Class Details

Our classes and workshops are a balance of the physical practice while integrating aspects of the whole yoga experience for the mind, body and spirit.Modifications will be provided when necessary.

HOT YOGA This class is a heated yoga class that is designed for a variety of levels from beginners to more advanced students. This can be arranged to help you start your own home yoga practice. Santosha's certified instructor will guide you through a private yoga class in your home or office. Gain a deeper awareness of your body and develop higher levels of focus, strength, flexibility and endurance. You’ll continue to develop an understanding and appreciation of the integration of asana, pranayama breathing, and meditation. Modifications will be introduced for complex poses so that beginners can work comfortably at their own level.

INTRO LEVEL 1 YOGA is for individuals without prior yoga experience or beginners who would like a detailed refresher class. A beginning level class suitable for all ages and fitness. This class builds students confidence and prepares them for our more experienced level classes. Visit our question and answers to learn more about being a new student.

LEVELS 1 & 2 YOGA introduces new and continuing students to principles of alignment and breathwork, primary poses, variations and yoga basics, including use of props. Variations are practiced teaching body awareness and movement limits. Modifications will be provided when necessary. return to top

MIXED LEVELS YOGA This class is designed for a variety of levels from beginners to more advanced students to work side by side practicing solid fundamentals and the classic yoga asanas. Gain a deeper awareness of your body and develop higher levels of focus, strength, flexibility and endurance. You’ll continue to develop an understanding and appreciation of the integration of asana, pranayama breathing, and meditation. Modifications will be introduced for complex poses so that beginners can work comfortably at their own level.

MORNING YOGA, Mixed Levels is for all levels of ability, beginner to intermediate. Gently guided morning practice for every part of the body, stretching and toning the muscles and joints, the spine and entire skeletal system. Varying intensity with focused breathing to leave you feeling strong, calm and refreshed. By releasing physical stiffness and mental tension in the morning, you'll liberate vast resources of energy to start your day off great.

PRIVATE CLASSES are available for the individual or groups of 2 to 15 for 90 minute sessions. All levels of ability. A great gift idea! Schedules time vary, call the studio, 410-857-0890, for more information or E-mail our director.
$10 per person for groups of 7 to 15.
$15 per person for groups of 3 to 6 students.
$65 for individual private instruction .
$95 for 2 students private instruction.
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RESTORATIVE YOGA is a gentle yoga class which focuses on the restorative and renewing nature of yoga. Students will increase freedom of movement, extension in the joints and range of motion. Modifications of postures are demonstrated as they are needed. The class is also appropriate for seniors and anyone who has particular health issues or limitations. Join anytime. return to top

THAI YOGA THERAPY
by appointment only
with Helen Resop RYT, PYT
The healing art of Thai Yoga Massage is an ancient and sacred system of healing with roots in Yoga, Ayurvedic Medicine and Buddhist spiritual practice. It is a unique and powerful system of Yoga Therapy, which combines rhythmic massage, acupressure, asanas (Yogic stretching exercises), gentle twisting, energy work and meditation. Thai Yoga Massage stimulates and balances the flow of healing energy within the body, opening the areas which are blocked bringing the person deeper into balance and harmony for health, happiness and wellness of being. This system creates a powerful release of stress and tension, an increase in vitality and well-being and it deepens the connection between mind, body and spirit in both the giver and receiver.

This work is a living expression of compassion, loving kindness and healing. Contact Helen for more details and to schedule your appointments.

Gift Certificates Available for Thai Yoga Therapy.

VINYASA FLOW YOGA The breath is used as a guide for the practice as well as to heat the body. Poses flow together and are held for varying lengths of time. New sequences are introduced each session that incorporate strength building and flexibility. Your mind, body and spirit will be encouraged, challenged and students are directed with compassion to follow their own path of progress. This is a mixed level class and modifications will be provided when needed. Join anytime. return to top

YOGA FOR ATHLETES - A perfect companion for athletes of all sports as well as the ‘jack-of-all-trade’ fitness enthusiasts. Runners, Golfers, Tennis, Rock Climbing, Gardening, Lacrosse, Rugby, Softball, Soccer and all sport athletes can benefit. Yoga can help you develop better breathing techniques while improving your balance, flexibility, core strength, and endurance. Work out those aching muscles with internal heat and stretching that only yoga can aide. Mixed level of ability from beginner to experienced yogies. Males and females encouraged to attend! return to top

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