Class Descriptions

At Jewel Yoga, we offer classes on a quarterly basis. Weekly classes teach an orderly, systematic progression of poses to develop each student’s ability both within a class and from one class to the next. Consistent attendance reinforces learning.

Our class offerings are structured to reflect a progression based on experience, depth of understanding and skill level. This natural progression provides a foundation for growth from quarter to quarter, year to year.

We encourage you to move from one level to the next at your own pace. Always feel free to ask the advice of your instructor or give us a call if you are uncertain about which level is most appropriate for you. In addition to the distinct class levels, we offer a variety of special classes, as you can see below:

Beginning Yoga
For people new to yoga. Emphasis is on learning the fundamental standing poses that stretch and strengthen the body to achieve balance, increase stamina and confidence. Basic postures are taught with special attention to alignment. 

Continuing Beginner
For students who are familiar with the fundamental standing poses and are ready to add simple seated poses, back arches and beginning inversions to their practice.

Intermediate
For students who have completed a minimum of one year of Iyengar Yoga. A wider range of basic poses will be introduced and refined, including standing poses, inversions, back arches, forward bends and twists. Students learn how to include these poses in home practice, bringing the benefits of yoga into daily life.

Easy Pace Intermediate
This is a slower paced intermediate class that’s ideal for practitioners who benefit from modifications and more support when working with the intermediate poses.

Advanced Intermediate
For students who have completed at least one year of Intermediate level classes and who are ready to move beyond the basics. Refinement of standing poses, inversions, backbends, seated twists, forward bends and beginning arm balances are part of this class.

Advanced
For sincere practitioners of Iyengar Yoga who are able to do headstand (at the wall), full arm balance against the wall, shoulder stand, and back arches from the floor and know appropriate alternatives if these poses are contraindicated. In addition to refining familiar poses, variations of the inversions and more challenging back arches, twists and arm balancing poses will be explored. As understanding of the poses deepens, the inner experience of yoga reveals itself.

Gentle Yoga
This is for students who want a slower paced, less rigorous class. Focus is on increasing mobility and flexibility while enhancing physical and mental vitality. Ideal for seniors.

Drop Ins
Although we encourage students to register for a full term, we do allow drop-ins. Single drop-in rate is $25, $21 for current term-registered students; $115 for 5 drop-ins.

Private Instruction
Personalized yoga consultations are available. Check with your teacher or with the office to schedule a session.