Iyengar Yoga, Vinyasa, Strength Balance and Restore, Mat Pilates, Tai Chi and Belly Dancing classes at StudiOm, Jackson Mississippi

IYENGAR YOGA-Yoga is a systematic and dynamic practice, with an emphasis on precise alignment and therapeutics. The practice of Iyengar Yoga will often result in eliminating aches and pains as well as improving posture. The asanas (poses) are structured and categorized to allow students to progress surely and safely from basic postures to the most advanced as they gain flexibility, strength and sensitivity in mind, body and spirit. Props and modifications are utilized, allowing access for all ages, body types, and levels of conditioning under the supervision of suitably experienced teacher.

STRENGTH/BALANCE/RESTORE- This class is a slower pace class with the emphasis on understanding how and what muscles to engage while learning where to stretch safely as you continually build strength to keep your body balanced and restored.

VINYASA/ASANA This class is one part vinyasana which is a series of poses linked together in a sequence, Surya Namaskar or Sun Salutation is an example of a yoga Vinyasana. This type of practice progresses from one posture to the next in a flow of movement. Then there will be a focus on some refinement in holding an asanas.

MAT PILATES- The Pilates Method of body conditioning emphasizes principles of controlled and mindful movements that strengthen the entire body, especially the "core". Core muscles consist of the deep abdominals, gluteals and lower back muscles of the torso, otherwise known as your "powerhouse" or "center". When movements are initiated from the core, the risk of strains and injuries are greatly reduced.

TAI CHI- Tai Chi is considered to be one of the Five Excellences in Chinese Culture along with Music, History, Art, and Calligraphy. It utilizes principles from the Book of Changes (Tao Te Ching). While Tai Chi is a Martial Art, it is much more in that it encompasses meditation, health, and cultivation of both physical strength and internal strength.

BELLY DANCING- MissiHIPPY In these beginner friendly classes we will begin to explore fundamental movements of belly dance. Learn to do isolations, figure 8’s, undulations, shimmies and more! No previous dance experience necessary.

Please bring your own props if you have them if not you will be assigned props to use and store to reuse as your own at StudiOm!