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YogaSpace Classes:
We offer a variety of classes and approaches to yoga so you can find the class that's right for you! Here's a quick guide to our levels of classes:
| Beginners/Gentle | Perfect for those who are new to yoga, stiff, recovering from injury or illness, or simply wanting a mellow practice. Pregnant students welcome too. |
| Mixed-Level | Most of our classes are mixed-level, fine for beginners and more experienced students. Teachers generally offer modifications and variations so that each student can work at their level. |
| Intermediate | For students who have already been practicing yoga, or novices in good shape that want more of a challenge. |
| Movement/Dance | Free-spirited yoga and mindful movement classes for everybody! |
| Jump to: Beginner/Gentle | Mixed-Level | Intermediate | Movement/Dance| |
Introduction to Yoga with Heather (Mon), and Lisa R. (Tues)
If you've never tried yoga, or would like a refresher on the basics, this is the class for you! Certified teachers, Heather Phillip and Lisa Rosenthal make learning yoga safe, fun and accessible in this class geared especially for beginners. They teach the fundamentals of breathing and alignment in basic yoga poses, gently guiding each student to access their inner grace, strength, balance and wisdom. See class schedule.
Fertility Yoga with Lisa R. (Sat)
Trying to conceive? Yoga is a great way to help you release the tension, fear, anger and depression that can accompany couples experiencing infertility and sabotage their best efforts to become pregnant. Taking the time to allow your body and mind to relax unleashes a powerful wave of harmony and healing that could potentially help you conceive. Created just for you, this class is intended to help you reclaim your fertile ground. Instructor Lisa Rosenthal, RYT, is a former fertility patient. She has worked for 17 years as a national patient advocate of couples facing infertility. Lisa trained with Lotus Gardens for her 200-hour RYT. She is uniquely qualified to understand the specific challenges that couples trying to conceive encounter. Focusing on stress reduction and mindfulness-based techniques, Lisa has crafted this class for women and men with all different diagnoses. See class schedule.
Gentle Yoga with Natasha (Wed & Thurs))
Ease your way into yoga with a gentle yoga practice that is perfect for those recovering from an illness or injury, and for stressed-out "Type A" personalities who want to unwind. Natasha will compassionately guide you in gentle yoga poses using supports (blankets, blocks, straps) that help the body release tension and guided visualizations that act as a tonic for the mind. You will leave feeling deeply nurtured & restored. See class schedule.
Tai Chi & Chi Gong with Susan (Tues & Wed)
This class combines the ancient practices of Tai Chi (moving meditation) and Chi Gong (flowing energy) to promote health, strength, and tranquility. Instructor Susan Bradley is a long time scholar, practitioner & teacher of these relaxing and restorative practices that move "Chi", or life-force energy, throughout the entire body! You will experience flow, stability, balance, power and grace while honing your concentration – a gentle yet profound alchemy that is appropriate for all bodies and levels of experience. See class schedule.
Meditation & Mindfulness with Jai Bhava (Ken Sprano)
FALL 2010 SIX WEEK SESSION: 9/26 – 11/14 (no class on 10/10 or 10/31)
SIGN UP HERE FOR $90 ($15/class) or drop-in for $19 or use your YogaSpace class pass.
Are you stressed-out or anxious? Curious about meditation? Don't know where to start? Join Jai Bhava (a.k.a. Ken Sprano) for this six-week introduction to meditation & mindfulness-based stress reduction on Sunday nights in the serene atmosphere of YogaSpace. You will learn a variety of techniques including various approaches to meditation, breathing and deep relaxation. You'll leave feeling lighter, calmer and ready to start your week with clarity and ease.
Anusara-Inspired Yoga with Mary G. (Tues), with Colette (Wed starting 9/15) or (Sun)
Anusara means "flowing with Grace." A heart-oriented and spiritually inspiring style of yoga, Anusara is grounded in the Universal Principles of Alignment for both the inner and the outer body. It is a uniquely integrated style of hatha yoga in which the artistic glory of the human heart blends magically with the scientific principles of biomechanics. Through vigorous poses, specific alignment, keen self awareness, and attention to energy, Anusara students will find themselves tapped into a river of Grace. All levels welcome. See class schedule.
Kripalu Yoga with Gloria (Wed)
A well-rounded class for beginning & intermediate students that helps release chronic tension, activate energy, develop strength in the body, and cultivate inner focus and clear awareness. Classes include asanas (postures), pranayam (breathing techniques) as well as brief periods of meditation and/or relaxation. Compassionate self-acceptance is taught as an essential element of the practice, helping student let go of their judgemental mind as well as their stress. See class schedule.
