To live completely, wholly, every day as if it were a new loveliness, there must be dying to everything of yesterday, otherwise you live mechanically, and a mechanical mind can never know what love is or what freedom is.

"To live completely, wholly, every day as if it were a new loveliness, there must be dying to everything of yesterday, otherwise you live mechanically, and a mechanical mind can never know what love is or what freedom is."

-Jiddu Krishnamurti

Schedule:             

The pace of modern life is taxing on the body-mind. Physical and mental tension can lead to depressed immunity, muscular tightness, insomnia, high blood pressure, and anxiety. All of our classes aim to help you calm the mind and develop awareness of your body so you can fulfill your creative potential. Welcome!

Retreats/Workshops

"Women of Influence" Leadership Retreat, April 29 through May 2nd, 2010, in Union Pier, Mi. See "News" Page for details.



Group Classes:  Weekend
Saturday: Deirdre

Vinyasa Flow | 9:30 AM - 11 AM
Beginner/Intermediate

A "flow" class links breath to movement. For those who want to gain core strength and master forward folds, backbends, and twists.

Beginner Mind Yoga | 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Five weeks of Yoga Basics for beginners, in which we will learn proper pose alignment.  Pre-enrollment is necessary, each series begins the first Saturday of every month, and you can take the five building block classes over three months.

This class requires pre-registration and will begin April 3rd. Call 269-697-4394 or email us to register.

Sunday: Jola and Deirdre

Vinyasa II | 10:30 AM - 12 PM
Intermediate
This class builds heat and stamina, and may include inversions and arm balances.

Hatha I-II | 4PM - 5:30 PM

In this class the asana instruction combines Iyengar and Integral Hatha styles, with some Anusara-inspired flow. Every class contains Yoga Nidra (deep conscious relaxation), pranayama (breathwork), and will be followed by one half hour of optional meditation.

Meditation | 5:45-6:15pm

Weekday Schedule

Monday: Deirdre and Jola

Yoga therapeutics | 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

In this class we will focus on a monthly topic and relate the mobility, stability, and organization of certain areas in our body to optimal health (including our organs, breath, and spinal alignment). We will explore functional body dynamics in a variety of asana and viniyoga sequences.

March: Lower Back, Sacrum, and Hips

April: Upper Back, Neck, and Shoulders

Fridays: Maria and Deirdre

Yin Yoga | 6 PM - 7:15 PM
Opposed to the traditional "yang" or more active practice that works on big muscle groups and generating heat, "yin" classes work passively to open up the joints and connective tissue, resculpting our bodies. Poses are held longer and involve the use of props.

Massage with Ginger. 9-5pm.

$70 for 1 hour; $85 for 1.5 hours.

Call Ginger at 219-861-3467 to schedule an appointment.


90 minute classes $15, or 5 card pass for $65 ($13)

Passes are usable for three months from date of purchase.

Students and Seniors ($10)

Private Classes by appointment

A single or series of private yoga classes will:

*help you build confidence in your approach to building a strong yoga practice

* address specific therapeutic issues related to injury or limitation

*tailor a practice to fit your needs

*develop or improve your home practice

*calm and soothe your nervous system

*remove stagnant and restless energy

After each class, you're provided with a written summary for your home practice.

Rates: $75 for one house session, $300 for a series of five (fifth class is free).     

Please see "News" Section for Current Teacher Bios.

Schedule updates such as names of last minute substitute instructors or class cancellations can be found here: http://calendar.mail.yahoo.com/


Bad Weather Policy: Call the voice mail for an update on whether a class has been cancelled due to bad weather and road conditions.