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Yoga Class Descriptions

Class Length

Most classes are 90 minutes long except as noted on the schedule.

Visit our Styles & Definitions page for more information on types of yoga. Please inquire if you are unsure which class would suit you.


Adv. Yoga Practice (6/18, 7/16, 8/20)Adv. Yoga Practice (6/18, 7/16, 8/20)       
Dates: 5/21
Facilitated by Tom Clark
 
An Intermediate/Advanced class for exploring sequencing as a means of enriching our practice.

An intermediate/advanced Yoga Practice designed for yoga instructors and seriously fun yogis and yoginis. Must be able to do Urdhva Danurasana and hand-stand against the wall unassisted.

By donation.

This monthly offering will provide an opportunity for advanced students to practice together. Tamarack Yoga Instructor, Tom Clark, will facilitate this series. Tom envisions a welcoming community of dedicated Yoga students, joining together in practice. Guest instructors TBA.

All proceeds will be donated to Tamarack's ongoing scholarship program.



All LevelsAll Levels       
All levels welcome



AnusaraAnusara       
A powerful Hatha Yoga system that unifies Intrinsic Goodness with Universal Principles of Alignment. Anusara embodies an uplifting philosophy that looks for the good in all people and all things.



Anusara® Levels 2-3Anusara® Levels 2-3       



Aqua Yoga (pool)Aqua Yoga (pool)       
Learn ways to stretch, move and enjoy your body in the support of warm water, using classical yoga postures adapted for the water. This class is designed for soothing joint and muscle pain, as well as relieving stress. In the 92-degree, therapeutic pool, experience release, freedom and ease. Pre-registration is recommended. Call the pool: (541) 686 – 9290.



Beginning Power Hour YogaBeginning Power Hour Yoga       
A fun and energetic flow class designed to warm up the muscles quickly and take students through a variety of poses. Set to a background of rockin' modern music.



Beginning to MeditateBeginning to Meditate       
4-week series class
Tuesday 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
6/1 - 6/22
Cost $42

Learn to meditate and commit to a 4-week practice. If you’ve always wanted to learn to meditate and wondered how it might affect your life, this is an opportunity to try it. Share the support of others as you try this new practice.This class will teach the basics of how to meditate in a yogic way. It works with any religion or spiritual tradition. You’ll learn techniques to help you calm the mind and body.

Call 541 683-7506 to Register.



Beginning Yoga (Level 1)Beginning Yoga (Level 1)       



Beginning Yoga SeriesBeginning Yoga Series       
Taught by Dave Curtis,
Tamarack Yoga Program Director


The fundamentals of a yoga practice. Designed for beginners of all levels.

Special 2010 Beginning Series Promotion:
Receive 10% off a yoga mat purchase in our store when signing up for this series!



Beginning/ContinuingBeginning/Continuing       



Continuing Level YogaContinuing Level Yoga       
Emphasis on deepening awareness of the body, and understanding of alignment principles. Should be able to perform the Sun Salutation series. Movements are more flowing than in beginning classes. Knowledge of the basic poses is assumed, with posture variations and breathing practices to help you deepen your experience.



Continuing/IntermediateContinuing/Intermediate       



Gentle Beginning YogaGentle Beginning Yoga       
Explores gentle movements to increase flexibility, strength and well-being. Students are led through stretches, yoga postures and breathing practices, then guided into deep relaxation. Ideal for those with chronic pain or stress, those returning from illness or injury, or anyone who would like a gentle approach to practicing yoga.



Gentle Yoga for WomenGentle Yoga for Women       
Invites you to a practice designed for women, in a slow-paced, caring atmosphere of acceptance created by women working together.



Greet the Sun Wednesday Mornings (6/30 - 7/28)Greet the Sun Wednesday Mornings (6/30 - 7/28)       
6:45-7:45 am
June 30 - July 28
$50 ($45 w/ Passport)
This hour long weekly class with Dave is the perfect way to start off your summer day. Pre-registration appreciated!



Happy Hour Yoga (All Levels Welcome)Happy Hour Yoga (All Levels Welcome)       
End your work week on a high note with Happy Hour Yoga!
Instructors rotate, so enjoy the potpourri of teaching styles you will experience just be coming to a regular Friday practice!
Namaste!



Intro to Yoga Series (9/18 - 10/23 and 10/30 - 12/11)Intro to Yoga Series (9/18 - 10/23 and 10/30 - 12/11)       
These 6 week series are for the new-comer to yoga. Learn the fundamentals and leave ready to join any beginning-level class.
First Intro Series taught by Laurie
2nd Intro Series taught by Diane (No Class 11/27)




Intro. to Yoga SeriesIntro. to Yoga Series       
$80/$72 (8 wks)
(4/8 – 5/27) 5:45 – 7:00pm
This series is designed for new yoga students. In this series you will learn the fundamentals of a beginning yoga practice.



