CORE WORK FOR THE BODY

Because we limit our group class size to 5 persons, please call ahead to reserve your space so as not to be disappointed! Our classes provide hands-on individual attention to help you advance in yoga more rapidly than in a larger group setting. Group class cost varies, please contact the instuctor or the spa for more information. For reservations, call: 949-715-0210.

New Workout and Yoga Schedule effective October 1, 2011

Discounts apply for multi-class purchase. RSVP recommended. Call or email to reserve your space!

PRIVATE & SEMI-PRIVATE YOGA BODYWORK

75-minute Session - PRIVATE $85

Yoga is the systemic spiritual and physical awakening of body and mind. It helps us harmonize our bodies with the environment and open our minds to our unlimited inner horizon of spiritual potential. Living Yoga empowers us to know from the depths of our being, our real nature and our deep interconnectedness with all living beings. Though this inner journey you will become more conscious of your behavior in the world, and how the behavior of things outside of yourself can affect you.

Yoga Beginner is a study of Hatha Yoga poses with a focus on alignment for safety. A practice for relaxation and joy of movement. Great for beginners as well as students comfortable in their own practice.

Yin Yoga is known as a slow, deep and meditative practice. Long held passive stretches (usually seated or supine) stretch and rehabilitate the connective tissue of the body that form our joints.

Vinyasa Yoga is a fusion of active vinyasas that build strength and heat in the body, with a creative, fluid sequencing of postures that promote strength as the heat encourages flexibility. This flow is nourished and the postures connected by the meditative power of one's own breath. The physical release combined with the mental/spiritual intent of this practice creates emotional balance and integration of body, mind and spirit.

PILATES MOVEMENT TO STRENGTHEN YOUR CORE

Pilates changes muscle recruitment patterns, correcting common muscle imbalances, restoring good alignment and natural normal movement. Benefits include:

greater strength and muscle tone
more efficient respiratory, lymphatic and circulatory systems
better posture
a flatter stomach and trimmer waist
improved flexibility
less incidence of back pain
increased joint mobility
lower stress level

PALMING EXERCISE

Sit comfortably with the elbows supported by a firm table or pillow, and gently, without any pressure, cover your closed eyes with your palms to prevent light from coming through. Then imagine the color of total blackness. The purpose is to nourish the eyes through increased circulation and give the eye's muscles and nerves conscious rest through relaxation, because even when we sleep they are active through rapid eye movement (REM) dreams. Palming brings balance and center to the body.