WellSpring Yoga Class Schedule

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

Cheryl's Herbs

7170 Manchester Rd, Maplewood, MO 63143 314.645.2165 www.cherylsherbs.com

Drop-in $14, two to six classes: $12/class

Seven to eleven classes: $10/class

12 or more classes: $8/class Cash/check only

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

Discounts for students, seniors

Marbles Yoga Studio

1905 Park Ave Lafayette Sq St. Louis, MO 63104 314.621.4744 www.marblesyoga.com

Drop-in $13, Ten classes: $110 (one free class)

Month Unlimited: $85

Month Unltd with 6-month auto withdrawal: $60

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 Discounts for students

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 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 Flow & Align: 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 therapuetic, 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.