Sherri’s last class to teach, Gentle Yoga at 9am, is this morning, 05.11. Come practice with her and then head on over to MGY2 for a send off celebration in Sherri’s honor. If you can’t make the class please pop by MGY2 for a farewell hug. The event will begin around 10:15am until let’s say 11:30, but we won’t be in a big rush to part ways.
What: Sherri’s Send Off
Where: MGY2, 409 East Main
When: 10:15am – 11:30 (ish)
Insights Into Pralaya Yoga & Therapeutics
Robert will introduce Pralaya Yoga, a system created from and informed by his more than 50 years of teaching yoga. He will explain how this system leverages therapeutics to heal and prevent common injuries. Time for Q&A will be allotted.
Anyone of any level, complete novice or advanced, will benefit from this session. Those dealing with pain or injury are encouraged to attend as Robert leverages willing volunteers to teach hands-on therapeutic techniques.
Be prepared to move and practice certain elements of Pralaya Yoga.
Investment: $40 per person
REGISTER HERE
Clear, Intense & Efficient Methods for Building Static Strength and Flexibility
Pralaya Yoga Part I: Hips and Legs
Robert will lead you through 3 hours of practice and discussion with a particular focus on opening the hips and accessing greater strength in the legs. He will also teach twists and non-compressive backbends as a form of spinal alignment, a foundational element of the Pralaya Yoga system.
This session is open to all levels of the practitioner as Pralaya Yoga offers beginner through advanced variations of all poses.
Investment: $60 per person
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Easier After Lunch Pralaya Yoga: Fascia Stretching and Strengthening
What is fascia? What is the benefit of releasing fascia? How can I release fascia? Learn the answer to these questions and more as you join Robert for a light session of practice, stretching, and strengthening.
All levels welcomed.
Investment: $40 per person
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Clear, Intense & Efficient Methods for Building Static Strength and Flexibility
Pralaya Yoga Part 2: Arms
Did you know that strengthening your arms can help you release neck tension and tightness in the chest? Robert will focus on strength training and proper alignment in arm balances. Expect to find a rewarding challenge in this morning practice. Like all of Robert’s classes, the methodology will be explained during each pose so the student understands underlying physiology.
This session is open to all levels of the practitioner as Pralaya Yoga offers beginner through advanced variations of all poses.
Investment: $60 per person
REGISTER HERE
Please email [email protected] to discuss pricing and schedule an appointment.
Please register online today! We need to have at least 6 students per class for the classes/workshops to make so spread the word and bring a friend!
Based in traditional Ashtanga Yoga, this class emphasizes on the Tristana method of breath, bandhas and dristi. This class moves at a slower pace, which allows for more instruction on some of the advanced poses. As we move through the series, you will be encouraged to adapt and use modifications where you see fit for your practice. Half Primary is great for those who are working towards Full Primary, wanting to explore the practice, build strength and increase flexibility. If you have an existing practice then being guided through will help you to clean up in areas where you might be spending too much time as well as fine-tune your alignment. Open to all levels and every kind of practitioner.
To transition means to move or connect one idea to the next. Let’s be honest with ourselves, we all want that sensation of ‘lightness” when we’re doing yoga. In this case, we will be looking at the movements in a vinyasa practice that weave postures together.Transitions show us the relationship between the foundation of an asana and all the ideas that support it. They help us to gauge the progression of our practice when we are flowing in a vinyasa class, from basic to challenging, by the fluidity and grace of our actions. We’ll break down the jump back to chaturanga in the 3rd and 4th vinyasa of Sun Salutations as well as the jump forward from down dog back to standing. This will help you to understand the underlying components of the jump back, jump through transitions of seated postures and how the backbone is based on a series of 3 main postures from Sun Salutation A. We’ll also explore some other transitional postures and work on techniques to assist you in developing healthy movement patterns. Let’s get lifted!
Based in traditional Ashtanga Yoga, this class emphasizes on the Tristana method of breath, bandhas and dristi. This class moves at a slower pace, which allows for more instruction on some of the advanced poses. As we move through the series, you will be encouraged to adapt and use modifications where you see fit for your practice. Half Primary is great for those who are working towards Full Primary, wanting to explore the practice, build strength and increase flexibility. If you have an existing practice then being guided through will help you to clean up in areas where you might be spending too much time as well as fine-tune your alignment. Open to all levels and every kind of practitioner.
