Beginning Yoga / 6 Week Semester Classes

 

Pure Basics™

Teacher: Kara Aubin, RYT
Price:
$80 semester: no drop ins
New Time: 5:15pm-6:30pm (for all sections)

 

Upcoming Class Dates 2012

Jan 9 - Feb 13 (Mondays)

Feb 8 - March 14: (Wednesdays)

March 5- April 9 (Mondays) Special Continuing Yoga: Level 1 class for any current PB student or PB graduate

April 4-May 5 (Wednesdays)

 

Class Description

“Pure Basics” are the foundations for any yoga practice - an understanding of what yoga is and how it works to support physical, mental, and emotional wellness. Techniques to build strength, flexibility and encourage relaxation will be shared in this class. Seated, lying, standing and simple inverted postures will be introduced.  Learn step by step how to engage in a safe and meaningful yoga practice. All adult ages, body types and fitness levels welcome. NOTE: This is not a yoga therapy class. This course is not recommended for rehabilitative issues, herniated disks, or for women who are more than twelve weeks pregnant. See the box below for more information about starting a yoga practice.

 

Meet the Instuctor: Kara Aubin, RYT

Kara Aubin has been discovering yoga since 1998, and teaching since 2002. She brings 15 years of movement experience as a modern dancer to her mat along with study through Iyengar, Ashtanga, Kundalini, and Para Yoga. Kara completed the Para Yoga Foundations Teacher Training with Karina Ayn in 2004 and completed her 200 hour RYT training in 2009. Kara find both peace and joy in the yogic overlap of movement (action), and a one pointed mind (intention). Kara specializes in working with beginning yoga students and athletes. In a nurturing and vibrant manner she helps people discover what they CAN DO in yoga pracitce. Kara's classes provide a safe, structured format, with attention to clear verbal and visual instruction. She offers both group classes and private sessions at Sangha Yoga.

 

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions
Please read the FAQ's about this course and about beginning yoga classes including:

~ How to know if this class is safe for you

~ What to do after completing this course

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pure Basics (6 week course) Registration:

Semester classes have a capacity of 28 participants and fill up quickly. - Register early.

Pre-registration and payment must be recieved 24 hours prior to the start date of any semester class.
Participants who are interested in attending a class, but have not pre-registered before the deadline may show up on the first day of class to submit payment. However, you run the risk of the class being full, so pre-registration is always recommended.

Print the registration form and submit info with cash or check payment.
Checks Payable to: Sangha Yoga
email with questions or call (269) 910-0162

Print the Registration Form

 

Our Director

Devidas Karina Ayn Mirsky was featured in the March 2008 issue of Yoga Journal as one of 21 teachers under the age of 40 shaping the future of yoga in America. (Click on the image below to read the feature)

Karina's Bio

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We carry many H.I. Press books at Sangha too!

Yoga Asana

Yoga for Wellness,
by Gary Krafstow

Classic Texts from the Bihar School:

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Three Bihar Picks:
1. Four Chapters on Freedom
(Yoga Sutra)
2. Hatha Yoga Pradipika
(important practices)
3. Bhagavad Gita  
(an epic tale for all yogis)

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