Kripalu Yoga by Donation with Heather (Sun)
A mixed-level Kripalu style yoga class on Sunday afternoons, perfect for those who want a way to top off their weekend with an inspiring class. Come away relaxed, centered and ready to face your work week! This is our special by-donation class, with any amount, large or small, going to charity. Find out more about Community Yoga. See class schedule.
NEW! Kunda-Flow Yoga with Dawn (Thurs)
Everyone is welcome in this energetic yoga class that combines Kundalini Yoga and Vinyasa (Flow) Yoga. We'll connect movement and breath with an active mix of flowing postures and standing postures, combined with the cleansing effects of Kundalini yoga practices. Dawn uses uplifting music, targeted breath work and specific movements to help students awaken the creative energy within themselves for their unique personal transformation and growth. A unique and inspiring combination! Come check it out! See class schedule.
Mixed Level Yoga
with Lisa (Mon), Karen P. (Mon), Mimi (Thurs), and Wendy (Fri)
This creative, engaging and relaxing class is an eclectic blend of many yogic traditions and styles. Each teacher brings their own style and sensibility to the practice, so each class is unique. What they all have in common is an intention to meet you at your level; modyfying postures to accomodate varing needs, thus offering both beginning and advanced students a satisfying, accessible, and transformative yogic experience. See class schedule.
Stress Buster Yoga with Dina (Mon), Lisa (Tues) and Natasha (Thurs)
An eclectic mixed-level class that teaches postures, yoga flows and breathing techniques to help students transform stress. Guided visualizations and a deep relaxation at the end of the class will leave you feelings restored, refreshed and ready to face the world. See class schedule.
Vinyasa Yoga with Natasha (Wed thru 9/8)
YogaSpace founder, Natasha Raymond, offers up her magical, organic, flowing style of yoga in this poetic mixed-level Vinyasa style class. She weaves poses together using breath, guided imagery and deep bodily awareness. An inspired class that will leave you feeling stretched out and out-of-this-world! See class schedule.
Anusara-Inspired Yoga with Mary G. (Tues), with Colette (Sun) and (Wed starting 9/15)
Anusara means "flowing with Grace." A heart-oriented and spiritually inspiring style of yoga, Anusara is grounded in the Universal Principles of Alignment for both the inner and the outer body. It is a uniquely integrated style of hatha yoga in which the artistic glory of the human heart blends magically with the scientific principles of biomechanics. Through vigorous poses, specific alignment, keen self awareness, and attention to energy, Anusara students will find themselves tapped into a river of Grace. All levels welcome. See class schedule.
Mixed Level Yoga
with Lisa (Mon), Karen P. (Mon), Mimi (Thurs), and Wendy (Fri)
This creative, engaging and relaxing class is an eclectic blend of many yogic traditions and styles. Each teacher brings their own style and sensibility to the practice, so each class is unique. What they all have in common is an intention to meet you at your level; modyfying postures to accomodate varing needs, thus offering both beginning and advanced students a satisfying, accessible, and transformative yogic experience. See class schedule.
Level II Yoga with Natasha (Sat)
A dynamic coombination of Vinyasa Yoga and Kundalini Yoga, designed to build strength, enhance flexibility, improve balance, break addictive patterns and cleanse the body. You will certainly break a sweat in this class! As always, Natasha finishes the class off with a deep relaxation to leave you feeling fully restored. See class schedule.
Drum and Dance with Supriya
Join Supriya for a yoga-dance journey to the beat of live drums! Supriya weaves dance, yoga, meditation, improvisation and play to create a personal & communal journey of discovery and delight. You will leave feeling relaxed, connected and alive. Come to dance, drum or both. No experience is necessary. All you need is an open heart and a willingness to move and be moved. - see special events.
YogaDance with Gloria
This class is a little yoga, a lot of dance, and more fun than you ever thought exercise could be. Infuse your life with heart-pumping, soul-filling, funkadelic joy! No dance or yoga experience necessary; YogaDance is all about freeing your own inner dancer! YogaDance is currently not on our summer schedule, but if you have a group of girlfriends who would like to move and groove, let us know and we can create a class for you!
Contact us: YogaSpace | 777 Federal Rd., Brookfield, CT 06804 | (203) 775-6220 | info@yogaspace-ct.com
