• AM Hatha Yoga
• Hatha Yoga
• Pilates
• Intro to First Series A
• Intro to First Series B
• First Series
• Improvisational (Improv)
• Iyengar Yoga
• Pre-Natal
• Toddler Mommy and Me
• Infant Mommy and Me
• First Saturday Breathing and Journeying

AM Hatha Yoga:
A sweet, gentle introduction to hatha yoga that is appropriate for all levels of experience and ability. Blending breath, movement, and soothing sounds in this level 1, 2 hatha yoga class guides you through level 1 postures and provides level 2 options. Restorative poses make an appearance from time to time to enhance the practice. Suitable for beginners of all ages, people working with injuries, mobility issues, disease recovery, and stress reduction.

Taught by Kathleen Gregory on Mondays and Wednesdays, and by Erin Noland on Fridays.

Hatha Yoga:
The hour long Hatha Yoga classes incorporate many of the poses from Ashtanga series but it spends more time breaking them down and less time doing sun salutations! It also incorporates moves from Pilates, Iyengar and Viniyoga traditions. For those of you tired of the repetitive strain on your wrists and shoulders from all of the Ashtanga vinyasas, or sun salutations, this might be a great alternative! For those of you new to yoga or with limited range of motion or energy this is an excellent place to start. There is wall work in this class and it slows things down enough to talk about some of the details of the poses.

Taught by Chris Allen.

Pranayama:
While the physical practice of yoga is very good in aligning your posture, grounding your restlessness and letting you dance with Spirit there comes a time when it is important to slow it down, breath and meditate! This class is a half hour of deep breathing exercises designed to balance your masculine and feminine sides as well as integrate you physical being with your energetic being. It teaches focus, helps you withdraw from your senses and your mind and helps connect you to a higher realm of consciousness.

Led by Chris Allen.

Yoga Sutras:
In about 300 BC Patanjali wrote down his terse explanation of the tenets of yoga as a guide to spiritual evolution. There have been countless translations and interpretations of these sutras (threads) since. In this class we use three different sources to explore the depth of Patanjali’s teachings. It is a study class, much like a bible study, where we take turns reading the translations and discussing them and how they relate to our everyday lives. This is an ongoing class, all are welcome!!

Facilitated by Chris Allen.

Intro to First Series A
A noncompetitive, energetic introduction to the vinyasa yoga style. We emphasize breathing and put some of the easier poses of Ashtanga Yoga to World Beat and Nouveau Flamenco music to you into the flow and rhythm of your body. Ideal for the beginning Ashtanga student but still a good workout for continuing students. Strong emphasis on coordinating breath with movement. Detailed instruction and hands-on adjustments. Builds the foundation and endurance for more difficult classes.

Taught by Chris Allen.

Intro to First Series B
Same as Introduction to First Series A but more energetic and with a few more difficult poses. Requires more indurance and flexability than Into A. Intro A gets you ready for Introduction to First Series "B" and Intro B gets you ready for the full First Series. They are designed to be progressively more difficult so as you gain stamina you have more difficult classes to challange yourself with. Introduction to First Series B pushes the student a little further into the poses of the full First Series. A great sweaty workout!
Taught by Chris Allen.

First Saturday Breathing and Journeying
A deep and powerful way to access your higher self. Many Native American traditions use journeying to the Dream Lodge and conversations with power animals as a way to access the parts of ourselves we cannot quite reach in our waking states. A journey is a guided meditation to a sacred or enchanted world. This Dream Lodge, as it is traditionally called, is the equivalent of our unconscious mind. It holds many dark mysteries that come to us only while we sleep, in symbolic form. In many indigenous cultures animals symbolize different qualities and perspectives found within the each of us. As we enter the Dream Lodge we invite animal archetypes or Power Animals to share their perceptual powers with us to illuminate the unconscious parts of our true selves that we can’t see. Great self realization and healing comes from speaking with and owning our whole selves, consciously.

The class begins with a review of the chakra system followed by a series of breathing exercises (see Pranayama class for more detail) to help the practitioner transition into a light trance state. From there we collectively choose a Power Animal to visit on the journey. While the journey is collective the information you will receive is specific to you. The class ends with chakra rebalancing and a voluntary discussion of the journey. It is a gentle introduction to the power of shamanic healing, a great way to part the veils of illusion, and an intimate way of bonding with your spiritual community. Please RSVP (by email) by that Friday PM, as it requires a 4 person minimim to be held.

Facilitated by Chris Allen.

First Series:
A set series (designed by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois) of classical hatha yoga poses linked together by sun salutations (or vinyasas). A strong emphasis on synchronizing breath with movement. The series focuses on opening and realigning the shoulders and hips to give the spine an optimal range of movement. Offered playfully but deeply with some verbal instruction. Considered a rigorous workout by most practitioners! Not for the faint of heart!

Taught by Susan Taylor.

Improvisational (Improv):
Improv is a creative vinyasa style yoga class, led to fun music, without the traditional Ashtanga sequencing. This class takes the knowledge and wisdom of the traditional Ashtanga practice, twists it on its ear, deepens it and hands it back to you with a big smile! By requesting poses YOU want to work on YOU help create the class! Step out of the traditional First Series and Intro to First Series sequencing and come play with alternative approaches, preps and related poses. If you can do Intro B, you can do Improv!! A great way to shake the dust off that rebellious rocker inside of you!

Taught by Susan Taylor.

