Class Descriptions - 12South Yoga - South11 Yoga - Nashville Iyengar Yoga Studios

Class Descriptions

- Free Yoga Basics class for new students
- Beginners Level 1
- Level 1-2
- Level 2
- Level 2-3
- Gentle Yoga
- Restorative
- Prenatal Yoga

Free Yoga Basics Class for New Beginners
This class is specially designed for brand new beginners and is a great introduction to 12South Yoga and the Iyengar method. Step-by-step instruction is given on the fundamentals of body alignment through Yoga postures. This class is free and offered once monthly. A listing of these free classes can be found here. Students are encouraged to sign up for Beginners Level 1 for a complete beginners series.

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Beginners Level 1 - for new beginners
This class is the perfect choice for new students or students looking to build a stronger foundation to their practice. This class focuses on classical standing poses, seated poses, and relaxation poses. This class also introduces students to a range of poses including beginning forward and back extensions as well as twisting postures and the beginnings of inversions. This class will help you achieve a deeper reflection in asana and refine your relationship to your body. Students are recommended to stay at this level for 4 to 8mos minimum.

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Level 1-2 for continuing beginners
This class is for students well practiced in Level I postures seeking to refine and develop their yoga asana practice at more subtle levels. At this level students are strongly encouraged to practice at home regularly so that their personal understanding of yogic postures begins to fuel their understanding of the refinements taught in class. This class continues to focus on the basic alignment of the standing poses and a broader range of sitting poses, twists, forward and back extensions and inversions are taught. Students are recommended to stay in this level class for a minimum of one to two years before progressing to the next level.

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Level 2
This class is for students well practiced in Level 1-2 postures. A firm foundation in all the postures at the previous levels are required. Knowledge and practice of inversions and/or alternative, supplemental postures are required. Students should be practicing at home regularly who attend this level class and should have basic knowledge of the Sanskrit names for each posture. At this level students are encouraged to read the writings of Iyengar to help further their growth and understanding of yoga beyond just an asana practice. Sutra readings are incorporated at this level. Students are recommended to stay at this level for a minimum of two years.

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Level 2-3
This class is for seasoned students of Iyengar Yoga with a minimum of 4 to 5 years practice in the Iyengar tradition. Students work in more depth with foundational postures as well as explore more advanced postures. Students must seek out instructor's permission before joining this level class.

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Gentle Yoga - For Beginners
Gentle Yoga is an ideal class for active seniors and students that prefer a class with a relaxed pace. Gentle Yoga is a powerful antidote to being "stressed out," weakened or fatigued. Allowing the body to be supported in different Yoga poses, both active and restorative postures, with conscious breathing brings balance in one’s energy and a clear calmness to one’s mind.

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Restorative Yoga
Restorative Yoga is a wonderful way to escape from the rushed pace of our daily lives. Combining the support of postures with conscious breathing stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, allowing the organs of the body to work to their maximum efficiency. In this way, Restorative Yoga rejuvenates and restores both the physical and mental body leaving you feeling renewed and energized for the rest of your day. Restorative yoga is for all levels and all ages!

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Prenatal Yoga
This class is appropriate for women who are pregnant or would like to become pregnant in the near future. The class sequence is designed to promote a sense of space and receptivity through Asana, Pranayama, and Dhyana (posture, breath, and meditation). The low impact nature of Yoga is ideal for this stage of life and a powerful tool for knowing the strengths and weaknesses of your body. Your increased body awareness and enhanced ability to breathe and relax will guide you in the demands of conceiving, birthing, and motherhood.

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	Yoga for Teens: Why it's important: For children and teens, learning is often about connecting with the world outside. Yoga provides an opportunity for everyone, especially children and teens, to connect to the world inside their own body and spirit. This is a unique and beautiful gift. Although yoga classes designed for kids and teens are intended to be fun, physically challenging, and imaginative, at work is something much more profound, much more subtle. There is no better way to help prepare youth to take on the challenges that the world around them presents than by giving them an opportunity to develop an inner strength and 'knowing'- in yoga we call this 'knowing' consciousness. Yoga is truly a gift of the spirit. It is essential in fighting depression, anxiety, stress, and anger. Consider giving the gift of yoga to your child today.

12South Yoga
2814 12th Ave South
Nashville, TN 37204
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South11 Yoga
224 South 11th Street
Nashville, TN 37206
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