What is commonly called "Yoga" is really Hathayoga, one of eight parts of continuous comportment discipline to help individuals in society coexist peacefully. I was fortunate to discover Hathayoga postures, called Asanas, when I was 12. I began to practice and study them at the age of 23.
The Yoga Room in Berkeley was the place. They teach the Iyengar style, emphasizing proper alignment and the use of props for gradually incresing flexibility. This not only protects the body from injury, but also encourages mental and spiritual strength and calm during practice, which is really the best part about Asanas!
The Yoga Room has has just relocated from the historic Julia Morgan building to a new space in Berkeley. I am so honored to be able to share the word of their continued good work.
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We are very excited about our new studio space. Please join us for a full schedule of daily classes.
Here are our September workshops:
Labor Day Workshop with Gay White Monday, Sept. 7, 2009 Morning: 9:30 am-12 noon Afternoon: 2-5pm
Full Day / $75
Half Day / $40 Questions: 528-9909
This workshop is for the peaceful practice of yoga. In the morning we will explore breathing awareness and yoga movement, and give time for relaxation and pranayama in the afternoon. Open to students with at least six months’ experience of yoga.
Developing a Home Practice with Linda Burnham
Saturday, Sept. 26, 2-5 pm, $40 Questions: 652-9905
Deepen your experience of yoga by developing a sustainable home practice. We will focus on structuring a personal practice and address sequencing, developing the practice habit and inspiration for getting to the mat. You will have a chance to tailor your own practice with the help of the teacher.
Special Class:
Introduction to Yoga with Anthony Propernick
Thursday, Sept. 3 – Oct. 29, 7:30 – 9 pm 9 weeks / $117
To register, call Anthony at 919-6164
The Introduction to Yoga class is designed to take new students through the basics of yoga, introducing them to the principles of a sound practice. Good clear explanations and demonstrations are given.
This class is for students new to yoga or new to the Iyengar approach. No experience required.
DIRECTIONS: 2530 San Pablo Ave, Suite D We are in the northwest corner of the building we share with the Sierra Club, Ecology Center, Audubon Society, and Centro-Latino. Enter the lobby and proceed down the hallway to the door marked Suite D, The Yoga Room. Pass through this doorway and follow the corridor to the right until you reach our beautiful, quiet new studio.
Yours in yoga,
Gay White 510-528-9909
Donald Moyer 510-848-0993
510-273-9273 (Yoga Room general line)
