Class Descriptions - Iyengar Yoga Center of Nashville - 12South Yoga

Class Descriptions

- Free Yoga Basics class for new students
- Beginner Level 1
- Level 1-2
- Level 2
- Level 2-3
- Gentle Yoga
- Restorative
- Beginner Yoga for Pregnant Women

Free Yoga Basics Class for New Beginners
This class is specially designed for brand new beginners and is a great introduction to our Centers 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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Beginner Level 1 - for new beginners
This class is the perfect choice for students new to Iyengar yoga, our of practice, or students looking to build a stronger foundation in their practice. Beginner poses are challenging and rewarding! This class focuses on classical standing poses, seated poses, inversions, and relaxation poses. The poses that are learned in this course are a necessary foundation for all of our other courses! 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 expand, 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 introduces a broader range of sitting poses, twists, forward and back extensions and inversions. 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 and Level 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 pregnant mothers, active seniors and students that may require a slower pace and more support for basic postures. Gentle Yoga is intended to introduce the basic postures while ensuring that students have the support and props needed to practice the pose to their capacity. Although this class is suited to students needing assistance, students with pronounced physical limitations are requested to seek private instruction first.

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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 and are new to Iyengar yoga. The class sequence is designed to promote health and well-bing through asana and breath awareness, pranayama. 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. If you purchase a 'session of classes', you may use that session over the course of your pregnancy. Should you miss a class, you can simply add an extra class on at the end of the session. If you are a regular student and become pregnant, you may choose to stay with your regular class.

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Please note: All classes are non-refundable and non-transferrable. In the case of an emergency or illness, we are happy to extend missed classes to a new session. If a refund is absolutely necessary, we can issue a refund minus a processing fee of $25. Refunds for workshops or special events will be issued untill the week before the workshop minus a processing fee. A last-minute cancellation for a workshop will not be refunded. Thanks for your understanding.

We cancel regular classes for the following holidays:

New Year's Eve and Day
Memorial Day
The 4th of July
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Holiday Break

What does it mean to be a certified Iyengar teacher?
The Iyengar system has an extensive and thorough training program based on years of practice and study. Teachers certified by IYNAUS (Iyengar Yoga National Association of the US) are educated and experienced in the methods of yoga as set forth by Sri B.K.S. Iyengar.They maintain a committment to daily practice, study regularly with senior Iyengar teachers, and have passed a rigorous assessment exam. Teachers granted certification must meet the following standards: a demonstrated practice of poses, demonstrated teaching skills, and a written exam on philosophy, anatomy, and practical knowledge of teaching. Our Iyengar classes are taught either by certified teachers or teachers active in the certification process.

Look for this certification mark!