Yoga Class
Yoga is ideal for strengthening, stress relief, flexibility and balance. There are many variations of physical yoga practices, but they all involve a series of both moving and stationary poses combined with deep breathing. Yoga is fantastic at any age but it is particularly helpful for maturing adults who want to stay young and fit.
Since injuries can happen when yoga is practiced incorrectly, it’s best to learn by attending group classes or hiring a private teacher. Once you’ve learned the basics, you can practice alone or with others, tailoring your practice as you see fit. Check out our classes at Kerala Ayurveda for experienced, caring yoga instructors who will help you achieve your goals at your own pace.
Read the Yoga class descriptions below to determine which class fits with your goals and ability level. Then go to the clinic location where you would be attending the class and click on the the Class Schedule for days and times. You can purchase a Class Card online in our Products section and the card will be waiting for you when you arrive for your first session!
1. Basic Yoga
• Beginning Yoga: Learn the basics; foundation, alignment, breathing, stretching, strengthening, use of props and relaxation; introduction to the essential poses. Once or twice a week recommended.• Level I: Intermediate Beginners: Vinyasa flow, standing poses, partial inversions, twists, backbends, forward bends, balance poses. Two to three day a week practice recommended.
• Level I/II: Advanced Beginners: Full inversions; more challenging balance poses and backbends; more core work. Three to five day a week practice is optimal.
• Level II: Intermediate Yoga Practitioners: Challenging class for those who are ready: upward bow, inversions away from the wall. Daily practice at home to supplement classes is recommended.
• Gentle Yoga: Use awareness, self-acceptance, breath, sound, movement and meditation to extend the limits of your comfort zone.
• Restorative Yoga: A deep opening and relaxing practice. Once a week & more for people with a home yoga practice.
2. Specialized Classes
• Pattern Release Yoga Class: Utilizie sound and movement to break holding patterns and bring more Prana (vital force) to the body, lengthening and strengthening.
• Ayuyoga: Yoga shaped by Ayurveda to balance the dosha constitution.
• Plus Size: Use awareness, self-acceptance, sound, breath and movement to build Agni (the digestive fire) and bring Prana (the vital force, the healer) to assist in weight management goals.
• Philosophy & Meditation: Discussion of Patanjali’s Sutra and other yogic teachings as they relate both to you individually and to the world around you. Practice meditation in a group setting.
