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  • Week 1: 6/29-7/3
  • Week 2: 7/6-7/10
  • Week 3: 7/13-7/17
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Kundalini Yoga and Meditation
Kundalini Yoga helps raise our awareness, allowing ourselves to connect with our own inner truth and knowing. In order to achieve that, a combination of chanting (mantra), breath work (pranayama), movement (kriya), relaxation, meditation & song is used. Many of the motions are repetitive with the belief that in exploring polarities, it enables us to find our individual center and move forward more gracefully on our life path. The focus and energy of each class will provide different opportunities to challenge yourself to adroitly grow and be with the stillness at your core. There are no expectations for you in terms of your physical ability and we can work together for you to have an experience no matter what physical form your being resides in. You are invited to honor your being and feel the rewards in the relaxation period and beyond! Two separate class periods are offered. Period 2, Period 3 ~ Saraswati Deva Kaur

Morning Yoga: Yawn-Stretch-Yoga
All ages and all levels can participate in the instructor's hatha style yoga class. The instructor will lead the students through a gentle flow, usually beginning with breath exercises to thread into the initial sitting positions, followed by a sequence of standing asanas and ending with a deep relaxation in a few restorative poses. Classes will bring your awareness to both breath and the practice of "letting go" to help eliminate physical and mental toxins to leave you feeling recharged and more receptive. The week is cumulative and students will get the most out of the lessons by attending classes every day. 7:00 AM ~ AJ Blye
NOTE: This class registers separately from the regular 9 AM - 5:30 PM classes. This class is an add-on costing $50 for all students.

Yoga with AJ Blye
Yoga means to Yoke, to Join, to Connect. Asana; a Sanskrit word, means Seat, or yoga pose. Yoga is many things to a great many people. Experience Asana (yoga poses) as a means to connect us through yoga. We will study “Why This Pose”. If you know “why” then you also know how to use it. When you need to be stimulated, there’s a pose for that; when you need to chill, there’s a pose for that too. Through the study of some of the basic yoga poses and a few fancy or delicious poses, we will explore how you can build and sustain your home yoga practice. You will have what you need in order to face the mat daily; a sequence of poses from a tool-kit of asana (poses). Most importantly, you will understand why to use a particular pose. Let’s do yoga! Period 1 ~ AJ Blye
​Gentle Yoga
Gentle Yoga incorporates breathing exercises, guided imagery, and meditation for a deeply relaxing experience. This class is specifically designed for all ability levels and ages, especially those new to yoga or seeking relief from the common side effects of the human experience, such as anxiety, depression, and insomnia. No experience is required! This practice will help you develop patience and mindful breathing, for practical application in your everyday life. Anatomy based instruction with dedicated and knowledgeable teacher. Period 5 ~ Erica Chesnik

Intro to Flow Yoga
This approachable class integrates the coordination of breath with movement in a traditional style of vinyasa yoga. An intelligently sequenced class of classical yoga postures is taught using modifications and variations as necessary through structured and safe anatomy-based teaching. This class is ideal for the student who is looking to learn more about the practice of yoga and integrating mindfulness into your everyday life. Beginners are highly encouraged, no experience is necessary! Move your breath and body in our loving community, it's a wonderful experience with a dedicated and knowledgeable teacher. Period 4 ~ Erica Chesnik

YogaRhythmics
This class provides a joyous approach to strengthen the mind/body/spirit connection. Participants will be instructed to align with the seven energy areas of the body (chakras) associated with yoga. A structured sequence of natural movement patterns serve to open, energize, and integrate these areas and provide greater energy flow and joy within the body. The rhythms of dance, creative movement and frequent use of multicultural music play into a dynamic and fun experience of self-expression. This is for all bodies and requires no prior knowledge of experience of yoga or dance is needed. Leave the class with an increased sense of joy, freedom, fitness, flexibility, and energy for a busy life. Students will need a yoga mat, water and enough personal space to enjoy dancing freely. Period 2 ~ Marya Michael
Gentle Yoga
Gentle Yoga incorporates breathing exercises, guided imagery, and meditation for a deeply relaxing experience. This class is specifically designed for all ability levels and ages, especially those new to yoga or seeking relief from the common side effects of the human experience, such as anxiety, depression, and insomnia. No experience is required! This practice will help you develop patience and mindful breathing, for practical application in your everyday life. Anatomy based instruction with dedicated and knowledgeable teacher. Period 4 ~ Erica Chesnik

Intro to Flow Yoga
This approachable class integrates the coordination of breath with movement in a traditional style of vinyasa yoga. An intelligently sequenced class of classical yoga postures is taught using modifications and variations as necessary through structured and safe anatomy-based teaching. This class is ideal for the student who is looking to learn more about the practice of yoga and integrating mindfulness into your everyday life. Beginners are highly encouraged, no experience is necessary! Move your breath and body in our loving community, it's a wonderful experience with a dedicated and knowledgeable teacher. Period 3 ~ Erica Chesnik

Yoga for All Levels
This all-levels yoga class is for beginner to intermediate level practitioners. A typical class consists of a period of breathing and centering; posturing (asanas); and relaxation and/or meditation. All poses can be tailored to the individual needs. You can expect every class to be different, with some postures repeating and some new every day. You will finish the 5-day course with a strong foundation to support your own home practice. Period 5 ~ Tatiana Rakhmanina
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Course Lists with Instructor Names
Week 1
(6/29 - 7/3)
Week 2
(7/6-10)
Week 3
(7/13-17)
  • Kundalini Yoga and Meditiation
  • Yoga with AJ Blye
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  • Gentle Yoga
  • Intro to Flow Yoga
  • YogaRhythmics
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  • Gentle Yoga
  • Intro to Flow Yoga
  • Yoga for All Levels
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