Raven Yoga Shala

     

 YOGAPOLITAN   A class dedicated to the student with a busy schedule…those needing time from the work, shopping or a break from the children.  Yogapolitan meets Monday thru Thursday at noon for about 1 hour.  The pace of the class will vary from day to day with  time for rest at the end of each session.  Modifications are always presented to the practitioner if needed.  This class is for the moderate beginner thru the advanced student.

    

ASHTANGA QUEST  More than the predictable Vinyasa flow class, this class will excite the student with a challenging mix of poses from the 1st thru 4th Ashtanga series.   Enjoy this energetic class with modifications or rest when necessary.  By moving frequently thru this specialized class, the student will develop strength and confidence to further his personal exploration of Ashtanga yoga.  The poses are coordinated with the breath and linked with a sun salutation-like sequence to build strength, endurance and mental focus.  This class gives us a chance to explore esoteric poses.  For FIT beginners through advanced.  All levels are welcome but come expecting a serious workout!  

 

 BEYOND the BASICS  A class perfect for someone who is returning to yogs, is hort on time or has just finished the fundamentals series,  The student must be familiar with the sun salutations and the standing poses of Ashtanga yoga.  the first 1/2 hour will be the same in each class so students can continue to refine the foundational poses,;  this is to develop muscle memory and with adjustments achieve proper alignment.  The remainder of the class will be spent practicing other seated postures, the closing asana or vinyasa sequencing.  This class is a preparation for the Primary series practice and Vinyasa classes.

 

ASHTANGA  The full primary or intermediate series of Ashtanga yoga.  This is a guided class and modifications are presented so seasoned practitioners and newer students alike can enjoy learning and exploring the 1st series.  However, it is not suitable for beginners; students should be proficient with sun salutations as well as the closing sequence.  There are many poses in the series whose full expressions requires years of effort for most practitioners.  The sstudent learns to explore his body form the inside where the movemnts are manifested.  this practice is a moving mediations.  99% PRACTICE  1% THEORY 

 

ORGANIC VINYASA  Here you will find intelligent yoga sequencing.  A great workout and peaceful break from your busy day with dynamic and unique movement.  Organic Vinyasa follows the breath, the teachers connection to the class and weaving postures together.  Never the same class, since there is no systematized method of teaching, prepare for the element of surprise as postures range from challenging and powerful to subtle and poetic. 

 

 MYSORE CLASS  Instead of an instrutor - led class, students practice at their own pace and level, receiving individual attention and adjustments from the instructor.  The only requirements are a strong foundation and consistent class attendance.  The Mysore format accommodates students of all levels (except complete beginners).  Ashtanga is intended to be an individual, meditative practie, best achieved in this supportive setting,

Questions or concerns:  Megan Nigro  megnigro@gmail.com  617 997 3697