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Get Started 1. Determine what kind of yogi you are. • Level 1 Yogi = I'm new to yoga. • Level 2 Yogi = I've done some yoga, feel comfortable practicing modifications for poses I'm working on, and want to continue and expand my practice. • Level 2/3 or 3 Yogi = I've been doing yoga for awhile, practice a variety of poses including inversions and backbends, and am looking to challenge myself in new ways. 2. Decide what you want to gain from your yoga practice. • I'm a Beginner = We have a great selection of Beginning Yoga Sessions, which are geared towards first-time yogis. If you like a rigorous practice, choose Beginning Ashtanga/Vinyasa. If you want a more relaxing practice, choose Beginning Yoga, Beginning Yoga for Flexibility, or Yin Yoga. Beginning Meditators should choose Meditation. • I want to stretch and gain flexibility = Any yoga class will help! Or try our Yoga for Flexibility or Yoga for a Better Back sessions. • I want to sweat! = See the "Sweat Factor" indicated by chili peppers next to the class names on the studio schedules. Pick a class with 2 or 3 peppers, and voila! Detox away. • I want to challenge my practice = Ongoing classes to take: Ashtanga, Vinyasa Flow. Ready for intermediate to advanced yoga? Try our Vinyasa Workshop. • I want to relax = Any Hatha yoga or Meditation class will help. Or try Yin Yoga, Restore & Renew, or Twilight Yoga. • I want to take control of my health = Try our Yin Yoga, Yoga for a Better Back, Chakras & Healing Energy, Pranayama/Meditation sessions or Restore & Renew classes. • I want to gain spiritual growth = Try Meditation, Pranayama/Meditation, Chakras & Healing Energy or Twilight Yoga. • I want to prepare for childbirth = Try JAI Prenatal Yoga or Couples JAI Prenatal Yoga. • I just gave birth. What classes are for me? = Try Yoga Bonding® Postnatal Yoga, Yoga for New Mommies, or any Quarterly Session to get your body feeling strong post-delivery. • I’m a bigger person and want to practice yoga in a comfortable setting = Try our Big A@&! Yoga™ classes. • I want to age gracefully = Try Hatha 55 Plus, Yin Yoga, Restore & Renew, Twilight Yoga, Meditation, Hatha Yoga, Beginning Yoga, Yoga for Flexibility. 3. Choose Your Classes. Read about our Class Descriptions. Then review our Class Schedules to find the class times and studio locations that work for you. |
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 4. Decide how many times a week you want to practice yoga. To see results, we recommend that you practice at least three times a week, either at our studio or on your own. Plus, it's cheaper per class the more often you come! Call us and we'll help you find the best fit for classes with your schedule: 612.436.4700. 5. Get a Class Pass. Refer to our Fees & Class Passes page. Decide on what Class Pass works for you based on how many times a week you want to practice at our studio. For example, if you plan on practicing twice a week, purchase a 4, 12, 24 or 36 Class Pass to get you through the quarter. 6. Register for Classes. Call the Yoga Center at 612.436.4700 or visit our Registration page to print out a registration form. Fill the form out and mail it in with your check to register for your selected classes and buy your pass. Walk-ins always welcome. Please note that you must pre-pay and pre-register for all Specialty Classes, workshops, events and visiting teachers, and trainings. If you plan on taking an Intensive, please register early to reserve your space - these classes fill up quickly, and the teacher has time to prepare materials. If you are new to the center, please arrive 15 minutes early to fill out a new student form or download it here and bring to your first class. We also offer an OPEN HOUSE each quarter which allows students to sample free classes and have their questions answered by our certified teachers. 7. See you at class! |
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