Levels
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JoyMoves offers the following yoga class levels: Gentle-Level
Gentle-level yoga classes are for the following individuals:
Gentle-level yoga introduces students to the basic poses and breathing of yoga. Modifications to the postures are made as necessary and appropriate. In addition, Gentle-level classes will help the student to improve muscle strength, balance and flexibility. Beginners-Level
Beginners-level yoga classes are those who have little or no yoga experience, but are otherwise healthy. Beginner classes teach ‘fundamentals,’ ‘foundations’ and ‘basics’ of yoga. The aim is to teach students the specifics of each pose they do in class – e.g. where the feet are positioned, where the weight is distributed, how best to get into (and out of) the pose, how to breathe (and integrate the breath), how to relax into the pose (i.e. how to ‘be the pose’), the sanskrit names of poses, and so on. Props are used at the discretion of the teacher. These can include blocks, bolsters, belts, chairs and sandbags. Experienced Beginner/Intermediate Level
This level assumes you have taken some yoga classes and want to advance your practice. Often the classes are taught in a “flow” style (i.e students move with grace from posture to posture). These classes expect that you are modestly familiar with standing and seated postures, balance-poses and backbends, and somewhat familiar with inversions. Each class focuses on breath and correct alignment, which creates stability and ease within each posture, while honoring the wisdom of the body to lead the way. |