What does "Moderate" mean?

I call a class Moderate when it provides a
flowing series of postures and movements
that is not too slow, and not too fast.
These will change in each class. Some
postures are held for just a few breaths
before moving on to the next, but we also  
pause to hold certain postures longer in
order to focus on the details of them.

Options are provided for all students so you
can adapt the intensity of the class to your
needs and practice the postures that will
challenge your own balance, flexibility,
strength, and endurance. The emphasis on
steady breathing provides mental focus and
equanimity throughout.

Classes called Slow are designed for those
who prefer holding the postures longer.

Classes called Vigorous flow more quickly
from posture to posture. We focus on
longer sequences of standing postures and
more explorations of inversions and arm
balances.
Classes with Elizabeth
What is Yoga?
Yoga combines postures and movements
with conscious breathing to simultaneously
strengthen and stretch. The main style of
yoga I teach offers a steady, continuous
flow of movement called vinyasa [vin-ya-sa].
In the process, we:
  • strengthen and stretch muscles
  • stabilize and align joints
  • improve balance
  • gradually expand breathing capacity
    and cardiovascular endurance
  • develop mental focus and clarity
  • cultivate a sense of physical and
    mental well-being
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:
  • several layers of abdominal muscles
  • the muscles of the lower, middle,
    and upper back
  • the muscles and connective tissue of
    the pelvis
These exercises also encourage flexibility
through the chest, shoulders, and torso.
Each area is isolated in turn to develop
body awareness and pelvic/spinal
alignment. My classes combine the classical
Pilates mat exercises with recent
innovative variations that target the
precise areas where we tend to lose
strength over time.
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Elizabeth is teaching classes open to all levels at
Evolution Yoga in Woodmere, Ohio.

Sundays 8.45am-10am
Tuesdays 6.45pm-8pm

These are moderately-paced Vinyasa Yoga classes. Join us for a nonstop flow of breath
and movement! We practice sun salutations, standing postures, Pilates-based core
work, and some play with arm balancing and inverting. We try new variations and
sequences each week. We wind down with some seated and reclining postures, but the
emphasis on continuous breathing and flowing movements does not stop until
shavasana (final relaxation)!

Private sessions in yoga and Pilates are available on the east side of Cleveland.
Call 513.255.0166 to schedule.
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