Q: Community Yoga by DONATION

This is a donation based general class is appropriate for beginners and all levels and supports community coming together in yoga! We believe everyone should have access to the healing art of yoga, which is why we offer Community Yoga classes by DONATION. Suggested donation ranges from $5-50. If you are new, please arrive 5-10 minutes early NOTE: You do not need to bring a mat or props as they are provided. .

Q: Yoga Foundations

This special YOGA FOUNATIONS class is a methodical, progressive introduction to yoga in the Iyengar method for those new to yoga or new to the Iyengar method, or for experienced yoga students to strengthen their practice of fundamental actions and alignment in asanas (postures). Learn how to align the body and improve functional movement and practice awareness in action. Sanskrit names and yogic philosophy terms are introduced. Modifications of postures with provided props are used to accommodate students with conditions or injuries and to facilitate understanding, alignment and functional actions. Build up your yoga foundation!

Question 1

Yoga Express by DONATION

Accepted Answer

Most classes at Big Island Yoga are 1.5 hours. This is a 1 hour DONATION class where we will exercise the body while freeing the mind from stress with a midday break. Props are provided and used to assure proper form and body alignment. Focus on yourself and leave stress at the door! Appropriate for all levels.
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Question 2

Community Yoga by DONATION

Accepted Answer

This is a donation based general class is appropriate for beginners and all levels and supports community coming together in yoga! We believe everyone should have access to the healing art of yoga, which is why we offer Community Yoga classes by DONATION. Suggested donation ranges from $5-50. If you are new, please arrive 5-10 minutes early
NOTE: You do not need to bring a mat or props as they are provided.
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Question 3

All Levels

Accepted Answer

Appropriate for beginners— with additional instruction provided for more experienced students. Basic principles of alignment in all poses are emphasized

Question 4

Yoga Foundations

Accepted Answer

This special YOGA FOUNATIONS class is a methodical, progressive introduction to yoga in the Iyengar method for those new to yoga or new to the Iyengar method, or for experienced yoga students to strengthen their practice of fundamental actions and alignment in asanas (postures).

Learn how to align the body and improve functional movement and practice awareness in action. Sanskrit names and yogic philosophy terms are introduced. Modifications of postures with provided props are used to accommodate students with conditions or injuries and to facilitate understanding, alignment and functional actions.

Build up your yoga foundation!

Question 5

Level 1

Accepted Answer

For those new to yoga. The emphasis is on the basic principles of alignment in poses. The class concentrates on standing postures, though some seated and gentle back bending postures are introduced as well. Shoulder stand (Salamba Sarvangasana) or appropriate modification may also taught.

Question 6

Level 1-2

Accepted Answer

For those who have attended Level 1 for six months. This class provides instruction to deepen the poses learned in Level 1 and can provide a transition for those students preparing for Level 2.  A deepening of the actions of the asana is coordinated, as well as building endurance and learning the asana at the next level. Continued practice of previous poses is continued including shoulder stand and introduction to headstand. Modifications are introduced to meet individual needs.

Question 7

Level 2

Accepted Answer

This is a 1.75 minute class for those who have attended Level I for 12 months or have previous experience, or with permission of the teacher.  Basic standing postures are refined; more complex standing postures and seated twists, more forward bends, and more backbends are introduced. Continuing instruction in Salamba Sarvangasana is offered; and Headstand (Sirsasana) or an appropriate substitution will be added.

Question 8

Gentle

Accepted Answer

This class will introduce you to our alignment based style. Using props to assist you, this class is suitable for students of any age trying yoga for first time or returning after a hiatus. It is slower paced and designed to help bring a little more strength, stability, flexibility and awareness into your body.

Question 9

Restorative

Accepted Answer

In this practice, poses are supported by props and held for some time, emphasizing sequences to connect body, mind and breath. Through sustained relaxation, restorative poses can alleviate stress, fatigue and insomnia and can promote a sense of well-being. In addition to our weekly classes, most other classes at the studio offer restoratives at the last class of each month.

Question 10

Fundamentals

Accepted Answer

FUNdamentals to build a stronger you! This class is relaxing with aligned traction, supported inversions along with poses to create flexibility, alignment, balance and a sense of grounding.

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