Yoga for People who don’t do Yoga...Yet
Have you been curious about yoga, but haven’t been ready to take the next step? Or has it been a while since you practiced?
Whether you're an absolute beginner or are looking for a refresher, our 4-week beginner series is the perfect place to start.
The program will focus on clear and safe alignment in foundational poses. It will lay the groundwork for you to continue your yoga journey with confidence. At the end of 4 weeks, you’ll be prepared to join a basic flow class or yoga foundations.
Class size is limited.
It's well known that yoga helps keep bones strong, while also increasing strength, flexibility and balance in your body to help prevent falls in the first place. This class will teach exactly how yoga builds bone mass and how to keep your body safe throughout your practice if you have low bone density or are interested in preventing it.
Over the course of the four weeks we will learn the 12 yoga poses proven to build bone mass according to a study by Dr. Loren Fishman, whose research and extensive study this series is based upon. Students will receive handouts of the poses because building bone mass requires practicing regularly either at home or here at HOME.
Who this series is for:
Detailed instructions of each pose will be given so this series is accessible for beginner yoga students as well as seasoned practitioners.
This series will be especially helpful for students with osteoporosis, osteopenia or anyone concerned about bone loss.
Over the course of 11 weekends from January to November, you’ll refine and challenge your knowledge of precise alignment, intelligent sequencing, anatomy, injury prevention, hands-on assisting, daily meditation, and ancient yoga philosophy and history, and, of course, teaching. You’ll refine your time management skills, ability to change your sequence on the fly and understanding of the bodies in, and energy of, the room. You’ll have the opportunity to observe classes and read the room from a different point of view by assisting live classes, getting hands-on practical experience. We’ll explore in more depth Restorative, Yin, Beginners, Ayurveda, the Subtle Body, meditation.
To deepen your practice as a consummate learner, each Saturday and Sunday will include asana designed to explore advanced postures as well as three hours of philosophy and history discussion on Friday nights. In depth posture labs will allow you to see and pinpoint the differences in tight bodies verses more flexible bodies. In addition, you’ll analyze and discuss strategies for commanding the room whether you are teaching beginners, seniors, injured or pregnant students, or even those who distract and challenge the teaching environment.
It’s time to find your own voice, become a leader in your field and have the ability to lead workshops, retreats and specialized yoga classes.