Class Information

Most classes at the Yoga Center of Huntsville are ongoing. New students are welcome in any class unless otherwise noted. Non-restrictive clothing, visible knees, bare feet and an empty stomach are suggested for all classes. The Center provides props and equipment.

Yoga I introduces yoga postures and principles designed to bring strength, flexibility, openness and awareness into the body. Classic yoga postures as well as modifications are introduced to give the student many options in the development of a personal practice.

Yoga II builds on previous yoga experience with an emphasis on helping the student develop stamina, strength and a personal practice. The class refines the student's understanding of fundamental yoga principles with the goal of a more advanced practice.

Power Yoga presents a series of flowing yoga postures in which the postures are connected and one posture flows into the next without interruption. The flowing yoga posture series balances the body by creating internal heat, breath awareness, deep release and relaxation.

Yoga for Pregnancy and Birth provides expectant mothers with an opportunity to deepen their connection with their bodies and their babies, and to develop a sense of community with other pregnant women. Prenatal yoga builds strength and endurance, reduces fatigue, and relieves some of the discomforts of pregnancy. Prenatal yoga also prepares the mother for birth by facilitating a feeling of inner peace and harmony, and an awareness of the inherent power and wisdom that every woman has to give birth to her baby and to mother the child that lies within. Women can attend this class at anytime during pregnancy and the early postpartum period. More

New Beginner Yoga is a four-week series for first time yoga students. It is intended for those who prefer a definite starting date and a fixed number of class sessions. The first class will orient the student to the Center, Center facilities, props and equipment. The basic poses and actions of yoga are introduced and handouts provided. This series will help develop basic skills for moving into our other yoga classes.

Pilates/Yoga gives the student a unique combination of an old and new sciences of movement. Core stability combined with better posture, circulation, flexibility create strength while reducing mental stress.

Pilates is a class designed to move the student into strength and fitness very quickly. Pilates presents an exercise system focused on improving flexibility and strength for the total body without building bulk. Pilates is a series of controlled movements engaging the core of the body and focusing the mind.