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Classes & Events

Weekly group yoga classes are open to the public. All fitness levels are welcome.

All of the classes taught at Gaia Massage & Yoga, LLC and The Yoga Center of Eau Claire are considered in the style of Hatha yoga. This is a general term for the physical aspects of yoga. Hatha yoga is a form of guided exercise, breathing and meditation that focuses on strengthening large and small muscle groups, relaxing and improving flexibility where there is tightness, and improving both posture and balance. Each student comes to yoga with individual goals. It can be practised as physical exercise, wellness and rehabilitation routines, to relieve the symptoms of depression, stress or anxiety, or for spiritual grounding and awakening. Some find relief of long-held muscular holding or thinking patterns. Whatever your intention may be for starting or maintaining a yoga practise, you are welcomed here.

Current Yoga Classes Taught by Sarah

Monday:

Beginning Yoga, 12-12:45 p.m.

Wednesday:

Multi-level Yoga, 9-10:30 a.m.

Friday:

Multi-level Yoga, 12-12:45 p.m.

The 45 minute classes currently are $8. The 90 minute class is $12 for drop-ins.

For additional classes and teachers, as well as yoga workshops, please visit The Yoga Center of Eau Claire’s website at www.infinitejoy.com/yoga.

 

Kirtan
Kirtan Leaders Andew Wilke, Josh Polich, Krishna
Das and Sarah Pederson

Class Descriptions

Beginning Yoga
This class covers all the basics. We will practise pranayama (breathing exercises), and asana (yoga poses). Depending on the students in attendance, Sarah wil create the class according to needs. We will work on balance, flexibility and strengthening weak areas.

Multi-level Yoga
In this class we will continue working on pranayama and asana. A short meditation or foot reflexology may be included. Beginners are comfortable in this class, as well as seasoned students.

Kirtan
Kirtan is a form of devotional chanting that originates in India. In a call and response format, we sing and chant a variety of sacred names and mantras from eastern traditions. Kirtan is a way to connect with the Divine personally or with a group. The experience is different for everyone; one may experience an uplifting of mood or emotion, a connection to the Oneness of creation or a deep sense of peacefullness or grounding. This class is lead by Sarah Pederson, LMT, RYT. Cost is $12 or Yoga Center Class Pass accepted. (learn more about Kirtan)

Reiki I & II Workshops - Date and time to be announced
Learn the ancient practice of Usui Reiki. Reiki is a Japanese method of energy healing with ancient Buddhist roots, of utilizing the field of energy in and around the body for healing through laying of hands. It both calms and stimulates energy flow and enhances the conditions for self-healing inherent in the body. This can affect the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual levels of our being. We will learn how to treat ourselves and others, long distance healing, the use of mantra, imagery and breathework for enhanced healing, the use of healing stones and sacred symbols. Taught by Reiki Master & Teacher Sarah Pederson, LMT, RYT.

Contact us today to set up an appointment or stop in for a group yoga class.

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