Note: This class is hybrid. The instructor will be in person in Gettysburg, and also offers live virtual participation via zoom. Participants will receive the zoom link via email confirmation once they register for class.

This all levels class offers a balanced practice suitable for students with varying degrees of experience. In this class, you'll move through a thoughtfully sequenced practice that builds strength, flexibility, and awareness. Props are used to make poses accessible and to help you find proper alignment regardless of your current flexibility or strength level.

Expect a mix of standing poses, forward bends, twists, backbends, and inversions, with stages, modifications and variations offered to accommodate different levels. Detailed instruction allows newer students to build their foundation while more experienced practitioners can refine their understanding and deepen their practice.

Whether you're taking your first yoga class or have been practicing for years, you'll leave feeling grounded, aligned, and more integrated.

Root Yoga is inspired by the precision of the Iyengar form and an intentional and intuitive exploration of yoga asana. An accessible class for beginners and advanced practitioners alike, Root Yoga combines careful sequencing, liberal use of props, and a creative and playful approach. Students are encouraged to explore and engage in a mindful and respectfully challenging practice. Root Yoga is taught by Jeremi Dilworth

As the 4th limb of ashtanga yoga, pranayama is vital to yoga practice. Pranayama means to expand, extend, and regulate the breath. Pranayama calms the nervous system, increases vitality, and prepares the mind for meditation.

This class will include a discussion of the philosophy and theory of pranayama as well as an exploration of asanas that prepare for pranayama. We will practice several pranayama setups for both supine and seated pranayama. Props such as bolsters, blankets, and chairs will support your practice, allowing you to focus on the subtle movements of the breath without strain.

We'll begin with simple awareness techniques and progress through classical practices including ujjayi (victorious breath) and viloma (interrupted breath).

This class is suitable for students with some yoga experience.

Discover how conscious breathing can transform both your yoga practice and daily life.

Do you feel stuck in forward bends? In this class we will explore how to lengthen the hamstrings, compact the hips, and soften the abdomen allowing for greater spinal extension and release in paschima pratana sthiti.

This class is open to all levels. Students should have some experience with Iyengar yoga.

As you probably already imagined from the title, this class will focus on the twisting family of poses, Parivrtta Sthiti, in Sanskrit. These poses (when done mindfully) have a rejuvenating effect on the body and mind. They feel great on the tired muscles of the back, induce mobility in the spine, and have a wringing effect on the inner organs.

In this class we will target a variety of standing, seated, and even reclining twists. Inversions will also be the taught and practiced. Prashant Iyengar says “twist the body to untwist your mind”!

Come and experience the powerful yet refreshing effects that these poses offer. The practice will end with restorative poses with time to observe the body, breath and mind after the twists. Welcome in the new year with a heightened sense of clarity and release!

Modifications will be shown as necessary, as well as alternatives offered for those not inverting. All Levels.

For those students with a solid foundation and experience in Iyengar yoga. This class focuses on refinement in basic postures and introduces more intermediate asana including arm balancings, and inversion variations. Students should have experience holding Sirsasana (headstand) and Sarvangasana (shoulderstand) for several minutes.

This all levels class offers a balanced practice suitable for students with varying degrees of experience. In this class, you'll move through a thoughtfully sequenced practice that builds strength, flexibility, and awareness. Props are used to make poses accessible and to help you find proper alignment regardless of your current flexibility or strength level.

Expect a mix of standing poses, forward bends, twists, backbends, and inversions, with stages, modifications and variations offered to accommodate different levels. Detailed instruction allows newer students to build their foundation while more experienced practitioners can refine their understanding and deepen their practice.

Whether you're taking your first yoga class or have been practicing for years, you'll leave feeling grounded, aligned, and more integrated.

As we age, it is important for the body mind to move and stay active. Older adults may be more prone to pain or injury. Limitations or injury may make it necessary to work more slowly and intentionally in your practice. This class will focus on stability and balance while also working to create mobility by addressing general stiffness. The poses will be taught in stages and appropriate support and modifications will be given.

This package provides discounted pricing for 4 individual 60-minute sessions. Includes initial meeting and guided practice with individual adjustments, personalized instructions, and modifications. Sessions will be held in person at the studio.

All 4 sessions must be scheduled by February 28, 2025.

Please email hiddenwisdomyoga@gmail.com to schedule your private session and discuss your goals for the session.

Part II: Neck & Shoulders Series

Got tech neck? Brain fog? Did you know that forward head position due to work environment and mental concentration can contribute to increasing the load of stress on the neck and shoulder?

When the head is properly aligned, the weight of the head is properly distributed on the cervical spine. Slumped posture can negatively affect walking, balance, can lead to restricted breathing, and a decline in memory. Forward head position can also reduce the rate at which a person can perform mental tasks involving physical movement such as writing or typing and their reaction speed to sensory stimuli.

This class series will focus on practical methods for reducing tension, alleviating stiffness, and minimizing the effects of stress in the neck and shoulders.

January 3, January 10, January 17, January 24

Saturdays 9:30 am - 11:30 am

The first 4 students who register will get a FREE white cotton Yogi Kuti yoga blanket.

60 minutes private yoga session. Includes initial meeting and guided practice with individual adjustments and modifications. Please email hiddenwisdomyoga@gmail.com to schedule your private session and discuss your goals for the session.

90 minutes private yoga session. Includes initial meeting and guided practice with individual adjustments and modifications. Please email hiddenwisdomyoga@gmail.com to schedule your private session and discuss your goals for the session.