classical hatha | ashtanga | vinyasa flow yoga in sacramento:
class descriptions
fun classes for all levels of experience
class descriptions
fun classes for all levels of experience
| If you have questions about the classes, please call Bill at (916) 441-4914. Or just come to a class and we'll have a talk! If you're new to yoga in Sacramento, check out something easier first -- perhaps Classical Hatha Yoga rather than Ashtanga. All of our classes are offered on a drop-in basis... just show up. Newcomers are welcome at any class. We have mats you can use but we'd suggest acquiring your own if you become a regular yogi. Come with bare feet, clothes that don't restrict movement, a somewhat empty stomach and a desire for a good time! Namaste! |
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About Bill's classes...
Classical Hatha Yoga
These fun sessions are designed to build strength, improve flexibility
and cultivate meditative focus. The classes take an Iyengar -
influenced approach to work on correct form in a broad assortment of
traditional hatha yoga poses. The practice is rounded out with
introductions to breath work (pranayama) and relaxation techniques
from the yoga tradition.
Ideal for beginners or those wanting a moderately paced class.
Although we're exploring different poses each class, we always offer
lots of basic instruction and modifications for those new to the
practice.
If you're a more experienced student, you'll appreciate the wide
variety of poses we work on and the coaching toward more
challenging variations. Newcomers are welcome at any class.
For more information: hatha yoga details
Ashtanga 1-2-3
Ashtanga is the original flow practice from India -- all the Power Yoga,
Vinyasa Flow and other recent variants use Ashtanga as their
sourcebook. The technique of linking the poses together in a flowing
sequence of movements timed to the breath originates with Ashtanga.
Ashtanga Yoga is traditionally taught in a fixed sequential order with
the system consisting of six different series in all. The Ashtanga 1-2-3
classes are very much like a Vinyasa Yoga class except with more of
a traditional Ashtanga focus.
Each class we're doing sun salutations, a selection of standing poses
and then having fun with sequences from the Ashtanga 1st, 2nd and
3rd series to give you an introduction to those sequences.
And sometimes we'll check out selected poses from 4th, 5th or 6th
series. It's a slightly different mix each class. We work on all the fun
stuff -- arm balances, inversions, challenging backbends and more.
Open to students of all levels -- it's about exploration and adventure!
If you're new to Ashtanga style practice we offer modifications, use of
props and lots of chances to rest and observe.
For more information about Vinyasa and Ashtanga practice see
ashtanga FAQs and vinyasa/power yoga FAQs.
Ashtanga First Series
In a First Series Ashtanga class we guide you through the 70 poses
of the traditional practice, also known as the Ashtanga Primary
Series. It's fast paced (traditionally 5 breaths per pose), fun and very
challenging for all levels.
The emphasis is on movement coordinated with the breath (vinyasa),
specific visual or mental focus (drishti) and the use of energetic locks
(bandha) to build internal heat, awaken core energies and move
toward a natural state of meditation. By working on a specific series
of poses, we can internalize the practice and make it more meditative
over time.
There are many poses in the First Series whose full expression
requires years of effort for most practitioners. Yet it's also a practice
that is accessible to newcomers who can approach the series gently
by working with modifications and preparatory versions of the more
challenging poses.
Come and explore with us -- all levels are welcome. You don't need to
know the series but some previous Vinyasa style practice is helpful.
For more information: first series details
Ashtanga Second Series
Not necessarily harder than a First Series class, this series (also
known as the Ashtanga Intermediate Series) features a different
selection of poses than first series -- including more backbends and
inversions.
The class starts just like a First Series class with the salutations and
standing pose sequence and ends with the traditional finishing poses.
Just different adventures in the middle.
Many Ashtanga students put off the Second Series practice, thinking
they're not "good enough" yet. But most of the Second Series poses
are not dependent on First Series practice skills. The only way to
learn them is to start doing the Second Series practice. And we guide
you through the whole adventure -- it's a led class.
All levels welcome. It's a friendly class. Don't be afraid.
For more information: second series details
See you in class soon!
If you're looking for information on additional yoga options
at Practice Yoga Sacramento, visit Sacramento Yoga.
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