Class Details
Thursdays, 5:45-7:15pm
Intermediate/Advanced Class
All People Yoga Center
1724 E. 86th Street in Indianapolis (click to get directions)
(across from North Central High School)
www.allpeopleyoga.com
Different pricing options available, check with studio
Sundays, 4:00-5:15pm
All Levels Class
Source Yoga Center
8609 E 116th St, Fishers (click to get directions)
www.sourceyoga.net
Different pricing options available, check with studio
Class Descriptions
All classes are Anusara Yoga® classes, which are spiritually oriented, life-affirming classes in which Anusara Yoga Universal Principles of AlignmentTM are integrated into poses and sequences to help open the body, mind, and heart. Each class starts with a theme/intention, centering, and an opening chant and then progresses to warmups and poses (asanas). Assists/enhancements, demonstrations, and/or partner work may be done in class to help reveal deeper joy through the body. Class ends with savasana (final relaxation) or other restorative pose and a blessing.
All Levels
These classes offer a dynamic practice welcoming students from active beginner to intermediate/advanced levels. Alignment basics, strengthening exercises, as well as some more challenging poses may be taught. Demonstrations and variations are given to accommodate students at all levels.
Intermediate/Advanced
Deepen and empower your yoga practice by refining the poses you know, while working toward more challenging yoga poses, including deeper backbends, inversions, and arm balances. We will warm and open the body, mind, and heart to prepare for this practice, working toward an apex pose or poses in each class.
Other Ongoing Events
Radical Expansion Practice
Join this advanced class to take your practice to the next level. Laura will practice with the group as she leads everyone through a strong and playful series of poses to expand the body, mind, and heart! Pre-requisites: Students should be able to kick up into handstand at the wall on their own and to push up into urdhva dhanurasana unassisted (upward facing bow, aka: full backbend or wheel pose) or have special permission from Laura. Please check back for future dates/times/locations.
Open Practice
This is an open time to come and practice yoga in a group setting without formally being led. Each person will practice their own poses at their own pace - maybe drawing inspiration from those around. This offers the opportunity to connect with others, build relationships, strengthen your practice, get assistance from others, share insight, and have fun. Feel free to come for any portion of the designated time. I hope this will be a monthly event. Please check back for future dates/times/locations.
Quarterly Kula (Community) Potluck
Once a quarter I would like to have a potluck to join people together in community. Friends and family are welcome as welcome - just bring a dish to share! Potlucks are hosted at various homes - thanks to all the gracious hosts! Check back for future dates and let me know if you are interested in hosting a future gathering!
Class Etiquette and Other Class Information
- Please arrive at least a few minutes before the start of class, so that you are not rushed and so that you do not disrupt class once it has started. If you do arrive late, enter as quietly as possible, take a seat in the back until the time of centering is completed, and we will make space in the class for you once we get moving.
- If it is your first class at a studio, please allow for extra time to sign waiver forms, select payment, etc.
- Please turn off cell phones before entering the studio.
- Please be respectful of classes before and/or after your class.
- Try to avoid wearing heavy scents as they may bother others.
- Wear comfortable clothing that allows for full range of movment.
- No need for shoes or socks - practice is best in bare feet!
- Mats - most studios have mats that can be rented or borrowed, but it if you think you will stick with yoga, it is recommended to have your own mat. There are a wide variety of mats and price ranges. I can assist you if you would like.
- Don't hold your breath! Sometime we get into challenging poses and clench or teeth and hold our breath - if you catch yourself doing this, smile and remind yourself to keep breathing.
- If you are in pain, back off and call me over for assistance. Yoga can be challenging put it shouldn't cause sharp or stabbing pain when done in alignment.
- I come around and give verbal and/or physical adjustments throughout class - this doesn't necessarily mean that you are doing something "wrong". I just try to enhance the beauty that is already shining out from your poses and sometimes the adjustments just feel good!
- Above all, remember to honor yourself, all those around you, and the Divine energy that supports you!
