Classes may be entered during mid-session. Drop-in fees are $15/class.
All group yoga classes are held at the Center for Yoga studio in East Lansing, Michigan at:
Center for Yoga
1780 E. Grand River
East Lansing, Michigan 48823
Payment accepted is cash or check
Click here for registration information.
**SPECIAL OFFER** Add a first time therapeutic private appointment to a class session fee for a reduced rate of $40/hour See Therapeutic Yoga page for more information |
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| JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2012 | |||
| TUESDAY | |||
| 5:40 - 7:10 p.m. | Mind & Body Yoga, Level 2 | Jan 3 - Feb 28, no class 2/14 | $108 |
| 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. | Beginning Mind and Body | Jan 10 - Feb 28, no class 2/14 | $96 |
| WEDNESDAY | |||
| 5:45 - 7:00 p.m. | Yoga for Health | Jan 4 - Feb 29, no class 2/15 | $108 |
| 7:15 - 9:00 p.m. | Mind & Body Yoga, Level 3 | Jan 4 - Feb 29, no class 2/15 | $108 |
| THURSDAY | |||
| 5:30-7:00 p..m. | Beginning Meditation | Feb 2 - March 2, no class 2/16 | $65 |
| MARCH - APRIL 2012 | |||
| TUESDAY | |||
| 5:40 - 7:10 p.m. | Mind & Body Yoga, Level 2 | ||
| 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. | Beginning Mind and Body | ||
| WEDNESDAY | |||
| 5:45 - 7:00 p.m. | Yoga for Health | ||
| 7:15 - 9:00 p.m. | Mind & Body Yoga, Level 3 | ||
| THURSDAY | |||
| 5:30-7:00 p..m. | |||
TESTIMONIAL:
I would highly recommend Kathy (KO) Ornish as an instructor and for individualized consultation. Kathy has had extensive training in yoga therapy, asana (postures), meditation, and other yoga studies. She has keen insight into adapting yoga postures to assist students. Most individuals cannot physically perform all yoga postures and need to adapt to better suit their bodies and this is something you simply cannot obtain from a DVD, and in many cases students may injure their body by attempting to move into a full posture. Even though I have been taking classes with KO for more than five years, her teaching style allows for new interpretations of the movement, and focuses on combining breath work with the physical aspects of the poses. Almost every class I attend there is something different or new for me to learn. With KO as an instructor, anyone can do yoga. While I started taking classes to become more limber, attending KO’s classes has taught me to deal with the stresses of everyday life. I can state that I am calmer and more focused because of her classes and assistance.
MaryLynn N.
Group Yoga Classes
See "class schedule" tab above for more details.
All group classes are held at the Center for Yoga in East Lansing, Michigan at:
Center for Yoga
1780 E. Grand River
East Lansing, Michigan 48823
Upcoming Workshops and Events
Exploring the Use of Sound in Asana, Pranayama, and Meditation
Friday, March 16 – Sunday, March 18, 2012
Himalayan Institute, September 23-25, 2011. Click here for more details and then click on March.
Private Yoga Instruction
Private instruction is a wonderful way to bring the tools of yoga into your life through one-on-one instruction. Using one or all of the tools of yoga - physical postures, breath awareness exercises, relaxation, meditation, and lifestyle suggestions- I hope to inspire and empower you to reach your full potential, both physically, mentally, and emotionally leading to a healthy, joyful, and productive life.
No special equipment is required. Sessions are tailored to meet your individual needs, and a personal practice is developed to encourage working on your own. Working one-on-one is especially helpful in addressing specific medical, physical, emotional, or other troubling issues (see Therapeutic Yoga for more information and pricing).
Contact K.O. at Email or 517.485.5659 for an appointment held in my East Lansing office.
Workplace Yoga Classes
K.O. offers group classes at your workplace! These classes usually last 45 minutes to 1 hour and can be conducted any time of day – before work, during lunch, after work or whenever it is convenient. This is a perfect gift to your employees helping them to reduce stress, and keep them fit and healthy.
One-time workshops are also available.
Periodically Taught Special Classes or Workshops
Stress Management - also taught in the workplace
Beginning Meditation – this is a 4 week class that can also be taught in the workplace
Discover the Breadth of Yoga
The Chakras and the Prana Vayus
Men's Introduction to Yoga
Therapeutic Yoga for Back Pain
...and more workshops to come
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
All my classes emphasize integrating breath with movement in the physical poses, while learning to adapt the postures to suit your unique condition. Specialized breath practices (pranayama), visualization, meditation, and relaxation are also incorporated. All classes will help develop strength, flexibility, focus, and a greater awareness of body, breath, and mind.
Beginning Meditation is periodically taught.
Learn how to begin a home meditation practice. Systematic methods for mantra meditation and stress reduction are covered each week. Many relaxation and concentration techniques, as well as gentle physical warm-ups, are explored to prepare the body and mind for sitting. Group discussion, lectures on lifestyle, and yoga philosophy are included. Class size limited to 8.
Beginning Mind and Body Yoga (all levels)
This is an introductory/ beginning level class which assumes the student has little or no experience with yoga. It is a systematic exploration of the fundamentals of the physical postures with an emphasis on understanding breath and movement. Beginning meditation and relaxation are also included.
Yoga for Health (all levels)
A gentle physical practice adapted to accommodate one’s physical abilities, combined with breath awareness, will increase strength and flexibility. Breathing, meditation, and relaxation will end the class, leaving you relaxed and renewed.
Mind and Body Yoga (Level 2)
Deepen your practice with more challenging physical postures, sun salutations, a more in depth exploration of breath (pranayama) techniques, and longer meditations. Emphasis is also placed on cultivating greater concentration and self-awareness, and on accessing the more subtle in the body. Some philosophy included.
Mind and Body Yoga (Level 3)
For students with at least 1 year yoga and meditation experience. This class is similar to the Level 1-2 class, but is more physically challenging. More in-depth breath work, meditation, visualization, and philosophy are included.
Stress Management is periodically taught
It’s easy to feel as though the demands on our lives can exceed our resources. Many people live with feelings of irritability or anxiety. Many have trouble concentrating or sleeping. Would you like to begin to cultivate a more peaceful, less reactive life?
There are many conditions, both physical and emotional, that can be improved by decreasing one’s stress. Simple lifestyle changes, as well as learning to understand your perceptions and reactions to stress, can help support a calm and clear mind. In this class you will learn techniques to help decrease your reactions to stress through breathing, relaxation, and meditation. Lectures on lifestyle, some gentle physical exercises, and other related topics will also be included. This class will be limited to 8 people. No previous yoga experience is necessary.
Yoga and Multiple Sclerosis is periodically taught
Yoga is a wonderful tool for promoting wellness in our bodies, our physiology,and our minds. This class is specifically designed to use yoga postures, breathing techniques, relaxation, and visualization to encourage strength, flexibility, balance, and mental focus, while lessening stress, contraction, and fatigue. Our room will be climate controlled. No previous yoga experience is necessary.
Therapeutic Yoga for Back Pain is periodically taught.
Using yoga practices that were demonstrated to be effective for chronic low back pain, this class is based on the N.I.H. funded controlled trial published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, 2005. Discussion, yoga postures, breath techniques, visualization, relaxation, and home practices will be included. Is this class is appropriate for you? Class size is limited to 10 students. No previous yoga experience is necessary.
Men's Introduction to Yoga is periodically taught.
This class is for men only, giving them an environment in which to feel comfortable exploring the practice of yoga. It is appropriate for students with little or no yoga experience. Classes are limited to 12.