Current Yoga Class Schedule Park District of Franklin Park: Susan
Beginner's Gentle Hatha Yoga
Foundational hatha classes for those who have never practiced yoga. Also for anyone preferring a less vigorous, less physically demanding style. Each class begins with a slow warm-up and gentle stretching. A variety of lying and seated mat and simple standing poses are taught to increase strength, flexibility and body awareness. Emphasis is on proper breathing, on mindful coordination of breath with movement, and on enjoying the experience! Postures are modified for any students with limited range of motion due to previous injury, surgery, or lack of activity.
This class is offered on both Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 - 11:15 am
Summer 2010 Class Schedule:
Tuesday, June 22 through Thursday, August 12. $60 In-District/$68 Out-of-District
Classes are held at Franklin Park Community Center 9560 Franklin Avenue Franklin Park IL 60131 Call 847.455.2852 to register or visit www.fpparks.org.
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Current Yoga Class Schedule Park District of Oak Park: Susan
Restorative Flow Yoga
Monday 9:15 – 10:30 am.
This class will NOT meet for Summer Session II: July 19 thru August 16.
Class will resume for a 6-week session Monday, September 13.
Restorative Flow is a luxurious yoga practice with movements that are sometimes slow and gentle, always mindful and deliberate, and at the same time exhilarating and energizing.
One pose flows seamlessly into the next in a relaxing continuum that opens and lengthens the body while calming and focusing the mind. Breath meditation is incorporated into the class to develop concentration and awareness. For all levels; beginners welcome.
And FYI -- Restorative Flow classes differ from “restorative poses” in that the class is a continuous gentle flow from one posture into the next. There is no stopping to gather props, to situate yourself in a pose, or to have the help of another person to position you in the pose.
Classes are held at The Body/Mind Studio at Dole Learning Center, 255 Augusta Street, Oak Park
You may call OPPD directly at Dole to register for a class: 708.848.7050. You can also register at the main office in person: 218 W. Madison Street, OP, or at Dole Center in person: 255 Augusta Street, OP. You can also register online at www.oakparkparks.com. From the Home Page, select "Programs", then "Adult Programming", and finally "Yoga" for a complete listing of yoga classes. You can then go back to the Registration page for an online option.
I learned Restorative Flow from Donna Belk (pictured at left), who created this lovely style and teaches it in the Austin, Texas area. Studying with Donna was one of the highlights of my Hatha teacher training; she is a beautiful soul and a jewel of a teacher. I can still hear her soft voice encouraging us in her class: "You can't do it wrong . . . you can't do it wrong . . . "
May I transmit that compassionate acceptance to those who take Restorative Flow classes with me.
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Mindful Flow Yoga
Tuesday 7:30 – 8:45 pm.
This class will NOT meet for Summer Session II: July 20 thru August 17.
Class will resume for a 6-week session Tuesday, September 14.
A dynamic yet deliberate hatha class focused on the synchronization of breath with movement and the logical flow of one posture into the next, building strength and flexibility. Grounded in proper form and alignment; designed to awaken and balance the body. Prior yoga experience recommended but not required.
Classes will be held at The Body/Mind Studio in Dole Center, 255 Augusta, Oak Park.
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At Loyola University Health Center in Maywood: Susan
Beginning/Continuing Yoga
If you are a member of this gorgeous fitness facility, join Susan on Thursday mornings, bright and early, from 5:45 – 6:45 am for Beginning/Continuing Yoga.
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"The blessing of life is that we are not here to judge anyone but to uplift everyone."