fellow students. Please do not leave when the class is in meditation or final relaxation.

Competition - We live in very competitive world. Yoga is your opportunity to create a sanctuary of non-competitiveness. It's all about you being in the moment. Let go of how far you were able to go yesterday or what somebody else is able to do. Explore your limits by using your breath and staying in tune with yourself. Be kind and loving to yourself and to who you are in this moment.

Environment - The studio is kept warm for the purpose of helping your body to stay warm, aiding you in the asana practice and allowing you to go deeper and further without the risk of injury. Please drink only small amounts of water during class, hydrate yourself well before and after class.

Cleanliness - If possible bath or shower prior to practice. Avoid strong perfumes.

Shoes - NO shoes in the practice area. Please remove your shoes and leave them on the shelf by the door or under the bench.

Peace and Quiet - In order to create and maintain a peaceful environment, please leave your cell phone and pager in the car and observe silence after you enter the studio. There is no cell coverage at the studio.

Above All - Suspend all judgments about yourself!