Yoga

• Ages 18 through Adult
• No experience necessary
• Beginners through Advanced

Yoga classes at SCSTD are offered for students ages 18 through Adult and all experience levels. There is no experience necessary to attend this one hour class. Students will focus on breath, posture, and movements which will stretch and strengthen the body. At the same time, students will enjoy and feel renewed by cleansing the mind and body. There will be a focus on the connection to the breath and movement, as well as proper alignment.
The word “yoga” has been translated from Sanskrit, literally meaning yoking, from yunakti akin to the Latin word jungere, or to join. There has been evidence of yogis practicing for thousands of years, and its value is still prevalent today in the modern world.

There are various styles of Yoga and some examples range from Bikram, Anusara, Ashtanga, Hatha, and Kundalini. Some styles are very slow and meditative whereas others are rigorous and fast-paced. Each style of Yoga promotes a different benefit. Here are just a few examples of some of the benefits of a regular Yoga practice:

• Increases the metabolism
• Develops strength and balance
• Harmonizes the mind, body, and soul
• Detoxifies the body
• Increases flexibility
• Can reduce stress

In our Yoga classes, students who are new to Yoga will begin to build a foundation for their own practice. More advanced students will work on more complex poses and postures, and attempt to take their practice to their own personal level. Each student will focus on gaining flexibility, balance, and strength. You will explore the various asanas (yoga poses) and sequences including backbends, seated postures, standing postures, and sun salutations. There will also be a focus on connecting your movement with your breath. Meditation, relaxation, and various breathing techniques will be introduced.

Private Yoga Instruction

The SCSTD Yoga Program also offers private instruction for individual students or small groups. You may be brand new to Yoga, have a physical condition which needs special attention, or you would like to have specialized one on one Yoga sessions with an instructor. Please contact the Alpharetta or the Sugar Hill/Suwanee studio for more information on Private Yoga instruction.

Yoga Classes are one hour in length and are offered at both locations.