Yoga
Sunflower Bodyworks teaches Yoga in the Kripalu tradition. Kripalu Yoga focuses on listening to and respecting the body's messages through the development of nonjudgmental state of awareness. It invites a gentle and compassionate relationship with one's self and the world. And then teaches you to take compassion for self and others off the mat and into your daily life. Through your practice, you will discover a new level of physical, energetic, emotional and spiritual consciousness, all the while building strength, flexibility and improved range of motion.
At Sunflower, we are all certified and registered yoga teachers through Yoga Alliance.
Health Benefits of Yoga
- Increases musculoskeletal flexibility
- Increases joint range of motion
- Tones muscles
- Supports emotional balance
- Decreases blood pressure
- Increases cardiovascular efficiency
- Improves posture and balance
- Increases energy and endurance
- Improves concentration and memory
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Pre-registration is required! Please print and complete Yoga Release and Data Form. Mail completed form with payment to: Sunflower Bodyworks, 3420 Morningwood Drive, Olney, MD 20832.
Group Yoga Classes
Gentle Yoga
Gentle Yoga offers warm-ups, gentle postures that progress slowly, and yogic breathing. Gentle Yoga will increase mobility and reduce the effects of stress. Gentle Yoga is for students who prefer a less vigorous class and for those experiencing or recovering from illness, injury or chronic pain. All poses will be carefully modified for each student’s needs and abilities.
Level I/II Mixed Yoga
Level I/II is moderately paced, suitable for advanced beginners and intermediate Yogis. We will explore standing, sitting, reclining poses and twists to strengthen, stretch, lengthen the spine, create space in the joints, deepen awareness of the breath, and quiet the mind. We will experience flowing sequences (such as Sun Salutations), and using breath to increase the connection between body, mind, and spirit. Instruction, adjustments and refinements are built into each class to increase understanding and connecting postures and breath.
Sunflower Teen Yoga: Middle and High Schoolers
A playful yet disciplined practice of asana (postures), pranayama (breath work), and relaxation, intended to help reduce stress and promote strength, self-esteem, focus, balance, and positive body images.
Location
ALL yoga classes are held at the Studio of Ballet Arts
17810 Meeting House Rd.,
Moore Bldg, Suite 350,
Sandy Spring, MD
Sunflower Fall Yoga Schedule
8-Week Sessions • September 8 through October 30, 2010
Fee: $130.00 for 8-week sessions*
| Tuesday SEPT 8 – OCT 30 |
Thursday SEPT 8 – OCT 30 |
Friday SEPT 8 – OCT 30 |
Saturday SEPT 8 – OCT 30 |
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Mixed Level I/II Yoga Gentle Yoga Mixed Level I/II |
Mixed Level I/II Yoga |
Mixed Level I/II Yoga |
Gentle Yoga Gentle Yoga |
| Gentle Yoga Fundamentals BEGINNERS WELCOME! 10:30-11:45 a.m. |
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| Mixed Level Teen ** 11:30-12:45 |
* Enroll in two adult classes per week (16 classes) for the special fee of $200.00.
Register now!
Pre-registration is required! Please print and complete Yoga Release and Data Form.
Mail completed form with payment to:
Sunflower Bodyworks, 3420 Morningwood Drive, Olney, MD 20832.