•Balanced yoga is defined
by being in Balanced
alignment. It is different from
other yoga because of the alignment of
the bones. This alignment is taught in
all the poses: standing, forward bending,
back bending, twisting, reclining.
•Balanced yoga emphasizes
relaxation, there is no struggle. You
will reduce stress. You will learn
to distinguish between tension and relaxation.
•You will become more
aware of your
alignment, your tensions, and you will
know what to do about it.
Out of Balance,
she leans backwards
Balanced,
her pelvis and spine are on a single line
•Balanced yoga is pain
free. You'll learn to do yoga that
is completely safe for the spine, and
joints.
•Expect to first recover
from spinal and joint injuries and then
to gain strength and
flexibility. With persistence your
spine will straighten.
•Since Balanced alignment
is the alignment of people thousands of
years ago it is the way yoga was done
originally. Balanced
yoga is traditional, it is how
the ancients practiced.
•Balanced alignment benefits
your health. The bones will align
as they are designed to, taking stress
off the joints and the bones. When the
bones are aligned naturally there is the
appropriate space for your vital organs
and the nervous system. When the bones
align naturally the muscles are at their
natural length. All parts of your body
will be in their optimal
positions.
Yoga Classes
Beginning Yoga in Balance
- For everyone
A gentle introduction to yoga for those
with no prior experience, as well as those
who still have back or joint pain. This
is also open to those who have not studied
Balance, but want to learn Balanced alignment
in Yoga asanas. Expect to feel good at
the end of each class.
Cost: $60 for 5 classes in 3 months; $120 for 10 classes in 6 months; $15 drop-in
Two Hour Slow, Meditative Yoga - for intermediate Balanced students. Slow stretches with an emphasis on mind/body connection.
Cost:
$25 drop-in - $90/5 classes - $170/10 classes
Intermediate Yoga in Balance - For students who have
taken the Foundations Series
This class accelerates the Balance process
and teaches you how to stretch in Balance.
By doing yoga in Balance you will experience
the health benefits inherent in this ancient
art form. Cost: $80 for 5 classes in 3 months; $150 for 10 classes in 6
months; $20 drop-in
Advanced Yoga in Balance
- For Advanced Balance
students (with permission from Jean Couch)
Explore how to do more difficult asanas
in Balance. Helpful for Yoga teachers
& advanced students.
Cost: $80 for 5 classes in 3 months; $150 for 10 classes in
6 months; $20 drop-in
YOGA IN BALANCE RETREAT
with Kristen Walker
Mendocino County, CA
May 16-18, 2008
510.847.8709
Yoga Schedule
Level
Scheduled Day
Scheduled Time
Notes
Beginning
Thursdays
5:15 to 6:15 PM
Intermediate
Mondays
10:15 to 11:45 AM
no class 9/01 (Labor Day holiday)
Intermediate
Tuesdays
5:30 to 7 PM
Intermediate
Fridays
10:15 to 11:45 AM
Intermediate
Saturdays
8:30 to 10 AM
Advanced
Wednesdays
3 to 4:30 PM
Summer vacation, will resume 8/20
Two Hour Slow, Meditative Yoga
Sundays
8:30-10:30 a.m.
For Yoga in Balance in Berkeley call Beth at (510) 428-1860
or Kristen at (510) 847-8709. For Yoga in Balance in Campbell
For Yoga and Balance in Cotati, Novato, Petaluma and Sebastopol
Are you interested in the history
of Balanced Yoga? Read about how
Jean Couch found Balanced Yoga, taking yoga
full circle to its origins.
