Class Descriptions:

Baby & Me Yoga For Moms, Dads and other infant caretakers! This is a practice to enhance your sense of well-being, connect with your body, gain strength and flexibility and connect with your child. If children/babies are willing we will give them gentle massage and movement to facilitate their development. Babies and tots also enjoy seeing and playing with one another. Join the community of other growing families. Babies must be at least 8-weeks and not older than 3 years.

Gentle & Restorative Yoga Soft and slow repetitive movements are executed to alleviate stiff joints and increase range of motion. Each action is combined with breath to maximize the release of tight and weak muscles. Sequences of postures are designed to build on and complement each other as a specific area of the body is emphasized and awakened through conscious attention and awareness. Restorative work (use of props for muscle release) may also be incorporated. This class is good for individuals with range of motion or mobility limitations or individual looking for a slower start to their yoga practice. This class is also suitable for the student looking for greater relaxation and stress reduction.

Level 1 Yoga Every time you come to the mat, be a beginner with fresh eyes and an open mind. The experience of yoga is one of expanding awareness and exploring the relationship of mind, body, and spirit. This is a great class for those newer to yoga, as well as experienced students looking to refine or go deeper into the roots of his or her asana practice. Pranayama (breath-work), asana (postures), meditation and relaxation are all parts of this class. Students are guided specifically in entering, holding, and exiting postures with detailed directions. Participants will gain greater body awareness, reduce stress and tension, and find an enhanced sense of well-being.

Level 1-2 Yoga A moderately paced class, suitable for the advanced beginner and intermediate student. The emphasis is on flowing sequences, and using the breath to increase the connection between body, mind, and spirit. Instruction, adjustments, and refinements are woven through each class to increase understanding of the asanas (postures), pranayamas and meditation.

Meditative Posture Class This internal style class will focus on asana (postures), pranayama (breathwork) and meditation. Postures are led in a slow meditative manner with longer holding to generate heat and encourage the body to release deep-seated tension. Pranayama will be used at the beginning, during and end of class to deepen the student's experince. Meditation (both silent and guided) will be offered at the end of each class prior to relaxation. While accessibility for various abilities continues to be emphasized, participants should have a solid understanding of basic yoga postures.

Pranakriya Yoga This slow, meditative class is good for students who want to move deeper into their practice, want to strengthen as well as lengthen, want to explore their breath and calm their minds. Pranakriya Yoga is an introspective, meditative practice which lead you into a deeper understanding of yourself. Through breath techniques and meditative postures that combine the correct engagement and relaxation of muscles, you will develop a way of being in your body that is fully alive, energetic and balanced. This class is suited for students of all levels from beginner to more advanced.

Prenatal Yoga Each class begins with a roundtable where we take time for discussion and friendship. This is an opportunity for each mother-to-be to talk about how she is feeling and ask any questions. There is a special comraderie and closeness that comes during this time and most women find the support to be invaluable. The discussion is followed by meditation to quiet the mind and bring focus to the body and the woman's growing baby. Then we move in to breathwork, stretching, strength building, and balancing postures that help to prepare the body and mind for the process of giving birth. Each class is a unique experience tailored to all stages of pregnancy. We finish the yoga session with deep rest and relaxation.

Yoga for Arthritis Although this class is open to anyone, it is geared towards those who need a slower, more gentle paced class as well as individuals who suffer from arthritis or other movement restricting illness or injury. The practice will include breathwork to manage pain, gentle stretching and yoga movements, meditation and relaxation.

Yoga for Beginners This beginners class will introduce students to the history of yoga, give them a basic foundation of asana (posture) practice, pranayama (breathwork) and meditation. This class is aimed toward the individual not sure if they want to commit to an entire session of yoga.

Kripalu Yoga Groove Release. Unravel. Pulse. Here is your chance to combine asana with music, dance with yoga, and rhythm with breath. Kripalu Yoga is sometimes called the yoga of consciousness. Here is your chance to invite your inner dancer onto your mat. The theme of this class is catharsis, so join us and let yourself go!

Multi-Level Flow Yoga A variety of Hatha Yoga asanas (postures) and flowing sequences designed to condition the major joints and muscles groups will be practiced. Deep abdominal breathing along with other types of breathwork will be practiced. In addition to developing strength and flexibility, this class will also build stamina. Each class period will start with basic postures and sequences to thoroughly warm the muscles and move towards intermediate ones including inversions, balancing and back bending poses.

To schedule a private lesson or small group class, please email yogawithjacci@gmail.com or call 505.603.0803.