Body of Work Yoga Studios Yoga Class Schedule

Ashtanga
Ashtanga Yoga is the name given to the system of yoga taught by its creator Sri K. Pattabhi Jois in Mysore, India. This method of yoga involves synchronizing the breath with progressive series of postures-a process producing intense internal heat and a profuse, purifying sweat that detoxifies muscles and organs. The result is improved circulation, a light and strong body, and a calm mind. If you like structure, this class is for you. Students will follow a series of postures in a precise order. A good understanding of the poses is highly recommended.

Open Yoga
This class is open to students in all levels. Class will be taught in a manner that reflects the experience of those who attend that day. Expect to participate in sun salutations, a more flowing practice, inversions, lots of stretching and anything else that comes to mind. Class will gently peak with light cardio. Come have fun and learn something new about your body in this playful class.

Gentle Yoga
Super safe class for people of all ages and levels. Lots of stretching and work on increasing flexibility. Slight moderation of heart rate, use of many props, including chairs if needed, and breath work. Good place to start, and also a wonderful class for those that may be healing from or that have endured injury or trauma.

Pilates
If you want to improve posture and functional strength, increase the core "powerhouse," develope long and lean musculature without equipment and personal attention - Then Pilates is the class for you! Please call (417)882-3739 or email Pam Morris more information.

Meditation
We will sit in meditation for thirty minutes followed by fifteen minutes of walking meditation. Instructions are given prior to sitting meditation and walking meditation. Dipa then gives a presentation of the Buddha's teaching, followed by questions and comments from the group. We conclude the program by 11:15 am. For more information contact Dipa or check out the BOWSGroup web site.

Class Descriptions

Level I
This is Beginning Yoga; our most popular class, also serving as an excellent practice class for more advanced students. Focus is on basic yoga postures, alignment and breath work. You can stay in a Level I class your whole life if you want to!

Level II
Students will cultivate precision in all basic yoga poses, improve breath work, and deepen their knowledge of various branches of yoga. Advanced postures are introduced, including inversions and a number of balance poses. Level II students will need instructor's approval and be more than familiar with the postures.

RYT Credit Class - Sunday Yoga with Beth Spindler, RYT 500 - ERYT 500
This educational and challenging class is geared towards advanced yoga students, teachers and aspiring teachers. Hours used in the class will apply towards Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) credit with the Yoga Alliance. If you are currently working on your RYT or are in need of continuing education credits that do not involve travel, this class is for you! To receive Alliance Credits, please show up at 8:30 a.m., as RYT acredited classes must be 2 hours long. People not interested in RYT may come to class at 9:00 a.m. as usual. This class is NOT recommended for beginning yoga students! This change will take place on March 16, 2008.