The syllabus for the Beginner’s Yoga classes refines and perfects all of the basic 30 poses that are covered in the Introduction to Yoga series.In addition, we begin to explore 20 new poses and combinations of poses:
Pose nameSanskrit Name Sun SalutationsSurya Namaskar Wide Legged Seated PoseUpavishta Konasana Revolved TriangleParivrtta Trikonasana Revolved Side Flank PoseParivrtta Parsvakonasana Revolved half-moon poseParivrtta Ardha Chandrasana Gate poseParighasana Warrior IIIVirabhadrasana III Camel poseUstrasana One-legged Pigeon PoseEkapada Rajakapotasana Cowface PoseGomukasana Eagle PoseGarudasana Hero’s poseVirasana Reclined Hero’s poseSupta Virasana Full Boat PoseParipurna Navasana ½ Boat poseArdha Navasana Bow PoseDanurasana Fish poseMatsyasana Locust PoseSalambhasana East-facing posePurvottanasana Side-Plank poseVasisthasana
How long should I continue to go to just the Beginner’s Yoga classes?
Some people stay in the beginner’s yoga classes for years.Moving onto a Beginner/Intermediate class isn’t necessary or mandatory.The 50 poses and sequences covered in the Beginning Yoga program will set the foundation for a balanced and integrated life-long yoga practice for any student at any age. These 50 poses stretch, strengthen and tone all the muscles and joints in the body.They create balance and fine integration throughout the entire human being. What if I feel like I want to learn more or do more – is it safe to go into a Beginner/Intermediate class? If you have been practicing in our Beginner’s Yoga classes 2-3 times a week, and you feel comfortable in 85% of the poses listed above (45 of 50 poses), then you are in a safe place to continue to the Beginner/Intermediate classes.