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Yoga Styles
Yoga 101
There are many different styles of yoga being taught and practiced today and it can be tough for a
beginners to figure out the differences. Although almost all of these styles are based on the same
physical postures (called poses), each has a particular emphasis. This quick guide to the most
popular types of yoga will help you figure out which class is right for you at the JCC.
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• Hatha - Accessible to all fitness levels. Emphasis is on static stretching,
soft movements and breath exercises (pranayama). Enjoy guided relaxation at the
end of each class.
• Vinyasa - Classes offer students a greater challenge. Once postures are mastered,
students are taught to “flow” or transition their postures in a breath synchronized motion.
• YogaFit - This inclusive class is based on Beth Shaw’s YogaFit program. Students will be
lead through a warm up, sun salutations, work phase, standing balances and then cool down
with seated and supine work as well as deep stretching. Poses are linked to create strength,
flexibility, endurance and balance through a technique referred to as Vinyasa.
FREE Yoga For Every BODY
Improve your strength, flexibility and balance while experiencing the stress-relieving benefits of
Yoga. Our relaxed group atmosphere promotes camaraderie while celebrating the individual
interpretations of your yoga practice. We recognize that each student is on a different yoga journey
and our experienced instructors do more than just lead a class. They’re trained to assist with proper
alignment and can help with any modifications to help you more fully experience the benefits of
your workout.
We accept students of all fitness levels. No prior yoga experience is required.
Our classes are tailored to assist students in achieving the maximum
benefit from their yoga practice and allowing them to take their
practice with them as they face the everyday challenges of life.
Please check Group Fitness Schedule for class days and times.
Want To Become A Certified Yoga Instructor?
NEW! YogaFit Level 1
This informative workshop gives instructors the tools to create inspiring vinyasa yoga classes that are
founded on flow yet grounded in the safety of exercise science. The learning includes physical execution,
transitions, and modifications to traditional yoga poses with an emphasis on effectiveness and safety.
Dynamic vinyasa sequencing, flowing class formats, and transformative language for communicating the
mind/body connection have made this the most popular vinyasa yoga style in the world today.
For more information and to register contact 888-786-3111, info@yogafit.com. B
February 16-17
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& Pilates Studio in the
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