NIANIA       
Wednesday 5:30PM: Gentle NIA Gentle NIA Series (7/14 - 8/4) $40 (4 wks)
All Nia classes encourage doing the choreography "your body’s way."In this class I introduce more options for modification. We explore how to access the juicy joy of movement in a way that we continue to feel enthusiastic and eager for more.

Please pre-register for either class at:
Tamarack Wellness Center
3575 Donald St., Eugene
www.tamarackwellness.com
541-683-7506
Questions about class content, Contact instructor Janet Hollander
janet@movingtowardhealth.com
 541-729-289
 
Saturday 9:30-10:45am: Aqua NIA
Aqua NIA uses inspiring music, diverse rhythms and the nine Classic movement forms to deliver a fun, safe, creative, work out. Adaptable and safe for any ability and fitness level, Aqua NIA allows participants to guide their own practice through awareness of sensation, intention & modification.
In addition to all the benefits of NIA, Aqua NIA offers:
• Anonymity and privacy during workouts: no one is directly watching what is going on beneath the water.
• Increased ability to focus on JOY, rather than “getting it right.”
• Zero impact for those with physical restrictions; making dance possible for some who can’t dance on land.
• Improved mobility & excellent strength training
• A blissful workout in 92 degree salt water



Open Practice<br>By DonationOpen Practice
By Donation
       
Your Open Practice donations help support our scholarship programs.



PilatesPilates       
Check back soon for class description.



Power Hour YogaPower Hour Yoga       
This rockin' class offers a faster-paced flow to warm you quickly and give you a full-body workout. Set to a soundtrack of popular (not "yoga") music. It is recommended that you take at least one beginning level class prior to this one to learn the basic sun salutation and/or have at least a moderate level of physical activity regularly in your life.



Prenatal YogaPrenatal Yoga       
For pregnant women (spouses and partners are welcome, too). The class includes a mixture of balancing, strengthening and stretching poses that are appropriate during pregnancy, emphasizing breathing and relaxation. Give your baby the gift of yoga — a relaxed mom! No yoga experience is necessary.



Senior Stretch SilverSneakers®Senior Stretch SilverSneakers®       
A gentle, yet energizing program of yoga exercises and breathing, designed for Seniors, M.S. sufferers, or anyone who wants to work on flexibility and strength, without standing for long periods or sitting on the floor. Class is seated in chairs.

Silver Sneakers
Senior Stretch Chair Yoga
Tuesday
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Silver Sneakers classes taught by Janet Hollander



Shoshi YogaShoshi Yoga       
Viniyoga arose from the practice of Sri. T. Krishnamacharya, who developed practices for individual conditions and purposes. Sri. T. Krishnamacharya is the teacher of well-known contemporary masters B.K.S. Iyengar, K. Pattabhi Jois and Indra Devi. His own son, T.K.V. Desikachar, continued with his principles and developed Viniyoga. Viniyoga makes use of modified yoga poses that can be designed to meet the specific needs of an individual and to enhance healing, flexibility and strength of joints. Practices may include pranayama, meditation, reflection, study and other classic elements, but the emphasis of Viniyoga is on coordinating breath and movement.



Silver Sneakers® MSROMSilver Sneakers® MSROM       
Muscular Strength Range of Movement
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and activities for daily living. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, a SilverSneakers® ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support.




SilverSneakers® - Chair Yoga Senior StretchSilverSneakers® - Chair Yoga Senior Stretch       
Silver Sneakers
Senior Stretch Chair Yoga
Tuesday
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Silver Sneakers classes taught by Janet Hollander



Wake Up YogaWake Up Yoga       
6:45 – 7:45 a.m.

Start your day off with yoga! This yoga class will help you to greet the day with a flowing asana sequence designed to wake up the body. Energize your body, mind and spirit!



Yoga & PilatesYoga & Pilates       
5:45 - 7:00pm Wednesday's 10/7-12/9
This class will combine yoga and pilates in a fun and exciting new way! Open to all levels, we will move and groove for 1 hour and 15 minutes.



Yoga for Stiff Bodies (Begins 10/12)Yoga for Stiff Bodies (Begins 10/12)       
If you've been recommended to yoga by a doctor or physical therapist, or always assumed yoga was just for the strangely prezel-like, this is a class for you!  The key to healthy muscles is a balance between strength and length; when a muscle is too tight or too weak, injury can follow.  In this class we will focus on the specific needs of the students to help stretch and strengthen our bodies for greater health and comfort.  All poses can be modified to fit your body: no pain = gain!



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