Fluid movement is linked with breath, presenting a creative flow to build strength, balance, and flexibility while naturally releasing tension and calming the nervous system. With the contrast between challenging and restorative postures, this class will leave you feeling relaxed, yet strong, energized, clear, and ready to meet life with grace.

Restorative Yoga is a non-active, therapeutic style of yoga, that can offer a powerful antidote to stress. Through the implementation of props used to fully support the body, participants may deeply release into relaxation. This class will offer you tools that you can use both in class and on your own, to combat stress and fine-tune the nervous system by eliciting the relaxation response, reducing anxiety in the physical body, increasing your sense of calm, and stimulating restful sleep. OFFERED THE FIRST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH.

Private

Hara is a Japanese word that refers to the practice of discovering the root of one’s “deeper possibility and power.” Hara can be translated as “belly” but it is much more than that. Hara is also the process of discovering one’s center, both physical and psychological; a strong and awake core in the body as well as a more stable mind; allowing one to live life with greater joy and confidence. In this slow-flow, Hatha yoga class, we will investigate Hara in every sense through an approach to postures and breathing exercises that will help students experience a strong, stable but not rigid center.

ABOUT THE YOGA Discover a stress-free way of practicing where the connection between the earth and your body becomes the central focus. In an effortless dance of gravity and breath, we awaken to the intelligence of the body. This is a creative approach to the classical yoga tradition. The emphasis is on understanding a way of practicing that applies to all positions and daily living. In settling down into a comfortable way of being, the yoga is reveled. ABOUT CAROL Carol Nelson has been captivated by the magic of yoga since 1976 when she first met and studied with Mr. B.K.S. Iyengar. Her 30+ years’ journey has taken her around the world studying and teaching. She founded one of Boston’s first yoga centers in 1977, the Creative Yoga Studio. “Creative” describes her method, an approach that embodies the simplicity and serenity of yoga. You can read about her in Dan Wakefield’s book How Do We Know When It’s God? (Little, Brown, Co.) and Roanne Weisman’s book Own Your Health (Health Connections.) She is a featured model in two books publish by Rodmell Press; Back Care Basics by Dr. Mary Pullig Schatz and Relax and Renew by Judith Lasater PhD., P.T. and contributed the yoga section to Margit Esser Porter’s book Hope Lives (h.ic. publishing.) Carol continues to teach at the Shambhala Meditation Center of Boston, The Arlington Center, and The Majestic Yoga Studio. She is yoga teacher in residence at Window’s to Sea on Martha’s Vineyard, offering private sessions, small group classes and weekend workshops with internationally known guest teachers.

ABOUT THE YOGA Discover a stress-free way of practicing where the connection between the earth and your body becomes the central focus. In an effortless dance of gravity and breath, we awaken to the intelligence of the body. This is a creative approach to the classical yoga tradition. The emphasis is on understanding a way of practicing that applies to all positions and daily living. In settling down into a comfortable way of being, the yoga is reveled. ABOUT CAROL Carol Nelson has been captivated by the magic of yoga since 1976 when she first met and studied with Mr. B.K.S. Iyengar. Her 30+ years’ journey has taken her around the world studying and teaching. She founded one of Boston’s first yoga centers in 1977, the Creative Yoga Studio. “Creative” describes her method, an approach that embodies the simplicity and serenity of yoga. You can read about her in Dan Wakefield’s book How Do We Know When It’s God? (Little, Brown, Co.) and Roanne Weisman’s book Own Your Health (Health Connections.) She is a featured model in two books publish by Rodmell Press; Back Care Basics by Dr. Mary Pullig Schatz and Relax and Renew by Judith Lasater PhD., P.T. and contributed the yoga section to Margit Esser Porter’s book Hope Lives (h.ic. publishing.) Carol continues to teach at the Shambhala Meditation Center of Boston, The Arlington Center, and The Majestic Yoga Studio. She is yoga teacher in residence at Window’s to Sea on Martha’s Vineyard, offering private sessions, small group classes and weekend workshops with internationally known guest teachers.

All levels may attend class and modifications will be used so that all students will experience the most from their yoga practice.

Hatha yoga is a classic yoga combining breath work, asana, and meditation. Classes will include a period of centering,breath work,asana,ending with a period of meditation and relaxation. Challenge yourself gently and come away with a feeling of relaxation and accomplishment. Make Monday evenings a time to re connect with your body and spirit. Please bring a mat to class.

Adapted Teen Yoga class for individuals ages 11-18 with special needs.