LYFE Yoga Center Offers Iyengar, Kundalini, Vinyasa Flow, Gentle, Therapeutics, Restorative, Pranayama Classes in Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach and Torrance CA

Descriptions

Class Information

Descriptions

GENTLE YOGA

Designed for individuals who are interested in using breath, movement and mindfulness to encourage circulation, build strength, improve flexibility, balance, and promote deep relaxation. Students will learn the fundamental principles for a healthy yoga practice and how these principles may be applied in their everyday life.

HEAVENLY SWEAT

This vigorous and powerful class links yoga poses into heat building sequences with weighted bars and a core ball to ensure maximum benefits during your practice. Continual movement is encouraged by soulful and mind-lifting rhythms in hip-hop, rock, world and alternative genres. If you are looking for a distinctive and unique addition to your practice, become empowered at Heavenly Sweat!

IYENGAR

Based in the tradition of BKS Iyengar, you will develop an in-depth understanding of breathing practices (pranayama) and postures (asana). Postures are practiced in a particular sequence and held for considerable lengths of time, allowing the effects to penetrate deep within the body. Props such as blocks, belts and chairs are often used to help support the body in different postures while detailed instructions guide you throughout the practice. Expect to increase body awareness, strength and stamina while experiencing how intentions manifest destiny.

IYENGAR RESTORATIVE-PRANAYAMA

A specific sequence of supported postures (asana) are practiced to prepare the body for pranayama (breathing). You will use many props to experience the restorative benefits postures (asana) bring to the mind and body. Regular practice will penetrate the deepest layers (koshas) of the body to help restore strength, stamina and maintain clarity of mind, while reducing stress and insomnia.

JAPANESE HATHA YOGA CLASS

This class is taught entirely in Japanese. The Flow Class incorporates methods pulled from Iyengar, Kundalini, Restorative and Therpeutic Yoga. Learn Yoga in your native language or strength new language skills while practicing.

KUNDALINI YOGA

Kundalini Yoga consists of a number of bodily postures, expressive movements and utterances, sound current, breathing patterns, and degrees of concentration to relax and heal your mind and body and bring a greater feeling of well-being. This powerful and effective form of Yoga, follows the linage taught by Yogi Bhajan, Ph.D. With a growing interest in the medical community and clinical medical studies, Kundalini Yoga is a great way to recharge your body. Open to all levels.

PRANAYAMA / BREATH MEDITATION

Pranayama is a way of observing your thoughts, emotions and Self. Through an instructed practice, using props such as blankets, blocks, straps and chairs, you will be guided through a variety of breathing practices. Many of us who practice yoga have heard of Ujjayi breathing, but how many of us know that there are over 13 Ujjayi breaths. We will explore all the breaths associated with Ujjayi, Viloma, Bhramari, Murchha, Plavini, Bhastrika, Kapalabhati, Sitali, Sitakari and many, many more. Each class will introduce a creative way to prepare for pranayama, understand the philosophy behind breath work, the physiology of pranayama and most importantly enjoy the wonderful deep meditation that provides countless heath benefits.

PRENATAL YOGA

A wonderful experience for momfs-to-be. The class offers more than yoga postures that benefit the health of both mother and baby, while preparing mothers for birth. It also is a welcoming environment for communicating about and improving the psychological aspects fo womenfs health during pregnancy.

YOGA FOR BEGINNERS

If you are new to yoga, start with this class. It is designed to present the student with a step-by-step introduction into the fundamentals of yoga postures. This level provides each student with the necessary foundation to develop a safe and beneficial yoga practice. It is recommended all students new to yoga take this level for a minimum of 6 months.

RELAX DEEPLY

Relaxation is an important goal of yoga practice. The class begins with gentle warm-ups for the body and mind. Supported backbends and twists are offered to open, unwind, and de-stress the body, followed by supported forward bends and resting poses to replenish your immune system. This class produces a harmonious and beneficial completion of your yoga practice or can stand on its own to manage on going stress.

SLOW FLOW

Is your body and mind moving faster than you want? In this class, slow down, relax and give your body and mind the nourishment it needs after running around all week. Hold. Breath and Stretch. Feel the power of moving a bit slower. Build strength, endurance, and stability in this wonderful practice. A great form of mediation. An excellent resource for relaxation.

STRONG AND CALM

In addition to precise alignment, targeted warm up and deep slow stretching this class employs props, yoga philosophy and long holds to create an ideal environment for growth and healing. But, donft be surprised if you find yourself very slowly getting your butt kicked along the way!

VINYASA FLOW/POWER HOUR

Let your mind surrender to the movement of the body with a meditative, flowing practice. This class will challenge your muscles and your mind by combining sun salutations and breath directed movement with postures (asanas). It is complete workout for improving cardiovascular fitness, building strength, increasing flexibility, and reducing stress. Each instructor will teach you an accessible, safe, and effective sequence that will open your heart, mind, and soul.

LYFE Yoga Center is located in the heart of Hermosa Beach. Our center boasts a 1100 sq/ft eco-friendly yoga studio with a beautiful ocean view. With 40 yoga classes per week, we serve everyone in the South Bay area, including Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach and Torrance.

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