Welcome, yogis! This twelve-week introduction to classic yoga poses is open to yogis of all levels. Each class meeting is dedicated to learning and practicing a small collection of intentionally focused poses, giving students ample time to explore and master balance and proper alignment before attempting more advanced poses later in the semester. We start with classic standing poses such as Mountain Pose and Tree Pose in our first week and gradually build up to more challenging classics like Dancer and Pigeon Pose in our final weeks. Modifications are offered for students to explore range of motion, balance, and personal preference in poses.

Semester Schedule (12 weeks)
Week 1: Mountain Pose, Half-Moon, Tree Pose
Week 2: Runner's Lunge
Week 3: Plank, Downward Dog
Week 4: Warrior I
Week 5: Warrior II
Week 6: Triangle Pose
Week 7: Staff Pose, Seated Boat
Week 8: Chair Pose, Eagle Pose
Week 9: Sphinx, Cobra
Week 10: Pigeon Pose
Week 11: Dancer
Week 12: Camel Pose

Importance of Weekly Attendance
This twelve-week course is intended for yogis of all levels -- Beginners are encouraged and welcome to enroll! The poses in this course slowly increase in difficulty as the weeks progress, building upon the poses in the earlier weeks to establish a safe and healthy foundation. For this reason, learners are encouraged to attend all twelve weeks so as not to miss critical foundational points in learning these classic yoga poses.

Demonstrated Guided Practice
I demonstrate every pose and modification for students and will repeat any pose requested for further guidance. Regular rest and reflection are built into each day's practice, giving students ample opportunity to ask questions and share their feedback and experiences with the instructor.

Focus on Form, Not Sweat
This is not meant to be a workout class that concentrates on breaking a sweat. Rather, this is a safe space to learn and explore classic yoga poses and build a strong foundational practice. Our goals focus on personal understanding, acceptance, and calm movement through proper alignment in each pose.

No Yoga Experience or Props Required
New to yoga? Welcome! This course is designed to welcome yogis of all levels, whether you've never reached for the sky before or can easily wrap your arms around your ankles.
Don't have yoga props? That's okay! We'll learn to modify poses to fit each individual’s range of motion. You do not even need a yoga mat to begin a healthy practice. In fact, I'll often practice and demonstrate poses without a mat to show students that you can do yoga with absolutely no props at all.

English Instruction with Sanskrit Vocabulary
Class is taught entirely in English with occasional Sanskrit vocabulary introduced for common yoga poses. This way students will feel comfortable and prepared to take more advanced yoga courses in the future.