Winter Solstice Celebration

Friday, December 19, 2008     6:00—8:00 PM  $25

The return of the sun heralded by the winter solstice is a time of wonder and magic that has been celebrated since ancient times.  Come and create community as we celebrate the light of the sun reflected in the light of our hearts.  Yoga practice begins with gentle sun salutations and ends with restorative postures to nurture and renew your body and spirit.  Celebrate with fellow yoga students.   Bring a snack to share.

Holiday Family Yoga

Friday, December 26,  2008     9:00—10:15 AM  Just $5

Bring your family and friends for a fun community yoga class.  All levels.  Kids welcome!

Looking Back Yoga Workshop

Wednesday, December 31, 2008  10:00 AM—12:00 PM $25/$40 for both Looking Back & Moving On workshops

Reflect on 2008 in this workshop of twists and balance poses.  Relieve back pain, reduce stiffness and cleanse yourself of toxins and old ways of thinking and being. Close the year in balance.

Moving On Yoga Workshop

Thursday, January 1, 2009  12:00—2:00 PM  $25/$40 for both Looking Back & Moving On workshops

Create joy and clarity for the new year! Open your heart and body with energizing backbends and inversions.  Rededicate yourself to your yoga practice for the coming year.

New Class Coming to Mountain Spirit Yoga!

Prenatal Yoga

Yoga is a powerful way to support yourself and your growing child during your pregnancy.  Build strength and balance for your changing body, release stress, ease back pain, and connect deeply with your child through yoga.  Taught as a series of classes. 

Contact Carla McAdams at 301/730-6861 to help form the new prenatal yoga class.

Don't Miss These Classes!

Tai Chi

Tuesday 8:15-9:15 AM

Tai Chi is an excellent form of exercise that enhances joint mobility, balance and bone density.  It relieves stress and promotes meditation as it creates calm and balance in your life. Tai Chi is very beneficial for those with arthritis, scoliosis, heart disease, and age-related balance problems.   The internal art of Tai Chi is standard therapy in China for most ailments, and is increasingly used in the West as a treatment modality. Taught by Rob Johnson.

Pilates Mat Workout

Wednesday 8:15-9:15AM

Pilates mat work is a series of exercise performed in a specific sequence designed to create a flow of movement.  Pilates helps individuals develop long and lean muscles and a strong and balanced central body core (abdominals, lower back, buttocks, and hips).  Learn the basic mat exercises as you improve core strength, posture, flexibility, and tone your muscles while you reduce stress and fatigue.  Taught by Sandy Ferris.

Yoga for Seniors

Wednesday 11:30AM-12:30PM

This class is specially designed to address the effects of aging on Seniors.  Join Carla McAdams and strengthen your body to improve balance, stretch muscles and stabilize joints for greater mobility, and increase vitality in all your organs.  Yoga postures, breathing, and meditation will be taught. All practices can be modified for special conditions.  The class is chair-assisted as needed.

Gentle Yoga

Monday 9:30-11AM

Enjoy this class of gentle stretches and yoga postures to ease your way into the week. Taught by Lane Karmiol.

Yamuna Body Rolling Class

Wednesday 6 - 6:45PM

The self-massage technique of Yamuna Body Rolling uses small, soft balls and your own body weight to stretch, tone, and realign the body.  Unlike other ball exercises, YBR goes far beyond random movement and stretch.  It allows you to work specific muscles in detail, to create suppleness in tight areas and optimize range of motion. Taught by Melanie Sirni.

Yoga for Guys-One Friday/month, 6-7:30PM  $15

Come to a special practice designed for guys to stretch and strengthen your body, let go of built-up stress and practice postures beneficial for men's health in an easy-going atmosphere of other guys.  Bring your friends! 

Restore and Renew!-One Friday/month, 5-6:30PM  $20
Let go of the tensions and expectations of the week at an ALL restorative yoga class on Friday afternoons. Besides melting into the complete rest and support offered by restorative postures, ease your mind in creative visualizations and meditation.

Classes & Workshops Coming Back Soon

Dive in, Open up and Twist it All About Series

Deepen your yoga practice of forward bends, backbends, twists and inversions in this series of workshops on the various types of postures.

Balanced Living through the Chakra System
Explore the seven major energy centers in your body and how they affect many aspects of your life. Experience energy flow through yoga postures, sound, color, and images.