Upcoming Events & Workshops

INTRODUCTION TO YOGA

4 week series class

This series of classes introduces the basics of yoga over 4 consecutive weeks for students who have never before practiced yoga or those who are new to the Iyengar method. The basic asanas (poses or postures) including standing poses, sitting poses and restorative poses will be taught progressively. These postures build up strength and stamina, improve muscular tone, flexibility and alignment. No prior yoga experience is necessary.

Upcoming 4 Week Series Starting Dates:

$60

(Class size limited from 5 - 8 students. Please register in advance.)

INTRODUCTION TO MEDITATION

with Dana Nellen

This workshop will cover the basics in starting a regular meditation practice. Meditation enhances all areas of our lives and is a must for reducing stress and staying emotionally calm and mentally clear. Meditation does not conflict with any religion nor does it require any prerequisites to begin a daily practice.

Dana Nellen has studied and taught meditation and yoga for over 33 years. In 1976, she began studying under the strict supervision of Swami Muktananda, in the ancient tradition of Siddha Yoga. She lived in the ashram and served as staff for Muktananda (and later Gurumayi) at his non profit Foundation from 1977-1994, in the United States, India and around the world. During that time, Dana was fully immersed in the study of yoga philosophy, postures, meditation, chanting and pranayama and selfless service to the Guru.

Currently Dana is a certified professional coach and consultant for elite athletes and champions from all walks- for peak performance, durability and balance in life. For further information, email dana@dananellen.com or phone 949-322-2996.

Date: Saturday, January 30th
Time: 1:30 - 4:30pm

$50 before January 30th
$60 day of

BACK CARE BASICS

New Weekly Class!

Practicing yoga can reduce tension and tightness that contribute to the sensations of pain in the back. Practicing yoga poses can help to alleviate pain in the lower back, strenghten the abdominal muscles and open the hips and hamstrings.

In this class students will be taught a series of poses that are simple, easy to follow and effective to practice at home as well as at the yoga studio.

(Please consult a physician before starting a yoga practice.)

$15

(Class size limited to 12 students.)

PRANAYAMA SERIES PART I

6 week series class

This series of classes introduces the art of pranayama over 6 consecutive weeks.

Pranayama (control of the breath or vital force) includes techniques to make the respiratory organs move and expand intentionally and rhythmically. Pranayama brings robust health, longevity and concentration of mind.

Pranayama is considered the first step of the Antaranga Sadhana (Inner Quest) in yoga. The regular practice of pranayama helps to regulate the flow of the thoughts, desires and actions, giving the practitioner poise and will power to master the self.

This course will introduce basic techniques of both seated and reclining pranayamas including Ujjayi and Viloma Breath.

6 months of prior yoga experience is required.

Upcoming 6 Week Series Starting Dates:

$90

(Class size limited please register in advance.)

Orange County Yoga Studio
22722 Lambert St. Suite 1710
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 307-9517