Class Descriptions for Private Lessons

Yoga Asana Technique and Yoga Therapy

For Adults and Children

please e-mail Pamela@indigoyoga.com or call 760 633-3098

Indigo Yoga for Children ages 5-11

Fun and playful Hatha yoga class specifically designed for children of this age combining breath awareness, warm-up exercises, yoga postures (“asanas”), game playing, storytelling, inner stillness and visualization practice. Moving quickly through nature and animal theme postures and balances, the class promotes strength, flexibility, good posture, good coordination and balance. I encourage parents to join in making it a shared family experience.

Beginner’s Level Hatha Yoga - Adults & kids ages 12 & up

An introduction to the foundations of yoga philosophy, breathing and basic postures. Therapeutic Hatha yoga class to reduce stress, increase strength and flexibility, assist injury recovery and backaches, improve circulation and create peace of mind. Cleansing and purifying the internal organs, yoga will rebalance a body in dis-ease and help to maintain an already healthy body. Students learn how to purify the body and create a strong foundation for themselves. Individualized attention is given in a supportive encouraging atmosphere. No previous yoga experience is necessary.

Intermediate Level Hatha Yoga - Adults & kids ages 12 & up

Yoga philosophy, breathwork and Beginner/Intermediate yoga postures. Therapeutic Hatha yoga. Students learn how to work with themselves in a loving way to restore health on every level (physical, emotional, mental and spiritual), release tension, increase strength and flexibility, assist injury recovery and backaches, improve circulation and create peace of mind. Students learn how to purify the body and create a strong foundation for themselves. Intermediate poses and breathwork. Pre-requisite Recommended: Previous yoga experience or Gentle Yoga, Fridays 11:45 a.m. Individualized attention is given in a supportive encouraging atmosphere.

Ashtanga Yoga - Beginning Adults & kids, ages 12 & up

Ashtanga Yoga Philosophy, Breathwork and Vinyasa posture practice. Students begin learning the 1^st series yoga asana practice. A combination of relaxation techniques with a traditional sequence of postures, moving with the breath, to cleanse, stretch and strengthen the entire body. Balance, flexibility, energy levels and concentration all improve with self-honoring consistent practice. Ashtanga is a vigorous style of yoga and students do well when they have had a Hatha Yoga introduction prior to beginning this practice. Recommended Pre-requisite: Previous Ashtanga Yoga experience or Sunday Noon Hatha Yoga. O.k. for kids with no yoga experience. This class is designed to prepare the student to practice the 1^st Series of Ashtanga Yoga. Yoga asana and basic pranayama are taught in the style of Sri. K. Pattabhi Jois of Mysore, India.

Ashtanga Yoga – Advanced Adults & Kids ages 12 & up Level 3

Advanced Ashtanga Yoga Philosophy, Breathwork and Vinyasa posture practice. First Series preparation, moving with the breath, to cleanse, stretch and strengthen the entire body. Balance, flexibility, energy levels and concentration all improve with self-honoring consistent practice.. Ashtanga is a vigorous style of yoga and students do well when they have had a Hatha Yoga introduction prior to beginning this practice. Recommended Pre-requisite: Previous Ashtanga experience or Wednesday 7:15 p.m. Level 3 Ashtanga Yoga. This class is designed to prepare the student to practice the 1^st Series of Ashtanga Yoga. Yoga asana and basic pranayama are taught in the style of Sri. K. Pattabhi Jois of Mysore, India.