Karuna Arts Yoga
Class Descriptions

The word “Hatha” is an umbrella term for any physical practice that is called yoga.  At Karuna Arts Yoga we offer Viniyoga and Anusara yoga, Gentle Flow Yoga and more.

viniyoga:

This  approach to yoga practice/postures emphasize balancing the spine and breath awareness. The term viniyoga translated from Sanskrit means “to adapt.” Adapting the practice to fit each student's needs is the essence of this methodology whose roots draw from the teaching of Sri Krishnamacharya whose philosophy was that the yoga should meet the student's needs.

Beginner Yoga:

Anusara Yoga:

 Anusara Yoga is distinguished by its attention to alignment principles in the body and with the Deeper Order of the Divine. Each class includes time for centering and an active flowing (vinyasa) practice – linking poses with attention to body awareness and breath, with a particular focus for the day.

Friday night classes: (5:30-7:00 pm)

1st Friday/Month

Release and Restore with Rajani Each class is comprised of active modified, energy-building poses that invite the body to stretch and open as well as passive, supported yoga postures to promote a sense of calm and tranquility.

2nd & 4th Friday/Month

Illumination Yoga/Roger:  This eclectic yoga class will include reiki, chi gong, and other methods designed to deepen your inner connection and balance your energy.

3rd & 5th Friday /Month

Self Care Yoga/Amy:  Experience yoga and self care techniques offered by an instructor who is also an LMT (licenced massage therapist).

Hatha Flow:

Great class to strengthen, tone, gain flexibility and move.  You'll learn breathing techniques, focus and balance. Learn how becoming more aware of your physical body, mental body and breathing can change your life, especially beyond your yoga practice. Previous experience in a hatha flow class is a plus and please be free of any major injuries.

Gentle Yoga/Yoga Nidra: 

This gentle class utilizes asana (yoga postures), pranayama (breathing practice), and yoga nidra (relaxation) techniques to deepen the effects of the practice taking the body, breath, and mind softly into a deeper state of relaxed awareness.

Meditation Class:

In these  weekly classes the instructor offers simple and practical advice that we can use to develop peaceful, positive minds.  Each evening is self-contained and includes a guided relaxation meditation, a Dharma talk, and questions and answers. Classes are open to all regardless of previous meditation experience. $10 per class, $5 students and seniors. No pre-registration is required, Sundays 6:00 pm.

Tai Chi Ch'uan:

Yang Style, short form Tai Chi is a relaxed, fluid, non-impact exercise form that promotes strength, flexibility, and inner tranquility. This class is a series class, please check the schedule for the start date of the next series. To register and for series dates please ring the Tai Chi instructor, Colleen @ 206/528-9096.