yoga

00-3863 ***Special Class - Invitation Only***LMA Yoga at Countway - May/Jun

Evelyn Wong
Thursdays, 5:15-6:15pm
Ware Room, Countway Library, 10 Shattuck Street. (5/31: Ballard Room)
May 3 - June 14 (no class 5/24)
Fee: $60 ($30 HUGHP members)

Take time out from your busy week to relax & renew with a one hour yoga class, right where you work! Reap the benefits of a physical workout that can also quiet the mind and replenish your spirit. All levels of experience are welcome. To participate, you must provide your own yoga mat & must work on the Harvard Longwood Campus at HSPH, HMS, or HSDM.

3850 Hatha Yoga: Basics and Beyond

Deborah Cohen, RYT, M.Ed, MA
Mondays from 12:00-1:00 p.m.
42 Brattle Street
June 11 - August 20
Fee: $110 ($55/HUGHP members)

Ever practiced yoga? Why not begin today? Whether you are a first-time participant or have been practicing yoga for several years, you won't want to miss this opportunity to start your week with limited stress. The benefits of this practice are sure to keep you calm and prepare you to face the challenges of each new work week.

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3851 ***This Class is CLOSED***Yoga: Open, Energize, and Restore

Carla Fontaine
Mondays from 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Monks Library, 75 Mt. Auburn Street, 2nd Floor, HUHS
June 4 - August 20
Fee: $180 ($90/HUGHP members)

Yoga can have a remarkable impact in your mind, body and spirit. Whether you are interested in supplementing other weekly exercise, trying yoga for the first time, or starting a personal practice, try this relaxed and fun class to start your week right. Instructed in the hatha style, this class is appropriate for beginners and those who have some previous yoga experience. The majority of the class will involve an active hatha practice, then the final third of the class will integrate restorative poses that help to heal the effects of chronic stress and physical ailments. Props such as blankets, blocks, and belts are used so that all students, regardless of age or ability, can benefit from the yoga poses (props are provided). By learning/practicing the basics of positioning, alignment, and action in the poses, you can achieve a balanced experience of the challenges, discoveries, and restorative healing of yoga.

3852 Wake Up Yoga and Meditation

Jeanne Mahon
Tuesdays, 7:30am-8:30am
Monks Library, 75 Mt Auburn Street, 2nd Floor, HUHS
June 5 - August 21
Fee: $120 ($60/HUGHP Members)

Yoga is a great way to move into your day with ease. We will wake up our bodies with fluid movements and gentle asana with the goal of feeling awake, energized, and ready to begin our day. We will focus and center our minds with a twenty minute meditation of varying styles, including lovingkindness, mindfulness, walking, and more. For beginners as well as seasoned practitioners; all levels encouraged and welcome to attend!

3853 Yoga for Living Well

John Schlorholtz
Tuesdays from 1:00-2:00 p.m.
42 Brattle St.
June 5 - August 21
Fee: $120 ($60/HUGHP members)

Get well! You will be encouraged to notice the positive changes in your well-being that yoga promotes. The course focuses on personalized rhythmic movement, breathing techniques, and the development of balance and flexibility. Emphasis is placed on attending to the unique needs of each individual, especially those new to yoga and those who desire a gentle approach to their personal practice.

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3854 Simply Yoga: Fundamentals and Integration

Deborah Cohen, RYT, M.Ed, MA
Wednesdays from 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Monks Library, 75 Mt. Auburn Street, 2nd Floor, HUHS
June 6 - August 22 (no class 7/4)
Fee: $165 ($82.50/HUGHP members)

Positioning, alignment, and movement in basic yoga poses are all explored in this course. Attentive, step-by-step instruction will familiarize you with fundamental technique and guide you in structuring your practice at home. Course repertoire includes: standing poses, simple forward bends and twists, and basic breathing techniques.

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3855 Relax and Renew Yoga

TBD
Fridays from 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Monks Library, 75 Mt. Auburn Street, 2nd Floor, HUHS
June 1 - August 24
Fee: $130.00 ($65.00/HUGHP members)

Yoga provides a unique opportunity to build strength while cultivating flexibility and balance; to relax and quiet the mind while simultaneously energizing. This class will help students unlock the power of yoga and set the foundation for a home practice. Students will learn how to use traditional yoga poses and breathing techniques to counteract life's stresses on body, mind, and spirit. Emphasizing proper alignment, this class will offer appropriate modifications for all body types and levels of experience.

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3862 **By Invitation Only** Oxford Street Yoga

Liz Gordon, RYT
Fridays, 12pm-1pm
Harvard University Herbaria Seminar Room 22 Divinity Avenue
June 8 - August 24
Fee: $120 ($60 HUGHP members)

Take time out from your busy week to relax & renew with a one hour yoga class, right where you work! Reap the benefits of a physical workout that can also quiet the mind and replenish your spirit. All levels of experience are welcome. By invitation only. Participants must provide their own mats.