Hatha Yoga
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The word Yoga is from the Sanskrit root “yuj” which means to yoke, join or unite. In English we say yoga translates to the union and of the mind and body. The word Hatha contains two Sanskrit words: “Ha” meaning sun and “Tha” meaning moon. This refers to the subtle opposing energies (following the concept of yin/yang): hot and cold, fire and water, male and female, positive and negative. Hatha yoga attempts to balance mind and body through the physical postures “asanas”, controlled breathing “pranayama”, and the calming of the mind through relaxation and meditation. Hatha yoga is the most widely practiced form of yoga in America. Benefits of yoga include increased balance, strength, flexibility, and relaxation cultivates a calm mind.
Class Description: We will begin class seated on our mats where we will use our breath for centering and allow ourselves to actually “arrive” in class. We will move into our practice with some gentle warm up asanas/poses and progress to a wide variety of asanas-forward bends, back bends, twists, standing poses, balances and some fun stuff-as our bodies allow! We will end by moving to the floor for savasana and close with a progressive relaxation that will allow you to find that place within where there is calm and peace. My goal for class is that you are safe, move with awareness, challenge yourself and have fun and there is always permission to rest during class when needed.
Program Name: Hatha Yoga
Program Age/Grade Group: Adult 18+
Program Date: Mondays, October 17, 24, 31 and November 7, 14, 21, 2016
Program Time: 9:30-10:45 AM
Program Location: Skehan Recreation Center
Program Registration Minimum: 8
Program Registration Maximum: NA
Program Registration Deadline: October 7, 2016
Program Fee Hampden Resident: $45.00
Program Fee Non Resident: $50.00
Program $10.00 Late Fee Begins On: October 8, 2016
Program Equipment/Supplies Required: Yoga Mat, Comfortable Clothing