
| 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. |
| 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:
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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:
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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