CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

 

Acro Inspired Partner Yoga!: Partner asana, strength conditioning, and multiple flying sequences. Build a foundation of strength & aligment. Learn to base and fly. all levels welcome. No partners neccessary. Isha & Jenny.Call Isha 913-8782

Anusara® Inspired Flow: Use concise alignment principles to skillfully tap into your innate power, build strength & flexibility. A physically oriented class that is infused with meaningful intention to the grand purposes of yoga. Alexandra Epple 277-7519

Blue Mountain Meditation: Eknath Easwaren's passage meditation and related practices for transforming one's life. Call Mary Jane 272-4152.

Circle of Stillness: WYMC is now open every Tuesday 12:30-1:30 welcoming those interested in a FREE weekly noon hour Circle of Stillness. We offer the opportunity to come together to sit with stillness in honor and support of those in need, loved ones, our community, our planet, life in general. A box will be available in the lobby to place cards specifying a person or situation to be held in the hearts of those in the circle. Leave a card in the lobby whether or not you can make the circle; come to the circle whether or not you have left a card, come and go as you please. Our time together will be spent in quiet contemplation speaking only to acknowledge the cards, and what they represent. It will be a time spent consciously tuning in and resonating out; connecting as one.Call Kathie 273.7406

Capoeira: This Brazillian martial art is a game played between two people driven by music and energy. It combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and culture. Balance, fluity and fight. Open to all levels. Arion/ Jason

Creative Hatha Blend : A unique blend of Hatha yoga styles uniting intellegent alignment, energetic movement, kriyas(completed actions) and pranayam with a deep focus into the bandhas (body locks)
Amanda. amanda@wildmtyoga.com

Down Tempo Restorative Flow: Opening & ending with restorative postures, this relaxed class is customized to develop each student’s health, wellbeing, & happiness. All levels/abilities welcome. Nancy 273.5170.

Dharma Flow: Dharma teachings and tantric philosophy are woven into a rigorous yet accessible vinyasa flow. Let’s get real and break a sweat together! Simone Star

Kula Yoga: "Kula," by definition, is a chosen community; a family or clan of like-minded individuals. Yoga Kula are playful and supportive classes where students can strengthen, restore, and connect deeper within. Be inspired & supported in a class that reflects a love of sequencing & alignment. Down to earth & accessible. Classes combine strength building with the alignment and heart of Anusara®.
mandy @wildmtyoga.com

Kundalini Yoga Class: We will energize and awaken the body through warm-ups, pranayama, and a strong yoga set and end with a meditation and devotional chanting. This class is guaranteed to uplift and enliven you! Kamala Slavonic 808.896.6008 or Suuzi 913-6611

Kundalini Yoga with Jai Dev: A transportation class that will activate your energy and move you into a radiant space of living where life becomes prosperous, meaningful & enjoyable. It is a vast, comprehensive and powerful practice that will give you access to your own inherent strength, health, vitality and expanded awareness. The class is designed for all
levels of experience. Jai Dev Singh 575-0753

Happy Hour: Drink up an hour of power and play! All Levels! Now being offered 5 days a week at 4 o'clock monday thru friday.

Mellow Thrive/ Yoga Thrive: Alignment & style influenced by Iyengar and Anusara, created into a slow fluid Vinyasa.Explore dynamic poses while illuminating your unique potential.Thursday focus on basic postures Restore & explore. Shari 265-5033.

Prenatal Yoga:Pregnancy is a transitional time for women, when many physical & emotional changes take place. Prenatal Yoga is about honoring these changes in ourselves and our body as we connect to baby throughout these nine months. Postures to help strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, keep the body flexible, alleviate many common discomforts of pregnancy, while finding focus through balance & the breath to connect mother and baby and prepare for a healthy, mindful, more natural approach to the challenges of labor and birth. Sharing information and knowledge with meditation/relaxation for a peaceful, calm state of mind.Doing prenatal yoga can be a wonderful way to put time aside for yourself and your baby. Maya & Kathleen

Postnatal Yoga:Nurture your baby while caring for yourself. Bring Your Own Baby. Let baby in on the yoga action physically, mentally, and spiritually to build a strong bond of trust & security.Baby up to crawlers welcome! Kathleen

Restorative Bliss Yoga & Bodywork: Each pose is released into for several minutes using the support of bolsters and blankets. The more supported we feel ,the more we can relax. . This creates an experience of healing and rejuvenation. All levels. Indeera

