Fitness Center
Yoga Program

Hatha Yoga classes consist of a sequence of poses called Asanas, and breath work called Pranayama. Featuring stretches, twists and balances, the poses are approached mindfully and gently, honoring the principle of “DO NO HARM.” Through regular practice of yoga, your body grows stronger, more flexible and toned. Yoga helps to maintain a balanced metabolism and promotes cardio and circulatory health. Yoga practice also alleviates anxiety and develops a sense of well being.

Our Yoga instructors are trained to offer modifications to accommodate all levels of experience.The descriptions provided below are intended to guide your discussion with the instructor so that appropriate modifications can be made to enhance your experience.

Beginner - Under one year of regular yoga practice OR for people who are most comfortable with basic poses.

Level 1 Yoga - One year or more of regular yoga practice; familiar with pranayama, vinyasa and more advanced poses including back bends and inversions.

Level 2 Yoga - Two or more years of regular asana, vinyasa and pranayama; frequent backbends and inversions including handstands advanced balance poses and yoga wall work.

Therapeutic Yoga - Therapeutic Yoga was introduced by our Yoga Director, Melanie Whittaker, RYT, following her year-long illness with breast cancer. On the heels of her breast cancer, Melanie developed rheumatoid arthritis. Melanie’s own experience with physical health challenges encouraged her to expand her knowledge of therapeutic techniques and share the healing power of yoga with others challenged by physical limitations.

Therapeutic Yoga adapts the principles of traditional yoga to create a gently moving, slower paced class. Therapeutic Yoga makes full use of supportive props such as chairs, blocks, foam wedges, mats and blankets to assist participants with their poses.

If you are recovering from injury, illness or surgery, suffer from certain joint restrictions, osteo or rheumatoid arthritis, MS or scoliosis, OR just need more assistance and a slower pace than is offered in our regular classes, consider Therapeutic Yoga. Talk to your doctor or healthcare provider if you have any concerns about taking the Therapeutic Yoga class.

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