Abhyasa Yoga Center offers personal, breath-centered, therapeutic yoga practice that adapts to individual needs, including chronic or acute conditions. Located 1 block from the L-Train Lorimer/G-Metropolitan subway stop. All classes are adaptable for all ability levels. Basics classes cultivate and maintain a strong foundation. Open classes, including community classes, offer a more vigorous practice. Classes meet daily. For a full schedule, go to abhyasayogacenter.com, or call 718.782.8272 for more information and to discuss individual needs.

Relax and revitalize. The body is supported by props in passive postures that promote deep relaxation and relieve stress. No experience necessary. This class is a great break from a more vigorous routine and perfect for people with injuries, arthritis or stress related problems, including insomnia.

Notes: Please arrive at the studio 20 minutes before your first class in order to complete a one-time registration form. After that you may simply check-in when you arrive. Private changing rooms are available. Please bring or wear loose, comfortable, natural fiber clothing. Comfortable sweats, T-shirts and pants are best. Dress in layers so you can remove jacket as you warm up. Yoga mats are required. Bring your own, or rent one at the studio for $2.00.

A gentle practical, down-to-earth, accessible yoga practice that incorporates sounds, such as humming and chanting, for people of all levels of physical ability. 646-505-5708 (These classes are part of a recurring series.)

This class is suitable for beginners of all ages, expectant mothers, or anyone wanting an easy, restorative yoga practice.

Relax and refresh with restorative style class. A slow moving class designed to alleviate anxiety and and melt away tension. Open to all levels.

Breath centered, focused, a gentle yet challenging approach to Hatha yoga.

An extra slow-paced class. Relaxing and rejuvinating for students who are over 50, have chronic injuries, or have not been active in some time. Also for those who want to use props while learning the basic yoga postures.

A hatha vinyasa style class using a chair and props allowing you to be supported while strengthening your poses, stamina and stability. Pregnant women welcome. The class emphasizes balance, coordination, strength, flexibility, technique, tone, alignment, and mind-body connections.

Easy Basics is a less physically challenging class than Basics. This relaxing class uses props to support the body and breath. A great introduction to yoga or for those looking for a less intense physical practice.

Abhyasa Yoga Center offers personal, breath-centered, therapeutic yoga practice that adapts to individual needs, including chronic or acute conditions. Located 1 block from the L-Train Lorimer/G-Metropolitan subway stop. All classes are adaptable for all ability levels. Basics classes cultivate and maintain a strong foundation. Open classes, including community classes, offer a more vigorous practice. Classes meet daily. For a full schedule, go to abhyasayogacenter.com, or call 718.782.8272 for more information and to discuss individual needs.

Support the body with props and deeply relax with gentle attention to the breath to move toward balance. Poses create specific physiological responses that are beneficial to health and can reduce the effects of stress-related disease. The foundations of yoga for new or beginner students. Incorporates basic asana (postures) and pranayama (breath). No inversions.

Gentle classes are for new or continuing students who would prefer and/or benefit from a more slowly paced, less rigorous class. Start slow, build progressively.

Restorative yoga teaches the body to surrender allowing for soft tissue injuries to heal, muscles to release, minds to quiet and deepen physical openings. Teach your body when to be active and when to relax to increase performance, reduce stress and heal.

All levels welcome. Students use props to get into poses that can be comfortably and restfullly held for ten minutes or more. A practice that is gentle and simple, allowing for breath, body and spirit to relax and open. Great for first time students, stress and injury care, or to complement a more challenging yoga practice. The ultimate cure for the New York lifestyle. *No on-line registration. Please call 212-650-9642 to reserve your place!

This class (suitable for all levels) offers rejuvenation for weary New Yorkers. Restorative postures will give you the energy you need for the coming week. They also provide therapeutic support for people with medical conditions such as high blood pressure, low back pain and arthritis.

A gentle, healing class designed to release deep layers of tension stored in the physical and energetic body. A combination of props, essential oils, and hands on adjustments are used in poses held for 10 minutes or longer, allowing the nervous system to relax and the cells to regenerate. Open to all levels and great for those recovering from illness or disease.

restorative - all levels

All levels welcome. Students use props to get into poses that can be comfortably and restfullly held for ten minutes or more. A practice that is gentle and simple, allowing for breath, body and spirit to relax and open. Great for first time students, stress and injury care, or to complement a more challenging yoga practice. The ultimate cure for the New York lifestyle.

