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Infinite Yoga Schedule Infinite Yoga Sunday/Tuesday Mash All Levels Start with the flow of Soul Vinyasa, move through step by step preps for Voted "Best Yoga Studio in San Diego", Infinite Yoga offers challenging postures and you have our Sunday/Tuesday Mash! A dynamic authentic yoga classes, inspiring teachers and a community vinyasa sequence followed by a “theme” (arm balancing, backbending, feel within a modern urban setting. A perfect blend of pure etc.) create a fun and unique “All Levels Mash-Up” with inspiration from each teacher’s personal background. traditional Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga complemented with IY's unique Specialty classes bring you infinite possibilities to Yoga Focus All Levels deepen your understanding of Yoga and yourself. Combines the flow of a yoga class, step-by-step information of a workshop and personal attention of a private yoga lesson. You’ll advance in your Ashtanga Vinyasa Classes practice through personal attention and focusing on one particular aspect or theme of yoga. Students must pre-register for 6 consecutive Weds. or 3 Ashtanga Vinyasa is a dynamic form of yoga that produces a consecutive Sats. Yoga Focus is an additional charge (cannot use class strong, lean and flexible body and brings clarity and calmness cards) and do to results received and limited space, these sell out quickly. to the mind. Please visit the website for the next “Focus” series. Foundation Level 1-2 Exhale Level 3 – 4 Create strength, flexibility, balance and longevity in your yoga practice On Thursday nights – slow down, breathe better and go deeper with Dana’s with a solid Foundation. Learn detailed alignment in postures and proper new class Exhale. A strong, powerfully opening class combines pranayama breathing (Ujjayi) in this fun and informative class. Recommended for all and longer holds of challenging postures (arm balances, backbends!)to help new students to Infinite, this class is suitable for expectant mothers, those you move beyond physical, emotional and self-imposed boundaries. Ashtanga-based, Forrest Yoga inspired, gain insight, become strong & working with injuries and those wanting a slower paced format. steady while at the same time letting go. Ashtanga Vinyasa All Levels Move through 70% of the dynamic Ashtanga Vinyasa Primary (1st) series (see Soul Vinyasa All Levels Ashtanga Vinyasa Level 3/4) in this moderate tempo, up-beat class. Friday nights move & breathe to a hot soundtrack, Dana’s evocative words Strengthen & detoxify your body with this powerful and graceful practice. and impeccable sequencing deeply rooted in Ashtanga Vinyasa. Sweat out You’ll learn “jump-throughs”, “jump-backs” and the precise rhythm of stress from the week with an energizing up-tempo sequence that takes you breath that brings mental clarity and focus. All Levels welcome, advanced out of the physical and IN to the music, rhythm of your breath and an students deepen your understanding of Primary Series moving at a slightly inward focus. Challenge your body while elevating your soul! slower pace. Ashtanga Vinyasa Level 3-4 Tips for New Students Ashtanga Vinyasa Primary (1st) Series as taught by the late Sri K Pattabhi Jois in Mysore, India. The series produces a deep internal heat that Tri Yoga – It’s FREE! detoxifies, improves digestion, increases stamina, strength and flexibility Stop by any Sunday for an intro to Infinite Yoga. Recommended for all while bringing mental clarity and focus. Postures are called out in Sanskrit new students. Tri-Yoga is part class, part discussion. Experience IY, with very little demonstration. Please attend Ashtanga Vinyasa All Levels or get all your questions answered, learn about the history & benefits of Mysore before attempting this class. Yoga, find out what classes are right for you & yoga etiquette. "Trini" Mysore All Levels in Sanskrit means "3". Attend Tri Yoga and receive 3 Free Classes at IY! Experience Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga the way it is taught in Mysore, India. Parking Open practice, with a convenient time frame where students can arrive We have free parking available for our evening classes. Please ask at anytime during the times listed. Mysore is a highly personalized approach the front desk for details and pick up a parking pass. where the teacher assists you step-by step, posture by posture. You move at your own pace, to the rhythm of your own breath. Our Mysore teachers Yoga Mat, Towel & Water assist you in the form of hands on adjustments to guide your body into Please bring a yoga mat and towel to every class. We have spare mats precise alignment of each pose. Suitable for expectant mothers and those to borrow, but recommend you have your own. Water is available at working with injuries (please tell teacher in advance). the front desk, but should not be necessary during class. Respect for Self and Others Infinite Yoga Specialty Classes It's best to practice on an empty stomach and respectful to practice Unique to Infinite Yoga, ashtanga-based, designed to fragrance, lotion and oil free. Please switch off cell phones before you complement our traditional classes and help you advance enter the studio and don’t switch them back on until you are in the hallway. infinitely in your yoga practice. Improv Level 3-4 & Level 4-5 w/Teacher Approval Moon Days & Mysore A dynamic class with an in-depth focus (hip opening, backbending, arm Ashtanga tradition regards Moon Days (the day of each New and Full balancing etc.) Slower paced and multiple preps to move safely towards the Moon) to be non-practice days. In accordance with Ashtanga tradition more challenging postures of Ashtanga Primary (1st), Intermediate (2nd) Mysore is not offered on Moon Days. ALL other classes are taught. The and Advanced A (3rd) Series while gaining insight about yourself and yoga. current moon day calendar can be found on the website. Please check schedule for appropriate level. IY-55 All Levels Want more than just a class? Optimize strength, balance and power with Infinite Yoga’s unique 55 min. Visit our website (www.infiniteyoga.com) for detailed information on yoga conditioning class. Fusing traditional Ashtanga Vinyasa, Yoga Therapy our workshops, yoga retreats, private lessons and nationally certified and fitness. Build core awareness and balance while improving backbends yoga teacher trainings (200 & 500 RYT). using our “yoga ball” prop (yes yoga with balls!). A therapeutic class to help rehab from injuries and excellent for anyone who wants to strengthen and tone their body. Squeeze a yoga workout in 3 days a week in just 55 min.’s. Infinite Yoga is Registered Yoga School with Yoga Alliance. Centered All Levels Begin with breathwork and yoga "kriyas" (cleansing techniques) to bring Stay Motivated: focus, create internal heat and detoxify the body. Move through a strong Ashtanga-based vinyasa sequence followed by "bandha-infused" corework. End with restorative postures to leave you feeling completely revitalized and ready to finish your week. "Do your practice and all is coming" Sri K Pattabhi Jois March 2015 Infinite Yoga Schedule www.infiniteyoga.com Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Mysore Mysore Mysore Mysore IY-55 6:00 - 8:30 Trevor 6:00 - 8:30 Trevor 6:00 - 8:30 Trevor 6:00 - 8:30 Trevor 7:30 - 8:25 Janike All Levels All Levels All Levels All Levels All Levels Foundation Ashtanga Vinyasa IY-55 Ashtanga Vinyasa IY-55 Improv Improv 8:30 - 9:45 Trevor Level 1-2 9:00 - 10:15 Jennifer 9:00 - 9:55 Morgan 9:00 - 10:30 Dana 9:00 - 9:55 Morgan 9:00 - 10:15 Dana 9:00 - 10:45 Dana All Levels All Levels Level 3-4 All Levels Level 3-4 Apprvl Rqd Level 4-5 Sunday Mash Foundation 9:00 - 10:15 Sydney All Levels 9:30 - 10:30 Eliza Level 1-2 Times available for Private Sessions Visit website to schedule an appointment: infiniteyoga.com Ashtanga Vinyasa Ashtanga Vinyasa 10:00 - 11:45 Trevor 11:00 - 12:15 Troy Level 3-4 All Levels Tri Yoga - Free! Ashtanga Vinyasa Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Focus 12:00 - 12:30 Trevor Mysore 4:30 - 5:45 Trevor Mysore 4:30 - 5:45 Nicole 11:00 - 12:30 Dana New Students 4:30 - 6:30 Troy All Levels 4:30 - 6:30 Trevor All Levels All Levels All Levels Tuesday Mash Centered Soul Vinyasa Key: 5:30 - 6:45 5:30 - 6:45 Christina 5:30 - 6:45 Dana Available for Private Sessions Bonnie/Sydney Yoga Focus All Levels All Levels All Levels Pre-Reg Only (check website) 6:00 - 7:30 Dana Not offered on Moon Days Exhale Ashtanga Vinyasa Infinite Yoga Ashtanga Vinyasa Ashtanga Vinyasa 6:30 - 7:50 Dana 6:30 - 8:00 Trevor 2400 Kettner Blvd., #115 San Diego CA 92101 Level 3 - 4 6:45 - 8:00 Troy Level 3 - 4 6:45 - 8:00 Trevor www.infiniteyoga.com All Levels All Levels 619-269-7043 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Prices: Drop in $16 ($10 - Discounted rate for San Diego based military, students, seniors & working yoga teachers - ID Required) (Please Note: All cards (Expire 60 days after first class. May be shared with friends & family.) are non-refundable.) Class Cards: 4 Classes $50 8 Classes $88 Unlimited Monthly Membership $120 (Valid one calendar month. May not be shared) Level 1-2: Learn or refresh the fundamentals of Yoga: Ujjayi breath, proper alignment and learn what's best for you and your body at a slower pace. All Levels: Must know Ujjayi breath and proper alignment in standing postures (see above) Level 3-4: Minimum 2 year consistent yoga practice. Confident in backbends. Level 4-5: Teacher approval only, plus a minimum 5 yrs of consistent practice.
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