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Yoga Classes
Beginner Yoga
Time: Wednesday 5:45 - 7:00 pm
Next Dates: May 29th to July 10th (No class on June 5th)
Description: A gentle 6-week series for beginners, covering the fundamentals of yoga, from breath work to
correct alignment, as well as the basic yoga poses. Pre-registration with payment required. Click here to register on-line
Teacher: Elara
Intermediate Yoga
Times: Monday 5:30 - 6:45 pm, Tuesday 9:00 - 10:15 am
Description: A moderately paced, flowing Hatha Yoga practice, including a variety of postures & breath-work.
All levels welcome.
Teachers: Deb, Karen
Gentle Yoga
Times: Monday 10:30am - 12:00, Wednesday 10:30 -12:00, 4:00 - 5:30 pm, 7:15 - 8:30 pm,
Thursday 7:00 - 8:15 pm Friday 10:30am - 12:00, Sunday 10:30am - 12:00
Description: Easeful Hatha Yoga practice, focusing on breath-work, lengthening, basic postures & relaxation.
All levels welcome.
Teachers: Anne, Karen, Carrie, Elara, Gwen, Deb
Yin Yoga for Deep Stretch
Times: Tuesday 7:00 - 8:15 pm, Thursday 9:00 - 10:15 am, Saturday 9:30 - 10:45 am
Description: A slow, deep practice that increases flexibility by stretching & stimulating the connective tissue.
An ideal complement to more active styles of yoga, it is also great for athletes. Mostly floor work.
Teacher: Deb
Yoga with Weights
Times: Tuesday &Thursday 7:00 - 8:00 am, Saturday 8:00 - 9:00 am
Description: This is the practice of Yoga combined with the use of light weights (2lb to 5lb).
It incorporates the principles of Yoga - the coordination of body, mind and spirit - with the principles of
weight training - the connection of mind with muscle. Weights are provided. All levels welcome.
Teacher: Roger
Gentle Yoga for Pain & Stress Relief
Times: Tuesday 10:30 - 11:45 am, 5:30 - 6:45 pm, Thursday 5:30 - 6:45 pm, Friday 9:00 - 10:15 am
Description: A Yoga class aimed specifically at the prevention and treatment of acute and chronic pain,
tension and stress. Using the concepts of Postural Release Therapy (PRT) facilitated through
yoga movements, this class will resolve muscle spasm, mobilize joints, build core strength,
generate whole body posture alignment, and induce complete relaxation.
Teacher: Roger
Soft Flow Yoga with Crystal Bowl Meditation
Time: Sunday 7:00 - 8:15 pm
Description: A gentle flowing Hatha Yoga practice, including a variety of postures & breath-work,
ending in a blissful relaxation with the sound of the crystal bowls. All levels welcome.
Teacher: Barbara
Yoga Info & Classes
Inner Light Yoga and Wellness
2807 44th Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia (just off 27th Street)
Inner Light Yoga and Wellness
What is Yoga
The word yoga means "union" in Sanskrit, the language of ancient India, where yoga originated. We can think of the union occurring between the mind, body and spirit. What is commonly referred to as "yoga" is the practice of physical postures or poses. However, they are only one of the eight "limbs" of yoga, which include practices for mental, emotional and spiritual well-being.
Benefits of Yoga
Physical: strength and flexibility, better posture, improved digestion and circulation, balance and health of the organs, hormonal balance, reduction of pain or discomfort, relaxation, improved immunity, increased energy, all-round fitness, over-all well being
Emotional and Mental: calmness of mind, inner peace, increased ability to focus, stress reduction, releasing of old habit patterns, self-acceptance, mindfullness and ability to enjoy the present moment
Spiritual: living with greater awareness, increased intuition and insight, compassion
What to expect when you come to an Inner Light Yoga class
The breath and the postures are employed as partners throughout the class in order to free the spine, strengthen and stretch the body, and calm the mind. Depending on the level of the class, and the time of day, the focus of the practice may be restorative, invigorating, or both.
Classes conclude with a focused relaxation. This allows you time to rest deeply, and to give your body the opportunity to integrate the physical experiences introduced throughout the Yoga class.
The classes at Inner Light Yoga and Wellness are infused with a spirit of exploration and discovery. Students are encouraged to practice at their own pace. The teachers challenge and support each student, taking into consideration her or his individual energy and physical abilities and limitations.
We are open to questions, comments and requests from students both during and after class. We strive to offer a supportive and safe atmosphere for the ongoing exploration of the ancient and evolving practice of Yoga.
When you arrive at our bright, spacious studio, you will be invited to borrow any equipment that you need (yoga mat, bolster, blanket) and to find a spot in the room to lie down and relax. As you rest back you may begin to enjoy the simple pleasure of taking time for yourself as you start the process of settling into the room, and into your body.
A Yoga class typically begins with breath-work, that is, focusing on the breath, allowing the lungs to expand fully, bringing energy into the body. We then start to slow the breathing down, taking our attention inward. This is followed by gentle stretching, releasing tension from the body.
The next portion of the class is devoted to both asana practice (the practice and experience of the postures) and pranayama (various breathing techniques).
