Marlboro Plaza, Near Kohls, Intersection of Rte 9 and Rte 520 in Marlboro, NJ 07726 . T. 732-617-2020
YOGA SERVICES
Special Courses
YOGA 1 – Beginners Course
Yoga 1 course is the most thorough introduction for a beginner to the yoga practice, or for anyone looking to renew their practice. This 4-week course provides a comprehensive introduction to yoga exercise and its philosophies,including:
- Yoga postures (asanas)
- Breathing exercises (pranayama)
- Relaxation exercises
- Introduction to proper diet
- Introduction to positive thinking and meditation
- Introduction to Mitahara ( Measured Diet )
Courses are taught in small groups and generally meet twice a week for four weeks or once a week for eight weeks.
Four week courses; class duration: 60 minutes.
Eight week courses; class duration: 60 minutes.
YOGA 2 – Intermediate Course
The Yoga 2 Course builds on the basics learned in the Yoga 1 course to consolidate and deepen your practice, through emphasis on the meditative aspects of asanas and pranayam. Short meditation is included at the end of practice.
Eight week courses; class duration: 60 minutes.
Private sessions
Semi-Private Session
This is a yoga session with the Yogi/Yogini interacting with very small groups.
Class Duration: 60 minutes.
Private Yoga Session
This is a one-on-one yoga session with the Yogi/Yogini.
Class Duration: 60 minutes.
Prenatal
This yoga program is designed for women who are expecting a baby. The practice of yoga and breathing techniques can help you prepare your mind and body for labor. Yoga postures are gentle ways of keeping your body active and also helps in restoring your body shape and in relieving upper back tension after childbirth.
Class Duration: 60 minutes.
Drop in classes
Shanti Meditation Course
The beginner level Shanti Meditation Course is now offered for the first time in USA. Shanti meditation helps in managing stress, anxiety, anger, pain; improves concentration, memory, relationship; awakens to peace (consciousness), harmony; dissolves conflicts and problems in relationship. In addition, Shanti Meditation brings synergy of brain, body, brain and mind, thereby resolves conflicts and sets the path to awakening inner potential for peace, prosperity and success. This course includes:
- Meditation – A joy of Conscious Living
- Five steps of Shanti Meditation
- Managing relationship or awaken to harmonious relationship
- Human excellence – awakening inner potentials
- Applications from pain management to self discovery
Eight week courses; class duration: 60 minutes
Shanti is a Sanskrit word means “Peace”
.Shanti Meditation is simple, easy, effective and highly recommended practice who aspires to enter into journey to self discovery. The Shanti Meditation follows the fundamentals of authentic Yoga and eternal tradition, free from dogma, sect and belief. Acharya Girish Jha has developed this easy meditation technique based on the practice, feedback and follow up of thousands of people over a period of 15 years.Hot Power Yoga
Yoga + Herbs Hot 26 is a series of twenty-six Hatha Yoga postures and two breathing exercises designed to provide a challenging, invigorating, rejuvenating and effective yoga experience. During this 60 minute class, you will get an intense work-out, providing an incredible sense of well being.
Conducted in a heated room, Hot 26 detoxifies the body through perspiration and tones the muscles through the exercises.
Class Duration: 60/75 minutes.
Sunrise Yoga/Vinyasa
Vinyasa is characterized by flowing poses and sequences that are linked to breathing. In general, this is a vigorous, more athletic approach to yoga.
Class Duration: 60/75 minutes.
Gentle Yoga
Take it slow with this gentle approach to Yoga, which allows participants to correctly learn yoga poses, without feeling as if they are straining their bodies. This practice links poses to breathing to reveal body awareness and inner strength. This class is ideal for Seniors and those who want to take a more gentle class to improve general mobility and health and well-being.
Class Duration: 60 minutes.
Hatha Yoga
This is a refreshing Hatha yoga class that embraces the essential principles of the science of yoga. Experience the profound benefits of yoga such as increased strength, endurance, flexibility, and reduced anxiety and stress.
Class Duration: 60 minutes.
Vinyasa Yoga
Vinyasa Yoga is characterized by flowing poses and sequences that are linked to breathing .
