YOGA

CHAIR YOGA FOR THE YOUNG AT HEART (Workshop / Class 1.5-1 hours)

This creative workshop focuses on yoga postures done with the support of a chair. Seated and Standing work poses are beautifully blended into asanas that encompass a creative strength building and flexibility-promoting workout. A union of mind, body and spirit are at the heart of this program with special attention focused on activities of daily living and the ability to rise, fall, and flow by oneself. Supported by a group of like-minded individuals, this program has far-reaching positive effects on aging exercisers of all shapes and sizes, building communities with a mindful attention to self-awareness. (Equipment: Chairs)

1. Explore ways for your active aging client to still participate in yoga
2. Discover creative tools to engage and connect the mind, body, and spirit
3. Learn how to use simple props to engage clients of all levels
4. Learn poses best suited for the active ager to increase flexibility, strength, and balance
5. Create a safe and effective environment to practice yoga for all ages

NAMASTE AWAY FROM KNEE PAIN (Workshop / Class 1.5-1 hours)

Whether it’s a twinge from overexercising, a post-injury recovery, or arthritis wear and tear, troublesome knees don’t have to stand between you and your yoga practice. In this session, learn practical modifications to implement into your yoga instruction to reduce pain. None of the risks, but all the rewards.

1. Explore yoga poses to prevent knee issues
2. Analyze proper form and alignment to prevent knee discomfort
3. Enjoy practical advice for usage of support materials such as mats, towels, and blocks
4. Engage in exercises to avoid and prevent painful movements
5. Experience poses that enhance leg strength, hip flexibility, and ankle stability

NAMASTE AWAY TO A BETTER BACK (Workshop / Class 1.5-1 hours)

Enjoy this Vinyasa Yoga class perfect for all yogi levels with a focus on strengthening and lengthening your back. Review various back ailments and injuries and techniques for avoiding discomfort now and in the future. Flow gracefully and rhythmically from pose to pose as we select specific verbal cues and posture alternatives. Leave feeling restored, rejuvenated, and ready to provide a safe and effective yoga experience for your students and yourself.

1. Explore yoga poses to prevent back issues
2. Analyze proper form and alignment to prevent back discomfort
3. Enjoy practical advice for usage of support materials such as mats, towels, and blocks
4. Engage in exercises to avoid and prevent painful movements
5. Experience poses that enhance back strength, flexibility, and mobility

SOULFUL YOGA (Workshop / Class 1.5-1 hours)

Fill your soul in this Vinyasa Yoga class that flows gracefully and rhythmically from posture to pose with the greatest hits of Motown as our guide. Focus on pose exploration while we blissfully drift through a journey of transformation and development. Leave with 15 seamless yoga sequences and music inspiration to rejuvenate and invigorate your classic vinyasa sessions.

1. Incorporate rhythm, grace, and soul with movement
2. Focus on strength, flexibility, and balance for Yoga
3. Discover ways to incorporate traditional poses with music
4. Fuse a fresh approach with classic hit music from an icon
5. Create a safe, unique, and effective environment to practice yoga

YOGA CONNECTION (Workshop / Class 1-2 hours)

Discover the art of safe, effective, and confident yoga instruction. Learn to guide your students in proper alignment and execution, fostering a deeper connection through touch. Elevate your teaching skills and create a harmonious yoga experience for all.

YOGA TOUCH (Workshop / Class 1-2 hours)

Enjoy this yoga class, which balances strength and stretch, earth and sun, power, and grace. Learn valuable techniques to touch your students physically and verbally. Using body weight and light manual touching, experience ways to connect with your students to motivate them to better posture, proper alignment, and greater challenge all within the effective environment of a yoga class. (Equipment: yoga mats)

1. Understand proper etiquette when working with students of all ages and levels
2. Discover a variety of techniques to bring your class to a new level through touch
3. Learn how to use verbal words to help generate a more meaningful practice
4. Explore areas of mindfulness and how to use it to create a deeper practice
5. Create a safe and effective environment to practice yoga for all ages

YOGA WITH A TWIST (Workshop / Class 1-1.5 hour)

Enjoy this rhythmic yoga class, which focuses on yoga poses that rotate. Put to 8 count music, this non-traditional yoga program mixes classic poses with a fluid array of position variations to leave both beginning and intermediate instructors a with a fun, new twist. (Equipment: Yoga Mats)

1. Experience graceful, flowing movements during your practice
2. Learn new patterns to help with strength, flexibility, and balance
3. Discover techniques to incorporate traditional poses with music
4. Explore how you can use music to become more in tune to your yoga movement
5. Create a safe, unique, and effective environment to practice yoga

YOGA FOR THE YOUNG AT HEART (Workshop / Class 1.5-1 hours)

Yoga has positive effects on inevitable decreases in power, strength, aerobic capacity, and flexibility that occur after age 50. This session integrates both mat and chair yoga and focuses on maintaining independence, avoiding injuries, and improving quality of life. Postural alignment, muscle/movement balances and maintenance of mobility create a union of traditional and restorative yoga perfect for active individuals over 50. A summary of the aging process blends with practical recommendations regarding safe and effective movement for multiple yoga poses creating vinyasas that every instructor can utilize. (Equipment: 1 or 2 Yoga Mats per person & Chairs)

1. Explore ways for your active aging client to still participate in yoga
2. Discover creative tools to engage and connect the mind, body, and spirit
3. Learn how to use unique poses to engage all levels of clients
4. Learn poses best suited for the active ager to increase flexibility, strength, and balance
5. Create a safe and effective environment to practice yoga for all ages