Did you know that revolved/twisting postures improves the strength and flexibility of your spine? Yoga practice asks us to manipulate our joints in the fullest range of motion. It also asks us to move our bodies in ways that may seem challenging, if not impossible. Spiraling twists and binds are some of the more common poses that students struggle with. In this workshop, we will explore the functionality of the shoulder girdle and muscle actions, the different sections of the spine and limitations. Then apply what we learn to asana such as utthita trikonasana, parvritta parsvakonasna, ardha baddha padmottanasana, maricasana a-b-c-d, pasasana.
MGY2, 409 East Main St
Saturday, 03.25 & Sunday, 03.26.2017
Jade Skinner
I started to study yoga when I moved to Saint Petersburg, Florida in 2002. Back then I didn’t know yoga would become my way of life. One day, my teacher told me, “Yoga will change your life forever!” and she was absolutely right. Yoga not only changed my life, it soon became so much more…To me, Yoga now is my lifestyle. I can’t image my being without it. It helped me not only trade my bad habits for good but to look out from under the veil to see all that the world has to offer. Through personal change, I became extremely passionate to share this knowledge with others. That’s when I decided to become a yoga teacher.
I later discovered Ashtanga Yoga while learning and teaching Vinyasa. It immediately captivated me. Through my years of practicing and teaching different methods of yoga, Ashtanga is where my heart remains. Ashtanga is intriguing in so many ways. It brings clarity to every state of your being: physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. My own personal experiences on the mat have deeply humbling to the core of my being. A reminder that change is impermanence and adaptation is acceptance. And now my purpose is to share, teach and help my students grow on their journey with Ashtanga Yoga.
For more info about Jade check out
jadeashtanga.com
Our 7:15am Hatha 1&2 class on Tuesdays and Thursdays
has been reimagined and transformed!
Arrie is now teaching Biomechanics of Yoga with Foam Rolling!
Beginning as a typical yoga class with centering, sun salutations, and other postures this class is intended to get your body and mind awake. It will differ from others with a focus on myofascial release and joint mobility, primarily through the use of foam rollers.
Great for anyone interested in increasing their joint mobility from the aging to athletes. What are you waiting for?
See you on Tuesday and Thursday at 7:15am!
Arrie is a Nacogdoches native, a graduate of SFA, and currently teaches yoga downtown at Morning Glory Yoga and at SFA.
Arrie holds a master’s degree in transpersonal ecopsychology and has studied yoga and meditation in Austin, Chicago and at the Satchidananda Ashram (aka Yogaville) in Virginia.
Arrie believes yoga can help anyone live a healthier and more fulfilling life, and possibly even save the world. He is certified through The Living Yoga Program in Austin, Texas.
Pilates with Sarah returns this week at MGY2!!
The first class is on Wednesday, 02.01.2017, from 12:00-12:45pm! That’s right, a 45 minute lunch-time class offered on Mondays and Wednesdays!
Every Monday class is FREE and will begin on 02.06.
Monday and Wednesday
12:00 – 12:45pm
Tuesday and Thursday
8:15 – 9:00am
Tuesday
7:00 – 8:00pm
Drop In
$20.00
One Month Unlimited – MGYS Members
$25.00
One Month Unlimited – Pilates Only
$45.00
One Month SFA Students Unlimited – Pilates Only
$30.00
Sarah Sanchez is new to the Nacogdoches area and beginning the next chapter in her life as an Adjunct Professor for the Dance program at SFA. Previously living in Huntsville, Sarah was a graduate student at Sam Houston State University where she earned a Master of Fine Arts degree. Sarah’s training began at the age of 8 performing Ballet Folklorico and Flamenco dance styles in her hometown of San Antonio. Sarah specializes in modern, aerial, cultural, and spoken word dance. Sarah has danced for choreographers such as Shay Ishii, Tarak Asam, Rocio Luna, Alicia Chappell, and Andy Noble to name a few. Sarah’s devotion to dance conditioning led her to obtain certificates in Zumba Fitness and Balanced Body Pilates. Sarah is a fitness enthusiast who enjoys running, biking, weight lifting, and hiking. Sarah is anxious to meet the people of Nacogdoches, and share her love for dance and fitness.
