Yoga Classes

Hatha Yoga

Tones, strengthens and stretches the body, focusing on conscious breathing while in the postures. Hatha Yoga teaches the fundamentals of yoga practice and is offered at Levels I, I/II, II, and III. Level I is for beginning students, those new to Yoga and anyone who chooses to work slowly with a focus on learning the basics. Level I/II classes are designed for students with some Yoga experience but also welcomes beginners. Levels II and III challenge students to approach more difficult postures and advanced practices such as pranayama, bandhas and kriyas.

Moving Mantras

Moving Mantra workshops combine a flowing asana practice built on creative posture sequencing and transitions with mudra, moving meditations, improvisation, guided movement experiences and divine play to explore the body in motion. Developed by Betsy Ceva, Moving Mantras™ merge movement and meditation with the power of word as embodied formulas of moving symbolism that use shape, imagery, and repetitive movement patterns to chant with the entire body and the mind. As part of the class students learn to compose their own Moving Mantras and will receive Moving Mantras choreographed by Betsy for their personal practice.

Gentle Yoga

An individualized opportunity to gently explore and tune into the body with a meditative frame of mind while increasing flexibility, strength, and well-being. Our approach incorporates a strong but gentle physical practice, deep attention to breath and a weaving of meditation and inner awareness into every moment and movement. If you are new to yoga a Gentle Yoga class is a good place to start. All levels are invited - seniors, special needs, beginners, pre/postnatal, and anyone who wants a restful, meditative class to balance a more vigorous practice.

Early Risers

Imagine starting your day with a clear mind, even breath, and balanced body. Practicing yoga in the early morning while the mind is clear can assist you in putting mundane issues into perspective and staying calm and grounded throughout your day. Early Riser Yoga sets the tone for a peaceful day.

Yoga for Kids

Yoga helps increase self-esteem, concentration, physical & emotional equilibrium, and an overall sense of well-being in kids. Our Yoga for Kids classes are tailored to young people from ages 7 to 13. More about Yoga for Kids...

Restorative - Gentle Yoga

Class begins with an explorative Gentle Yoga practice that tones, strengthens, and stretches the body and transitions into restorative yoga postures offering students the opportunity to open and reflect, and to receive the benefits of complete relaxation. Ideal for anyone who wants a restful, meditative practice.

Prenatal - Gentle Yoga

Gently explore and tune into the body with a meditative frame of mind while increasing flexibility, strength, and well-being. Our approach incorporates a strong but gentle physical practice, deep attention to breath and a weaving of meditation and inner awareness into every moment and movement. All stages of pregnancy are especially invited but this class is open to everyone.

Yoga 101 - For Every Body

A beginner level class for regular practitioners and for those new to yoga. This class teaches the fundamentals of yoga and is open to all ages, shapes and sizes, the flexible and not so flexible; anyone who wants to commit to their own health and well being.

Anusara

Founded by John Friend in 1997, Anusara Yoga is a hatha yoga system that unifies Universal Principles of Alignment with a non-dual Tantric philosophy that is epitomized by a “celebration of the heart”. The highest intention of practicing Anusara Yoga is to align with the flow of Grace, to awaken to the truth that our essential nature is part of this divine flow, and to lovingly and joyfully serve this flow. We delightfully dance with the flow of supreme Consciousness through each breath and every posture in our yoga practice. In each pose, we artistically offer our individual light and our unique music to the flow of life. The art of yoga is viewed as a co-participation with the Supreme—not a practice of domination, subjugation, or control of nature. The yoga reflects a healthy, balanced relationship with the Supreme.

Vinyasa Flow

Vinyasa Flow is a challenging and sweaty breath-based flow, an invigorating yoga workout encouraging mindful awareness of breath and movement, letting the breath initiate and guide the flow from one asana to another. Birchwood offers the transformative practice of Vinyasa Flow to beginners through advanced level yogis in an environment that is relaxed, nurturing and creative, all done with focused attention to alignment.

Community Yoga - $7 per Class Are you longing for a yoga class but can’t afford it? Birchwood Center now offers three special yoga classes at recession busting prices! All classes are level I/II, mixed level/beginners welcome, taught by Birchwood Center trained and certified yoga instructors. Classes are $7.00 each. Cash or check only please, no credit cards. Unlimited class cards and monthly memberships will also be accepted. Everyone is welcome!

Community Yoga Vinyasa Flow - $7 per class Are you longing for a yoga class but can’t afford it? Birchwood Center now offers three special yoga classes at recession busting prices! All classes are level I/II, mixed level/beginners welcome, taught by Birchwood Center trained and certified yoga instructors. Classes are $7.00 each. Cash or check only please, no credit cards. Unlimited class cards and monthly memberships will also be accepted. Everyone is welcome!

Additional Yoga Offerings

Birchwood also offers many adaptive classes to meet client’s particular needs:
Senior Yoga
Yoga for Kids

In addition, the center offers Kirtan (chanting) and meditation classes, teacher training, private and semi-private sessions and periodic special events.

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