Sitting Meditation
Mary teaches a gentle approach to meditation with emphasis on increasing
awareness through recollection of the meditation sitting. Instructions are available at every sitting,
with an optional discussion period following the meditation. Beginners and experienced meditators welcome.
Restorative Yoga
The restorative practice is designed to restore the nervous system
and help release deeply held tensions from the body and mind. We use
props to support the postures, while gently stretching and strengthening
the body. This class is appropriate for students recovering from sickness
or injury, wanting to de-stress, or just take it a little easy!
Gentle Yoga
Classes are designed for students wanting a slower paced, less challenging
class than in Level 1. The poses will gently stretch and strengthen the body,
providing a foundation for those interested in moving onto Level 1.
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Level 1
Classes introduce the student to the basic principles of alignment,
while stretching and strengthening the body. We emphasis stretching
the hamstrings, hips, shoulders and spine, with focus on the standing poses.
Advanced Level 1
Classes are for students who have completed Level 1, and are ready to expand
their repetoire of Level 1 poses in preparing for a smooth transition into Level 1/2.
It is assumed that students understand the basic principles of alignment.
Level 1-2
Classes are for students who have completed Level 1. Focus is on refinement
of the basics, and introduction to revolved standing poses, inversions, deeper
backbends and other more advanced postures. We slowly learn and integrate
these postures, gaining confidence to move up to Level 2.
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Mixed Levels
These classes are appropriate for all students who have completed the Level 1
training. Alison will be sensitive to the individual and will offer more or
less advanced variations of postures according to ability. Expect to have
fun as you explore the inner and outer realms of your body and mind.
(Please note: the Spokane Club is a private club. Members only are invited
to attend this class.)
Level 2
Classes are for those students familiar with all the standing poses,
comfortable with inversions and backbends and ready to add variations.
We move faster, hold postures longer and learn more challenging postures
than in Level 1-2.
Level 3
Classes are offered for students having practiced Iyengar Yoga for a minimum
of 2 years and who are ready to move into a deeper, more refined practice.
Emphasis will be on holding postures for longer periods of time, and learning
more advanced postures and variations.
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Pre-Natal
Expectant moms can come and enjoy this therapeutic yoga class, designed
specifically for this transitional time in which changes are taking place
both physically and emotionally. Traditional yoga postures will be applied,
helping with many of the common aches and pains of pregnancy. No prior
experience in yoga is necessary to join this class. Students can join at
any stage of their pregnancy and can begin at any time during the session
(pro-rated).
Post-natal
Women who have had a normal delivery can attend 4-6 weeks following the birth.
After a caesarian, women should wait until 8 weeks following the birth. All babies
should come to class with their mothers until they start crawling, at which time
the women should switch over to a regular yoga class.
Nia
Nia - Neuromuscular-Integrative-Action empowers people to achieve physical,
mental, emotional and spiritual health and well-being through expressive movement.
Nia is a combination of movements and concepts from yoga, martial arts, modern
dance, and other movement forms. Nia movements are adaptable and can be
personalized for any level of fitness and agility. For more information, see
nianow.com.
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