Fitness Yoga

A Fitness yoga class uses traditional Hatha yoga poses, in the format of a flowing workout, to make you relax and sweat at the same time. There's no chanting, no Sanskrit, it's not about religion. The goal of fitness yoga is the increased strength and stamina you expect from a good workout and the inner peace and tranquility that yoga is famous for. My yoga sessions are suitable for people at any fitness level. Wear comfortable clothing that doesn't restrict your movements. Bring your mat, your water bottle, your towel, and a smile.

Credentials

I've completed Level I, Level II, and Level III YogaFit® Training. I've also completed YogaFit® Spin/Yoga, YogaFit® Kids training, YogaFit® Seniors training, and YogaFit® YogaButt training. I've also completed Sonia Sumar's Yoga for the Special Child level one training program. I'm a member of the California Yoga Teachers Association and fully insured.

In other areas of fitness I've completed AFAA primary aerobics certification, I've completed Johnny G Spinning® training and I've received Kickboxing Fitness - Martial Fitness Workout certification from Health Kick Fitness Services.

Schedule

I'm currently not teaching any classes as I've moved to southern Indiana. The animals and other critters who live around my creek-side home are already plenty flexible :)

Contact the Yorkville Parks & Recreation Department for information on other yoga classes.

Standard Flows

Some Cautions

A primary rule in yoga is do no harm. Always make sure your instructor is aware of any special conditions you may have that would affect your practice. For example if you have joint problems that would require modifications in certain asanas or untreated high blood pressure that would restrict your practice of inverted poses.

You should wait at least three hours after a full meal before participating in a yoga class. A little fruit or juice about an hour before class is fine, but nothing heavy.

Reading Material on Yoga

Beth Shaw's YogaFit® - Beth Shaw - 0-7360-3337-8
The Anatomy of Hatha Yoga - H. David Coulter - 0-9707006-0-1
Yoga Journal's Yoga Basics - Mara Carrico - 0-8050-4571-6
Yoga Zone Introduction to Yoga - Alan Finger - 0-609-80405-7
101 Essential Tips Yoga - DK Publishing - 1-56458- 991-9
Yoga Practicing Postures - Connie Weiss - 0-9629676-0-2
Dynamic Yoga - Godfrey Devereux - 0-7225-3657-7
Power Yoga - Liz Lark - 1-55209-502-9
Beyond Power Yoga - Beryl Bender Birch - 0-684-85526-7
Partner Yoga - Cain Carroll & Lori Kimata - 1-57954-271-9
Yoga the poetry of the body - Rodney Yee - 0-312-27331-2
Yoga for the Special Child - Sonia Sumar - 0-9658024-0-X

Web Sites for Yoga

YogaFit® - Real Yoga for Real People - www.yogafit.com
The YogaFit® Studio and Fitness Center - www.yogafitstudioandfitness.com
Yoga Journal - www.yogajournal.com
Yoga.com - www.yoga.com
Hugger-Mugger Yoga - www.huggermugger.com
YogaZone - www.yogazone.com
Gaiam - A Lifestyle Company - www.gaiam.com
Yogakids ! - www.yogakids.com
Yoga for the Special Child™ - www.specialyoga.com
California Yoga Teachers Association - www.yogateachersassoc.org
Fitness and Wellness Insurance - www.fitnessandwellness.com
Candle Options - www.candleoptions.com
Inspired Lighting - www.inspiredlighting.com