We create a safe haven for in person 1:1 instruction in our small studio for individuals interested in the exploring yoga and a somatic practice. Kent Bond, with his 30+ years of experience teaching group classes and conducting to many teacher trainings to list offers a unique style with intelligent yoga sequences that align the energetic pathways that support movement of prana and breath. Yoga teachers and practitioners will have fun and experience deep expressiveness in our practice. Mary Ellen Hannon, author and certified Somatic Movement Guide, also offers private instruction and teaches PiM: Present in Motion , a dynamic floor based somatic practice that focuses on relating to the forces that move us, such as yield, push, pull, and tension-compression, while tracking sensations and impulses within the body. Basic movements tap into developmental patters, relating to gravity, ground and space. The practice tends to our neurobiology by paying attention to the experience of moving, potentially shifting the quality of our automatic nervous system. The end result? You will move with grace and ease like water and leave class with a renewed sense of vitality. Mary Ellen teaches group classes online on Sunday and Wednesday at 9AM PST and on Mondays at 6PM. Kent and Mary Ellen offer Boutique Retreats every year that uniquely unite Yoga and Somatics. Go to willowglenyoga.com for our latest retreat.
Our focus is on making each student feel successful from their very first class. The Iyengar method presents a careful and safe approach in how to introduce poses that are realistic for each level of student. The instruction is clear, meaningful and appropriate for the level of class. Props are used when they will enhance a student's performance or facilitate new understanding. Iyengar Yoga presents classical Hatha Yoga in an intelligent and progressive program that has been proven over many decades with millions of people around the world now feeling it's benefit in their lives. The most beautiful yoga room in Bend with spectacular views of the Cascade mountains. A fully-equipped Iyengar Yoga studio operated at a comfortable 72 degrees. Only the most passionate teachers of yoga pursue the Iyengar certification because it is the most rigorous assessment program for teaching yoga in existence. Nadine Sims, owner/director is passionate about Iyengar Yoga!
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At Vitality Yoga, we foster an inclusive environment where individuals can safely explore mind and body, working toward overall vitality. Nestled in the picturesque landscape in Bend, Oregon, Vitality Yoga offers a unique experience. Sequestered within the Deschutes National Forest and resting up against the Lava Butte lava flow, students are supported energetically by grounding and energizing elements that help to transform stagnation into vitality. In addition to offering small-size weekly classes, we offer private sessions that may include yoga asana, pranayama, meditation, or Reiki. We also offer workshops and retreats.
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