Our Classes
All classes are held in the Yoga Studio at the Beardsley Recreation Center.
Admittance to all classes ends 5 minutes before the scheduled start time to allow the monitor time to finalize paperwork. Anyone arriving after that will not be allowed entry into the class.
Payment for in-studio classes will be via the club’s prepaid card or personal check. Cash is not accepted. Club members can purchase prepaid cards before any class by check to SCW Yoga Club ($50 = 10 classes or $25 = 5 classes.)
Monitors
Classes cannot be held without monitors. Monitors handle check-in, sales of prepaid cards and memberships, and answer questions. To sign up to monitor a class, write your name on the monitor calendar for the class. The Monitor Handbook has instructions for monitors and sample forms.
Types of Classes
Mat Yoga
Mat yoga is practiced on a mat and refers to a set of physical exercises known as asanas, or postures, sequenced to align your muscles and bones. The postures are designed to open the many channels of the body — especially the main channel, the spine — so that energy can flow freely.
You will need a yoga mat and a water bottle. Blocks and straps are available in the yoga studio.
You must be able to comfortably get up from, and down to, the floor unassisted. Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to stretch and bend.
Levels: Varies by class (Level is specified on class schedule.)
Chair Yoga
Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting on a chair or standing using a chair for support.
These classes are recommended for individuals who may have difficulty getting up and down off the floor due to mobility or recuperative issues. Often the poses, or asanas, are adaptations of Hatha yoga poses.
Levels: Varies by class (Level is specified on class schedule.)
Specialized Mat Yoga
These classes can benefit all ages and abilities and involves a selection of poses to improve strength, flexibility, and balance.
For those with flexibility challenges and chronic pain, these classes can help improve functional movement. Each class will vary on intensity and variation.
Levels: Varies by class (Level is specified on class schedule.)
No classes offered at this time.
Pilates
Pilates is a mind-body workout based on six principles: centering, concentration, control, precision, breath, and flow. Each exercise and movement sequence embodies these six principles. Posture, balance, and pelvic floor function will be improved.
Pilates is a low-impact exercise that can be performed standing, supine, prone, or seated. These classes will focus on mat-based exercises that engage specific muscle groups. Check the class descriptions for specific equipment requirements.
Pilates is all about no strain, no pain.
Click on the class name below to see its description.
Therapeutic Yoga
Taught by qualified instructors, therapeutic yoga classes can focus on one or more areas of the body, or the entire body, in a single class. Focus may change from week to week.
Depending upon the class, emphasis on common ailments or issues, flexibility, strength, or other conditions will be addressed. Classes may address arthritis, low back pain, soft tissue, sciatica, shoulders/neck, hips/knees, hands, feet, etc.
Class equipment will vary from class to class. At a minimum, you should have your own yoga mat and water. Other equipment may include a small pillow, a yoga blanket, or foam roller. Be sure to read the class description to understand those requirements.
You must be able to comfortably get up from, and down to, the floor unassisted. Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to stretch and bend.
Levels: Varies by class (specified on class schedule.)
Click on the class names below to see their descriptions.