Open Heart Yoga & Wellness Center

Specialty Classes

Introduction to Therapeutic Yoga

Tuesday, 8/23, 11 am - 1 pm

Instructor: Sheetal Contractor, CYT, CMT

Therapeutic Yoga promotes complete health through low-impact,
mindful practices. It can also assist in addressing specific medical conditions
and on-going health challenges.

This 90-minute instructional workshop will include discussion and interactive exercises relating to:
• Yoga's 3 “Bodies”
• How specific yoga techniques encourage healing in all 3 “Bodies”
• Proper posture and Mindful Movement
• Effective breathing
• The importance of intention and visualization
• How Therapeutic Yoga could help you (Q&A segment)

Cost: $25. - Pre registration required.

Yoga for Scoliosis

Saturday, 9/24, 9:30 - 11 am

Saturday, 10/22, 9:30 - 11 am

Instructor: Paula Tepedino

Learn the correct way to work with your own scoliosis of the spine properly for ease and relief of tension and weakness with the use of specific postures, flows and propping. Learn breathing techniques to ease pain and work with muscular strength. Or participate as if you have scoliosis to understand from experiencing how yoga asana is practiced.
Pre-recquisite: One year of yoga practice.

Cost: $20.00

Ashtanga-Flow Class

Saturday, 11/5, 9:30 - 11am

Instructor: Paula Tepedino

Using a series of Sun Salutations and energetic combinations of Asana involving standings, twists, backbends, shoulderstand and headstand, find your inner core strength through breath control and concentration in a practice that honors Patabhi Jois's teaching. A solid yoga asana practice is needed to keep up with the flows. There is limited use of props and modifications

Cost $20.00