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| Moderate/Vigorous: The classes marked Vigorous provide an ever-changing, flowing series of postures and movements linked by an even, rhythmic breath. Most postures are held for only a few breaths before moving on to the next, building internal heat to cleanse the body and focus the mind. The postures will challenge your balance, flexibility, strength, and endurance. The emphasis on steady breathing provides mental focus and equanimity throughout. The classes marked Moderate also flow from posture to posture, but they do so more slowly, and we often pause to focus on the details of certain postures for a longer period. Both levels are open to new beginners, with options provided for all so you can adapt the intensity of the class to your needs on any given day. |
| YogaPilates combines the best of yoga and pilates, so you can focus on strengthening your core while also lengthening and invigorating the entire body. These classes are mixed level—the instructor offers options for both brand-new beginners and seasoned students in the same class, in an ongoing flow of movement. So, start by taking the beginner options. When you're ready, at your own pace, try the intermediate options— maybe today, maybe next month or next year. You can make the class just the right level of challenge and ease that you need each day. You will soon notice changes in what you can do and how you feel! |
Classes at Movement Yoga & Pilates
| Class Descriptions All classes are open to new beginners. |
| Yoga focuses on more detailed instruction for individual yoga postures, breathing practices, and relaxation techniques. We approach each posture as a series of actions and sensations that we can explore on both the obvious and the more subtle levels of awareness. Postures are modified and props are used to make the practice therapeutic for each individual, allowing you let go of your habits of movement and tension to experience new possibilities in your yoga practice. |
| Tuesday, September 23, 7-8pm: Restorative Yoga offers you a chance to sit and recline, using small movements that gently open tight areas (like the neck, upper back, lower back, shoulders, and hips). Relax in long, luxurious poses on the floor while your body is supported with blankets and other props. Let gravity do the work while you release tension and allow the mind to become calm. Great for relieving stress after a long week! |
| What is Yoga? Yoga combines postures and movements with conscious breathing to simultaneously strengthen and stretch. The main style of yoga in our classes offers a steady, continuous flow of movement called vinyasa [vin- ya-sa]. In the process, we:
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| What is Pilates? Pilates [pih-lah-teez] is a set of exercises that increases core strength. A strong core is absolutely crucial for good posture and spinal health, making you look taller and leaner as well as helping keep your back pain-free. This core area includes:
flexibility through the chest, shoulders, and torso. Each area is isolated in turn to develop body awareness and pelvic/spinal alignment. Our classes combine the classical Pilates exercises with recent innovative variations that target the precise areas where we tend to lose strength over time. |
| How much do classes cost at Movement? For a limited time, your first week of classes is free! Click here for details. |
| Will the class schedule change? These classes are ongoing, but the schedule will be updated regularly according to demand. New classes will be added and classes with low attendance may be changed or dropped. If class must be cancelled due to weather or emergency, it will be announced on the outgoing voicemail message at 513.255.0166 and students will receive a pass extension. Check this page regularly for upcoming special classes and holiday schedules. (These will also be posted at the studio.) |
| Do I have to pre-register? No--just come on in! Arrive 10 minutes early to get a spot, sign in before class begins, and get comfortable. |
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| Meditation is a 20-minute session offering you a chance to center yourself and let the mind become quiet before your yoga practice. (A valid class pass allows you to attend the Meditation class on Thursdays from 5:30 to 5:50pm for free. If you are not currently a student at Movement, and you wish to attend only the Meditation sessions, contact the instructor at 513.255.0166.) |
| Tuesday, September 16, 5-5:45pm: Yin Yoga is a quiet but intense form of yoga that asks you to sit still as the connective tissue of the body slowly, steadily regains its full elasticity, restoring full range of motion to hips and other tight areas. Familiar postures feel different when held in the yin method. |
| To attend these special classes, you can use your current class pass (4-class, 16-class, or unlimited) or drop in for $12. Let us know if you'd like to see these classes on the regular schedule! |
| The drop-in classes above are moderate to vigorous in intensity. Are you interested in GENTLE YOGA? Click here to see the Gentle Yoga 8-week sessions for Fall/Winter! |
| All classes are open to drop-ins--both new beginners and seasoned students. Doors open about 15 minutes before class begins. |
| Haven't seen Elias in a while? Check here for new levels of adorableness. |
Thanksgiving Yoga All classes are cancelled from Thursday, November 27 through Saturday, November 29. All students receive an automatic three-day extension of any pass valid for those dates. However, if you are in town and are a regular yoga practitioner, please feel free to come in to the studio to join me for an open practice. Select one of the sequences here or make up one of your own. I will not be cueing or adjusting--I will be practicing with you! This is an opportunity to develop your independent practice according to what your breath and body need, while still benefiting from the support and energy of those practicing around you. Open Practice Schedule: Thursday Nov 27 9:30-10:30am Friday Nov 28 9:30-10:30am Saturday Nov 29 11am-12pm I hope to see you there! |
| Check here or call 513.255.0166 for the Christmas schedule as it draws near. |