Our OPEN CLASS SCHEDULE offers weekly, ongoing yoga classes. You may come to any of our open classes at anytime. There is no need to call ahead or to commit to a series. Begin at anytime; come to one class or come to 101 classes. It is up to you!

Our intention in offering these classes is to give you the flexibility that you need to make yoga a part of your lifestyle. Whether that is coming to the same class each week, enjoying a class or two while you are in the area on vacation, or coming to a different class every day of the year!

See below for descriptions of our open class schedule offerings!

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BASICS
Great for beginners! Learn the fundamentals of a safe yoga practice: postures, alignment, breathing techniques and relaxation. Eight consecutive classes will give you a foundation to fully participate in our other classes and to begin a practice at home. We run these classes in 8-week cycles, but you can still come anytime if space is available. If you are new to yoga it is best to begin with the first class in the series. For more information, click here.

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GENTLE
A slow-paced class including simple postures, gentle stretching and strengthening, breathwork to soothe and energize and meditation. Many variations and modifications are offered to make the practice appropriate for all levels of practice. Beginners are welcome, and folks of every level of practice are encouraged to practice Gentle Yoga every once in awhile.

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MODERATE

A full yoga practice with standing, sitting and reclining postures to stretch and strengthen. Will also include a full spectrum of breathwork, relaxation and meditation. Open to all levels, but best if you know the basics.

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VINYASA

A vigorous and physically challenging class that moves through flowing sequences of postures (vinyasa), with an emphasis on mindful transitions and breath awareness. We also practice inversions, arm balances, jumping, deep back and forward bends and more advanced variations of the postures. Eight months of yoga experience and a regular home practice are recommended to participate in this class.

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KRIPALU STAGE 2/3

This class involves fewer postures but with a longer hold of each pose (1-5 minutes) to strengthen our ability to stay calm and centered in the midst of intense sensation (Stage 2). We also will become aware of the flow of prana, or life force energy, in the body. Becoming sensitive to the movement of prana is a benefit of this practice. When we can feel the flow of prana, we can let it guide us in a moving meditation, a posture flow you create, based on the feelings of prana moving in your own body. This is stage 3 in Kripalu Yoga, also called Meditation in Motion. We practice Stage 2 (the longer holds) for about 1 hour and then move to Stage 3 (moving meditation) for 10-15 minutes. We finish with relaxation, of course! Knowledge of the basics is recommended.

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YIN YOGA

Quiet, slow, deep stretches you wouldn’t do on your own. Long holds of postures. This class is excellent for improving flexibility and for opening deep muscles and joints. Great cross-training. All levels welcome.

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RISE-N-SHINE YOGA

Rise and flow with the rhythm of nature, make yoga a regular part of self-care and apply yogic principles to your life. In this early morning yoga class, you will practice techniques for greater well-being through foundational yoga postures, basic yogic breathwork and meditation. The effects and the intention of your practice on the mat will infuse your daily life. And you’ll have a whole day after yoga!! There will be an optional extra 15 minutes of guided meditation at the end of class. All levels welcome.

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RESTORATIVE YOGA

Restore inner balance and a sense of the sacred in your life through this nurturing and replenishing practice. Postures are fully supported using straps, blankets and cushions and then held for several minutes to offer an opportunity for deep renewal. Practiced regularly, Restorative Yoga can increase flexibility and ease your mind while actively countering the effects of stress, avoiding chronic imbalances, burnout and illness.

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ALL LEVELS YOGA

We invite and welcome all yoga practitioners, beginners to advanced, those who enjoy a vigorous practice and those who enjoy a gentle practice, to practice together. There is much joy in sharing a practice where everyone’s strengths and limits are honored. The teacher will craft a class to meet you wherever you are in your practice. Each class starts with a check-in so that the teacher can hear where you are and what you need from your practice today. The teacher will offer and teach many variations of poses so that you can always find one that works for you. You’ll enjoy this diverse class and you’ll learn so much about yourself and your yoga.

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ANUSARA-INSPIRED YOGA

Anusara Yoga is a school of hatha yoga which unifies a life-affirming Shiva/Shakti Tantric Philosophy of intrinsic goodness with Universal Principles of Alignment™. Precise postural alignment is coupled with uplifting philosophy to look for the good in all people and all things. The poses in Anusara yoga are “heart-oriented,” meaning that they are expressed from the “inside out.” This class is an excellent way to have fun while improving your overall health, well-being, strength, flexibility, and posture. You will learn the dynamic principles of Anusara Yoga, life-affirming Tantric philosophy, and expand upon your practice in a safe, fresh and new way. Develop a sharp mind, vibrant body and soft heart through Anusara Yoga. Students of all levels of ability and yoga experience are honored for their unique differences and talents. You will look and feel your best!

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ANUSARA ADVANCING

Explore backbends, inversions, deep hip-openers, and arm balance in the safe, creative and playful environment of Anusara Yoga. Learn and understand how the precise Universal Principles of Alignment and life-affirming Tantric Philosophy can contribute to your success in achieving a more challenging sequence of poses while connecting you into the joyful exploration of your heart. Poses originate from a place within and in this way you cultivate a deep yoga practice as you experiment with advanced poses you thought you could never do. Leave your doubts behind and follow your heart to this uplifting class!

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SHIVASHAKTI VINYASA

Wake up with a nice flow of yoga, breath and mantra. The ShivaShakti routine can be adjusted to benefit a beginner or an advanced practitioner. This class is best if you know the basics, but it is open to all levels. Benefits include: stimulation of all the vital functions of the body, increased energy, stillness and concentration.

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OFF THE MAT

A weekly meeting groups for conversations about how our lives and our practice go together. We begin each session with twenty minutes of meditation. There is no charge to attend. Donations to the Jai Yoga Scholarship Fund gratefully accepted.

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YOGADANCE

Celebrate the energy, freedom and strength of a whole new you with YogaDance. You don’t need to be a dancer to practice, just come with beginner’s mind and give yourself permission to let your body speak openly. Everyone who attends this class leaves smiling and sweating. “The aim of life is to live, and to live is to be aware, joyously, drunkenly, serenely, divinely aware” -Henry Miller

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For more information on Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga classes, please click here.

Jai Yoga holds regular, weekly office hours at which times, messages can be left for specific teachers, questions can be answered and ideas will be heard! These are also excellent times to shop in our retail store! Please get in touch with us if you have any comments, questions, concerns or praise. Stop by the studio or give us a call at 207.725.7874. We look forward to hearing from you!

Office Hours…
Tuesdays 1-3 pm

Jai Yoga is firmly grounded in the compassionate Kripalu Yoga Tradition. To learn more about Kripalu Yoga, visit www.kripalu.org.

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