YOGA CLASSES


Things to bring: We have yoga mats and blocks, but bring your own yoga mat if you prefer, and a water bottle. We keep the downstairs fridge stocked with water ($1 donation). Wear comfortable workout/yoga clothes.

Things to know: Yoga should be practiced on an empty stomach. A good rule of thumb is to wait 2-3 hours after a meal, before practicing. If you must eat less than 2 hours before a class (to maintain blood sugar levels, etc.), a light natural snack is best.

Please come to class at least 5-10 minutes early to settle in, and be sure to turn off your cell phone.

BEGINNER YOGA: YOGA CLASSES DESIGNED FOR BEGINNERS


Beginning Yoga Basics

This class is open to all levels but is especially useful for those just beginning a yoga practice. We will focus on the simple and fundamental poses of yoga. Accessible language will guide you in and out of the poses with ease. Detailed instructions will be followed by silence and a chance to experience being in the poses. Emphasis will be on relaxation and moving in a relaxed way.

Discover for yourself how hatha yoga can be benficial for your mind and body. We focus on simple yoga poses that strengthen and support the body.

Learn how to soothe and nourish the mind through breath awareness and relaxation.

Class meets on Tuesdays from 5:30pm-6:45pm.

Beginning Restorative Yoga

Learn how to release long-held muscle tension in your body. This class uses blankets and props to support the body allowing for a gentle release of pain and muscle tension. Poses are done lying down, sitting on blankets and/or sitting on chairs. People who have never done yoga before are encouraged to attend. If you are inflexible or are experiencing aches and pains in your body, this class is for you.

"When I came to Nokomis Yoga, about six months ago or so, I was suffering from lower back pain which had been going on for several years. I am 58 years old and my job requires me to occasionally lift objects that weigh thirty to fifty pounds, and a back strain could take a month or two to recover from. I have found that doing Yoga Therapy with Solveig and attending Restorative Yoga classes at Nokomis Yoga have not only helped make my back feel stronger, but that recovering from a back strain now takes only a matter of days. I also feel that doing Yoga has made me more conscious of my body, how I treat it, and what I put into it. I am losing some weight and feeling better all around."

Tim W.

Class meets fom 7:15pm-8:45pm on Mondays

Gentle Morning Stretch

Rise & shine; stretch & reflect. Begin your day with kindhearted attention on your body, mind, and spirit. Cultivate balance and well-being through yoga postures, breath awareness, and meditation. Experience the wholesome effects of your gentle yoga practice resonating with you throughout your day & week. (appropriate for all abilities, shapes, and sizes)

Class meets from 9:00am - 9:45am on Tuesdays beginning Nov. 15th.

YOGA CLASSES FOR ALL LEVELS:
Yoga for BEGINNers to ADVANCED PRACTITIONERS


Jaya Vidya

If you are looking for more confidence, inner balance, better health, radiance, grace and personal depth to emerge in your life, this class is for you! "Jaya Vidya" means "the wisdom of victory." This unique and powerful practice is designed for students at any level of yoga from beginning through advanced practitioners.

This class combines elements of Yin Yoga, Kriya Yoga, Meditation, Pranayam, Mantra, Mudra, Ayurveda, Sri Vidya, yogic philosophy and practical approaches for how to apply these principles and practices in day to day life. You will learn to gently open up the subtle body system for growth and transformation as well as getting a good practice to open and maintain the physical body.

Are you ready to tap into inner victory and the center of your Divine Self? This class will help you to build a solid foundation to accomplish your goals and know how to address the obstacles of life.

Class meets on Saturdays from 9am-10:15am

Kundalini Yoga

Kundalini Yoga is an ancient yogic system kept a secret tradition of Raj Yoga in India until its code of secrecy was broken in the late 1960’s when Yogi Bhajan started teaching it publically in the West.

Kundalini Yoga is a remarkable system for keeping the entire body strong and balanced, particularly the nervous system and endocrine system, which become overtaxed in our constantly “tapped-in” society.

Its unique combination of physical asana, pranayam (breathing exercises), mantra and meditation are designed to work on specific body systems to help remove toxins, increase energy and vitality, relieve stress, anger, tension, emotional pain and support all aspects of the mind-body-spirit connection. Kundalini yoga also promotes a deep sense of inner-awareness and connection to help uncover the jewel that lies deep within each one of us.

"When you become calm and still, the universe starts moving for you." –Guru Dev Singh

Class meets on Thursdays from 7:15pm-8:45pm

Meditation

This weekly meditation group meets to practice mindfulness through sitting and walking meditation.

Many people find the practice of meditation helps them reduce stress and experience life more fully by paying attention to the present moment. Meditation helps to rest the body and calm the mind. Being in touch with the present moment allows us to end harmful habits of thinking and behavior and begin to change.

Each meditation session will begin with a brief guided meditation followed by sitting and walking meditation practice. There will be a short time in each session to ask questions and discuss your meditation experience. Meditators of any level are welcome.

"If we want to undo our own bewilderment and suffering and be of benefit to others and the planet, we're going to have to be responsible for learning what our mind is and how it works... Once we see how our mind works, we see how our life works, too. That changes us." Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche

Meditation meets on Sunday mornings from 9:15am-10:15am.