Class Duration: 60/75 minutes.
Open Vinyasa Style
End your work day and begin to unwind for the evening into easefulness and peacefulness. This class covers all the bases - chanting, vinyasa, a short meditation practice and savasana- the icing on the cake. We will use straps, blocks, bolsters and blankets to facilitate your practice.
Class Duration: 60 minutes.
Candlelight Yoga
This type of Yoga is influenced by body prayers, the holding of meditative postures and breathing work. Instructors will utilize incense, scented candles, and aromatic fragrances to enhance the yoga experience.
Class Duration: 90 minutes.
Restorative Yoga
This course emphasizes on breathing, alignment and movement. Learn to focus on the physical and psychological reactions caused by various postures to develop awareness of body, mind and spirit. A systematic method of complete relaxation, utilizing guided imagery and body scanning aids the participant in achieving this harmony.
Class Duration: 75 minutes.
Basic Yoga
Basic Yoga is A systematic introduction to the theory and practice of Yoga for beginners or for anyone looking to renew their practice. .
Class Duration: 75 minutes.
Sivaananda (Basic) Yoga
This is a complete healing system designed to help maintain a natural healthy state by stretching and toning the entire body. 60 minutes
Class Duration: 75 minutes.
Mindfulness Meditation Class
This is the practice of paying attention, moment to moment, without judgment learn how to live in the now. We work with our “monkey mind,” and discover the stillness & peace that comes from the present moment.
Class Duration: 75 minutes.
Intensive Yoga
This class focuses on the body, breath, brain, mind, emotions and the soul as well focusing on an optimum level of physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual well being 60 minutes
Class Duration: 60 minutes.
Authentic Pranayam, Meditation and Yog Nidra
This class focuses on Breathing (Pranayam), Meditation (Dhyan) & Sleep (Yog Nidra).
Class Duration: 60 minutes.
Candlelight Yin Yoga
Yin Yoga is a relaxing, restorative, meditative deep practice that focuses predominantly on "Opening the Hips". During this time Sinovial fluid which helps restore lubrication to the joints is produced. This class is an Ideal practice to cultivate more "Fluidity" in both Mind & Body!
Class Duration: 60 minutes.
Chakra Prana Flow Yoga
Work on one of the several chakras and beneficial postures to "attune" that location in the body and mind. Devote special attention to recognizing physical/emotional "blocks" and in turn will assist and guide the practioner to move and turn the chakra in a favorable motion. Visualizations, aromatherapy & mantras will be included in the practice.
Class Duration: 60/90 minutes.
Back/Restorative Care
Careful attention to alignment and the use of both gentle traction and gentle core strengthening will help to relieve discomfort and improve posture while building awareness of body, mind and spirit. This class is suitable for students of all levels.
Class Duration: 60 minutes.
Iyengar Align Flow
Focus on the classic postures with an emphasis of correct alignment and safety, students build strength and flexibility - focus and balance all while learning to exist fully in the present moment. Finish this well balanced class with a relaxing restorative pose and a smile :)
Class Duration: 60 minutes.
Advanced Yoga
This is an advanced class only recommended for those who have had experience with yoga for quite some time and who feel they are ready for advanced poses. In this class you will go deeper into poses and try more challenging poses that would typically not be addressed in a regular yoga level class.
Class Duration: 90 minutes.
Core Yoga
Core Yoga will help you become strong and centered. This class will focus on developing core strength in the abdominal area as well as the lower back and side body.
Class Duration: 60 minutes.
Yoga for Mature Adults
This class is designed to help mature adults maintain vitality and improve flexibility, balance, concentration and strength. Postures are taught with variations suitable for each participant, with attention to minimizing body stress through proper alignment and breathing practices. Body awareness and relaxation are enhanced in an atmosphere of acceptance and community.
Chakra Prana Flow Yoga
Work on one of the several chakras and beneficial postures to "attune" that location in the body and mind. Devote special attention to recognizing physical/emotional "blocks" and in turn will assist and guide the practioner to move and turn the chakra in a favorable motion. Visualizations, aromatherapy & mantras will be included in the practice.
