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class descriptions
Classical hatha yoga, astanga and power yoga classes for all levels.
class descriptions
Classical hatha yoga, astanga and power yoga classes for all levels.
| If you're unsure which class is right for you, please call Bill at (916) 441-4914. Or just show up at any class! If you're new to yoga in Sacramento, check out our tips for beginners at GottaDoYoga.com All of our classes are offered on a drop-in basis... just show up. Newcomers are welcome at any class. We have mats you can use but we'd suggest acquiring your own if you become a regular yogi. Come with bare feet, clothes that don't restrict movement, a somewhat empty stomach and a desire for a good time! Namaste! |
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Classical Hatha Yoga
These fun sessions are designed to build strength, improve flexibility
and cultivate meditative focus. The classes take an Iyengar -
influenced approach to work on correct form in a broad assortment of
traditional hatha yoga poses. The practice is rounded out with
introductions to breath work (pranayama) and relaxation techniques
from the yoga tradition.
Ideal for beginners or those wanting a moderately paced class.
Although we're exploring different poses each class, we always offer
lots of basic instruction and modifications for those new to the
practice.
If you're a more experienced student, you'll appreciate the wide
variety of poses we work on and the coaching toward more
challenging variations. Newcomers are welcome at any class.
For more information: hatha details
Power Yoga
An energetic mixed level vinyasa flow style class for beginning and
continuing students interested in exploring more deeply to cultivate
greater awareness, endurance and strength.
You'll explore a challenging mix of poses (different each time) from
Ashtanga first through fourth series for a balanced workout that will
get the kinks out and leave you feeling refreshed.
The poses are coordinated with the breath and linked with a sun
salutation-like sequence (vinyasa) to build strength, endurance and
mental focus. If you're new to ashtanga style practice we offer
modifications, use of props and lots of chances to rest and observe.
We work on all the fun stuff -- arm balances, inversions, challenging
backbends and more. Much of what we do comes from ashtanga first
and second series but this class also gives us a chance to explore
more esoteric poses from the advanced series work as well.
For fit beginners through advanced. All levels are welcome but come
expecting a serious workout.
For more information: vinyasa/power yoga FAQs
Ashtanga >> first series
Ashtanga Yoga is the original flow practice that all other vinyasa and
power yoga variants derive from.
In a first series ashtanga class we guide you through the 70 poses of
the traditional practice, also known as the ashtanga primary
series.It's fast paced (traditionally 5 breaths per pose), fun and very
challenging for all levels.
As in a vinyasa class, the emphasis is on movement coordinated with
the breath (vinyasa), specific visual or mental focus (drishti) and the
use of energetic locks (bandha) to build internal heat, awaken core
energies and move toward a natural state of meditation. Here by
working on a specific series of poses, we can internalize the practice
and make it more meditative over time.
There are many poses in the series whose full expression requires
years of effort for most practitioners. Yet it's also a practice that is
accessible to newcomers who can approach the series gently by
working with modifications and preparatory versions of the more
challenging poses.
This is the first of six traditional series of the ashtanga system as
taught by Pattabhi Jois of Mysore, India. Come and explore with us --
all levels are welcome. You don't need to know the series but some
previous vinyasa style practice is helpful.
For more information: ashtangaFAQs first series details
Ashtanga >> second series
Not necessarily harder than a first series class, this series (also
known as the ashtanga intermediate series) features a different
selection of poses than first series -- including more backbends and
inversions.
The class starts just like a first series class with the salutations and
standing pose sequence and ends with the traditional finishing poses.
Just different adventures in the middle.
Many ashtanga students put off the second series practice, thinking
they're not "good enough" yet. But most of the second series poses
are not dependent on first series practice skills. The only way to learn
them is to start doing the second series practice. And we guide you
through the whole adventure -- it's a led class.
All levels welcome. It's a friendly class. Don't be afraid.
For more information: second series details
If you're looking for information on styles of yoga in Sacramento that
we don't offer, check out Gotta Do Yoga's yoga styles page. And if
you just want more info on Bill's classes go to Sacramento Yoga.
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