Your first class is FREE!
$15 per class, $10 for seniors
10 class packages available for a discount
Drop-In Yoga for Beginners
with Melissa
See calendar here
Wednesdays, 5 – 6:30 PM
No need to pre-register—just drop in and join us! This beginner-friendly yoga class is designed for anyone curious about yoga or looking to build a solid foundation.
What to Expect
- Gentle Guidance: We’ll guide you through the basic poses of Ananda Yoga step by step.
- Accessible Practice: Perfect for all ages, fitness levels, and body types.
- Stress-Free Environment: A welcoming space to explore movement and breath.
- Flexible Schedule: Come when it works for you; classes are open to drop-ins.
Benefits
- Improve flexibility and balance
- Reduce stress and tension
- Build strength gradually
- Learn breathing techniques to calm the mind
Details
- Duration: 90 minutes (centering, warm-ups, asanas, savasana & 10 min. meditation)
- What to Bring: Comfortable clothing, a yoga mat (or borrow one at the Temple), and water.
- Cost per class : $15 regular/ Senior $10 (65+) you can get a session pack discount too!
Whether it’s your very first yoga class or you’re returning after a break, this session is the perfect way to ease into practice.
Gentle Yoga with Melissa
Fridays, 10:30 – 12 PM
This class is ideal for beginners, those recovering from injury, or anyone seeking a deeply restorative practice. It’s less about “doing” and more about “being,” with props acting as companions to guide the body into ease.
Class Atmosphere
- Lighting & Ambiance: Soft, warm lighting with calming music or silence to encourage relaxation.
- Pace: Slow, mindful transitions with long holds to allow the body to settle.
- Focus: Creating comfort, stability, and spaciousness in each posture.
Props & Supports
- Bolsters & Pillows: Used to support the spine or to cushion knees in seated poses.
- Blankets: Folded for extra padding under joints or rolled to elevate hips.
- Blocks: Provide height and stability in standing poses or gentle forward folds.
- Straps: Assist in reaching without strain, especially in hamstring stretches or shoulder openers.
- Chairs: Offer support for balance postures or seated variations.
Flow of the Class
- Centering: Begin by focusing on breath awareness.
- Gentle Warm-Up
- Ananda Poses: supported standing poses like warrior variations with a chair or block.
- Relaxation: Savasana with props.
- Guided meditation with visualization
Benefits
- Physical: Relieves tension, supports joints, encourages gentle mobility.
- Mental: Reduces stress, cultivates mindfulness, enhances body awareness.
- Emotional: Creates a safe, nurturing environment for release and renewal.