IHT — Institute of the Himalayan Tradition — teaches the ancient, pure, classic form of yoga: Raja Yoga from the Himalayas. It integrates all aspects of our lives and helps us attain a comfortable body, peaceful mind, and control over both. This Himalayan Tradition of yoga teaches the four steps of hatha: physical postures, breathing practices, relaxation techniques, and ethic restraints/spiritual observances. In our meditation classes we teach the next four classic steps to ultimate self-knowledge.

Wear comfortable, loose clothing and bring your own yoga mat if you wish. Yoga mats are available in the classrooms for students' use, or for sale in the bookstore if you wish.

Our hatha yoga teachers are certified by IHT and registered with the Yoga Alliance, a national registry of training standards.

Each hatha course is sequential for eight weeks; only Gentle Yoga classes and Advanced classes are drop-in for those who wish. All our Hatha Yoga Classes run for 75 minutes and offer credit hours for teacher training.

Cost is $75.00 for each 8-week course, or $10.00 for each 75-minute class.
 

SCHEDULE FOR SUMMER 2008
 

Hatha Yoga Classes are divided into:

GENTLE YOGA

This very special course, developed by our own Swami Jaidev, is a wonder to experience! It’s great for those who wish to slide into body- work very gently and slowly because of age, lack of practice, injury, excess weight, or simply personal preference. Stretches are done in an enjoyable, comfortable setting.
Wear loose clothes. Drop-ins are welcome. Cost is $75 for eight weeks, or $10 for each individual class.

Wednesday Evening Classes 6:00 - 7:15 P.M.• Taught by Swamiji and Lorraine July 2 - August 20   Friday Morning Classes 10:30 - 11:45 AM • Taught by Nandini July 11 - August 22

PRENATAL HATHA YOGA

Learn gentle stretches, as well as traditional yoga postures, to strengthen and increase flexibility in the new mother’s changing body. Classes will help you experience breathing techniques and relaxation exercises to calm your body and mind during this exciting time. Class is available for those in early pregnancy through one year post-partum. Please check with your healthcare provider before beginning.
 

YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER by the evening before each class. Cost is $10.00.
 

BABY MASSAGE

Saturday Morning Classes
Taught by Kaitlin
9:00 - 10:30 AM on the following dates:
July 19 and 26, August 2 and 9
 

MULTI-LEVEL CLASS

This class is for students who cannot attend evening classes. It combines students of Beginning I, II, and Intermediate I classes, and is taught in a gentle, creative way.
Cost: $75 for eight weeks. TT 10
 

BEGINNING YOGA I

The classic hatha yoga course for physical and psychological development! No prior knowledge of yoga is required. Includes the fundamentals of stretches, alignment, postures, breathing, relaxation, and the nasal wash. A neti pot (available in the bookstore) is required after the sixth week.
Cost: $75 for eight weeks. TT 10
 

BEGINNING YOGA II

Continuing classes in more yoga postures, breathing, sequences, and posture extensions. Breathing exercises and yoga spirituality are added.
Cost: $75 for eight weeks. TT 10
 

Monday Evening Classes 6:00 - 7:15 PM June 30 - August 18 — Taught by Ma Devi Saturday Morning Classes 8:30 - 9:45 AM July 5 - August 23  — Taught by Dena

INTERMEDIATE YOGA I

Classes in traditional yoga postures, breathing, and techniques for those who have taken the Beginning II course for at least six months. Intermediate offers new postures, new breathing exercises, sequences, and variations on classic poses.

Cost: $75 for eight weeks. TT 10

INTERMEDIATE YOGA  II
 

Continuing practice of postures and breathing with new variations, challenging new postures, and yoga spirituality for those who have taken the Intermediate I course for at least six months. Intermediate drop-ins for this class are welcome. Cost: $75 for eight weeks. TT 10   Wednesday Evening Classes 6:00 - 7:15 PM July 2 - August 20 — Taught by Ma Devi

ADVANCED YOGA I

For those students who have taken hatha classes for at least two years, this class will expand your abilities in holding postures, interior control of muscles, Sanskrit prayers, pranayama, spiritual growth, self-knowledge, and concentration. Advanced drop-ins are welcome.

Cost: $75 for eight weeks. TT 10