YOGA CLASSES
Silke will be in France this summer. Nancy Boler will sub Saturdays; Mondays are on hold and will resume in fall.
Mondays, 8-10am: (Classes suspended May 31 through September 6.
Class resumes September 13.)
Center for Performing Arts
3754 Pleasant Ave, Minneapolis
Rate: Asana-portion only - $12; full class $15
SADHANA SPECIAL
Designed at the request of students, this two hour allows us to more fully explore the range of yoga practices. The first 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 hours will be our asana (posture) practice, followed by a half hour dedicated to pranayama (regulated breathwork), chanting &/or meditation, and discussion/questions. This is an extraordinary opportunity to learn how to build a complete practice and to participate in mini-workshop setting each week.
For those who cannot attend the full two hours, you are welcome to come to the asana portion of practice.
Saturdays: 8:30 - 9:50am (Nancy Boler will sub June 5 through September 4.)
Center for Performing Arts
Rate: $12 per class
SADHANA: THE POWER OF PRACTICE
An incredible way to start your weekend. Based in the science of Hatha Yoga, the class will include techniques to strengthen physical alignment, to balance and tone the nervous system, and to awaken deeper awareness of the subtle, energetic body. The focus will be on harmonizing action, breath, and awareness to enliven all aspects of our being. Class structure includes a gentle warm-up, sun salutation & stronger standing work, proceeded by deeper floor work. The morning may likely include chanting, pranayama, and/or meditation.
The class level is continuing beginner to intermediate; familiarity with basic or foundation poses is recommended. Please feel free to contact Silke with any questions.
Time and location to be announced.
Vinyasa means 'progression', Krama conveys 'measured, wise, or intelligent.' In this class we will learn how to cultivate a strong, intelligent, fluid practice. We will begin with establishing alignment for specific categories of poses - eg. forward bends, backbends, laterals, twists, inversions, extensions -- and learn how to skillfully progress into advanced levels of each. The class will include a gentle warm-up, followed by stronger dynamic standing work, and then deeper seated or floor work. Pranayama discussion/practice and subtle body anatomy may also be included. The class level is continuing beginner to intermediate; familiarity with basic or foundation poses is recommended. Please feel free to contact Silke with any questions.
Announcements
• Nancy Boler will sub Saturday classes June 5 - September 4, though Silke will teach June 12.
Class guidelines
• Wear comfortable clothing, something that you can easily stretch and move in. (Note that big, loose T-shirts can easily slip overhead in some poses.)
• Be prepared to be moving for an hour or more. Do not eat a heavy meal within 2 hours of class. However, please also make sure you are not light-headed or weak with hunger.
• You may bring water to class, but it is recommended that you are already well hydrated before class.
• Please tell me if you have any injuries or medical conditions before class. We can tailor your practice to build strength and avoid further injury.
• A note for women — During your menstrual cycle, it's wise to avoid complete inversions and strong breath work that pumps the abdomen. I can offer alternatives for any of these practices.
• Listen to your intuition and your body. While the classes are designed to offer a positive physical challenge, you can choose to rest at any time or ask for modifications.
• Cultivate a light heart. Be prepared to drop the conventional paradigm of comparing yourself to others. Over-seriousness will stifle your practice!