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Serenity Yoga & Pilates Studio™ Class Descriptions

When you come to Serenity, we will do a personal profile to find out your needs and recommend classes according to those needs. We will strive to make everyone feel comfortable in our classes. All Yoga and Pilates classes focus on proper mental and physical balance, breathing, concentration, flexibility, core strength, muscular toning and strength. Pilates classes are faster paced and have the added benefits of coordination and abdominal endurance. Yoga classes have the added benefits of greater flexibility and relaxation. They are both great additions to any exercise routine, can help you train for sports or recreational activities, can help to reduce chronic stiffness, weakness, pain and are also great forms of exercise for beginners through advanced practitioners.

Restorative Yoga/Yoga for Special Conditions - Please call or email to register. In this class, we will focus on deep breathing techniques, relaxation, core functioning (for low back/abdominals), meditation and flexibility. This class has been derived from the Iyengar, Vini, and Yin traditions. We will not be flowing through the postures other than for a gentle warm up. Most postures will be seated and lying down. We will use many props in class to help make everyone more comfortable. This is a good way to get into yoga or restart if you have stopped due to an injury.

Pace: Super Slow
Stretching: 10-15 minute holds
Flow: Little to none
Body-weight supported poses (shoulders/wrists/knees): Few to none
Relaxation: A lot
Breathing techniques: A lot
Thai Yoga/manual yoga therapy: Some
Balance with wall support: Some
Props: Blocks, Blankets, Straps, etc.
Restoration: ALOT!
GOOD FOR: individuals taking care of low back, hips, shoulders, wrists, or knees

Prenatal Yoga - This class incorporates postures and breathing techniques taught by a trained prenatal instructor. Prenatal yoga opens the hips for birth, helps you prepare for the demands of labor with breathing techniques, and creates a relaxed calm environment conducive to an easier pregnancy.



Mommy & Infant Yoga - For moms and babies 6 weeks-7 months post partum. This class helps encourage mom and baby interaction, teaches important digestive health yoga massage for baby, gives baby the gift of movement and exercise to help them improve motor control. For moms, this class trains you how to work out with baby, using baby to help you tone the muscles that need help post-pregnancy through yoga poses and Pilates moves including baby. Helps teach mom things she can do at home with baby to help tone the hips, abdominals, and arms.


Gentle Yoga Flow - This class is a gently flowing class. We will practice poses of all types including weight-bearing postures to help prevent osteoporosis and strengthen the legs, back, and arms. We may use props to help the poses fit your body. Breathing techniques will be added to help calm the mind and warm the body. A long relaxation follows with possible imagery and guided meditations. We may include hands-on adjustments, aromatherapy, or Thai Yoga Massage techniques. A great class to prepare you for sleep! If you'd like a faster, heat-building, strength-oriented practice we recommend our Essential-Experienced Yoga Flow classes. Those who have injuries that have not healed completely should enter our Restorative class prior to attending Gentle Yoga Flow or meet privately.

Essential Yoga Flow - This class involves meditation through the gift of movement. A Vinyasa style, the poses are linked together in a flowing sequence and are held from 1-15 breaths. This class will NOT include traditional inversions or arm balances. This is a great class for those who are new to yoga, but have no injuries or special conditions, as these are hard to accommodate with the faster movements.

Moderate Yoga Flow - A yoga class specifically for those who graduate from Essential Yoga Flow. Flow may be faster, we may hold poses longer, we may add in some core strengthening options and we begin more challenging postures. May include traditional inversions and beginning arm balances. You are required to take 1 class at individual rate for instructor's enrollment approval.

Experienced Yoga Flow - For those who graduate from Moderate Yoga Flow, for the experienced yoga practitioner only. We will increase the difficulty of the poses for maximum strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular activity. Inversions and arm balances are included. You are required to take 1 class at individual rate for instructor's enrollment approval.

PILATES

Essential Mat Pilates - For those new to Pilates or those who need a modified or more relaxing Pilates class. We may use props to help you hold the positions while we focus on breathing and proper body alignment throughout every exercise. Modifications are provided for most levels, but those with certain injuries and special conditions are encouraged to meet privately.
Moderate Mat Pilates- For those who have graduated from the Essential level and need few or no modifications. We will move at a faster pace and learn more challenging exercises. This class will include plank series and we will spend time on our hands and wrists. You are required to take 1 class at individual rate prior to enrolling for instructor's enrollment approval.

Experienced Mat Pilates- For those who have graduated from the Moderate level. We will move at a faster pace without time for rest in between the exercises. Expect strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular benefits. This class will include inversions and plank series and we will spend time on our hands and wrists. You are required to take 1 class at individual rate prior to enrolling for instructor's enrollment approval.

Pilates With Toys - For those who are either at the Moderate or Experienced Pilates level. We will use props such as balls, bands and Fitness Circles to enhance your Pilates experience and take it to the next level! Please call in advance to sign-up and reserve your equipment.

Jumpboard Interval Training- For those who have taken Pilates Reformer, demonstrated good stability and wish to take their workout to the next level (not to mention adding cardiovascular training!) This is a great class for those who "hate cardio" or practice recreational activities requiring jumping. A great lower-impact way to jump that can add to your bone-building and help reduce the chances of osteoporosis in the hips and spine. Attend by sign-up only to reserve equipment in advance! $$

Reformer Classes - These classes are for maximum abdominal and core-strength benefit. Performed on reformer machines, the exercises are extremely focused and require maximum focus and concentration. The classes are for those individuals who have taken at least one 10-week session privately or in a duet. The class will be geared towards the abilities of the group, instructor's attention is divided and the class will progress at the rate of the whole group. Attend by sign-up only to reserve equipment in advance! $$

Note: Private sessions are strongly recommended for those who wish to gain maximum results in less time.

$$-- This symbol signifies that this class is worth 2 regular punches at your pre-paid rate.

PLEASE NOTE: Reformer Classes, Jumpboard Interval, Pilates with Toys, and Restorative Yoga require advance registration. Please call 541-4997 or email serenity.yp@gmail.com at least 48 hours prior to the class you wish to attend.