Restorative Yoga: Excellent for people with levels of stress, or injuries, and great for seniors. Learn how to do each pose properly and safely, and learn how to engage your heart and spirit in your own healing process through this gentle hatha class. All levels welcome!
Maya & Mandy

Samadhi Yoga:Samadhi yoga or bliss yoga offers a blend of Hatha yoga asanas, meditation, mantra and pranayama, incorporating traditional Kundilini and Tibetan techniques. Begins with meditative &
grounding breathwork to cleanse the energetic channels of the body, followed by gentle stretching and dynamic movement to open the body and cultivate freedom within. All levels. Sarah ( starts back up in April)

Sukha Asanam : A practice of sweet balance set for all levels. A blend of Hatha Yoga, breath practice, and restoritive postures.This class will encourge core strength, balance and ease of movement. Mia

Vinyasa Flow: A vinyasa practice with a physical therapy approach using all the essential postures to heal our bodies from their daily routines. (TUE) a gentler class, level 1. Steven Gracia 619-213-8714.

Yin Asana & Restorative: A Gentle class with a slow, deep & very nurturing approach, using bolsters & blankets for support, allowing full relaxation. Jacquie Weills 265-2554

Yoga Basics: With a strong foundation of alignment, focusing on form and the spirit of practice. Learn to refine postures and move beyond the limitations of the mind. Amanda & Mandy

Yoga for the SECOND Half of LIFE : A safe, gentle approach to nourish & recharge your body, mind, spirit. Become healthier & more content. Ideal for those with limited flexibility, pain, misalignment, or healing an injury or surgery. Indeera Johnn

Yoga Sanctuary:  A "Sunday Morning" experience with yoga for body and spirit. Taught by Mary Jane 274.4152

Yoga Sculpture: a class based on basic poses, focusing on strengthening and sculpting the body and blended in a way that will challenge. Combining 8 years of experience as a yoga teacher and 5 years as a competition Natural bodybuilder Jackie will encourage you to honor who you are and send you into the everyday world feeling exhilarated and empowered. Jackie Gerster

Yoga and Soul Motion™ : Using the gifts of mediation, yoga, and free-form dance we expand our sense of Self and attend, with much respect, to our hearts and our embodied experience. Dev

Yoga Therapy: Nurture your mind & body by simply loving what is. Listen to the body & allow your yoga practice to unfold from the inside out. Appropriate for beginners and those wanting a slower more mindful yogic experience. Kathleen Ames & Indeera Johnn
 
Vipassana Meditation: A simple and accessible vehicle for opening the heart, clearing the mind and living in a peaceful and free way. Call Barbara 272-6425.
More info: http://www.mtstream.org


HOW TO ATTEND

Just show up! All classes are ongoing and fees are paid directly to the instructor. Complimentary use of yoga mat for first class.
Class Schedule

Pre-register for workshops by calling the instructor or Wild Mountain, 530.265.4072.

Yoga Etiquette
DO ... remove shoes in lobby.
DO ... wear comfortable workout attire, clean, bare feet.
DO ... stay well hydrated.
DO ... purchase or bring your own personal yoga mat.
DO ... arrive on time. Each class has its own rhythm.
The beginning is important.
DO ...let your teacher know about injuries or conditions tht might affect your practice.

DON'T ... eat a heavy meal within 2 hours of class.
DON'T ... wear fragrance or perfumes.
DON'T ...leave your cellphones on!
DON'T ... enter studio during meditation, but you are welcome to join us once we start the asana practice.

 

LEVELS

Level 1: A well-rounded, basic yoga practice for beginners or for those wishing to review the fundamentals. Emphasis on breathing and healthy alignment.

Level 2: A moderately paced class which builds strength, flexibility, and concentration. Continued emphasis on breathing and healthy alignment.An intermediate class for those wishing to deepen their practice and refine yogic breathing.

Level 3: A more challenging class for those with an ongoing yoga practice. Advanced postures and methods of practice will be introduced. Not suitable for beginners.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Wild Mountain Yoga Center is located in the Seven Hills Business District just west of downtown Nevada City. Traveling from Grass Valley take Hwy 49/20 to the Gold Flat/Ridge Rd. exit. Turn left and go over freeway and take the first right onto Searls Ave. Continue for about 2 blocks and we're on the left at 574 Searls.

 

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