Although there are many styles of yoga, the differences are usually about emphasis, such as focusing on strict alignment of the body, coordination of breath and movement, holding the postures, or the flow from one posture to another. All of the styles share a common lineage. In fact, the founders of three major styles—Astanga, Iyengar and Viniyoga—were all students of Krishnamacharya, a famous teacher at the Yoga Institute at the Mysore Palace in India. Two other styles, Integral and Sivananda, were created by disciples of the famous guru Sivananda. No style is better than another; it’s simply a matter of personal preference. More important than any style is the student-teacher relationship.

Quote from: http://www.yogasite.com/yogastyles.html

Prenatal Yoga-All Levels
This yoga class is designed for pregnant students women or those trying to conceive. Those new to yoga are welcome. Emphasis will be placed on using asanas ( yoga poses) to increase strength, flexibility and balance. Students will practice standing and seated poses as well as breathing techniques appropiate for pregnancy at all stages. Benefits include physical and emotional well-being as well as an easier and more comfortable birth. Students should wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing. It is also okay to have a light snack prior to class. (fruit, cheese or toast etc.) Mats and props provided.

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Gentle Yoga
Designed especially for the relaxing yogi. This class teaches some of the more easy postures as well there modifications. And helps give confidence as you learn the poses, a great starting point for the new and less flexible student. 

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Ashtanga Flow 
Asana sequences integrate movement and breath work for an energetic practice. Developed by K. Pattabhi Jois, Ashtanga is physically demanding. Participants move through a series of flows, jumping from one posture to another to build strength, flexibility and stamina.

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Hatha Flow 
Hatha yoga is a non-denomination mix of differant yoga lineage in one class. the class uses asanas from many differant yoga postures, flowing from one posture into the next. Class is in a temperature around 80 degrees, a comfortable climate for stretching the body while you learn to creating your own internal heat.

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Hot Yoga 
This class is also a flow class, but here we turn up the heat. The temperature is 105 degrees, which helps to provides greater flexibility, flushes toxins from the body, and increases cardiovascular activity, and makes your skin glow.

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Vinaysa Flow
The sage Patanjali systematized the practice of Ashtanga Yoga. Emphasis is on the breath and most of all alignment coordinated with the flow of the Vinyasa movements.

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Learn to Meditate
Everyone can learn to meditate. The benefits are many, including clarity of mind, reduced stress and improved physical health. By developing a regular meditation practice we can create, from the inside out, the peace and happiness we want.

Presented by Prabha Duneja Geeta Society:

Each session consists of a relaxing, guided meditation on charka colors, sounds and there meanings a talk on mantra’s, the primordial sound of OM, all derived from the aspect of Hinduism . Each class is self-contained. Everyone is welcome and no prior experience of meditation is necessary.

For more information phone (925)484-5411
Email: duneja@aol.com
www.holygeeta.com

Presented by Dzalandhara Buddhist Center:

Each session consists of a relaxing, guided meditation and a talk on an aspect of Buddhism. Although taught as a series, each class is self-contained. Everyone is welcome and no prior experience of meditation is necessary.

For more information phone (510)559-8183
Email: info@meditationinberkeley.org
www.meditationinberkeley.org

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