UPDATED 03-30-08
Paducah Yoga Center will be closed on the days below:
Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas
Eve, and Christmas Day.
In the event of inclement weather, PYC follows Paducah City School Closings.
• All equipment is provided. However, it is strongly recommended
that you invest in your own mat as it is much more sanitary
• If you have any health problems or injuries that are of
concern to you, be sure to inform the teacher before class begins
• Pregnant Women: Do not begin yoga without permission from
your physician. Birthing partners encouraged to enroll as well. Private sessions or prenatal
workshops highly recommended before starting in 'group classes'
• Wear shorts or footless tights. The instructor should
be able to see the alignment of your hips, knees, and ankles
• For your comfort, an empty stomach is best. Do not eat
a full meal for at least 2 hours prior to class
• Remove shoes and turn off cell phones immediately upon
entry
• If you are late for class, enter quietly
• If departing earlier than class is scheduled to end, take
a 5-minute Savasana (relaxation pose) in the waiting room before leaving
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TEACHING METHOD
Most of
PYC's instructors teach Hatha Yoga mainly in the Iyengar method. Iyengar
Style yoga emphasizes posture and the development of balance and
alignment. To support students' explorations of postures, Iyengar
yoga makes use of a wide variety of props: rope wall belts, blocks, bolsters,
blankets and chairs. Iyengar is one of the most widely practiced
yoga techniques in the West. It was developed in India by B.K.S.
Iyengar and responds to individuals with varying limitations and
capacities for accomplishing postures. Iyengar yoga is noted for
great attention to detail and the precise alignment of postures.
You will be 'taught' rather than 'led' so that you will have the
knowledge of safe alignment to practice in any type of class,
whether it be in another Yoga Style or exercise system. Ultimately
this knowledge will transfer into your everyday life, bringing
more stability and 'freedom' in the body, mind and spirit.
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GENERAL STRUCTURE OF YOGA CLASS
• Centering. Taking the time to settle into your space
and connect with the breath. You may hear poetry or readings
that create a theme for the practice.
• Warm-ups. Depending on the postures we will practice
in class, movements will help to warm muscles, joints, facia, propriorecepters (nerves that sense the position of your body)
for more effective and safe movement.
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Postures. Also known as asanas, these are poses that
will teach us alignment as well as strengthen and cleanse
the body.
• Cool Down. Stretches to further improve flexibility,
create space for more breath.
• Deep Relaxation. Also known as yoga nidra or savasana
(corpse pose). A time to practice withdrawal of the senses
by focusing on the breath and releasing tension. Very important
in closing our yoga practice and transitioning to external
activities.
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