Lakes Area Yoga Association

A nonprofit organization bringing quality yoga at affordable prices to the Brainerd Lakes area since 1995.

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Yoga Class Descriptions

Tuesday Morning Yoga
For those new to yoga, or experienced students. This class combines elements of Intro, Gentle and some Level I practices: basic asanas (poses), breathwork, relaxation and continuing education on many aspects of yoga. Appropriate for students of any age or abilities.

Intro
For students who are new to yoga and want to learn basic poses (asanas), along with fundamentals of posture, breath and stretching. Appropriate for students of any age or abilities.

Intro to Yoga: Ashtanga-Style
For those new to yoga, or experienced students. This is a Vinyasa (flow) style of practice, both vigorous and serene. We will learn two Sun Salutes (Surya Namaskar A and B) and the basics of the Primary Series of standing and sitting poses (asanas) in Ashtanga-style yoga.

Continuing Yoga
This class provides progressively more complicated work for students who are ready to move on from Intro class, but are perhaps not ready to move into inversions. Preparations for Level II will be emphasized, including upper-body strengthening. These classes will open with a 15-minute discussion of anatomy, nutrition and yoga philosophy. Appropriate for students with at least six months’ yoga experience and no active injuries.

Friday Morning Yoga
For those new to yoga, or experienced students. You don’t have to stand on your head or twist yourself into a pretzel to receive the benefits of a regular yoga practice. Easily-accessible yoga poses, combined with gentle Pilates moves, can lead to increased mobility/flexibility, improved core strength and upper body conditioning, along with pain reduction in stiff or achy joints. Appropriate for all, regardless of age, ability, experience or size.

Gentle Yoga
A slower-paced class emphasizing gentle stretching and supported poses. Appropriate for students of any age, size or abilities.

Level I and II
This class includes a greater range of asanas (poses) for students wishing to deepen their practice. This is LAYA's most "advanced" class, and includes inversions (shoulder stand, hand stand and head stand).

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