Foundation A
Foundation B & C
Intermediate Classes
Continuing Classes
SPECIALTY CLASSES:
Back & Core Strength
Class Level Descriptions
Foundation A
A fundamental class emphasizing the Pawanmuktasana series and basic asanas that work to release tightness, increase core strength, and develop inner awareness. Although considered the "beginning class", more advanced students often attend to deepen their understanding and abilities.
Foundation B & C
These classes introduce more asanas and pranayama practices and develop the capacity to sit for meditation. Foundation C includes the practice of Surya Namaskara, also known as Sun Salutation.
Intermediate Yoga Classes
These classes are 90-minutes and continue over a 12 week period to more fully develop and progress the practices being taught. Practices include more difficult asanas, a series of pranayama practices that includes bandhas, and longer meditations. The theories of chakras, nadis, mudras, and mantras are explored and practiced. Students should have a home practice at least three days per week to fully participate and learn.
Continuing Yoga Classes
Continuing Yoga is for those students who are interested in integrating yoga more completely into their lives. Includes theory, discussion, and a variety of practices. Enrollment is open every 18 weeks and requires permission from Atmarupa to attend this class. A commitment to a daily home practice is necessary to support both the student's development and the ability to progress the practices within the class setting.
Back & Core Strength
Works specifically with the back and core with a focus on preventing and relieving back issues. NOT for beginners -- must have attended at least 1 full six-week session of yoga at Atma Center before coming to this class.
Chair/Gentle Yoga
A can-do class for first-timers, seniors, those with injuries, or anyone living with special challenges, such as limited mobility, or recent surgery. Also great for office workers who would like to learn techniques to do at their desks. Includes gentle movements, breathing techniques and meditation. Safety and ease are primary, with modifications to fit individual needs. Practice on mats or chairs.
Chakra Yoga
Learn more about the energy centers of the body and how different practices affect them.
This class is at the Foundation B level (second level), so some previous experience in yoga is necessary to participate.
Meditation
These 45-minute classes introduce different types of meditation and provide ideas for developing individual practice. The theory and technique of beginning pratyahara (sensory withdrawal) and dharana (concentration) are taught.
Postnatal Yoga
Tones and heals a new mom's body while providing an opportunity to bond with baby (up to 1 year). Strengthen the abdomen and pelvic floor, release the neck and shoulders, and learn breathing practices that enhance energy and calmness. Fun for both mom and baby!
Prenatal Yoga
Pregnancy is a time to honor yourself, but is often fraught with aches and pains as the body changes size and shape. Learn asanas to release the pelvis, hips and lower back. Breathing, relaxation and meditation practices are taught to help both with the process of labor and delivery as well as childrearing.
Restorative Yoga
Relax deeply in stress-releasing, re-energizing postures. All levels will benefit from this no-impact, revitalizing class.
Stressbuster
Learn how to deal with anxiety and low energy with yoga practices that relieve stress on and off the mat.
Sun Salutation
A more vigorous class focusing on the Sun Salutation sequence. Familiarity with the SATYANANDA YOGA® version of the full or modified practice, as taught in Foundations B and C, is most helpful but not required.
Teen Yoga
A class for ages 13-18. Learn postures, breathing, relaxation and concentration techniques that will help you deal with stress and stay in shape. Become more centered physically and mentally.
Upper Body Strength
A vigorous class focusing on developing the arms, shoulders, and upper back.
Yoga For Kids
As featured in Cleveland Magazine, this popular class for kids ages 6-12 is taught by Lily (age 16). An adult teacher is available for supervision. Mat rental is available for $1 per mat. $5 per child per class, or $20 reserves a space for the entire 6 week session. Class size limited to 15 per week, so do plan to arrive early or sign up for the entire session.
Kirtan
Explore a form of bhakti yoga through call & response singing of mantras. This heart-lifting practice requires no prior musical experience.
Chanting
Join a group chanting of the Maha Mrtyunjaya Mantra 108 times every Saturday from 4:30-5 pm. This mantra, chanted on Saturdays at The Bihar School of Yoga in India and Satyananda ashrams around the world, is believed to encourage healing. Names of people in need of support may be added to a list which is read and remembered before each chanting session.