Class Descriptions:
Regular Classes
Rise & Shine (Early AM) Yoga
is a great way to start your morning! Start your day with an invigorating blend of Sun Salutations, standing postures, seated postures, inversions and backbends. This is a chance to center and open the body, mind and spirit and prepare you for the day to come!
Yoga I
Learn how to open your body, relax and relieve stress in a safe, encouraging environment. Classes will cover alignment of fundamental asanas (postures) and techniques of pranayama (breathing). Develop strength, stamina and flexibility while rejuvenating the body and mind.
Yoga II
Are you ready to take your practice to the next level? These classes move more quickly than Yoga I, yet students are encouraged to move at their own pace. Further strength, stamina and flexibility will be required as more advanced postures and sequences are introduced.
Mixed Yoga
A fun-filled class open to all levels, although prior Yoga experience encouraged. This class will go wherever the spirit moves us ~ from Surya Namaskar (sun salutations) to standing asanas and balance.
Yoga Flow
If you're looking for a challenge, this is the class for you! Flowing sequences will take you from one posture to the next, giving you an awesome work-out, as well as a work-in! Arm balances, inversions, backbends and other advanced postures will be practiced regularly. Prior Yoga experience recommended.
Gentle Yoga
For those who would like to work at a slower pace and with the aid of chairs or other props. Classes will gradually build strength and flexibility, using gentle postures and breathwork for healing and relaxation.
Ashtanga Flow
Ashtanga Yoga was created by K. Pattabhi Jois, and this challenging class will focus on the Primary Series, which includes Sun Salutations, standing postures, twists, backbends and inversions. This introduction to the Ashtanga series will leave you feeling more lengthened and open and can lead you to an incredible home practice.
Creative Yoga for Children:
~ Ages 3-5 & Ages 6-8
Offers children a safe, nurturing environment to explore yoga movements and relaxation techniques. Class is enhanced through reading, games, music and art.
~ Ages 9-13
Children explore yoga movements and relaxation techniques in a safe, nurturing environment. In addition to books, music, games and art, guided meditation and visualization are used to teach relaxation and enhance self-esteem.
Hooping
For centuries, various cultures have understood the ways in which movement and form can make way for mystical experience. The hoop is an ancient symbol of community and connectivity within each of us individually, the human community, and the larger earth community. We offer beginner, youth and intermediate classes. Classes run in 6 week sessions for $70; $12 drop-in. Please contact Jessica at OneWhirled@gmail.com or call 973-919-8173 to register. ~ HIP Hoops 1
This class is for 7-9 yr old girls and boys who want to have fun, play and learn various hoop tricks and skills. We will focus on honing our Jedi skills, inside and outside of the hoop. Class limited to 8.
~ HIP Hoops 2
This is an intermediate class for 10-14 yr old girls and boys who want to take their hoop practice to the next level. We will focus on honing our Jedi skills, inside and outside of the hoop work on advanced choreography. Class is limited to 8.
~ Beginners/Welcome to the Circle
In this class, you will learn many basic hoop techniques and skills that will take “hula hooping” to a whole new level. You can expect to leave feeling more embodied, more comfortable dancing, and more disciplined in daily life. This class will be so much fun, you won't even realize it's a workout, so come prepared to sweat! Hoops provided, but if you have one, bring it. Class limited to 8.
~ Intermediate/Cultivating Flow
This class is open to intermediate hoopers. We will work on deepening our hoop skills and exploring and experimenting with a wide variety of themes including hoop dance, partner and group hooping, multiple hoops and group-generated choreography. Bring your hoops. Class size is limited to 6.
Movement & Meditation
Come on out for a conscious self experience! Increase your body’s ability to heal and balance itself through a combination of QiGong, Meridian stretches, breathing, meditation & intention. An internal and external workout as you learn to manage your own energy system, calm your mind and strengthen your health! Please bring a mat. Cost: $10/class if you register for session; $12 drop-in. Call Diane at 973-202-9075 to reserve your space.
Belly Dancing
Many cultures have had some form of belly dancing, and it was originally a dance done by women to express the joys and trials of life. So come express and set free the wild feminine within! Also great for strengthening your abs and pelvic floor. This class is taught by Jennifer O'Hagan who has been belly dancing for over 25 years and was a long-standing member of the dance troupe, Sivasa and El Hareem. Her classes incorporate traditional Turkish, Greek, Egyptian and other cultural styles of belly dance. Contact Jennifer at woodlandnaturals@embarqmail.com to register.
Drumming
These classes will focus on basic hand drum technique, as well as building participants' overall drumming skills. West African rhythms as well as original compositions will be taught. Led by percussionist Chuck Wood, who has over 30 years experience playing and studying. For more information or music samples, please visit his band's website, www.ghandharva.com or http://www.myspace.com/damaruduo. Drums and recording devices are recommended for this class; a limited amount of drums will be available for rent. Please contact Chuck at cwood59@verizon.net or 908-852-6172 to register.
Kids Theater Workshop
Open to children ages 8-16, this fun and educational workshop will instill cooperation, communication, and theater skills ~ all in 8 afternoons. Participants will learn how to audition, move on stage, memorize lines, project voices, improvise, work together and gain confidence in themselves, while making lifelong friends! At the end of the program, the group will produce and perform a play for the public. Presented by Salad City Productions, which ran a successful theater workshop at Ridge and Valley Charter School summer 2009. Managed by Alanna Slaw Kiewe, high school senior at Warren Tech Theater for the Performing Arts and Robin Slaw, educator, the workshop hopes to produce 3 plays during the school year in 3 workshop series and will continue with a 2-week intensive summer workshop. Contact Robin & Alanna at saladcity@gmail.com.
Art Magic
Get ready for masterpieces to come home and brighten up your lives! This fun and funky art class for kids is led by artist Karen Klein, who has over 34 years experience as an artist and teacher. She currently owns and operates an art school for children in Stanhope and exhibits her dioramas and “clayaramas” at Gallery 23 in Blairstown. For further information about Karen and to see examples of her students’ work, please visit www.artmagicnj.com. Karen offers this class at Breathing Room at a special discounted rate of $126.00 per child for 7 classes. Contact Karen Klein at 908-362-8723, 973-713-3655 or at artmagic@embarqmail.com.
***RSVP Classes ~
These offerings are by sign-up only. When we have enough participants, we will contact you. Please email your class interest and best times to Cheryl at cherdreams@embarqmail.com.
1) Prenatal Yoga
Prenatal Yoga has all the same great benefits as practicing Yoga, while working with poses specifically designed for you and your baby during this special time. Learn breathing and physical exercises to help with labor and delivery, all while having the opportunity to meet other new moms! Link body, breath and baby and feel great while doing it. Prenatal Yoga keeps you limber, tones your muscles and improves your balance and circulation. It can help alleviate the common issues associated with pregnancy, and will teach you to use your breath for relaxation and tension relief.
2) Holding Sacred Space
Too busy to meditate? Intimidated by the idea? Well, relax and put everything else on hold to hold sacred space in a casual and welcoming meditation circle. Learn how to feel the rhythm of your own breathing, hear the silence between the heartbeats and develop personal deepening techniques. How frequently would you like to meet for meditation? What type of format (guided or silent)? For how long? Your answers will help us best meet your needs.
