Ashtanga Yoga is a system of yoga transmitted to the modern world by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois (1915-2009). This method of yoga involves synchronizing the breath with a progressive series of postures—a process producing intense internal heat and a profuse, purifying sweat that detoxifies muscles and organs. The result is improved circulation, a light and strong body, and a calm mind. All levels are invited to join as modifications are made for those who are beginning and those who are ready for the next challenge. The Saturday class is the 1/2 series and lasts 90 minutes long. Please bring water, a yoga mat, and a towel with you.
Bhakti Yoga
Bhakti Yoga Bhakti refers to the yoga of love and devotion. Yogis who practice this branch open their hearts and encourage love and acceptance for all things. These yoga classes are taught as vinyasa, a flowing sequence of yoga poses that take us deeper into the practice with time, using a synthesis of the movements between body, breath and heart. The classes are conducted in a warm environment and focus on core, balance and strength. While these classes are all levels, some experience with yoga is recommended. Each class is 90 minutes long. Please bring a mat, towel, and water.
Prenatal Yoga is a series of postures that are safe for women in all trimesters of their pregnancy. The class focuses on building strength, and stamina needed for labor as well as releasing any uncomfortablness due to the pregnancy. Special attention is given to relaxation and breathing. Please bring a bath towel and two pillows to the class. (WIC does not sponsor this class ( it does endorse it). However, Yoga Wave wants to promote good health to all mothers on Saipan and offers this class for free for mom's who qualify for the WIC, Women Infants and Children, program. Please bring your WIC folder to class to receive the special rate.
Moksha Yoga is a series of asanas (poses) taught in a heated room. Its founders were longtime students of Bikram Choudhury, and have developed a yoga practice and philosophy which perfectly compliments Bikram’s own series. The Moksha Yoga series is a sequence of postures designed to be consistent, accessible, challenging, healthy, fun!, and relaxing. Much time and research was invested into designing a series of poses which opens and strengthens the entire body. The sequence was also designed to be accessible to people at all levels of physical ability. Slightly less hot than Bikram Yoga, and with more emphasis on “core” muscles and hip-opening, Moksha Yoga will improve both your Bikram practice and your overall sense of well-being.Each class is 70 minutes long. Please bring water, a yoga mat, and a towel with you.
Bikram Yoga
THIS IS NOT YOUR MOTHER'S YOGA CLASS !
A traditional, no-nonsense hatha yoga class uniquely designed to restore proper function to every area of the body. Achieve proper weight, muscle tone and a sense of well being through the 26 posture series. A complete workout as challenging as you want it to be, YOU regulate the intensity
Yin Yoga
Suitable for almost all levels of students, Yin Yoga is a perfect complement to the dynamic and muscular (yang) styles of yoga that emphasize internal heat, and the lengthening and contracting of our muscles. Yin Yoga targets the connective tissues, such as the ligaments, bones, and even the joints of the body that normally are not exercised very much in a more active style of asana practice.Yin yoga encourages long held floor poses to enhance the Chi or energy distribution through the Yin parts of the body, namely the bones and connective tissues that bind them. These mainly static postures coax Chi into the respective Meridians (the unseen riverbeds of energy the Chi travels through), thereby encouraging a kind of needle-less acupuncture treatment. This style of practice, done slowly and safely, nourishes the natural range of motion of the joints, It also flushes the meridians housed in these connective tissues, which directly effect/enhance particular organs in the process.
http://www.yogajournal.com/practice/580
Gentle Yoga
This 60 minute yoga class is perfect for those who are beginners as well as those who want a gentle yoga session with focus on the breath, relaxation, and attention to individual needs. Each class is geared to those that attend that particular day. The basic yoga postures and names are taught as well as correct alignment. Students are shown how to use props to aid in reaching postures that may have otherwise been unattainable. You will leave this class feeling refreshed, relaxed, and renewed ready to take on the day. This class is a great way to gain an understandinig of the fundamentals of yoga and to gain the confidence to take your practice to the next level.
