Class Descriptions
Ongoing Classes, Series, & Services

Be soft in your practice. 
Think of the method as a fine silvery stream, not a raging waterfall. 
Follow the stream, have faith in its course. It will go its own way, meandering here, trickling there. 
It will find the grooves, the cracks, the crevices. Just follow it. 
Never let it out of your sight. 
It will take you.
Sheng-yen (b. 1931 Zen Poem)

Class Descriptions 

All classes at Yoga Nine are taught by certified, highly trained professionals. All classes stress proper alignment and hands-on instruction to ensure that your practice is safe, effective and enjoyable. The curriculum focuses health and wellness, balance and improving the quality of life; whatever stage that may be. Guided relaxation is part of every practice. (All classes ongoing and are 75 minutes unless otherwise noted).

Yoga 101 - 5 week course for REAL BEGINNERS. Learn the basic postures, breathing techniques and props to use for a safe practice that fits your needs. Graduates are ready for Gentle Yoga, Yoga Technique or (Vinyasa) Yoga Flow classes. Unlimited classes are available to students over the 5-week session. Students combine "Gentle"/"Yoga Technique" classes with YOGA 101 instructional classes. Comes with $60.00 "green" latex & Jute mat.
Yoga Technique: (beginner friendly) Focusing on improving technique in foundation postures, breathing and core strength, this class is accessible to all skill levels and ages. The goal is advancement at any level. 
Gentle Yoga (beginner friendly) - Focusing on stretching, balancing and basic postures, this class is accessible to all skill levels and ages.  Uses props to gain maximum benefit from your postures. Relax. Rejuvenate. Renew!Emphasis is on enhancing WELLBEING.
All Levels Yoga (advanced beginners)- A bit more challenging than gentle yoga, this class offers students the opportunity to try deeper variations. Incorporates some basic flow & intermediate postures.
Yoga Flow (Plus) (advanced beginner- intermediate) Get into the flow with Vinyasa yoga, tying postures together with breath and movement. Advanced beginning to intermediate energetic sequencing links postures to build core strength and aerobic fitness (75 or 90 minute (Plus) classes)
Yoga Happy Hour (advanced beginner- intermediate) Yoga Flow class with HIP MUSIC and an upbeat pace. Start your weekend off happy. Challenging & Fun. 
Advanced Vinyasa Yoga (Intermediate-advanced) Focusing on deepening intermediate practice with inversion, arm balancing & binding, this class challenges students with rigorous sequencing aimed at building internal heat (angi), core strength and enhanced breathwork.
Exhale.../Restorative Yoga (beginner friendly) Preparing the body and mind for focus on and continuing attention to breath, restoration and relaxation, this class blends restorative Yin Yoga postures, supported Pranayama (breathwork), and guided relaxation in Savasana (corpse pose). Important for all practitioners and a great introduction to a deeper meditation practice.(75 Minutes).
Inversion Immersion- (advanced beginner-advanced) Workshop style class held every other Monday teaching students at all stages of practice to safely learn inversions (headstand, handstand, arm balancing, shoulderstand & Lifts). All levels, all abilities, all are welcome. ALTERNATE MONDAYS
Guided Meditation/Pranayama: (beginner friendly) Promoting softening & reflection, this class explores a variety of breathing & focusing techniques in the practice of mindful meditation & Insight meditation. Instructor guides students through a series of movements, breathing techniques and visualization to facilitate the practice of meditation.30 minutes -SUNDAYS ($5.00 donation)/60 minutes (regular class cost). ALTERNATE MONDAYS
Teen Yoga (beginner friendly) For teens only! 5-Week session for teens. Learn basic yoga postures, breathing and diet for a healthy, fitness and confidence. 16 Year olds are permitted in all our classes without an adult. Parents signature is required, but this class is just for you guys!  Ages 13-17
Before & After Baby (Prenatal Yoga)- Ongoing yoga sequence to safely help keep you fit, happy and healthy before and after pregnancy! Physicians release required. Enjoy the benefits yoga brings to your pregnancy (1 hour).
Tai Chi: (beginner friendly) A Chinese system of physical exercises designed for self-defense and meditation. Moving energy (chi) throughout the body. This gentle discipline in a healing (Qi Gong) and healthful practice. Wu style taught by master teachers (1 hour).
Mat Pilates (beginner friendly) Developed by Joseph Pilates as a total “Mind Body” system to bring the individual into a balanced state of health. Exercises will increase strength, flexibility, and yield an overall sense of vitality and well-being. (1 hour)
Yamuna Body Rolling (YBR)- (beginner friendly) It's Health, Fitness & Massage rolled into one! Yamuna Body Rolling-tm is a revolutionary approach to health and fitness using balls designed exclusively for this practice. It consists of a series of routines using 6 to 10-inch balls. Unlike other ball exercises, YBR goes far beyond random movement and stretch. It allows you to work specific muscles in detail, to create suppleness in tight areas and optimize range of motion. (90 minutes)  for information visit: www.yamuna bodyrolling.com

SERVICES - Private Sessions in Yoga, Pilates, and YBR Body Rolling. Nutrition counseling, Thai yoga massage, therapeutic body work, and other wellness and complimentary health services. All services are by appointment for private or duet sessions. We also now offer sensible PERSONAL TRAINING for all ages, abilities and special needs!  MORE

This symbol indicates classes appropriate for PRENATAL students and those with chronic pain. BACK, KNEE & HIP friendly instruction.! Please call the studio if you need special accommodation. We are a completely handicap accessible facility and are very happy to assist anyone with special needs.

 

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