Yoga

The word yoga means "union" in Sanskrit. Sanskrit is the language of ancient India where yoga originated. We can think of the union occurring between the mind, body and spirit. While yoga involves stretching, it's really about creating balance in the body by developing strength and flexibility. This is done through the performance of poses or postures, each of which has specific physical benefits.

Increasingly, adults who wish to attain and maintain optimum fitness are turning to yoga.  For those inclined to avoid forms of exercise that jar their spines and place unnecessary strain on their hips, knees and ankles, yoga is a conscious choice to keep themselves healthy and productive in a gentler yet equally or more effective form of exercise.  Yoga should be done mindfully, that is with full attention given to the breath and movement being done." 

Tuesday's with Allyson

Intermediate Yoga
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Both classes are a gentle form of yoga, but some knowledge of yoga is needed to participate in the intermediate class. 

Allyson Hawkins has been a massage therapist for 11 yrs, yoga instructor for 6 yrs.  Reiki master for 6 yrs. 

Friday Advanced Yoga with Rachel Burge followed by Thai Massage - call or email for appointment peacefulspirit11@gmail.com
9:30 - 10:15 a.m.

Advanced Yoga-A blend of Hatha, Vinyasa & Ashtanga. In this class improve your strength, flexibility & breathwork as we work through flow and advanced postures.

Saturday Yoga Basics with Crystal Hammon
(Adults, all levels)
Saturdays, 8 to 9 a.m.

Yoga Basics is a gentle introductory class for people of all levels of fitness. Students will learn basic yoga postures, alignment principles, and how to breathe more fully both on and off the mat. This is a useful class for anyone who wants to acquire strength, flexibility and breathing techniques to help manage stress.

Saturday Storytime Yoga for Preschoolers

(Children 3 to 5 years old)
Saturdays, 9:30 to 10 a.m., February 6 through March 13
Instructor: Crystal Hammon

Help your preschooler build a foundation early literacy AND a fit, healthy lifestyle. Each Storytime Yoga teaches yoga through story, social interaction, repetition, and play. Yoga helps children improve motor skills, relieve frustration, and increase attention span by actively following directions. No yoga experience required. Register and pay for a six-week session (Feb. 6 through March 13) and you'll receive a free Usborne children's book of your choice!

Children can participate with or without a caregiver.
If children participate alone, caregivers should remain in the lobby.

Crystal Hammon
Crystal Hammon is a yoga fanatic who only wishes she had discovered the benefits of yoga earlier in life. Her passion is creating high-interest learning and milestone experiences for kids and adults, focusing on personal and professional development, wellness, and yoga. In February 2010, she'll finish a 200-hour yoga teacher certification through All People Yoga Center in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Along with her passion for yoga, Crystal is an enthusiastic reader and writer whose work has been published in consumer and corporate magazines, and trade journals. She is accredited through the International Association of Business Communicators and holds a master's degree in library science from Indiana University. Crystal is also a member of the Indiana Yoga Association.

You can contact Crystal at 317- 626-8617.