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feel free to start any class at any time. The following descriptions will
help you find the right class for you.
Most
yoga classes at Lighten Up Yoga are based in the alignment principles of yoga that have been gifted to the yoga community by BKS Iyengar. Classes include asanas (physical postures), pranayama
(breath control), and relaxation.
Levels:
Intro -Yoga Basics – Open to any level, because we all often need to go back to the basics. Stretch & tone with the foundations of alignment yoga. Standing, seated, and twisting postures will be learned as well as supported inversions and breath regulation. With emphasis on instruction, it’s perfect for the beginner and students who want a slower paced class.
Level 1 – A deeper focus on the basic poses to increase strength, flexibility, endurance, and balance. Learn to keep a calm and quiet mind while challenging your body to hold poses longer, move with the breath, and progress with your inversions. Open to all levels.
Level 1 & 2 – A full range of alignment postures; arm balances, backbends, inversions will be taught. A Strong practice with a focus on refinements, subtleties and technique of the asana. Progressions will be offered depending on a student’s ability. Some prior yoga experience is recommended.
Level 2 – Prior yoga experience and a working knowledge of inverted poses recommended. A full range of alignment postures; arm balances, backbends, and inversions will be taught. A strong practice with a focus on refinements, subtleties and technique of the asana.
All Levels – A suitable yoga class for in shape beginners with a minimum of 3 months of yoga experience. Anticipate a well-rounded level 1 class to clear your mind and lift your spirit.
Extended class descriptions:
Yoga After 50 /Therapeutic- – This unhurried class is perfect for beginner & people with re-occurring or present injuries or aliments. Detailed instruction given on the foundations of alignment yoga and breath regulation, standing, seated, lying and twisting postures will be learned. Props are used to assist students into yoga postures safely and comfortably.
Intro - Back Care/Yoga Basics - Learn how to promote a balance of strength and flexibility for most types of joint aches; back pain, hip pain, and shoulder, knee or neck pain. Simple time-tested yoga postures will be offered along with a therapeutic understanding of how to apply your yoga poses to create the greatest freedom and ease. Please no baggy pants.
Yoga After 50- Level 1 - A Well-rounded class to keep your body and mind healthy and flexible. Poses in all categories will be practiced and adapted to individual needs, including some inversions. Open to all ages.
Core Strength Yoga - Open to all levels, with a focus on developing core stability for the spine, shoulder, and pelvis. Each class will highlight a muscle group: the abdominals, back, shoulder, neck, and hips. The intent will be to build strength, flexibility, alignment and awareness in the core body to improve posture and efficiency of movement in our daily life.
Level 1 - Women's Health Yoga- Its great being a woman and having our own unique journey through life. Join Lillah to learn the many ways yoga can help maintain hormonal balance, keeping us flowing smoothly through the many cycles of our lives, as well as keeping our bones, joints, and heart healthy. Standing, seated and twisting postures will be learned to maintain overall strength and stability along with inversions and breath regulation. Props are used to assist students into yoga postures safely and comfortably. Open to all levels.
All Levels- Vinyasa - An inspiring class weaving together movement, breath and the ancient wisdom teachings of yoga. By linking the asanas with movement (vinyasas) you'll build strength simultaneously with flexibility and your body will learn to use oxygen more efficiently leading to better energy flow both on and off the mat. Lead with compassion, you'll leave class with a deeper self-connection.
Every-Body Yoga - A suitable yoga class for in shape beginners with a minimum of 3 months of yoga experience. Anticipate a well-rounded level 1 class to clear your mind and lift your spirit.
Private Sessions with Lillah : Invest in your mind, body and soul. Lillah is here to support you in discovering the best yogic practices to meet your personal goals for health and well-being. In this one hour digitally recorded session, she will customize yoga to your needs.
Whether you wish to move your yoga practice to the next level or require Adaptive Therapeutic Yoga for pain releif and deeper healing, Lillah's insight will be a vital contribution to your journey.
Gatherings or satsang means to come together in truth. In satsang, we each bring the light of awareness with us to extinguish the flames of ignorance. Satsang is an extraordinarily potent means by which we can explore our essential nature in the company of a supportive community.
In the space of satsang, a deep wisdom is born – transforming the hearts of all who come with a sincere desire.It is from this space of openness where you are invited you to un-know and discover the truth for yourself. All that is required is an open heart. Honestly look inside and see what you have never been, always been and the limitless potential in the simple but profound knowing.
Suggested donation: $15
All are welcome regardless of ability to contribute!
EFT - Emotional Freedom Technique is easy to learn and remarkably effective for relieving and eliminating: Anxiety, Guilt, Cravings, Pain, Phobias and Self Defeating Patterns. It’s like Acu-Aspirin for what ails you. Based on balancing the energy meridians, EFT is fairly simple. It is easily self-applied and an amazingly effective self-help tool that offers you lasting change.
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