West cook YMCA Yoga Lessons 2024

YOGA

Yoga is complimentary for members. We offer different styles of yoga that include: Restorative, Vinyasa Flow, and Hatha.

Have you ever wondered what yoga is all about? Hint: it's not just about stretching, and you definitely don't have to be flexible to practice yoga! The ultimate goal of yoga is to still the mind. This is achieved through practicing physical poses (or asana) and connecting with our breath (or pranayama). Yoga is a holistic practice, uniting the body, mind, and spirit.  

MEET OUR YOGA INSTRUCTOR

ANU KANOTRA 

YOGA INSTRUCTOR

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ANU lives out his mission - America Needs Yoga - in everything he does. As a founder of
Yoga for Introverts, he partners with organizations and businesses to bring his signature
yoga classes to the community. 
His teaching style combines traditional hatha yoga and breath-centered movements
with thoughtfully curated playlists and intentional moments of silence. His calm
presence, grounding lessons and resonant voice helps his audience of Introverts to slow
down, soften and cultivate inner peace
 

Certifications: RYT-200, Corrective Exercise Specialist

All Classes are complimentary for members.

Cost per class is $15 for non-members.

 

YOGA SCHEDULE

Make your reservations at YMCA360!

CLASSLevelDAYTIME
Vinyasa Yoga 1IntermediateMonday5:30 - 6:30pm
Rise & Shine Morning YogaIntermediate & AdvancedTuesday9:00 - 10:00 am
Gentle Movements YogaBeginnerTuesday10:15 - 11:15 am
Vinyasa Yoga 2IntermediateWednesday5:30 - 6:30pm
Awakening YogaBeginnerThursday9:00 - 10:00am
Chair YogaBeginnerThursday10:15 - 11:00am
Hatha YogaIntermediate & AdvancedFriday5:15 - 6:15 pm
Power VinyasaIntermediate & AdvancedSaturday9:00 - 9:45 am
Restorative YogaBeginnerSaturday10:00 - 10:45 am
You can also find the Yoga schedule on the YMCA 360 app.

YOGA CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

CHAIR YOGA

No complex transitions or getting up and down from the ground. Chair yoga is a specialized form where postures are modified to practice using a chair. This is a gentle practice perfect for seniors looking to get into yoga and experience its physical, mental, and spiritual benefits.

GENTLE MOVEMENTS (BEGINNER MOBILITY) 

Gentle Movements is designed for those new to yoga or those who are interested in a gentle practice. You can expect to flow through simple sequences and slower paced movements. We will focus on tension release and mobility work that you can easily apply to your day-to-day life. This class is appropriate for anyone of any age and experience level in yoga practice.   

INTRODUCTION TO VINYASA YOGA 

This class focuses on developing clear and safe alignment in foundational poses. The basic postures that form the Vinyasa yoga sequence will be demonstrated and guided with modifications. Meditation and breath exercises will be offered in each session to quiet the mind and awaken our senses. Introduction to Vinyasa yoga is a great way to build heat, get stronger, more flexible, and meditate through dynamic movements. 

POWER VINYASA  

Power Vinyasa offers practice that builds your endurance and strength. This energetic flow will make you move through a creative sequence exploring advanced versions of the yoga postures. You will enjoy moving in rhythmic music, breaking sweat and challenging yourself to advance your practice. This class is for students that have basic understanding of yoga asanas. For your safety, please take the introduction to yoga class before trying Dynamic Flow.   

RISE & SHINE MORNING YOGA

In our Rise & Shine Morning Yoga class, we focus on making smooth transitions between asanas that feels most natural. Class is designed to guide our mind and body to gradually open up through gentle movements that feels good. The focus of this class is to awaken and energize our soul for the day ahead. Dynamic variations of each asanas will be introduced in a fun and encouraging environment. Daily morning yoga practice will help you feel energized, strong, and flexible.   

RESTORATIVE YOGA (BEGINNER FRIENDLY)  

Yin is a slow-paced style of yoga where postures are held for longer periods of time. The sequences of postures are meant to stimulate and help in stretching connective tissue around the joints like the knees, pelvis, sacrum, and spine. The long hold times of this practice offer the chance to sit with our emotions and can help us become more resilient to stress. It is a more meditative approach to yoga, and its goals are awareness of inner silence, and bringing to light a universal, interconnecting quality. In this class, we will incorporate various yoga props, such as blocks, straps, bolsters, and blankets to deepen our postures.