Most classes are ongoing, no pre-registration required - start anytime!

Rates:
Single class drop-in: $15.00
5 class card $65.00 (2 month expiration)
10 class card $120.00 (6 month expiration)
One Month unlimited class card $140.00

Class Descriptions

All Levels: These Hatha Yoga classes are perfect for any level student from beginner to advanced, the teacher will adjust the pace accordingly. They will incorporate alignment techniques in postures while maintaining focus on breath and inner awareness. Pranayama (breath and energy expansion) techniques, asana (postural), and meditation techniques will be blended to create a setting for deep introspection and awareness. These classes are ideal for learning stress relief methods, for balancing energy, and for overall health. A flow of postures and variations of Sun Salutations will be offered to warm and energize the body, moving from standing and balancing poses to seated poses. Each class will end with a supine meditation. Taught by Sondra Loring.

Basics: explores the breath, focuses on correct alignment and the fundamentals of yoga postures. This class is an excellent place to begin your Yogic journey. No prior experience is necessary, but all levels are welcome to review the basics. Given by Donald Mouton.

Community Yoga: A fun, envigorating and relaxing class for people of all levels. The class will be a flow style. Modifications for all poses will be offered to make the class appropriate for beginning students as well as more advanced practioners. Led by Terry Schaff at a reduced price of $5.00 per class

Gentle Yoga: class focuses on learning the basics of yoga. We will combine attention on breathing, stretching and strengthening to increase our flexibility and awareness. There is no experience necessary and everyone will be encouraged to work at their own level. The class will foster an atmosphere of kindness, as the goal is to increase a personal sense of well-being. Led by Terry Schaff, Tuesdays 5:15-6:30, beginning Nov. 11th.

Kids Yoga: Make way for the next generation! Through yoga, children learn how to relax and interact in a nurturing and non-competitive environment. Yoga practice also increases flexibility, strength and muscle tone and helps children to develop space orientation, body awareness, balance and a sense of harmony. Playful kids yoga classes mix games and songs with the physical postures. Offered by Tara McIndoo

Lunchtime Yoga: Enjoy a refreshing break from work or children with this shorter class that will leave you energized and relaxed. The class will be challenging, but friendly to all levels. Taught by Raghunath.

Strong Vinyasa Flow: A new class for those wanting a challenge in their practice and to climb to new heights. Raghunath weaves chanting, dynamic sequencing, and life experiences from his  travels in India into an inspiring class that is physically and spiritually uplifting.

Meditation Classes: True Meditation classes hosted by Gordon Scarritt are held on Sunday mornings in two sittings before and/or after the morning vinyasa class, 9:00 AM and Noon. True meditation is resting as awareness itself. Classes are open to everyone, regardless of experience. Come to practice meditation with instruction and time for discussion. Class fee: $10.

Vinyasa: Challenging classes where one posture flows into the next, initiated by the breath. In these classes instructions on alignment will be given along with variations of postures suggested for intermediate and/or advanced students. Class will start with some form of Sun Salutations and move through standing, balancing, and seated postures. Inversions and backbends may be practiced. These energizing classes are appropriate for intermediate and more advanced students who wish to gain flexibility, stamina, and endurance in a safe and somewhat lighthearted environment. Taught by Sondra Loring.

Argentine Tango: Discover the most creative and improvisational of social dances: Argentine Tango – a meditation in movement and connection. Led by Ellen Chrystal a dancer who has studied and danced tango for over twelve years in classes and workshops in New York and Buenos Aires with many of the greatest Argentine tango masters. In 2006 Ellen founded "Tango New Paltz" with Nina Jirka. Together they have been teaching and presenting Argentine Tango in New Paltz and have performed and taught at local colleges. They are happy to bring their open and free approach to tango to Hudson. Read more about them at their website: www.tangonewpaltz.com. Important! Shoes -- a dancer's tool is the body and soul -- and the right shoes! In this dance one must wear shoes with leather or suede soles. Also dance sneakers are acceptable. But please, no street shoes or shoes with rubber soles. Balletomania in Red Hook has great social dance shoes. www.balletomania.com