Ongoing, Lake Wilderness Lodge
Iyengar Yoga emphasizes form and technique through postural alignment for safety and the performance of poses. Clarity of instruction highlights the physical actions required to achieve a specific reaction in each pose and through the sequencing of poses within a class and within the session.
Teachers demonstrate, instruct, and correct poses by first introducing the name of the pose in English and/or in Sanskrit, provide physical demonstration and verbal instructions on the actions required to perform the pose. Students will learn how to use props: blocks, belts, and blankets, to help them in attaining the pose based on their individual needs. Teachers further assist students to attain proper postural alignment with verbal instruction and/or physical correction.
This teaching environment introduces poses to the student in a structured manner. By establishing an experiential knowledge of fundamental movements and resulting actions in basic poses, students gain an understanding that these fundamental actions are subsequently applicable to all poses as they continue to practice and study yoga. This method enhances the student's awareness of how to use their bodies intelligently, on and off the mat.
What you need to know:
- Bring: a sticky mat. Optional items: belt, blocks, blankets.
- Wear: yoga pants or shorts and a t-shirt.
- Food: Eat lightly 2 hours or more before class.
- Register: At least one week prior to class start date to guarantee your space in class or to avoid class cancellation.
- Arrive: 10-15 minutes before class start time.
Note: Instructors may substitute for one another in case of absence
Class Descriptions
Fundamental Yoga - Balance strength and flexibility of muscles and joints to develop physical stamina, concentration, and awareness. New students will be guided to learn proper form while seasoned students will be challenged to further refine poses. (Class ends June 28)
Continuing Yoga – Refine basic poses, integrate fundamental actions to more challenging standing, arm strengthening poses, and shoulder balance for aspiring, disciplined, seasoned students. (Class ends June 28)
All Levels Yoga - Balance, strength and flexibility of muscles and joints to develop physical stamina, concentration, and awareness. Proper form and technique will be emphasized. New and seasoned students will be guided to work to their potential in basic and more challenging poses. (Class runs July-August only)
Gentle Yoga –Develop balance, strength, flexibility, and focus specifically for new or seasoned students who require more support and adaptations of poses due to chronic or acute conditions or rehabilitation or who prefer a milder, slower paced class. (ongoing class)
Power Yoga - Improve strength, flexibility, and overall fitness with yoga poses taught in flowing movement sequences for stronger new and seasoned students who prefer a physical challenge. (No classes in August)
Yoga Class Schedule - July-Sept 2010 [PDF]
Program/Class Registration Form [PDF]
Instructor Bios [PDF]