Classes

YOGA 101 (Open Session For Men AND Women - All Levels) 1 HOUR

This is the perfect class for those who have taken classes for at least 6 months or those who wish to work on continuing to develop core strengthening by introducing more advanced postures than the Intro classes. Breathing techniques, Pranayama, will be introduced and encouraged for increasing your awareness and growth.

VINYASA HATHA YOGA (Open Session For Men AND Women - All Levels)

Offered as both 1 HOUR and 1.5 HOURS

Basic to Advanced poses with each student working within their own level. Each class will begin with a Chi Gong warm-up as well as a repetition of Sun Salutations, heating up the core. Continuing to use the Sun Salutations as the base, we enter into various Hatha poses (Standing Poses, Hip Openers, Inversions, Backbends, Etc.) and hold for 3 to 5 breaths. The last 15 minutes is devoted to completely relaxing your body and all of your muscles through a guided meditation.

RESTORATIVE YOGA 1.5 HOURS (Open Session For Men AND Women- All Levels)

Restorative yoga is a form of yoga that seeks to achieve physical, mental and emotional relaxation with the aid of props. The use of props makes it easier for you to maintain balance while you are stimulating and relaxing your body. While some restorative yoga poses are beneficial to the entire body, others target specific parts of the body, such as the heart or the lungs.We use a variety of props like blankets, bolsters, straps, and blocks to completely support the body in a variety of poses. We hold many of the poses for 1-30 minutes. Some of the postures provide passive stretching and stimulate different areas of the body. Others are designed simply to allow pure, unqualified rest.

HATHA YOGA HAPPY HOUR 1 HOUR (Open Session for Men and Women - All Levels)

We present to you an hour of balanced stretching, incorporating basic animal and warrior poses. Perfect for the person who wants to relax into yoga; this class will leave you feeling light and happy. Class opens with a Chi Gong warm up, and finishes with time allotted to continue stretching or use in self-guided meditation.

YOGA MASTER CLASS - TEMPLE GODDESS PRESENTATION

(By Invitation or Audition Only)

A choreographed sequence of poses to be artfully presented in our annual Temple Goddess Presentation

PRIVATE CLASSES FOR BELLYDANCE AND YOGA ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Classes Offered

DANCE

BASIC / FOUNDATION / INTRO CLASSES:

ART OF SACRED DANCE 1 HOUR

Perfect for New Students and those who seek to work on technique, this class will focus on developing a more mind/body connection to the dance... encouraging and empowering women to feel and find their sacred source of energy within. All moves will be easily broken down into something easily understandable. This is the core-strengthening foundations class that is based on the Egyptian Style belly dance and that all other classes are born from. We will also explore the history of the dance from its goddess routes to contemporary. Classes may include mini combinations as well as choreography transitioning.

BELLYDANCE HAPPY HOUR 1 HOUR

A Rockin' Rhythmic Free-Form dance combining basic dance moves with Indian, African, Egyptian, Greek and other inspired influences to create a fun, high energy cardio class!

DANCE: FROM MOZART TO METALLICA (For Men AND Women - All Skill Levels) 1 HOUR

This class is great for all levels and encompasses a full spectrum of musical styles including: rock, pop, R&B, Classical, Contemporary, Metal, Funk and more. We will dance and move to more contemporary songs and music in this choreography based class. Every week will be different...different song... different styles. We will cover some basic dance techniques suitable for all genders and all sizes.

INTERMEDIATE CLASSES:

TURKISH ORIENTAL DANCE 1 HOUR

While the Art of Sacred Dance represents Egyptian Belly Dance and is at one end of the dance spectrum, Turkish Belly Dance is at the other end. The Turkish style of dance is characteristically large, earthy and more flamboyant than Egyptian styles. Known for its energetic moves, we will explore all things Turkish, sometimes covering Turkish/Greek dance. We will explore Karsilama, Ciftetelli rhythms, and Turkish Romany (Gypsy).Classes may include the usage of props such as zills, gypsy skirts and floor work.

BEGINNING AFRICAN DANCE 1 HOUR

Come Join us as we learn to move with the beat of the drum and our own inner rhythm!

We will be learning the basic steps to some of Africa's native dances.

Let tour bodies move , in Dance.. stretching and .. Isolation To the Rhythms of the Drum... the rhythms of our own heart Beat.

Feel how the stress and tensions release, and the peace and smiles radiate!

ADVANCED CLASSES

SACRED FUSION DANCE TWO 1.5 HOURS

(Open Session - Competency in Sacred Fusion Dance 1 & Dance Improv)

Students will continue to expand their Dance Vocabulary and Techniques by adding Accents, Turns, and the use of basic props, such as: zills (finger cymbals), veils, canes,

etc. Emphasis will be placed on longer dance sequences as well as improv exercises.

SACRED FUSION DANCE THREE - PROPS 1.5 HOURS

Here we learn the art of props! From Zills to Wings, Candelabras, Scarves and Swords, we will explore the art of the Prop, and the difference between dancing with the prop as an extension of your body versus dancing BEHIND the prop.

MOMMY AND ME DANCE (For Girls and Boys ages 13 and under) 1 HOUR

This class encourages girls and boys to come have fun with their moms or aunts or older sisters. Free form movements, skipping, twirling and dancing with veils and finger cymbals or wherever the flow leads us. Childs rate $5.00 per class plus adult rate. Can be combined with adult class cards.

YOUTH BELLYDANCE (Ages 8-12)

18 CLASSES - 1 HOUR

An 18 class program encompassing all aspects of Bellydance and culminating in an in-house Theatrical Recital. Students will focus on age appropriate bellydance technique including Posture, Isolations, Shimmies, Undulations, Traveling Moves, etc in easy to understand vocabulary and repetition. No prior experience is necessary; each student will work within their own level. Breakout sessions may highlight advanced talent within their age bracket. (Hipscarf for class is included in the price) Performances will require costumes which will be an additional cost.)

(There will be a "goddess" themed show this June.)

TEEN BELLYDANCE (Ages 13-17)

18 CLASSES - 1 HOUR

(Hipscarf for class is included in the price)

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YOGA

INTRO TO HATHA YOGA (Open Session For Men AND Women - All Levels)

1 HOUR

This is the perfect class for those who have never taken classes before, for those who seek a refresher course, or those who wish to work on repetition and core strengthening. Here we will focus on the Sun Salutations and the Warrior Series, with an emphasis on posturing. Props, such as straps, blocks and blankets will be introduced to help guide you into proper alignment.

18 Classes - only $180.00!

Drop- In Rate- $15

4 Class Card (Exp. 40 days from 1st class- $54

Private- $45

.Try A Class- $10