Pueblo is a yoga town, and it is enjoyed by people of all ages and physical condition.
 
Classes are 1 ½ hours long, beginning with 15 minutes of yogic breathing techniques, one hour of postures including warm-up and cool-down, and 15 minutes of deep relaxation. Students are taught the fundamentals and personal modifications for classical Hatha Yoga in the Anusara Yoga style.  students learn postures, and breathing techniques in a clear and understandable way.
 
Yoga mats, blankets, belts, blocks and bolsters are provided for you at the studio. You will be most comfortable wearing a t-shirt and shorts or leotards under a sweatshirt and sweatpants. Yoga is practiced with bare feet, and shoes are not allowed on the hardwood yoga floor. Avoid eating anything more than a light snack a couple of hours before class.
 
Classes begin and end on time. If you come to class after the breathing technique has begun, please practice your breath while sitting on the bench near the front door. Wait to roll out your mat until the teacher begins the postures. Hand cream and foot cream shouldn't be used before class because it may cause you to slip on the yoga mat.
 
Because everyone is busy, classes are conveniently available to students on a drop-in basis, 3 different size punch cards or a monthly unlimited.
 
LEVEL ONE
This level is for beginners and students who need or prefer a gentle yoga class.  Level one classes introduce the student to Anusara Yoga and the traditional principles of body alignment, scientific breathing techniques, and deep relaxation skills.  These classes are geared more towards mindful, slow and gentle stretching, emphasizing the value of breath while working with gentle variations and modifications to the full posture.
 
Students generally choose level one classes because they wish to get a solid foundation of alignment, are physically challenged from illness, injury or inactivity or because they want to take time refining their yoga techniques.
 
Level one intro:  These classes are designed for the beginner or the experienced yogi who wants to renew and review the elements of Anusara Yoga.  We will go over in-depth all the basic elements of 'the universal principles of alignment'.  The student will learn basic hatha yoga breathing techniques.
 
Level one restorative:  This class is the gentlest class that I offer.  We use postures and breathing techniques that will deeply restore your energy and help you to release stress.  The postures are supported and held for longer periods of time.
 
Meditation class:  Students will learn and explore ancient and modern scientific meditation techniques for gaining deep rest, decreasing stress, anxiety and blood pressure, improving health, and creating true peace, happiness and understanding.
 
Students do not need experience with meditation or to have taken any yoga classes.  The class is open to students any age or physical condition.  All religious faiths are welcome, and chairs and mats are provided.
 
Without meditation where is peace?  Without peace where is happiness? Glenn Ballantyne leads this class.
 
LEVELS ONE AND TWO
These levels are for students who are able to take his or her yoga practice to a stronger degree.  Beginners can start in these classes at any time if they are in fair to good physical condition.  Students are always encouraged to practice at his or her own pace.  Classical Hatha Yoga breathing techniques are emphasized and back bends and inversions such as head and shoulder stands are introduced to students who feel ready.
 
LEVEL THREE
This level is a Vinyasa format and includes moderate to strong yoga routines.  Sun salutations A and B flow from pose to pose.  Level three classes are lead with some guidance and not taught.  The student needs a familiarity with a wide variety of postures.  It is suggested that an additional teaching class be included during the week so that the student can then concentrate mainly on proper form and alignment and build strength and endurance in each pose.
 
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