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Introduction to Yoga

with Barbara McGranahan

May
19

May 19th to June 23rd, 2022

$60 More Info

Yoga has been around for 5,000 years - and for a good reason: It works. By practicing yoga, you can rejuvenate, care for, and nurture yourself at the deepest levels, resulting in greater reservoirs of compassion and tolerance for other people and a positive impact on your relationships. Most importantly, you will develop a better relationship with yourself. Learn about yoga's history and philosophy, yoga postures to practice, relaxation and meditation practices, and even a bit of Sanskrit. Please bring a yoga mat. Optional, but recommended props include a cushion and/or yoga blanket for seated postures. Covid 19 safety protocols will follow state and school district recommendations for in-person events. Instructor: Barbara McGranahan

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Buti Yoga

with Heather Laffely

Feb
5

February 5th to March 12th, 2022

$55 More Info

Buti Yoga is an upbeat, high energy practice that incorporates yoga asanas, cardio-dance/tribal dance/plyometric bursts, & core conditioning.Sweat with Intention! Connect and Thrive! The music is powerful, at times the sweat flows, and the feeling you leave with is electrifying! All levels welcome! No class 2/26.

Heather Laffely, YT200

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Buti Yoga

with Heather Laffely

Mar
19

March 19th to April 16th, 2022

$55 More Info

Buti Yoga is an upbeat, high energy practice that incorporates yoga asanas, cardio-dance/tribal dance/plyometric bursts, & core conditioning.Sweat with Intention! Connect and Thrive! The music is powerful, at times the sweat flows, and the feeling you leave with is electrifying! All levels welcome! No class 2/26.

Heather Laffely, YT200

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Introduction to Yoga

with Barbara McGranahan

Mar
3

March 3rd to April 7th, 2022

$60 More Info

Yoga has been around for 5,000 years - and for a good reason: It works. By practicing yoga, you can rejuvenate, care for, and nurture yourself at the deepest levels, resulting in greater reservoirs of compassion and tolerance for other people and a positive impact on your relationships. Most importantly, you will develop a better relationship with yourself. Learn about yoga's history and philosophy, yoga postures to practice, relaxation and meditation practices, and even a bit of Sanskrit. Please bring a yoga mat. Optional, but recommended props include a cushion and/or yoga blanket for seated postures. Covid 19 safety protocols will follow state and school district recommendations for in-person events. Instructor: Barbara McGranahan

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Mama and Baby Yoga

with Heather Laffely

Mar
14

March 14th to April 11th, 2022

$55 More Info

This class is designed for postpartum mamas and pre-crawling babies. It is a relaxed and playful class, providing gentle and strengthening movements for mamas, with opportunities to bond and connect with your baby throughout. The class offers support in the recovery of childbirth, in the transition to life with a new baby, offers movements to build back core strength and stretches to lengthen and relax the body, all while engaging in playfulness and connection with your baby. We will offer stress relieving movement to the neck, back and shoulders and strengthening to the pelvic floor and more. Babies will benefit from the stimulation, eye engagement and individual bonding with mama. Heather is the mother of 5 children, experienced birth and postpartum doula, lactation consultant and yoga/dance-fitness instructor.

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Moving through Life with Ease: the Alexander Technique

with Judy Pagon

Feb
1

February 1st to 22nd, 2022

$70 More Info

The Alexander Technique is a practical, educational approach that helps you rediscover your natural ease by becoming aware of the way you use yourself. It helps you observe your own patterns of movement and recognize how they interfere with your natural ease, so you can stop interfering and enjoy freer, more natural movement. Learn to make constructive changes in your life and enjoy more ease in all of your pursuits, whether it’s working at a computer, exercising, gardening, or playing an instrument!