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YOGA CLASSES New Beginner Series is a short weekly series designed to introduce total beginners to the Anusara® Universal Principles of Alignment™, basic yoga poses, breathing and relaxation techniques at a safe and steady pace. Prepares students for any Beginner (Basics) or Gentle level classes.
Gentle Yoga combines warm-ups, gentle yoga postures and yogic breathing to improve flexibility, reduce stress and boost stamina. For students who prefer a slower, gentler pace, or for maturing students, expectant mothers, those recovering from illness, injury or who have minor limitations or chronic pain. Appropriate for beginners.
Beginner (Basics) class provides a safe and instructive space for new and continuing students to learn and refine the yoga basics, primary poses, Anusara principles of alignment and breath-work. Classes are moderately paced.
Beg/Int is for continuing students who have completed Beginner (Basics). Emphasis on refining alignment principles, building endurance and introducing intermediate level standing poses. Suitable for students who have studied other yoga styles, but not suitable for those new to yoga.
Intermediate classes are for students ready for a more vigorous class. The class pace is quicker, poses are held longer and more challenging variations of yoga poses are taught. Students are introduced to strength preparations for inversions and arm balances, and revolved poses. Yoga experience is required.
Int/Adv is for intermediate students who would like deeper instruction and practice in revolved standing poses, backbends and inversions. This class builds heat and stamina with challenging and creative sequencing on poses. A solid understanding of Anusara principles of alignment is essential.
Advanced/Eye of the Tiger is for students who have completed Int/Adv, or have the permission of the instructor. Emphasis on inversions and variations, sequencing of poses, backbends, arm balances and revolved poses. Experience required. Must have a solid understanding and embodiment of the principles of alignment. Must be able to kick-up to handstand at the wall, and do full wheel without assistance.
PILATES CLASSES Mat Pilates (Basics) classes emphasize exercises that build core strength, stabilize the torso and pelvis, align the spine, tone abdominals and core muscles. Moderate pace.
Mat Pilates (Intermediate) are intermediate level classes that focus on deeper conditioning and toning of the abdominals and gluteals.
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QIGONG CLASSES Qigong class focuses on easy-to-learn self-applied healing and self-enhancement methods such as: The Enhance Vitality Method, Spine Bending Qigong, 7 Precious Gestures, Tendon Changing & Bone Marrow Washing, simple self-massage, mindful stretches, breathing and visualizations techniques. Movements from Crane Style Qigong and other longer forms may be introduced as well.
SPECIAL YOGA CLASSES Yoga Nidra class combines easy yoga poses, supported restorative poses, and yoga nidra or “yogic sleep” where students are systematically guided to a place of deep relaxation, mentally and physically paving the way to deeper levels of consciousness and awareness. This class requires no previous yoga experience, and is appropriate for beginners.
Yoga & Abs class combines strengthening and toning the abdominal muscles with basic yoga principles of alignment, standing poses and the sun salutation. All levels welcome.
Flow Yoga class is a vigorous Anusara-inspired yoga flow class. Be ready for some great fun! Open to strong students with no serious injuries please.
The Flow Hour is a one hour flow yoga class for those wanting a good stretch and more energy for their afternoon. All levels welcome. Anusara alignment principles, breathwork and relaxation included.
FAMILY YOGA CLASSES Kids Yoga (Toddlers) builds strength and flexibility for you and your child, restores and strengthens your body, nurtures your relationship with your child and promotes calmness and peace of mind. Share the joy of yoga with your child.
Kids Yoga classes teach children yoga postures in a playful and imaginative way. Yoga increases their self-esteem, self-awareness, strength, flexibility, concentration and balance. Classes include warm-ups, breathing exercises, balance & standing poses and lots of games. For Ages 4-8.
Pre-Teen and Teen Yoga classes are designed specifically to help young adults build strength and flexibility, relax, increase body awareness, self-respect, and self-confidence. Yoga teaches teens to honor themselves and equips them with tools to handle peer pressure and the stresses of school. Ages 9-15. |
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Quantum Yoga & Wellness 6080 Falls Road, Baltimore, MD 21209 l Conveniently located in Mt Washington Phone: 410-377-4800 l E-mail: mikeandlarissa@quantumyoga.com |
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