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Descriptions of Classes on Mercer Island*

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Sunny Yoga/Yoga on the Dock

Sunny Sundays in July/August at Luther Burbank dock. ‘Lightly’ led yoga in nature.  BYOM (Bring your own Mat).   If no Soleil (Sun), do your yoga anyway! Call Soleil to check schedule - 206.300.7333

Hatha/Early Bird Hatha (with Shawn) Hatha is gentle, yet intense - and precise, with alternatives for those with limited range of motion. Shawn uses asana, pranayama, and meditation to enhance balance, true to the Hatha spirit. Yin Yoga last Saturday of month.
Seniors 55+ This is the perfect class for active seniors and seniors who are looking to reactivate! Instructor Maude Pauletto, will guide you through gentle stretching for flexibility and strength. Attention given to relaxation and breathing. Work at your own pace, all levels of experience welcome. Please wear loose comfortable clothing.
Hatha (with Maude) This style of Hatha Yoga (Bikram Influenced) is a series of 26 poses, Always done in the same progressive order to work the entire body. Instructor Maude Pauletto will guide you through to work at your own pace, all levels of experience welcome from beginner to advanced. Bring a towel or yoga mat and wear loose, comfortable clothing.
Free Yoga Fridays Poses include Bikram series with hatha influence.  Room temperature is moderate, not hot.
Yoga For Everybody This is a very gentle practice where postures are adapted to suit the unique needs of each individual in the class.  The focus on combining breath with movement brings the mind and body into balance.  Students will gain physical strength and flexibility, mental focus and increased vitality.   We welcome Every Body! This is also a nice place for mothers to be and those with injuries to begin.
V Basics (Vinyasa Basics) All Levels - This is a good class for people who are familiar with basic yoga postures and who want to learn other simple postures at a moderate pace.  We will flow into postures using breath, build strength and always save time for restful poses.  It is not necessary to be athletic or naturally flexible to enjoy this class.  Basic sun salutations with flow is taught with the continuing beginner in mind; however everyone is welcome to join in.  With yoga we are always beginning again.
Vinyasa

Vinyasa 1.5 and Vinyasa All levels - This moderately flowing class emphasizes the principles of Vinyasa Yoga in a safe and supportive way. The slow, graceful practice builds strength, promotes deep stretching and detoxification. This class nurtures adventurous beginners with a little more alignment instruction, while also challenging experienced students.  Bring a towel - you will sweat. (Vinyasa means to flow with breath. Sun salutations are a part of this class.)

Early Bird All Levels - A perfect morning wake-up practice.  This 60-minute class uses a lively flow that will start your day off right.  Sun salutations to wake up your body and spirit, ujjayi breath to center your mind and Vinyasa to get your blood flowing!   Yogi’s of all levels welcome, experience with Sun Salutations and Vinyasa yoga recommended.  Better than a cup of coffee!
Power Hour All Levels - One hour of dynamic power vinyasa yoga...sun salutations, heart and hip openers, balancing and deep core conditioning! An energizing and flowing practice. Join us!
Power Vinyasa

Power Vinyasa 1.5 - This class is for students who have attended the Power Vinyasa Intro Series or Level 1 classes and are ready for a more advanced-beginning Vinyasa class.  The basic power vinyasa postures are presented in more challenging ways, the breath-work becomes more integral to the poses and the pace increases. Heated room.

Power Vinyasa 2.0 - This class is for students who are comfortable in Level 1.5 classes and are ready for a more challenging practice.  Poses will flow at an intermediate level in a heated room.  Strength, stamina and flexibility are required as more advanced postures and sequences are introduced.  Inversions, arm balances and backbends are introduced/practiced at this level with strong Ujjayi breath linking mind and body. 

Intro to Power Vinyasa Intro to Power Vinyasa - This series is designed for beginners or students new to Power Vinyasa Yoga.  The introductory series consists of eight 90-minute classes taught in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.  Each class will build upon the previous, allowing time for discussion and modifications. We will introduce some yoga philosophy and breath-work while practicing the basic postures, always focusing on creating a safe, solid understanding of the practice. The series may be repeated and will prepare students for Level 1 or 1.5 classes.  Pre-registration required. (Vinyasa means to flow with breath. Sun salutations are a part of this class.)
Inner Bliss All Levels - A combination of gentle asana practice, powerful pranayama (breath work), and awareness-based meditation techniques…each class is a unique opportunity to release reactivity and cultivate awareness.  We will clear our minds, practice being fully awake in our bodies, and consciously surrender to the stillness within…one breath at a time.  
Hula Yoga Special adult size Hula Hoops are great for making the core stronger, as well as giving a real boost in spirits even after a few minutes of hooping.  They are a great way to loosen all the joints and get a great cardio warm up for yoga.  Hooping is an also excellent way to build upper body strength without adding strain to the shoulders, elbows or wrists.  The hoops are a terrific gateway to asana (yoga poses) and pranayama (breathing).  Once warm, the asana can be approachable and sustained.  Yoga during a hoop session is really a rich combination. Give it a try!
Kids 4-6 yrs

Kids 7-10 yrs

Kids Yoga provides a creative, fun and non-competitive environment for learning.  This child-centered yoga practice increases flexibility; strength and muscle tone while helping children develop body awareness, balance and a sense of harmony.  Yoga is introduced in an age-appropriate method, using games, imagery & stories.  Each child explores the process of becoming calm, and experiences the benefits of focused energy.  Classes are limited to 12 Yogabliss kids, for an optimal learning environment. Sessions for ages 4-6 yrs and 7-10 yrs. Preregistration required.
Youth 11-14 yrs Youth Yoga is a joyful, inclusive environment that is perfect for the maturing child.  Acceptance and contentment are cultivated while learning yoga poses, playing age appropriate games and hearing stories that introduce the philosophy and history of yoga. The focus will be on the discipline of strengthening our bodies and minds, acknowledging our own uniqueness and learning the process/benefits of being calm and still in the moment Sessions for ages 11-14 yrs. Preregistration required.
Teen 15+ yrs Teen Yoga introduces Power Vinyasa style as a way to build balance and flexibility in a fun, stress-free environment. Teens will develop a mind/body connection that will provide improved concentration and a calmer, steadier mind. This spirited environment will promote physical awareness and exploration of personal growth possibilities. Preregistration required.
Family Yoga 2-5 yrs Enjoy some special time with your child, as instructor Kelly Baker guides you together into the child’s world of yoga.  Playful poses, music, picture books and colorful props all help to stimulate growing minds and bodies in Family yoga for children ages 2-5.  Using yoga as the basis, this class is intended to help tiny yoginis develop their language skills, motor co-ordination, body and spatial awareness while bonding with their big kid partner!  Come ready to use your imagination and have fun! For children age 2-5 with a parent. 1st Saturday of the month. Preregistration required.
Therapeutic Series If you have neck pain, back pain or any other chronic pain, this is the class for you. If you are living with an auto-immune disease, such as MS or cancer, suffering from stress, depression or anxiety... Therapeutic yoga can help bring ease and comfort into your body. In this Series we will explore movement, breathing and relaxation techniques to help reduce pain and stress, to relax the nervous system and strengthen the immune system. Lulu will guide a practice specifically designed to enhance healing on all levels. You will explore new ways of moving and being in your body more peacefully. This class is offered as a 7-week series. Preregistration required.

*Please contact the instructor or location for details on what class is best for you!

 

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