Restorative Yoga - Svaroopa® Style

In these classes, you will be doing poses in a series, working your body from the tailbone to the upper spine. Svaroopa® style yoga is not a vigorous, exercise style of yoga, but rather a deep restorative style that will open up your spine thereby relieving muscle pain and tension. This is a style of yoga that virtually every Body can do.

Our bodies start feeling more stiff as we age. Practicing restorative yoga will help to restore your body's suppleness and flexibility. Through the use of propping and alignment, your muscles are encouraged to release all of the built-up tension that has accumulated over the years.

Restorative Yoga is great for everyone and is particularly good if you have arthritis, back pain, repetitive stress syndrome, the aches and pains of aging or any time you feel achy, or stiff in your body. It is wonderful for anxiety and promotes stress reduction.

Class meets on Sundays at 4:30pm, Mondays at 5:30pm and 7:15pm(beginners) and on Wednesdays at 7:30pm. Women's Restorative meets on Fridays at 9:30am. All Restorative Yoga classes are one and one-half hours long.

Vinyasa Yoga (Sunday Morning Flow)

Vinyasa Yoga, Sunday Morning Flow, heals, detoxifies and exhilarates the body and mind with emphasis on movement, balance and intention.

We work to connect the body to the mind & spirit through steady movement and breath leaving you refreshed & energized.

Class meets on Sundays from 10:30am-11:45am

Vinyasa Yoga (Open Level - Tuesday and Wednesday class)

Each open level, Vinyasa (flow) class combines a theme, a fun soundtrack, humor, alignment emphasis, and Pranayama (breath control) with a dynamic series of asanas (postures) designed to systematically open the body for a joyful experience.

Class meets on Tuesdays 12:00-1:00pm, Tuesdays 7:15pm-8:30pm and on Wednesdays 4:30pm-5:30pm.

Vinyasa Yoga (Saturday Morning Flow)

Study the integration of breath & movement within a sequence of fluid postures. We will cultivate awareness of good alignment while exploring the nuance of prana in asana and pranayama.

Class meets seven Saturdays from 12:30pm-1:45pm from January 21- March 2nd then resumes its normal schedule, 12 noon to 1:15pm thereafter. See below, for a description of this seven week class with Nokomis Yoga instructor Myra Rucker teaching for Gabe.

Behind every pose there is a myth, a story with a lesson you can apply to the physical yoga practice - as well as to your life. For 7 weeks, explore the journey from myth to mat to life. 

Emphasis will be placed on cultivating body awareness through alignment; connecting breath to movement; and finding deeper expressions through vinyasa krama (a step-by-step progression to a specific goal). Current and returning students may drop in, but are encouraged to attend all 7 classes. New students are welcome, but should contact instructor: ajoyfulpractice.wordpress.com/about/

Yoga Basics

An instructive class offering a balance of yoga poses, breathing practice, meditation, and relaxation. Focus on physical and subtle body alignment. We will draw inspiration from ancient teachings, while honoring our own deep wisdom.  Welcome: beginners, continuing beginners, and those with experience who enjoy a slower paced class.

Class meets on Tuesdays (beginners class) from 5:30pm-6:45pm, Wednesdays from 6:00pm-7:15pm and on Saturdays from 10:30am-11:45am

Yoga Mini-Vacation

This yoga class is fun and mindful. We use our muscles in ways that release tension: both through stretches and poses that build strength. We take each person's physical challenges into consideration and modify poses when necessary.

Each person has his or her unique strengths and weaknesses. We are all strong in some areas, weak in others; flexible in certain joints and stiff in others. We tend to judge ourselves by our weaknesses but yoga gives us an opportunity to celebrate our strength and flexibility. It also provides us with a chance to gently and lovingly strengthen our bodies (minds and spirits) where they are weak, and encourage them to flexibility where they are tight.

The last few minutes are devoted to meditation so our bodies can fully integrate the benefits of the class just past. We look forward to meeting you.

Class meets on Thursdays from 1:30pm-3:00pm

SENIOR YOGA


Yoga for Seniors

Yoga for ages 60 and up is designed for the Ageless Yogi who wants to look and feel great, and have fun!

Yoga postures help to increase muscle tone, balance and strength and improve mood. We will work through a series of poses while connecting with the breath to increase circulation and energy. All levels are welcome and individual needs will be addressed.

This class meets on Tuesdays from 10am-11am

PRENATAL YOGA & KIDS YOGA


Prenatal Yoga

Pregnancy is the perfect time to train your mind, body, and breath for the journey through labor, delivery and on into motherhood. This 75 minute class is designed for women throughout their pregnancies. We will move through hip openers, active sun salutations, and poses to prepare you for labor.

The class meets every Sunday from 12:30pm-1:45pm.

Kids Yoga (age 6-10)

This class will help your child develop healthy habits for a lifetime of wellness and happiness. Yoga Calm gives children a practice and routine that integrates physical, mental, and emotional development. We will do simple  breathing techniques to help develop self-control and connect kids with their feelings.

Yoga poses will be fun and encourage strength from within, learn compassion and and self-confidence. We will incorporate yoga games and end with relaxation techniques and story telling. This class is not currently being held. Instead we are offering monthly workshops for kids.

Check out our kids yoga workshop for all ages on our Kids Yoga page