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: In this therapeutic 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.
Anusara Yoga:
Anusara-inspired
Hatha Yoga: These classes are inspired by Anusara yoga as developed by
John Friend. Anusara 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/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 Friday/Month
Rhythm Yoga/Lorina: Experience an easy rhythmic flow in your
asana practice with music ranging from yoga/meditation, easy
popular/soft rock, jazz, R & B, to contemporary world. This class
is similar to the Sunday Flow Yoga class at 4:30 pm (offered by the same
instructor).
3rd Friday/Month
Self Care Yoga/Amy: Experience yoga and self care techniques
offered by an instructor who is also an LMT (massage therapist).
4th Friday/Month
Illumination Yoga/Roger: This ecclectic yoga class will
include reiki, chi gong, and other methods designed to deepen your inner
connection and balance your energy.
5th Friday/Month (on these rare occasions throughout the year)
Be Here Now/Anne: Come early and make your requests, this
class will be uniquely formulated based on student requests each time.
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.
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
Classes: 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): with Colleen Hart, ND. 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.