class descriptions

introductory series:

This series is based on the preliminary course designed by Dr. Geeta S. Iyengar.  The syllabus of the preliminary course is designed to be conducted over a period of eight months to a year.  However, I have taken the most basic poses in the syllabus and developed an 8 week introductory series. A variety of asanas (postures) are included to achieve the goal of improving the body structure and lubricating the joints, creating freedom of movement in the joints.  The asanas also strengthen and lengthen the ligaments and muscles.  The asanas have been selected with the view that they will tone the internal organs and strengthen the nerves.  The functional performance of the organic body is subsequently improved.

Students are welcome to repeat the introductory series as many times as they wish before progressing to the Level 1 class.

level 1 iyengar yoga session:

This series is for students who understand the fundamental foundations of Iyengar Yoga and are ready to apply those fundamentals to some new asanas.  The Level 1 syllabus incorporates the asanas from the introductory series and adds additional postures to build your practice.  New concepts are introduced to help deepen the experience of the asana.

level 2 iyengar yoga session:

Students who have studied at level 1 for a while may be ready to move on to level 2.  The pre-requisites for Level 2 are knowledge of the Standing Asana and Shoulder Stand in the middle of the room.  The asanas introduced include head balance and additional back extensions.

mixed level yoga session:

This series is for Level 1 and Level 2 students.  The instructor will direct the level of the class to the students that are in attendance during each session.