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Styles
The following styles are offered through the Sacramento Yoga Center. To find out more about a particular style or class, please contact the instructor offering the course. Each instructor brings their own unique training and experience to the practice.
Ananda Beginning Pilates & Somatic Exercise Buddhist Meditation Dharma Gyrokinesis
Intermediate Pilates & Somatic Exercise Iyengar Kundalini
Postpartum Prenatal Sitting Svaroopa Vinyasa
Ananda
This gentle yoga combines breath awareness, affirmations, and yoga postures to move from body awareness through energy awareness to, finally, silent, inner awareness. The use of affirmations while in the asanas is a distinct feature of Ananda yoga. This yoga style was developed by an American named Donald J. Walters, known as Swami Kriyananda. He devoted 45 years of his life to studying the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda.
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Beginning Pilates & Somatic Exercise
This introductory class uses mat based therapeutic exercise along with small portable equipment
options. Designed to increase functional movement patterns, improve
posture, stability, balance, increase lung capacity and core strength.
Based upon principals of Somatics,
Pilates, fitball, and therapeutic exercise. It is ideal for those seeking to begin a pilates practice.
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Buddhist Meditation
This class will introduce the novice to the ancient meditation practices of Tibetan Buddhism—including the cultivation of attention, compassion, clarity and loving kindness. In addition to increasing self-awareness and aiding spiritual development, meditation is an ideal way to prevent anxiety, reduce stress and lower blood pressure. It’s ideal for anyone who wants to slow down, cut through obsessive thinking and work with negative emotions. Although the methods presented belong to a religious spiritual tradition, one need not be Buddhist to benefit from them.
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DharmaYoga
DharmaYoga is a bridge between Buddhist mindfulness and hatha yoga embodiment. Its purpose is to unify the mind and body in the present moment. In a DharmaYoga class, we begin by centering in stillness and extending loving kindness to ourselves and others. Then we move into a series of guided yoga postures that stretch, open and strengthen the body. We close with relaxation and meditation. Each class offers a balance of challenge and support.
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Dharma Study Group
For students committed to the ongoing study and practice of the Buddha's teachings. Open to students who have completed the Meditation for Beginners class or for dharma practitioners with a stable practice. Check with instructor before attending.
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Gyrokinesis
This system, developed by Julio Horvath, works the entire body through seven natural elements of spinal movement, as well as all other joint articulation. This methodology systematically and gently works the joints and muscles through rhythmic and undulating exercises. Movement which stimulates the body’s internal organs and different corresponding breathing patterns are integrated. Fluidity is the key. Postures are smoothly and harmoniously connected through the use of breath. The corresponding breathing patterns in every movement stimulate the nervous system, open up the energy pathways and oxygenate the blood. The practice of gyrokinesis invigorates and re-educates the body to move with fluidity, relaxation and power.
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Intermediate Pilates & Somatic Exercise
This class develops strength, flexibility, and coordination while improving postural alignment. Learn to work the deep musculature of the body to stabilize and support the spine. Class combines Pilates mat, Somatic Integration, small portable equipment. Prerequisite: Beginning Pilates & Somatic Exercise or consent of instructor.
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Iyengar
A method of hatha yoga developed by Yogacharya B.K.S. Iyengar, one of the world's most acclaimed yoga masters. Combining classical yoga traditions with innovative refinements, Mr. Iyengar's approach is marked with dynamics and precision. Invigorating poses as well as calming restorative poses are taught with emphasis on alignment, symmetry and technique. Yoga props are used to help safely open the body, build strength and flexibility and develop the mind-body connection.
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Kundalini
Kundalni yoga was introduced to this country in 1969 by Yogi Bhajan. This ancient form of yoga combines active movement and stretching with many specific breathing techniques (pranayama). Facilitating circulation throughout the spinal column, exercise sets (kriyas) are combined with sound vibration (mantras), hand positions (mudras), and body locks (bhundas), in order to enhance their effectiveness. In so doing, they serve to dissolve energy blockages within the energy matrix of the body, creating a natural, meditative, blissful state of mind. One not need be particularly flexible or athletic to enjoy the profound benefits of Kundalini yoga; all that is required is the sincere willingness to try one's best while respecting your comfort levels and physical limitations.
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Postpartum
Postnatal yoga, like Prenatal yoga, is oriented to the special needs of new mothers. We involve the baby wherever possible into the poses and end off with infant massage. Babies of pre-crawling age are welcome to this class. All levels welcome.
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Prenatal
Women who are pregnant need special yoga poses to prepare their bodies for pregnancy and birth. These yoga classes will improve strength and flexibility and will allow moms to become more in tune with their bodies' needs during this special time. Postures focus on opening the pelvic parameters, strengthening the legs and learning breathing exercises to relax and become more in tune with the body and the breath. Open to all levels.
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Sitting Group
A 45-minute silent meditation. Best suited for individuals who have already received meditation instruction. A practice period; not a class. Donation basis.
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Svaroopa
Svaroopa yoga's techniques work with the asanas (poses) in a way that is both precise and compassionate. Every class emphasizes the opening of the core tensions in the body by beginning at the tailbone and progressing through each area of the spine. Each class integrates the foundational principles of asana, anatomy, and yoga philosophy, and emphasizes the development of transcendent inner experience, which is called “svaroopa” by Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras. Students of Svaroopa yoga learn different ways of doing familiar asanas, and also learn additional asanas that they may have never seen before. This yoga practice is based on relaxation and comfort. The asanas are deeply effective and create powerful experiences of healing and transformation.
Svaroopa Daily Yoga Practice:
Learn a series of yoga poses that is simple and appropriate for any body. This practice guides and supports healing on all levels. The poses work scientifically with your body to release the deepest layers of tension found in the muscles connected to your spine and in your mind’s hidden recesses. With this class, you can take home effective poses so that you can continue to enjoy the benefits of yoga in your everyday life.
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Vinyasa
Vinyasa means breath synchronized movement and is another fast paced type of Yoga, with an emphasis on breathing. A practice typically starts with sun salutations and moves on to more intense stretching. Throughout the practice each pose is balanced with a counter pose. The practice
creates a balance of flow, alignment, and personal exploration that facilitates a powerful experience of healing and transformation.
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