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Courses Forming Jr. High ages through AdultsTo Register for any of these events or for more information please
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To complete the registration process please send a check for the amount of the event to:
Heartsong Yoga
264 North Main Street, Suite 5
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
or call Sheila at 413-525-0720
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New! Back Care BasicsIn the Svaroopa Yoga Style
Brand New Series, with Maureen Dhamodharan
Fridays, 10:30 to 11:45 am.
New series starts Friday March 19
$80.00. 6 weeks
These classes have been specifically designed to help release tension in the deepest layers of the body, especially in the back and neck, as well as to calm the mind and improve concentration.
Learn more about Svaroopa Yoga Click Here.
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Tai-Chi-Gong |  | |
Tai-Chi-Gong, a new offering with Robert Rivest
Sunday Evenings, 6 to 7 pm
drop in, $10. per class.
New series will begin March 7, 6 weeks
(special pre register and pre pay for the series, only $30.00!!)
(no class Feb. 28)
This practice is a great way to release tension, increase energy and calm the mind. In the class, Robert Rivest will share his practice of Chi-Gong, Tai-Chi and Moving Meditation. You will be lead through some standing Chi-Gong postures, basic Tai-Chi patterns and a creative series of slow, flowing movement forms with the poetic imagery of nature. Each exercise is easy to learn and fun to practice. You will feel more energized, yet calm and peaceful. A great way to start the week!
No experience necessary!
Chi or Qi (Pronounced "chee") Means Life Energy. The vital, intrinsic energy that envelopes and permeates us. The formless, elusive, intangible life force of the cosmos.
Tai-Chi: (Pronounced Tie-Chee) Means The Great Ultimate. An ancient chinese soft martial art form based on the taoist philosophy of yin-yang, that uses slow, smooth body movements to achieve a state of relaxation of both mind and body.
Chi-Gong or Qigong: (pronounced "chee gung") Means Life Energy Work or the benefits of working with Chi acquired through perseverance and practice. Chi-gong is an ancient Chinese system of postures, exercises, meditations, and breathing techniques designed to improve and enhance the body's energy responsible for health and vitality.
Tai-Chi-Gong (Pronounced "Tie-Chee-Gung") Means Playful cultivation and manipulation of life energy.
Tai-Chi- Gong is Robert Rivest's personal practice of Chi- Gong, Tai-Chi and creative movement forms inspired by the teachings of Chungliang Al Huang, Master Lam Kam Chuen, Dr. Jwing-Ming Yang, Ken Cohen, Thick Nhat Hanh and many others.
Benefits of Tai-Chi-Gong
Increases stamina and vitality
Relaxes the mind, muscles, tendons, joints,organs
Reduces tension, stress and pain
Enhances immune system and helps restore health
Improves respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive function
Lowers blood pressure
Better balance, less risk of falling
Greater range of motion
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Introduction to Ashtanga Yoga Course |  | |
6 week course starts Wed., Feb. 3, 7:30 pm.
$80. pre registered, pre paid.
This course is full! Check back for new date in the Spring!
In the meantime, drop into the Monday night 6 pm class, Wed. am at 9:15, or Sundays at 9 am! You will be lead and guided every step of the way! Click Here.
Heartsong's director Sheila Magalhaes will teach this session. It will be a progressive series of classes teaching the fundamentals of Ashtanga Yoga's Primary Series, providing personalized attention for the beginner. While not a pre requisite for our Ashtanga drop in classes, the course is a great way to learn the series so that you can be comfortable to jump into any Ashtanga Yoga class on our schedule.
No drop ins for this course. You must consider trying to have full attendance for the course, as we only allow one make up class (just one) from our core class schedule. You must request your make up on line.
If the course is in session already and you want to learn more about Ashtanga Yoga, the best drop in classes to attend are on: Monday nights at 6 pm, Wednesday mornings at 9:15 am, or Sunday morning at 9 am. New students always warmly welcomed in these classes.
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Pre Natal Yoga Classes |  | |
No classes this Spring
Saturday mornings 11 to 12:15
6 week session, $80.
If you are interested in pre natal yoga please send us an email. If we gather a small group we will begin a course on Saturday mornings at 11 am.
Pregnant women are always welcome in our gentle yoga classes, with permission from your health care provider. We can modify and assist you and you can go through your entire pregnancy and enjoy the benefits of your yoga practice through delivery and beyond.
Just tell the instructor that your are expecting!
Jane's description of this class:
"In each class we start in a circle with each person having a chance to share a little with the group. We usually have 1st, 2nd and 3rd trimester gals! Then we have a short meditation, warm ups, then yoga postures (no experience necessary) that are geared towards strengthening and helping to create an easier child birthing experience. We complete with a really nice 15 min relaxation with pillows and blankets. It is a great way to connect with yourself, your baby and with other gals experiencing this awesome time in your lives."
Practicing yoga throughout pregnancy offers many benefits for a healthy pregnancy and healthy parenting. Yoga creates strength and flexibility, and develops steady focus and attention. While these classes are appropriate for all levels of pregnancy, please consult your doctor before beginning this practice. Please pre register.
If the pre natal class times do not meet your life's schedule, consider joining one of our gentle classes, let the instructor know that you are expecting, and you can enjoy the benefits of yoga in these classes. You will be asked to modify and rest if the postures are contraindicated for pregnancy, but most of the class will be accessible to you.
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Pure MeditationLook for new dates TBA
Heartsong Yoga is proud to present a new series of Mindfulness Meditation classes in a 6 week course format, "Pure Meditation."
Meditation classes offer instruction on mindfulness meditation, as well as an open sitting session for all levels. Classes will include readings and group discussions, and each class will end with a closing loving-kindness meditation. The readings will be from beloved meditation teachers such as Thich Nhat Hanh, Jack Kornfield, Pema Chodron, Jon Kabat-Zinn, Sharon Salzberg and others
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YogaBasics Kripalu Yoga for Every-Body6 week course starts Tues. Feb. 2, 6 pm.
$80. pre registered, pre paid.
New dates offered September 2010
In the meantime feel free to just drop into any of our Gentle Yoga classes on the drop in class schedule, and you will be led and guided every step of the way! New students always welcome in these classes! No experience ever necessary!Click Here.
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