Health & Wellness
Yoga for Beginners: Exploring Yoga Styles Weekly Drop-In Yoga Class
Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Hatha, and more! #Superstar learners explore a new style of yoga each week. Classes include an overview of the week's style and guided practice of signature yoga poses. Drop in just once or join weekly to learn them all!
14-18
year olds
1-10
learners per class
$10
Charged weekly
Meets 1x per week
Runs week after week
45 minutes per class
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Description
Class Experience
Students will learn the history, key terms, and signature poses of each week's yoga style. Students will gain confidence, balance, and calm through yoga practice.
Yoga Alliance Certified Licensed to teach in the US and internationally RYT200 (Yoga Teacher Certification) completed with Big Bear Yoga (California) RYT500 (Advanced Teacher Certification) in progress with Cloud Nine Yoga (Hawaii) Home Education Diploma - Awarded with Distinction Outschool ACE Educator Teaching highlight: Hike+Yoga instructor at Big Bear Yoga Festival Welcome, yogis! I’m a certified yoga instructor with a passion for hiking and reading. I love a long stroll in the forest with plenty of stretching breaks. I specialize in teaching beginner-level classes that focus on aligning breath with movement and finding calm confidence. I’ve been practicing yoga since 2003 and couldn’t touch my toes at my first class. Since that first time trying yoga at the Berkeley YWCA, I’ve explored vinyasa flow, Ashtanga, Bikram, Iyengar, Core Power, restorative, and even chair yoga styles. I adjust each class based on student interests and requests, focusing often on foundational poses to build strength, confidence, and calm. I started teaching on Outschool primarily as a literature teacher, and my Outschool students encouraged my series of yoga courses when they learned that I'm also a certified yoga instructor -- Thank you, students! It's been exciting to grow right along with you all.
Yogis are encouraged to practice the poses they learn between weekly drop-in classes. No formal homework is assigned.
Yogis should come to class dressed in comfortable attire. Be prepared to move -- don't wear clothing that is too tight or restrictive. Also be prepared to stretch -- don't wear clothing that is so loose that it falls over your face or body when moving or bending. Yoga mat and props are not required, but yogis are welcome to use a mat or towel if they choose. For modifications in poses, the instructor will provide suggestions for household items that can be used such as books, pillows, and scarves. If you don't have any workout equipment at all, that's perfectly fine!
45 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.
This drop-in yoga class requires physical activity. Yoga students should plan to participate in a location that provides open space free from sharp objects, loud noises, and visual or physical distractions such as televisions or pets. Students should have enough open space to stretch their bodies without hitting walls, objects, people, or pets around them. Any floor surface is fine; if practicing on a slick or potentially slippery floor, please wear athletic socks with grip, or go barefoot (our feet are great natural grippers!). Please wear comfortable clothing that is loose enough to move in, but fitted enough so that sleeves and necklines don't accidentally slip off of shoulders. Sweatpants and a t-shirt are great options! Students are welcome to have a water bottle nearby and water breaks will be available regularly throughout the practice. Please also consult with your child's physician regarding any previous injuries or medical concerns before enrolling in a yoga course. This yoga class is intended for beginners and will focus on gentle stretches. There will be no inversions (upside-down poses) or "challenge" poses, as our purpose is to gently introduce students to moving their bodies safely and comfortably. Students will not be asked to disclose any health issues or previous injuries publicly, but parents are welcome to reach out to notify the instructor of any health concerns or restrictions ahead of time and accommodations can be made.
Occasional free yoga resources may be shared to encourage students in exploring yoga further on their own.
Teacher
Tara Swoboda, MA, RYTCertified Yoga Instructor
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Lives in the
United States44 total reviews
39 completed classes
About Me
Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga Instructor Licensed to teach children's online yoga in the US and internationally RYT200 (Yoga Teacher Certification) RYT500 (Advanced Teacher Certification) in progress Teaching highlight: Hike+Yoga instructor at Big...
