Westfield Yoga Center

Healthy Body, Clear Mind, Peaceful Spirit

Yoga for Beginners

 

This eight-week course serves as an introduction to the practice of Hatha yoga, which is the yoga of the body. Each class consists of being led through centering and warm-ups, performing basic postures and breathing techniques and being guided into a period of deep relaxation. The teacher provides verbal directions as well as physical demonstrations. You start where you are, there are no pre-requisites in terms of strength or flexibility. Modifications are suggested for those needing to adapt due to physical limitations or medical conditions.

                        AN EIGHT WEEK COURSE                            
                            Course Fee:  $80
                Pre-registration and Deposit Required. 
                    Classes are 1 1/4 hours long.
                 click here for On-Line Registration

~Added Bonus~
When the series ends, you will receive full credit for classes missed during the series (ie: $10 for each missed class). You may apply this credit for future yoga classes, or purchase merchandise at the Westfield Yoga Center "Yoga Mall".
 

UPCOMING EIGHT-WEEK YOGA FOR BEGINNERS SERIES
At the Westfield Studio - 94 N Elm Street Suite 211, Westfield

           Click any instructor's name below for teacher bios

At the Westfield Studio - 94 N. Elm Street, Westfield

Start Date                   Day & Time                      Instructor    

 
June 11, 2012      Monday mornings 9:30am       Genea Crum  

 
June 13, 2012    Wednesday evenings 7:30pm    Genea Crum

 
July 9, 2012      Monday evenings 6:00pm              Tulsi    

 
July 10, 2012    Tuesday evenings 7:30pm        Cheryl Hollister   
    
 
July 12, 2012     Thursday afternoons 4:15pm    Sue Cronin
                               

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A special Yoga for Beginners series for those unable to comfortably sit or kneel on the floor.

Chair Yoga for Beginners
A four-week series

Saturday mornings 11:00am
Starting May 26, 2012
Instructor:  Judy Harvester
or
Wednesday mornings 9:30am
Starting June 6, 2012
Instructor: Sue Cronin

Series Fee:  $40

Classes 1¼ hours long
Pre-registration required

To be held at the Westfield Studio
94 N. Elm St - Suite 211,
(the Westwood building)

Class description

     Anyone who is not comfortable sitting or kneeling on the floor can receive the benefits of yoga.  Chairs are used for sitting as well as for support in standing.
     The instructor guides students through warming movements, yoga postures, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques - all without straining sore hips or sensitive knees.
     Joint opening exercises and tension relieving stretches are included with strengthening and balance components.  Classic yoga experiences such as sun salutation, down-dog and resting pose are adjusted to avoid lowering onto the floor.  Each class is energizing as well as relaxing.