A Typical Yoga Class
“physical positioning that coordinates breathing with moving and holding still for the purpose of both stretching and strengthening parts of the body”
A typical yoga class is a group of people working with a yoga teacher usually for one and a half hours. People wear comfortable clothing that allows for complete freedom of movement.
Yoga is best practiced with bare feet. Often a class begins with movement that “invites” the body to warm through gentle moving. From there you could expect a balanced program of postures to asanas that can be defined as a “physical positioning that coordinates breathing with moving and holding still for the purpose of both stretching and strengthening parts of the body” (Judith Lassiter, contributing, “Living Yoga”)
The basic movements of yoga include extension, flexion, rotation, and lateral flexion. They are done standing, seated and sometimes inverted.
After the active part of the class, most yoga classes conclude with a period of relaxation and sometimes meditation.
The atmosphere in a yoga class should be non-competitive with an emphasis on adapting postures to the person and not the person to the posture. Well trained teachers feel free to use chairs, blankets, belts, and even cushions to help with any problems. Individual assistance should be freely offered. However a person with strong needs should perhaps consider a private consultation.
Offered Classes
I hope you find as I do, that participating in regular yoga sessions with others can be a great support to your personal practice. It always is a pleasure to unfold my mat, close my eyes, check my breath, and begin yoga. I always look forward to practices with my old friends, as well as new friends. We never really know what the next breath will be like, or what the next pose will have to offer. It will be interesting and fun to discover and rediscover this lovely practice. I do hope to see you in future classes.
St. Catharines Classes
Held at The Church of Unitarian Congregation
Level 1- 2 Class - Mondays 10:30AM - 12:00PM
Level 1-2 Class Wednesdays 6:45 PM -8-15 PM
Please check the class schedule for specific dates and details. For fees and discounts, see the additional information below.
Grimsby Classes
Held at St. Andrews Parish Hall
Level 1- 2 Class - Tuesdays 6:30PM - 8:00PM
Level 1-2 Class - Wednesdays 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Please check the class schedule for specific dates and details. For fees and discounts, see the additional information below.
Alongside teaching private and corporate classes,
I also teach classes at Wellspring, Niagara on Mondays and Wellspring, Halton-Peel on Fridays
If you or anyone you know is a cancer patient and would like to get involved, please contact me.
Additional Information
10 classes - $150 (HST included)
There is a 10% discount for students attending more than one class a week, and if 2+ members of the same family attend classes.
First class for all new students is free.
If you cannot register for the beginning of the term, I will pro-rate your fee. If you have any
difficulty with any fees, please contact or see me. If you are unable to attend your scheduled class time, you
can make up the missed class by coming to another in the same 10 week period.