Program Description

General Classes – The General classes are the heart of our program, where the students most develop and progress in the method.  These classes are progressive and transforming for the students as they evolve their practice.

Early Bird Yoga - fast paced, vigorous, not for students with health problems, healthy beginners welcome.

Level 1 – Introductory beginners’ class for students new to yoga or new to the Iyengar method.

Level 2Continuing students who have completed two (or more), Level 1 sessions.

Level 3Continuing level for students who do inversions with ease at the wall.

Level 4Advance level class for continuing students comfortable with long inversions and deep back bends.

Continuing for 50+ Yoga – Upper Level 2/3 class for the established student age 50+. Students must be comfortable in inversions or inversion alternatives. Younger students are most welcome in the class and will appreciate the wisdom of their fellow classmates.

Pranayama (meditative breathing) - Open to Level 2 students and above who can comfortably hold inversions for 5 minutes (wall allowed). Long steady work in quieting asanas, as well as breathing techniques is taught in this class.

Beginning Gentle/Special Needs Yoga – A beginning gentle class for those new to yoga and who have health concerns such as chronic pain conditions, weight management, pregnancy, or have any other manageable diseases where exercise is advised.  Please obtain your Doctor’s permission before enrolling for this class.

Continuing Gentle Yoga – Ongoing slower pace class where poses are taught with more modifications and props to accommodate older students or those with mild chronic health conditions. Please obtain your Doctor’s permission before enrolling for this class.

1 Hour Classes – Hour classes give students a good session of practice, but can fit into more busy schedules.  These classes are a great introduction to our program and the Iyengar method.

Teen Yoga Class – for teens ages 13-17.  Fast paced and fun, designed to engage the teen body and mind, and spirit.

1 Hr. Lunch Yoga class & 1 Hr. Early Yoga Classall level class for any students except those with health problems that would require a slower paced class.

Private Lesson with Laurie - Private lessons can fine tune your understanding and practice, and help with health concerns. To schedule email laurie@annarborschoolofyoga.com