CLASS LOCATIONS & PRICES

Center of Clayton
50 Gay Avenue, Clayton, MO 63105
314.290.8500 www.centerofclayton.com
Drop-in $15, Ten-class "chance card": $140
Eight-week registration: $80
Discounts for members, residents, and seniors

United Church of Christ
7126 Bruno Aveune, Maplewood, MO 63143 314.644.3033 www.maplewooducc.org
Drop-in $12, six-week session: $60
Twelve weeks (2 back-to-back sessions): $96
Cash/check only, please!

Jane's House of Wellbeing
1112c First Capitol Dr., St. Charles, MO 63301
636.255-9642 www.janeshousestudio.com
Drop-in $12, four classes: $40, eight classes: $70 Sixteen classes: $130, one month unltd: $85
Plus Tax, Discounts for students, seniors

Ullola Yoga Studio
14 North Sarah St. Louis, MO 63108 314.534.1878 www.ullolayoga.com
Drop-in $14, five classes: $65, ten classes: $120
Month Unlimited: $120
Month Unltd with 6-month auto withdrawal: $100
Plus Tax, Discounts for students

YogaSource
1500 S. Big Bend 2nd Fl, St. Louis, MO 63117 314.645.9642 www.stlouisyogasource.com
Drop-in $16
Five Classes: $75.48 expires 120 days
Ten Classes: $140.17, expires 180 days
Month Unlimited: $145.56 Students discounts

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Yoga Basics: Ideal for beginners, those desiring a gentle pace, or for those needing a refresher course. Classes cover principals of breath, postural alignment, and relaxation techniques. Props such as blankets, blocks, and belts are employed to enhance awareness and understanding. Classic, beginning-level postures are introduced, along with dynamic warming movements synchronized with breath. Partner work may also be used as a learning and community-building tool. Classes build a solid foundation of strength, flexibility, and awareness, and are taught compassionately as a path of Self-development and inquiry.

Introduction to Dynamic Hatha Yoga: See above description for Yoga Basics; Intro courses use a hierarchal format with enrollment in six- to eight-week sessions.

Open Levels: These classes are appropriate for those with some experience or beginners in good physical shape. Taught in dynamic style, vinyasa (movement synchronized with breath) is alternated with active stillness (held postures). Beginning to intermediate level postures are employed, with variations offered to support students' challenges and abilities. Emphasis is on practicing with compassion and a sense of adventure, and on developing deeper levels of awareness and understanding of one's Self and the practice of Yoga.

Dynamic Open (Vinyasa): These classes blend movement initiated by breath (vinyasa), active stillness, full body bandha (energy locks), attention to alignment of joints, and mindful awareness through gaze (driste). The holding of postures (one minute or longer) is followed by vinyasa which is intended to restore  organic mobility, fluidity, and balance. Classes are intended to encourage a compassionate inquiry to Self-discovery, while increasing the body's supple strength and flexibility and the mind's clarity. Backbends, inversions, and some intermediate postures may be included.  Intended as an intermediate practice for those with some experience, nevertheless beginners in good physical condition who enjoy a challenge are welcome. Not recommended for pregnant women, those with acute injuries or chronic joint or spine issues. Please inquire with instructor.

Asana, Pranayama, & Meditation In this class Asana is the practice of sun salutes and postures intended to ready the body and mind for meditation, followed by Pranayama, specialized breathing techniques to create a balance of energy. Meditation is a practice of quieting the mind, and some basic instruction and suggestions are given as needed for sitting comfortably and to focus the mind.

Restoratives are therapeutic, passively held postures utilizing props and supports, maintained for longer periods (two to five minutes). This practice is sometimes included in Open Levels classes to provide an opportunity to experience stillness, surrender, comfort, and ease.
FALL 2010 CLASS SCHEDULE
Monday            5:30-6:45pm       Dynamic Yoga Basics         Ullola Yoga*
                                                7:15-8:30pm                             Dynamic Open Levels                                      Ctr. of Clayton


Tuesday                          4:30-5:30pm                              Dynamic Open Levels              Ctr. of Clayton


Wednesday                     4:00-5:30pm        Dynamic Level II/III                                         Jane's House
                                                7:15-8:15pm        Yoga Basics       Ctr. of Clayton                                                 

Thursday                 9:30-10:45pm              Dynamic Open Level       Ullola Yoga*
               4:30-6:00pm        Yoga Basics       YogaSource**


Saturday                   9:15-10:30am       Dynamic Open          Ullola Yoga*
Starts Oct. 2     11:30am-1:00pm          Dynamic Open              TBA


Sunday, September 23      9:00-10:30am      Community Class     Jane’s House***
*These classes temporarily cancelled until new location is established
**$45 for six weeks starting Sept. 9. Register thru St. Louis Community College Continuing Education click here
***No charge; donations accepted for Jane's House scholarship fund