Intro Classes This Week
Join us for two opportunities to experience two traditional style of yoga that are at the heart of the offerings at Heartsong Yoga Center.
On Tuesday, January 15th at 6 pm, join Heartsong's director Sheila Magalhaes for a free introduction to the practice of Kripalu style yoga, known as the yoga for every-body. Kripalu Yoga offers an experience of movements that stretch, strengthen, and balance the body. Classes de-stress and quiet the mind, inviting deep peace, relaxation, and an open heart. Heartsong is an independent Affiliate Studio of the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, located in Lenox, MA.
If you have an established practice of yoga at Heartsong already, please tell your friends and family members about this free intro session. It is open to everyone junior high school age and above. If you want to support your friend or family member by attending the class, you are welcome to do that as well. (This session is an abbreviated class with a lot more intro material and discussion than a "regular" drop in class, which makes it a great way for a new practitioner to get comfortable at Heartsong.)
On Wednesday, January 16, at 7:30 pm, join Michelle Ryan for a free introduction to Astanga style yoga, often called Power Yoga because it is a more vigorous, athletic style of practice. Astanga Yoga offers a challenging and graceful flow of yoga postures designed to bring the body, mind and spirit into perfect alignment and function. The practice combines breath and movement in a specialized sequence to create an intense internal heat and purifying sweat. While not an "advanced" practice, it is a more athletic and physical yoga style, taught in the style of Beryl Bender Birch's "The Hard and the Soft Yoga Institute" and in the lineage of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. It is the choice for those who are looking for a hot practice strongly influenced by classical yoga philosophy, attention to breath, deep relaxation and meditation. The Astanga Yoga Course is the best way to learn the practice.
If you have been coming to classes, or even if you are brand new and you are intrigued by this style of yoga, or if you are ready to take your practice to another level, come on out to enjoy this session with Michelle. Of course, bring along a yoga buddy or anyone you would like to share this with. No worries...we will be offering this free class at a more relaxed and easy pace so that beginners can get a feel for Astanga Yoga in a comfortable way. The room is heated, be prepared to sweat! All welcome, junior high school age and above.
We are still accepting your generous food item donations to the Open Pantry (our New Year's day classes were snowed out...many came out to brave the elements, but because of the snow we had a much smaller turnout for those free classes!) Feel free to bring along a donation to these free classes if you would like.
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Classes and Courses
Pre Natal Yoga is offered on Saturday mornings from 11:30 to 12:45. Pre pre register and pre pay, 6 weeks for $80.00. The course began last week, and we are accepting registrations on a pro rated scale throughout the series. No drop ins for these classes.
Full Moon Yoga
Sunday, January 20, "Wolf Moon" at 6 pm
The 6 pm Sunday night yoga classes that fall on or near the full moon are a delightful blend of mystery, history and magic. Join us as we weave in the stories of the moon and the natural world to the practice of yoga. Each special class is unique to the month & season.
$14.00 to drop in, or use your class card, or FREE for monthly members, no pre registration required.
All Levels welcome.
Restorative Yoga
Monday, January 21,7:30 pm (Yes, Martin Luther King day)
Please join Lauri Deary (Anusara-inspired yoga teacher) for an evening of Restorative Yoga which includes; pranayama, gentle movements to open the body followed by supported poses designed to promote rest and deep relaxation. This process allows the body, mind and heart to align with the energy from the Universe which flows like a gentle stream through the heart, restoring, revitalizing and rejuvinating your entire being. Connect to the source of stillness and deep peace that resides within you and bring that sense of calmness and well being to everything you do.
$18.00, pre register & pre paid, $20.00 at the door. (Heartsong Monthly Members always $18.00) Best to pre register, but drop ins always welcome.
Astanga Power Yoga Course
6 week course begins Wednesday, January 23, 7:30 pm.
Pre registration and pre payment required, no drop ins.
Family Yoga
Back by Popular Demand!
Sunday, January 27, 11:00 to 11:45
Join director Sheila Magalhaes for this playful exploration of the practice of yoga, appropriate for all ages, especially those who just want to have some fun and enjoy a light hearted approach to practicing as a family and a community. Expect to make some noise, to celebrate animals and nature, and to enjoy some partner yoga. All are welcome, families, friends, and all yoga buddies of all ages. Find the yoga kid inside yourself!
$5.00 per person, all ages, walk ins welcome!
Meditation and Mindful Movement Classes
with Robert Rivest on Tuesday nights at 7:30 have been going strong, to rave reviews. Walk ins are welcome at $15.00 per class or you can pro rate the rest of the course (6 weeks, $80.00) which began on Tuesday, Jan. 8.
Martin Luther King weekend
All classes will be regularly held, including Restorative Yoga, over the weekend and on Monday too.
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