Class Descriptions
Gentle Yoga and Relaxation Yoga
Explore gentle stretches that increase circulation and
flexibility. Learn breathing techniques and enjoy guided
meditation to help calm restless thoughts and create deep
relaxation. Both classes are Kripalu based and encourage
listening to your body's wisdom. Both are suitable for all
levels of ability. Gentle Yoga explores techniques in
breathing, meditation and traditional yoga asanas (yoga
poses) while moving slowly and mindfully. Relaxation Yoga
explores ways to unwind and stretch, combining slow,
flowing movements with breath awareness, while lying on
the floor. See schedule.
Restorative Yoga
This therapeutic form of conscious relaxation accompanied
by focused breathing, allows the body and mind to come
into balance. Experience the benefits of being passively
supported in yoga poses lasting from 5 to 15 minutes.
Explore how this slow release of physical tension and
mental stress invites healing and creates an overall sense of
well being. See schedule.
Yoga for Chronic and Recurring Pain
Practice a Yoga for Slow Living approach that includes
mindful breathing and movement. Discover ways to create
a more relaxed body and calm mind. Gently explore how
to help shift the experience of living with chronic or
recurring pain. To learn more, read the article, "Better Health
May Be Only a Breath Away." Check the schedule for
current class times. For information on privates or special
group classes, contact Rhoda.
Adaptive Yoga for MS
Here's Rhoda working with an MS client at an Adaptive
Yoga training given by the Illinois chapter of the MS Society.
Read what the MS Society has to say about Adaptive
Yoga. For more information, contact Rhoda.
Modified Yoga for Arthritis
Experience a very gentle form of yoga for people with
arthritis designed to loosen joints, stimulate circulation and
reduce stiffness. Read what the Arthritis Foundation has to
say about how yoga can help you cope with arthritis.
Contact Rhoda for more information about private sessions.
Yoga for People with Limited Mobility
This approach to yoga offers techniques to help you learn
how to listen to the wisdom of your body and reduce some
of the tension and stress that may accompany stiffness and
limited mobility. Sessions are designed to meet individual
needs. This is a very gentle form of yoga suitable for all levels
and ages. To sponsor a class series, workshop or to make an
appointment for a private session, contact Rhoda.
Meditate & Relax
Learning how to meditate and relax supports the practice
of self-awareness. Studies show that meditating regularly
relieves the physical tension and emotional stress that often
accompany our everyday lives. This class explores
traditional forms of meditation such as Vipassana
(mindfulness of breath and body), walking meditation,
Metta (loving kindness or well wishing), and Yoga Nidra
(dynamic sleep) as well as guided relaxation and
visualization techniques. To find out more about the
benefits of meditation, read the article "Better Health May
Be Only a Breath Away." For information about workshops
and special classes, group or individual sessions, contact
Rhoda. Also check the schedule for current classes.
Explore gentle stretches that increase circulation and
flexibility. Learn breathing techniques and enjoy guided
meditation to help calm restless thoughts and create deep
relaxation. Both classes are Kripalu based and encourage
listening to your body's wisdom. Both are suitable for all
levels of ability. Gentle Yoga explores techniques in
breathing, meditation and traditional yoga asanas (yoga
poses) while moving slowly and mindfully. Relaxation Yoga
explores ways to unwind and stretch, combining slow,
flowing movements with breath awareness, while lying on
the floor. See schedule.
Restorative Yoga
This therapeutic form of conscious relaxation accompanied
by focused breathing, allows the body and mind to come
into balance. Experience the benefits of being passively
supported in yoga poses lasting from 5 to 15 minutes.
Explore how this slow release of physical tension and
mental stress invites healing and creates an overall sense of
well being. See schedule.
Yoga for Chronic and Recurring Pain
Practice a Yoga for Slow Living approach that includes
mindful breathing and movement. Discover ways to create
a more relaxed body and calm mind. Gently explore how
to help shift the experience of living with chronic or
recurring pain. To learn more, read the article, "Better Health
May Be Only a Breath Away." Check the schedule for
current class times. For information on privates or special
group classes, contact Rhoda.
Adaptive Yoga for MS
Here's Rhoda working with an MS client at an Adaptive
Yoga training given by the Illinois chapter of the MS Society.
Read what the MS Society has to say about Adaptive
Yoga. For more information, contact Rhoda.
Modified Yoga for Arthritis
Experience a very gentle form of yoga for people with
arthritis designed to loosen joints, stimulate circulation and
reduce stiffness. Read what the Arthritis Foundation has to
say about how yoga can help you cope with arthritis.
Contact Rhoda for more information about private sessions.
Yoga for People with Limited Mobility
This approach to yoga offers techniques to help you learn
how to listen to the wisdom of your body and reduce some
of the tension and stress that may accompany stiffness and
limited mobility. Sessions are designed to meet individual
needs. This is a very gentle form of yoga suitable for all levels
and ages. To sponsor a class series, workshop or to make an
appointment for a private session, contact Rhoda.
Meditate & Relax
Learning how to meditate and relax supports the practice
of self-awareness. Studies show that meditating regularly
relieves the physical tension and emotional stress that often
accompany our everyday lives. This class explores
traditional forms of meditation such as Vipassana
(mindfulness of breath and body), walking meditation,
Metta (loving kindness or well wishing), and Yoga Nidra
(dynamic sleep) as well as guided relaxation and
visualization techniques. To find out more about the
benefits of meditation, read the article "Better Health May
Be Only a Breath Away." For information about workshops
and special classes, group or individual sessions, contact
Rhoda. Also check the schedule for current classes.
| Yoga for Slow Living |
Current Schedule
class times, dates, locations
and registration information
class times, dates, locations
and registration information
| Relax with Rhoda |
| Four Guided Meditation and Relaxation Experiences led by Rhoda Miriam |
| with Rhoda Miriam, E-RYT |