Iyengar Yoga:
What is Iyengar Yoga? Iyengar yoga is based on the teachings of living yoga master, BKS Iyengar, author of the renowned yoga treatise, Light on Yoga. Mr. Iyengar’s intense personal practice and more than 70 years of teaching yoga have produced significant innovations in the teaching of this ancient art. Noteworthy of the Iyengar teaching methodology —
• Emphasis on body alignment to develop strength, stamina, & concentration
• A systematic progression of poses to develop a student’s ability both within each class and from class to class
• Precise use of words and demonstration to assist learning the proper action, individual correction, and adjustment in a pose
• Use of props such as blankets, blocks, or straps to facilitate learning and adjust poses to individual needs
• Instruction in ways one’s yoga practice can aid and ease various ailments and stress
• A complete approach to self-study and transformation bringing the practitioner physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing.
For more information call 760-533-9713 or email garyandkat@netzero.net

Taught by Kathleen Quinn.

Pre-Natal:
This Prenatal Yoga class is designed for any mother-to-be at any time during her pregnancy ( consult care giver before starting any new exercise program.). Yoga for pregnancy is a great way for the beginner, intermediate, or advanced yogini to deal with the physical and emotional changes, challenges, and joys she will experience during her pregnancy labor and birth.

Pregnancy yoga classes include instruction on greater body awareness, the usage of the breath, relaxation techniques and the use of gentle but specific postures to prepare the body for the extraordinary journey ahead. Sometimes over looked, but very important, is the support that women experience by being in a group with other pregnant women. All of these yogic tools can help women give birth with less pain, less strain, and less fear. Yoga helps women to feel fit and strong, confident and well prepared as they enter this phase of their life. Give yourself and your baby the gift of prenatal yoga. To check schedule changes and for more details and testimonials, go to Yoga Janda

Taught by Liza Janda on Mondays and Saturdays and by Erin Noland on Wednesdays -Starts 1/02/08- (or Liza and Erin). Questions? Email: liza@yogajanda.com or call 760-716-6386.

Note this class is not part of the Blue Raven Monthly programs.
$72/6 classes (can be used at your convenience and expire at the end of your pregnancy) or $15 walk-in. Please plan carefully, no refunds!

Infant Mommy and Me:
Infant Mommy  & Me (babies 4 wks to 1 year): Enjoy the benefits of yoga with your baby by your side! Finding time to exercise after having a baby can be a challenge. Mommy & Me yoga is the perfect way to stay in shape and spend quality time with your child.  Class begins with "baby-style centering", songs sung just for them, followed by an active Hatha Yoga class incorporating poses using your baby. You'll wind down with wonderful relaxation! Toys are provided for your baby--just bring a blanket! Dads, Grandparents and anyone who loves your baby are welcome!
 Fridays at 10:15 AM.
Mothers are asked to wait 4-6 weeks (6wks for c-section) after delivery before practicing yoga. As always check with your doctor before starting an exercise program.

Taught by Erin Noland.

Note this class is not part of the Blue Raven Monthly programs without special arrangement.
$72/6 weeks or $15 walk-in. Please plan carefully, no refunds!

Last Saturday Restorative Yoga:
Last Saturday Restoration Series: Judith Lasater, author, Yoga Teacher and Physical Therapist describes restorative poses as "active relaxation".  Using blankets, straps, blocks and bolsters to elevate and cradle your body, you will experience wonderfully simple, relaxing yoga poses. Props allow you to hold a yoga pose for a longer period of time without conserted effort, enhancing the full benefits. Discover breathing and relaxation techniques that will alleviate stress, calm your mind, and balance your energy. Take action, and relax! A gentle class for all levels designed to end your month in Bliss!

Taught by Kathleen Gregory.

Note this class is part of the Blue Raven Monthly programs
$80/7 months or $15 walk-in. Please plan carefully, no refunds!

Pilates:
Pilates is a core set of exercises traditionally used by dancers to improve their core strength but it is essential for yogis and athletes alike! Join us for a fun filled hour of classical pilates mat work, a time where we all get together and enhance our core strength. Pilates is great for all levels of fitness and can be adapted to each person's individual needs. So come one, come all, to an abdominally challenging hour of body toning exercise!For those of you who like your Pilates with a side of yoga, take Pilates and the yoga class adjoining it (Hatha on Tuedays and First Series on Sundays) for only $20 instead of $30!

Taught by Susan Taylor.

Toddler Mommy and Me:
Love and devotion inspired the creation of this Yoga class for Mommies and their Toddlers who are from 2-4 years of age (siblings and 1 year olds welcome with instructor's permission). As a toddler, they are cute little mimics! You've seen that your Down Dogs, Warriors and Trees fascinate them and watched them join in on their own! Now you have the perfect setting to practice together!!! The 40 minute class is devoted to the l ittle ones with yoga poses, songs, nursery rhymes and stories woven magically together with a slightly varying theme from week to week. Daddies, Aunts, Uncles, Caregivers, Grandparents or Fairy Godmothers welcome to accompany child as well! Yoga with your child promotes physical and mental calm as well as lifelong health, agility and well-being.

6weeks/$60.00, you may pre-register with Kathleen Gregory RYT at trimmersd@roadrunner.com or at the studio.
Please plan carefully, no refunds. Minimum of 5 enrollments to hold class with each 6 week session.

All Classes Tuesdays 3:30-4:10 pm
2008 Sessions:
1) January 8,15,22,29, February 5,12
2) March 4,11,18,25, April 1,8
3) April 29, May 6,13,20,27, June 3
4) September 2,9,16,23,30 October 7
5) October 28, November 4,11,18,25, December 2

Taught by Kathleen Gregory.