Yoga Classes

Traditional Hatha & Vinyasa Yoga

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The word "Yoga" means "union" of the body, mind, and spirit. BREATHE considers yoga as a course in self study. You can begin to listen, to feel, to sense your limits, to learn of your unlimited possibilities, to breathe, to open, and to live!

BREATHE offers traditional Hatha Yoga with emphasis on the breath or pranayama and energy movement (great for beginners). Our classes provide a safe, nurturing place for beginners as well as the seasoned yogi. We guide you through each posture with awareness of body and breath. The different yoga stretches and poses can help you relieve pain, improve posture, develop strength and endurance, heal physically and emotionally, reduce depression, focus, lose weight, and rejuvenate. Yoga is best known to create more flexibility and our most common feedback is that our students are “so relaxed” after class. The practice of yoga can offer peace of mind and centeredness to be able to enjoy more or your precious time.

Bring a yoga mat or large bath towel. Wear comfortable clothing and be on time. Please do not wear heavy perfumes to class. Everyone is welcome, so drop in at any class time listed and come 5 - 10 min. early to complete necessary information on your first class.

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I love yoga and I love my yoga studio and my yoga studio is Breathe! The instructors are excellent in form, technique, instruction and delivery. I look forward to every class and strongly believe there isn’t much more I could do for myself to promote better health. - C.F.

I am in classes ... and I know yoga teachers - and Bruce deserves A++. Getting my flexibility back - looks it takes me a couple of months to do nidrasana and baddha-padmasana again. - K.W.

"Breathe is a relaxing, nurturing environment where I am constantly learning new techniques that help me become more focused, relaxed & centered. The staff is top notch and really cares about the well-being of their clientele." - S.W.

The yoga classes at Breathe are fantastic. I had studied yoga many years ago and enjoyed it, so I wanted to give it a try again. The instructors are experienced and offer many alternatives to the students to help them achieve the various postures. The classes are gentle, yet challenging and serve not only to strengthen my body, but also decrease my stress. Walking into Breathe is like walking into an oasis of calm in a stressful world. You always feel like everyone is happy to see you and anxious to help you on your life journey. I'm so grateful for the wonderful people at Breathe for sharing their gifts of healing and strength.” - P.K.

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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

All of our classes are beginner friendly, with no guess work. You don't have to know how to do yoga to enjoy each class. We'll tell you everything to do. - Enjoy!

Intro. to Yoga Series - A six-week class series designed for your first steps into yoga. As a group we will be learning the basics: Correct breathing, physical and energetic anatomy, alignment, and how to care for yourself in any yoga class. Each individual will document his or her own progress and experience on this exciting journey.

Gentle Yoga - Traditional Hatha yoga intuitively instructed with added emphasis on the breath and body awareness. Each class starts and ends with brief meditations. Patience is applied with breath in each posture with focus on lengthening, strengthening, and feeling from within. Experience relaxation!

Yoga Flow - The authentic elements of traditional Hatha Yoga are practiced through a Vinyasa, or "Flow". Sequences of dynamic movements and static postures are woven through mindful awareness, precision, and guided exploration. This class is challenging, but is modified for all levels.

Strengthen & Tone Yoga - This class uses a gentle approach to firming and strengthening the body. Breath work is greatly used to hold the poses and increase the tone.

Yoga for Seniors & Friends - This class offers yoga in a gentle and slow paced manner, to increase your flexibility and the mobility of your joints. Yoga for Seniors will also strengthen and tone your body in a balanced way, bringing youthful vitality to all the cells of your bod y. Although this class is designed for Seniors, all ages are more than welcome.

"Wake Me Up" Yoga - This class uses a gentle approach to increase your flexibility and to increase your energy to prepare for the day ahead. A perfect start for a wonderful day!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)

What is yoga? Yoga literally means "union." It is a practice of uniting mind, body, and spirit. Traditional yoga consists of meditation to focus and calm your mind, specific poses to stretch and strengthen your body, along with awareness of your breath (spirit or life force).

Is yoga a religion? No. Yoga is a practice, a tool for self-healing, a way of life. If anything, yoga enhances religion. "Be still and know that I am God", and "Your body is a temple" are perfect examples of the practice of yoga. We at Breathe claim no religious affiliation, but want you to "Know thy Self."

Do you have to be flexible to do yoga? No. Doing yoga is how you get more flexible. Start where you are (we find adjustments for you) and incorporate these wonderful stretches to lengthen your muscles, breathe deeper and let go of tension and stress and you will increase your flexibility. Remember, "you get back what you put in." The more you stretch, the more flexible you become.

Can anyone do yoga? Yes! If you can breathe, you can do yoga. If you are very frail, sick, stiff, or weak, just do what your body can do. Even just learning how to be aware of your breath will make a big difference in your life. If you can move your body in addition to your breath, you'll even see more.

What do I wear / bring to Yoga? Wear comfortable clothes that are easy to move in, but aren't too baggy. Bare feet are best. Bring a beach towel or yoga mat and yourself! Please no perfumes or cell phones! You might want to arrive about 5-10 min. early for class.

What are the benefits of Yoga? Yoga is an incredible tool for self-healing. It helps you listen to your body so you can take care of it better. It helps you to calm and center so you can be more present in your everyday life. It helps to counter aches and pains when they start creeping up by opening and strengthening the body.

Still have questions about Yoga?

Please contact BREATHE at 678-494-3450.

YOGA IS …

- self exploration.

- giving yourself the opportunity for better health and balance in your life.

- an act of self love. It will ripple outward, too.

- becoming stronger.

- being more peaceful.

- being in the present moment without worry.

- healing.

- finding flexibility.

- enjoying your senses.