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Gentle/Basics: For those new to yoga, and for those who prefer a slower paced, gentler practice. Basic posture alignment and flow with mindful breathing are taught. Mixed Levels: For experienced yoga students as well as beginners in good physical condition. An exploration of classical yoga poses and gentle to moderately paced yoga vinyasas, or flows. Suggestions are offered to support students in modifying the level of challenge, and students will be encouraged to work within individual capacities. Moderate: For experienced yoga students in good physical condition, who are ready to challenge themselves and expand their flexibility, strength, and stamina. More advanced postures and breathing techniques will be offered. Vigorous: For strong, active intermediate and advanced students who are comfortable with moderate classes and are ready for a more demanding practice. Students will be invited to hold advanced stretching and strengthening poses and vinyasa flows will be dynamic and challenging. Vinyasa: A flowing style of yoga in which postures are practiced in sequences, synchronized with the breath,with one pose leading into the next. Most Yoga Great Barrington classes include some Vinyasa yoga, while classes labeled “Vinyasa” will flow more consistently and vigorously throughout. Hatha Yoga/Meditation: Moderately paced yoga class followed by approximately 20 minutes meditation practice. Restorative Yoga: Features classic yoga postures that are passively supported by props such as blankets and bolsters, which allow the postures to be held for longer periods. Key organs and glands are bathed with revitalizing blood and the nervous system is deeply soothed, dismantling chronic tension and improving immune function. Students at all levels can safely practice restorative yoga. Yin Yoga: Suitable for almost all levels of students, Yin Yoga is a perfect complement to the dynamic and muscular (yang) styles of yoga/exercise that emphasize internal heat, and the lengthening and contracting of our muscles. Yin Yoga generally targets the connective tissues of the hips, pelvis, and lower spine. Though this style of yoga can seem passive, or soft, yin practice can be quite challenging due to the long duration of the poses, held for several minutes. |
