Choosing a class:
To provide you with a safe and effective way to learn the practice of Yoga, at BYC our classes run for eight consecutive weeks, and are taught in a progressive manner, from week to week, and from level to level. Our students sign up for a specific class level and teacher. This manner of learning cultivates a successful and fulfilling Yoga practice for life. Yoga philosophy, pranayama, and meditation are weaved into all the classes in a variety of ways.
All General Yoga Classes, and Specialty Yoga Classes are taught by Certified Iyengar Yoga teachers. http://www.iynaus.org/iyengar_yoga/
INTRODUCTION TO YOGA is for students new to yoga, or those that have been away from yoga for awhile. Become grounded in the fundamentals of yoga. We encourage students to begin in this class as it lays the foundation for your practice and prepares you for Yoga I.
IYENGAR YOGA I is for students who have completed the Introductory course. Or, for students who have 6 months experience in any school of Yoga and are healthy, fit and without injury. The focus is on refining the standing poses, forward bends, twists, simple backbends, shoulderstand, handstand and headstand preparation will be introduced.
IYENGAR YOGA 2 for students who are well practiced in Yoga 1. This yoga class offers deeper study of the Iyengar yoga poses with increased study of inversions and backward extensions.
MIXED YOGA a combination of Yoga I and Yoga 2.
WAKE-UP YOGA /YOGA 2 - for the early riser. This is an active class beginning with sun salutations, then follow by instructors choice. Suitable for students who are well practiced in Yoga 1, and are healthy, fit and without injury.
Specialty Classes:
GENTLE YOGA is for those who want the benefits of a yoga practice, but need a more gentle approach. Yoga props are used to modify the poses to meet the needs of each student. This class is open to seniors, people returning from injuries, inflexible students, and anyone seeking a slower paced yoga practice.
PRANAYAMA SERIES- Prana is usually translated as breath, and means respiration, life, vital energy and strength. Pranayama is the art and technique of intentionally controlling the breath to regulate the flow of prana throughout the body. This discipline develops mental concentration, clarity, and vibrant good health. *This class is suitable for students with 6 months of an Iyengar based yoga practice. *(No Drop-ins)
RESTORATIVE - A sequence of supported yoga postures, breathing techniques, and meditation to calm, center and soothe your body and spirit. This class is will leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. Offered periodically during the calendar year.
PRIVATE SESSIONS - Can be beneficial for students with injuries and challenges, and will aid in deepening your personal home practice. If you are beginning in the middle of a series, private sessions may be suggested to bring you up to the level of the class.
EXCLUSIVE CLASSES - We can plan a class for your group of 5 or more to meet at the studio at your convenience. This provides an opportunity to reinforce office teamwork, and help your employees relieve stress. We can design classes for your group's interest; such as specific activities they engage in. Contact the studio for more information, 830-388-0086.
Physical firmness, emotional stability and intellectual clarity are the keys to meditation.
—B.K.S. IYENGAR
