Class Descriptions

All classes taught at Creating Space Yoga Studio are Hatha Yoga inspired by the teachings of Vanda Scaravelli.  We teach through asana (postures) and pranayama (breath) that we have the potential to open and change.  Through yoga we can learn to “undo” tension so that the body is better to receive and to experience stillness and wholeness. We approach our yoga practice as an evolution; understanding that there are always beginnings and no endings.   Our teachers believe that getting into the pose is not a final goal; the achievement is in the work itself.

Beginning:
These classes are for students with little or no experience.  These classes will include simple movements to stretch and warm-up the body.  An introduction into the beginner asanas (postures) as well as simple pranayama (breath control) will be taught. Also suitable for pre-natal students.  Modifications will be provided.

Intermediate:                
These classes are for students with a familiarity of the basic yoga poses and who are looking to expand their knowledge of asanas and pranayama by learning more advanced poses. 

Experienced:               
These students show an understanding of the yoga poses and pranayama and have become curious to understand what is meant by the “pose behind the pose”.  These classes give the student the opportunity to move deeper into their yoga practice.

All Levels:               
This class will be suitable for any level of student. The class will be tailored to whomever is on the floor and adjustments will be suggested according to each students abilities.

Gentle Yoga:
This yoga class is designed to help relieve stiffness and tension due to injury or age.  This class will guide each student through gentle and small movements leading to simple asanas (yoga poses).  Yoga benefits all bodies, all ages, all abilities.

Yoga and Meditation:
This is the perfect class after a busy day. There will be an hour spent in basic asana's to release any holding and tension in the body. A half hour will be dedicated to pranayama (breath work) and basic meditation. This class will be appropriate for all levels of students. Beginners welcome.

Way To Go Deeper:      
These classes are designed for students who have worked with Helen and have come to a place of inquiry about their personal yoga.   We ask permission to work intimately and confidentially within this small group.  There is a maximum of 8 students per class and the classes are once every three weeks on Thursday afternoon.

Unquided Meditation:
Half an hour of quiet and stillness to sit with the moment.  Meditation gives us an opportunity to quiet our minds and focus our attention on what is happening right now.
We ask a suggested donation of $5 towards the charity chosen by the studio for the term.