Community Day
July 26th 2008
8am-8:30pm

Empowerment Yoga

9:30 am
to
11:00 am
No class
May 26th

Tai-Chi

9:30 am
to
10:30 am

Empowerment Yoga

9:30 am
to
11:00 am

Yoga Basics

9:00 am
to
10:30 am

Yoga Basics

9:30 am
to
11:00 am

PRIVATE
Yoga and Reiki Sessions
By Appt. Only

11:30 am
to
12:45 pm

Tai Chi for Kids

11:00am
to
12:00pm

June 18th to
July 23rd

PRIVATE
Yoga and Reiki Sessions
By Appt. Only

11:30 am
to
12:45 pm

Empowerment Yoga

11:30 am
to
1:00 pm
No class
June 7th & July 5th

PRIVATE
Yoga and Reiki Sessions
By Appt. Only

1:15 pm
to
2:30 pm

PRIVATE
Yoga and Reiki Sessions
By Appt. Only

1:15 pm
to
2:30 pm

Yoga for Kids

1:30pm
to
2:30pm
(payment w/food
for PCM!)

June 14th-July 26th
no class July 5th

Yoga for Women

3:00 pm
to
4:30 pm

Temple Tai Chi
Moving Meditation and Chi Kung

5:30 pm
to
6:30 pm

May 5th-July 21st

Empowerment Yoga

5:30 pm
to
7:00 pm

Vinyasa Yoga

6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm

*Weekly Meditation

5:30 pm
to
6:30 pm

*Canceled as of June 6th due to family emergency

Monthly Meditation
First Fridays

5:30 pm
to
6:00 pm

no class
July 4th

Yoga Fundamentals

7:30 pm
to
9:00 pm

• All equipment is provided. However, it is strongly recommended that you invest in your own mat as it is much more sanitary

• If you have any health problems or injuries that are of concern to you, be sure to inform the teacher before class begins

• Pregnant Women: Do not begin yoga without permission from your physician. Birthing partners encouraged to enroll as well. Private sessions or prenatal workshops highly recommended before starting in 'group classes'

• Wear shorts or footless tights. The instructor should be able to see the alignment of your hips, knees, and ankles

• For your comfort, an empty stomach is best. Do not eat a full meal for at least 2 hours prior to class

• Remove shoes and turn off cell phones immediately upon entry

• If you are late for class, enter quietly

• If departing earlier than class is scheduled to end, take a 5-minute Savasana (relaxation pose) in the waiting room before leaving

 

TEACHING METHOD

Most of PYC's instructors teach Hatha Yoga mainly in the Iyengar method. Iyengar Style yoga emphasizes posture and the development of balance and alignment. To support students' explorations of postures, Iyengar yoga makes use of a wide variety of props: rope wall belts, blocks, bolsters, blankets and chairs. Iyengar is one of the most widely practiced yoga techniques in the West. It was developed in India by B.K.S. Iyengar and responds to individuals with varying limitations and capacities for accomplishing postures. Iyengar yoga is noted for great attention to detail and the precise alignment of postures.

You will be 'taught' rather than 'led' so that you will have the knowledge of safe alignment to practice in any type of class, whether it be in another Yoga Style or exercise system. Ultimately this knowledge will transfer into your everyday life, bringing more stability and 'freedom' in the body, mind and spirit.

 

GENERAL STRUCTURE OF YOGA CLASS

• Centering. Taking the time to settle into your space and connect with the breath. You may hear poetry or readings that create a theme for the practice.

• Warm-ups. Depending on the postures we will practice in class, movements will help to warm muscles, joints, facia, propriorecepters (nerves that sense the position of your body) for more effective and safe movement.

• Postures. Also known as asanas, these are poses that will teach us alignment as well as strengthen and cleanse the body.

• Cool Down. Stretches to further improve flexibility, create space for more breath.

• Deep Relaxation. Also known as yoga nidra or savasana (corpse pose). A time to practice withdrawal of the senses by focusing on the breath and releasing tension. Very important in closing our yoga practice and transitioning to external activities.