This week:
Yoga for Runners and Athletes Workshop
Saturday, September 26th from 3:00-5:30
Namaskar 3946 N. Southport Ave., Chicago
$30/$35 day of workshop
Yoga Postures and Breathing: 101 The Basic Fundamentals of Yoga When: Sunday, September 27th, 1:30-4:00
Where: Self Centered Yoga Studio, 2201 W. Belmont, Chicago IL
Cost: $30/$35 day of workshop
SAVE THE DATES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dark Side of the Moon Yoga Flow
Full Moon--Saturday, October 3rd from 8:00-9:30
Elmhurst Yoga Shala, 506 S Spring Rd Elmhurst, IL
$20
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New Moon--Saturday, October 17th from 6:00-7:30
Namaskar 3946 N. Southport Ave., Chicago
$20/$25 day of workshop
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Prenatal Yoga
WHEN: Mondays, 6 and 5 week sessions 9/28-12/14
TIME: 6:35-8:05pm
WHERE: Prentice Women’s Hospital, Chicago
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Mommy and Baby Yoga
WHEN: Thursdays, 6 and 5 week sessions 9/28-12/14
TIME: 4:00-5:00pm
WHERE: Prentice Women’s Hospital, Chicago
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Yoga I
WHEN: Thursdays, 6 and 5 week sessions 9/28-12/14
TIME: 7:30-8:30pm
WHERE: 680 Lake Shore Drive, 8th fl., Chicago
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Yoga II
WHEN: Thursdays, 6 and 5 week sessions 9/28-12/14
TIME: 6:30-7:30pm
WHERE: 680 Lake Shore Drive, 8th fl., Chicago
Registration begins September 1st for NMH classes. No drop-ins. For registration call: 312-926-8400 or (877) 926-4664
****New Class with Kat***
@Namaskar
3950 N Southport Ave (Southport and Irving Park)
Sundays
11:15-12:30
Vinyasa, focus on Runners & Athletes
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." -Margaret Mead
WHAT IS YOGA?
Yoga is an ancient tradition from India documented to be over 4,000 years old and commonly thought to be a 10,000 year old tradition. Yoga is relatively new to the west and came to the United States about
100 years ago. Yoga is about disciplining the opposing forces of nature in one’s body in order to bring
balance. When the physical body is in balance, internal organs and glands begin to function better and
overall health improves. Yoga has many physical benefits because it improves the immune system and
also helps balance the emotions leading to reduced stress. Yoga is widely recognized for its ability to
increase flexibility, yet it also increases strength and improves posture and alignment. The style of yoga
most often taught in the U.S. is Hatha Yoga. “Ha” means sun and “Tha” means moon. Hatha is a very
general term that can encompass many of the physical types of yoga and does not describe a specific
style, but rather it denotes the physical yoga asana (posture) practice. Hatha classes are usually slow-
paced and gentle. Hatha classes can provide a good introduction to the basic yoga poses. Compared to
Vinyasa, Hatha yoga tends to be a slower practice where postures are detailed and held for longer
periods of time.
In terms of yoga practice, Vinyasa means breath-synchronized movement. Compared to Hatha classes, Vinyasa tends to be a more vigorous style based on the performance of a series of Sun
Salutations in which movement is linked to the breath. Most Vinyasa classes start with a repetition of Sun
Salutations to warm up the body for more intense stretching which is usually done at the end of class.
Vinyasa it is free-flowing and each movement is linked to the inhalation and/or exhalation of breath.
SHOULD I EAT BEFORE YOGA?
It is advisable to not eat a large meal two hours before the class. The twists and other movements of yoga may disturb your digestive process. People whose digestion runs more quickly may be able to do
yoga sooner after a meal. A cup of herbal tea or a piece of fruit can sometimes be enough hold you until
class is over. Make sure you drink a lot of water before, during and especially after class. Similar to after
a massage, water will help flush out any toxins in the body that may have been worked out during your
yoga practice.