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Intro
to Ashtanga Yoga
Course
Content:The
word “yoga” in Sanskrit means “union,” and
yoga is an ancient method of unifying the body, mind and spirit.
Originally developed to improve the body’s ability to be still
in meditation, yoga is a series of postures and movements that help
us to achieve a balance between strength and flexibility, teach
us to align movement with breath, increase mental focus and allow
us to realize our maximum potential on a physical, mental and spiritual
level.
Ashtanga is an active, challenging form of yoga that can be adapted
to all levels of fitness and practiced at any age. Its distinguishing
characteristics are that is a faster-paced form of yoga with transitional
movements between the postures, and the postures are practiced in
a set order.
In practical
terms, by practicing yoga, you will:
- Become stronger
and more flexible
- Have greater
presence of mind
- Have more
confidence in your physical ability
- Be healthier
and more energetic.
Instructor: Lisa
Coniglio
Bio: Inspired
by master instructors Stefanie Ramsden Dougherty and Leslie Heywood,
Lisa continues her yoga journey with her students and continuing
education and classes.
Time:
One hour on Tuesday and Thursday evenings
Place:
Four Seasons Fitness Studio
32-34 Lake Street
3rd Floor
Owego, NY 13827
What
to expect:
To have fun, get a great workout and learn something new. This will
be a no-pressure, friendly environment. Every posture can be modified
to be easier or harder, and each person makes that decision for
him or herself at every step along the way. Will you sweat? You
bet! This one-hour class will be a selection of the postures from
the full Ashtanga primary series.
What
to wear:
Comfortable clothes, and preferably nothing that is extremely loose-fitting.
Long shorts or stretchy pants and a tee shirt or tank top are most
appropriate. We practice yoga in bare feet.
What
to bring:
An open mind, a yoga mat if you have one (mats are available to
borrow at the studio), a hand towel and some water.
$$$
See prices page.
Interested?
Call us at (607) 687-5775 or Email.
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