What is Naga Yoga?
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*NagaYoga is a moderate slow-flow-style (vinyasa) practice that is accessible to people of most ages, shapes and sizes. The practice is performed in a set, or series of postures that are linked together with connecting movements. The NagaYoga practice begins on the floor with simple breath awareness, then simple movements and held stretches designed to warm up and tone the core of the body, and align the spine and hips. Once standing, the practice continues with traditional sun salutations, standing poses and balances. Returning to the floor, we end with backbends, seated twists, and inversions, before finishing with deep relaxation. Instructors provide students with modifications if needed.
*Naga (Sanskrit) Snake, signifying healing through transformation (e.g. shedding of the skin)
What is Pilates?
Pilates is a series of exercises based on the work of the late Joseph H. Pilates. The focus of the exercises is to develop core muscle strength and stability as well as flexibility. Students will learn to effectively recruit trunk musculature of the abdomen, spine, shoulders and pelvis and to control the position of the lumbar spine during dynamic movement.
Some benefits of Pilates training include:
- Strengthens and Tones Core Muscles
- Improves Posture
- Improves Flexibility
- Improves Balance
- Helps to Reduce Stress
- Helps to Restore the Natural Curves of the Spine
- Relief from Back Pain
- Injury Prevention
Pilates class begins with a warm-up covering basic Pilates principles of breathing, pelvic and shoulder girdle stabilization and neutral alignment. After basic principles have been reviewed students will be led through a series of preparatory and essential level mat exercises. Modifications will be provided to address injuries and special populations as well as to make exercises more challenging.
Students will want to wear comfortable workout clothing and socks or bare feet. Yoga mats can be used although a thicker mat may be desired. Come to class ready to have fun and to achieve greater mind-body awareness! Students of all shapes, sizes and backgrounds are welcome.
