Yoga Loft News for January: Happy New Year!! Cintia Hongay Saturdays starting January 10, 10:30am-12noon, Cintia Hongay will begin a series of “Focused Asana” classes. Each weekly class will focus on a specific set of postures (asanas) to strengthen, stretch, and open a targeted area of the body. Special emphasis will be placed on “trouble areas” caused by sedentary lifestyles, overall bad posture, etc. Yoga postures and variations designed to correct problems in these “trouble areas” will be practiced. In addition, participants will learn complementary breathing exercises and simple chair yoga exercises to do at home or at work. Stay flexible and youthful! Beginners welcome. here. You can change the position and width of the caption from the block settings tab. Sarah Scafidi-McGuire A new 8-week series of Little Lotus Yoga for Young Children with Sarah Scafidi-McGuire begins Thursday January 15 at 9:30am. Kids and grown-ups alike will enjoy yoga poses, dancing, stories, relaxation and a craft. Have fun together as you warm up, stretch out, and build strength and balance. Erica Sharpe On Thursdays starting January 29, 7:00-8:30pm, Erica Sharpe will begin “Yoga for Rejuvenation” designed to re-align, engage, energize and de-stress the physical body while clearing the mind. Each Rejuvenation class consists of a moderately energetic yoga flow followed by Yoga Nidra, a deep, extended guided relaxation. Done in “Savasana” (relaxation pose) Yoga Nidra facilitates “yogic sleep”, helps to improve memory and helps to break negative habits. Suitable for all levels of yoga experience. On Fridays beginning January 30, 6:00-7:00pm Erica Sharpe will offer a Partner Yoga series. In these fun and playful classes, students will explore the power of human touch, teamwork and togetherness. Intended to build trust in others, Partner Yoga offers a uniquely interactive yoga experience. Bring a partner or come as you are! All levels are welcome. Efrat Ezra Also on Fridays beginning January 30, 8:30-9:30am, Efrat Ezra will offer a new morning Hatha Yoga class. Centering, warm-ups, preparatory poses, classic yoga postures and resting poses will be described and demonstrated in detail. Students will be guided and assisted in postures leading to greater awareness, stability, strength and flexibility. This class is appropriate for both beginning and experienced students desiring to focus on a personal yoga practice. NOTE: All proceeds from this class will benefit the Yoga Loft directly as the instructor is generously donating her time.
Posted on: Sat, 03 Jan 2015 14:50:47 +0000