Level 1-2 Gentle Yoga Class

TUESDAY, 9AM - 10:30AM, 90 MINUTES

REN'S PRIVATE YOGA SHALA

This class welcomes adults over 16 years, active seniors, and those in need of restorative healing. Yoga Level 1-2 Gentle introduction to Yoga principles and the Yoga Korunta with the emphasis on breath, relaxation for preparation of meditation and Hatha Yoga. Also includes the introduction to the philosophies of Jnana, Kundalini 101, Kriya, Bhakti, and Hatha Yogas. This seven-part practice incorporates: 1. Breath 2. Lesson of the Day 3. Chakra 4. Astrological Affects 5. Element & Sacred Geometry 6. Asana (Pose) 7. Word.

Level 1-2 Integral Hatha Yoga Class

TUESDAY, 9AM - 10:30AM, 90 MINUTES

REN'S PRIVATE YOGA SHALA

A complete approach to yoga that includes postures and breath work with emphasis on alignment and technique, concentration and relaxation as a preparation for meditation. Integral Hatha Yoga is one of the many Yogas within the Yoga Korunta and is a Pratapana, a preparation for the student to advance into Raja Vinyasa and Ashtanga Yoga.

Level 2-3 Raja Vinyasa / Krama Vinyasa / Astanga Yoga Master Class

THURSDAY, 10AM, 90 MINUTES TO 2 HOURS

REN'S PRIVATE YOGA SHALA

Raja Vinyasa Yoga

Raja, aka the "royal" path of Yoga, Yoga mental mastery, also known as "Astanga prep", an Intermediate practice. Within the practice, Ayruvedic principles are presented and experienced: The current Sun and Moon cycle, the coinciding Chakras, Sacred Geometry, the Tattva-Lokas (the dimensions). The class begins and ends with meditation and includes 4 vinyasa (flow) and the current Sun and Moon cycle, standing and floor postures.

Krama Viniyasa

Also known as "Astanga-Prep" and Ayruvedic principles: The current Sun and Moon cycle, the coinciding Chakras, Sacred Geometry, the Tattva-Lokas (the dimensions). Class begins and ends with meditation and includes 6 vinyasa (flow), and the current Sun and Moon cycle, 10 standing postures and limited floor postures. Students are taught how and why recognition of themselves and others' cosmic characteristics for the purpose of cleansing, healing and transformation. Practice is a pretpana, for Astanga Yoga.

Astanga Yoga

Also known as Yoga Chikitsa or "primary series" and Ayruvedic principles: The current Sun and Moon cycle, the coinciding Chakras, Sacred Geometry, the Tattva-Lokas (the dimensions). Class begins and ends with meditation and includes 6 vinyasa (flow), and the current Sun and Moon cycle, 10 standing postures and 18 seated or floor postures. Students are taught in-depth about the 8 limbs of Yoga and when, how and why to do a Fire practice as well as the difference between all elements: Water, Air and Earth yoga practices and more.

Please Note: Level 2-3 Master Class includes the original "ardha pretapana asanas" (prep postures that were removed by Pattabhi Jois) as well as vital mudras, (Yogic seals) and Mantras (opening invocation, chant).