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 the yogic ethical 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 are for sale in the bookstore.

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

Each hatha yoga course is sequential for eight weeks; only Gentle Yoga classes, Intermediate II, and Advanced are drop-in for those who wish.

All our Hatha Yoga Classes run for 75 minutes and offer credit hours for teacher training.

Cost: $75.00 for each 8-week course if pre-registered.  $80.00 for walk ins.  $10.00 for each individual 75-minute class.
 

SCHEDULE FOR WINTER & SPRING 2009
 

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: $75.00 for each 8-week course if pre-registered; $80.00 for walk ins; $10.00 for each individual 75-minute class.

Wednesday Evening Classes 6:00 - 7:15 P.M.• Taught by Swami Jaidev, Lorraine, and Lila January 7 - February 25 March 11 - April 29 May 6 - June 24   Friday Morning Classes 10:30 - 11:45 AM • Taught by Nandini January 9 - February 27 March 13 - May 1 May 8 - June 26

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. Classroom is on the second floor; enter through the left-hand door on the porch.

YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER by the afternoon before each class day by calling the teacher, Kate: 763-588-3700 Cost is $10.00.
 

MULTI-LEVEL CLASS

The class for students who cannot attend the evening classes. Combines Beginning II and Intermediate I.
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.
TT 10.
 

BEGINNING YOGA II

Continuing classes in more yoga postures, breathing, sequences, and posture extensions. Breathing exercises and yoga spirituality are added.
TT 10
 

Monday Evening Classes 6:00 - 7:15 PM January 5 - February 23 — Taught by Devi with Deneb March 9 - April 27 — Taught by Tammy May 4 - June 29 — Taught by Devi with Carol Saturday Morning Classes 8:30 - 9:45 AM January 10 - February 28 — Taught by Lynette March 14 - May 2 — Taught by Vaishalee May 9 - June 27 — Taught by Kaitlin

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. Offers new postures, breathing exercises, sequences, and variations on postures.
TT 10
 

INTERMEDIATE YOGA  II
 

Continuing practice of postures and breathing with new variations, new postures, and yoga spirituality for those who have taken the Intermediate I course for at least six months. Intermediate drop-ins are welcome. TT 10   Wednesday Evening Classes 6:00 - 7:15 PM January 7 - February 25 — Taught by Alida March 11 - April 29 — Taught by Barb May 6 - June 24 — Taught by Devi

ADVANCED YOGA

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, or $10.00 per class. TT 10