Ashtanga Yoga
Ashtanga yoga is a system of yoga introduced to the modern world by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. This method of yoga involves synchronizing the breath with a progressive series of postures—a process producing intense internal heat and a purifying sweat that detoxifies muscles and organs.
The results are improved circulation, a light and strong body, and a calm mind.
embodyoga™
End the domination of a fragmentary mind and experience Unity directly! Enjoy flowing practice and precise attention to detail as you develop balanced fitness, whole-body integration and core-strength. Perceive the tangible support, and inner alignment, of organs, glands, muscles and bones, through explorations in Embodied Anatomy™. Experience comfortable, graceful and injury-free movement in yoga (and in life!) through whole-body-support templates, derived from Embodied Developmental Movement™.
Embodyoga™ was created by Patty Townsend. Newington Yoga Center also offers Embodyoga™ Teacher Training.
EmbodyFlow™
Our classes are a moving meditation of breath connected postures. The postures flow together like beads on a string or “mala”. This creates space, lightness and stability in our bodies and calms our minds. This class is supported by all the principles of Embodyoga™.
Regular practice will improve strength, flexibility and endurance.
Yoga for Abs and Low Back
Strengthen your center by maintaining the support and integrity of the spine. Learn to keep your spine healthy and support your abdominal organs by accessing the deep abdominal muscles. This will help all the systems in the body function at a higher level.
Yoga for Back Care
Learn to move from the center of the body. Expand and condense from the center out, and back in. Increase spine strength and bring good health to the abdominal organs, by keeping your center strong and supple.
Yoga Nidra
Lie down, put an eye pillow on, and take a journey of guided conscious rest. Learn to develop the feeling of deep relaxation in the body. Explore a deeper level of consciousness, connect with your body's primal wisdom, relax. Join us for a restorative yoga practice, breathwork and a long, guided savasana, which is the essence of Yoga Nidra.
Restorative Yoga
Restorative yoga relieves the effects of chronic stress and promotes well-being and balance in the body-mind. Restorative poses are for those times when you feel weak, fatigued, or stressed from your daily activities.
The body is completely supported by props (blankets, blocks, straps), in a peaceful environment, allowing for total relaxation. Feel refreshed and renewed after practicing restorative yoga!
Levels
Class Level descriptions are provided as guidelines. All classes at Newington Yoga Center are tailored to the participants. Postures can always be modified to accommodate individual abilities.
Level 1: This class is done at a slower pace with more explanation as you learn the practice. Build a strong and safe practice with emphasis on the fundamentals. All are welcome. Beginners to experienced students may benefit from this class.
Class length: 1 hour
Level 2: A strong flowing practice that connects breath and movement and develops strength, flexibility and endurance. Introduction to more challenging postures and inversion.
Class length: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Level 3: Deeper exploration of asana practice. An intermediate class that may include inversion, pranayama, and meditation.
Class length: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Preparation
- Do not eat two hours prior to class.
- Hydrate before class.
- Bring a yoga mat. Yoga mats are also available for purchase.
- Please turn off cell phones.