Bring recuperation to the internal organs, the nervous system, and the consciousness. Through the use of props, poses are held comfortably and restfully to allow the breath, body, and spirit to open.

Learn a series of nurturing physical postures based on yoga. These easy to follow postures may help in relieving back pain, headaches, insomnia and shortness of breath. No yoga experience is necessary. The class emphasizes balance, strength, flexibility, tone, alignment, and mind-body connections.

Stretch, relax, and let us help you find the healing strength that lives in stillness and breath through gently held yoga postures and guided meditation.

For all types of back problems, pain and postural problems, including scoliosis. Come lengthen your spine and move out of the habitual behaviors that are making your back hurt! All levels welcome including first timers and beginners. Yoga Union is the first center to focus on backcare and scoliosis.

Many senior citizens have trouble with balance, walking and other activities of daily life. Yoga can help—not only with ease of movement and better balance—but also many health conditions or chronic pain. You may want to take Yoga, but worry that standard classes may be too strenuous for you or will aggravate your condition, but this class focuses on moving in a slow, pleasurable way—where you are free to improvise and adapt poses to fit your own body. You will go at your own pace, in a way that feels good. NOTE: Please call Deborah at 212.769.8177 if you plan to attend class for the first time.

Free for members of the Coffey Geriatrics Practice. To make an appointment at the Coffey Geriatrics Practice, call 212.659.8552. Class location is Mount Sinai Hospital, Annenberg 10th floor, Room 10-30, entrance at 1468 Madison Ave. at 100th St. Click here to download the flyer.

GCNYC is a place where men, women and children living with cancer—and their families and friends—can join together to build social and emotional support as a supplement to medical care.

A hatha vinyasa style class using a chair and props allowing you to be supported while strengthening your poses, stamina and stability. Pregnant women welcome. The class emphasizes balance, coordination, strength, flexibility, technique, tone, alignment, and mind-body connections.

Gentle Yoga - A Breath Centered Practice A thoughtfully constructed practice adapted to the needs of the student, taught by Carl Horowitz. All levels are welcome to participate in this gentle class which will explore different elements of coordinating movement and breath and how to practice safely, staying within your limits while still enjoying the benefits that yoga has to offer. In many ways this kind of gentle work can bring about some of the most profound and advanced realizations accessible to the practitioner. This class would be perfect anyone who wanted to deepen their understanding of practice in a fun and creative environment.

This class is suitable for beginners of all ages, expectant mothers, or anyone wanting an easy, restorative yoga practice.

A gentle, healing class designed to release deep layers of tension stored in the physical and energetic body. A combination of props, essential oils, and hands on adjustments are used in poses held for 10 minutes or longer, allowing the nervous system to relax and the cells to regenerate. Open to all levels and great for those recovering from illness or disease.

A softer, slower paced, less rigorous class for new or experienced students of all ages. This class is excellent for those just getting back to Yoga or fitness or just starting out. Also for those with injuries or physical conditions ruling out other classes. The supported modification of all asanas (poses) makes this class excellent for "bad backs" and pregnant women.

Chair and Mat Yoga sponsored by the Multiple Sclerosis Society of New York. The NYC Chapter of the National MS Society is proud to offer free recreation and fitness programs for people living with MS. Fall - Spring classes began in mid-October and continue through June, with breaks in between. Yoga promotes fitness, flexibility and relaxation while focusing on breathing practices. It also promotes strength and peace of mind. Level 1 Chair Yoga is designed for the individual to participate from the seated position. Level 2 Mat Yoga participants must be able to transfer independently to a mat. Sign up with the MS Society or (212) 453-3247.

Abhyasa Yoga Center offers personal, breath-centered, therapeutic yoga practice that adapts to individual needs, including chronic or acute conditions. Located 1 block from the L-Train Lorimer/G-Metropolitan subway stop. All classes are adaptable for all ability levels. Basics classes cultivate and maintain a strong foundation. Open classes, including community classes, offer a more vigorous practice. Classes meet daily. For a full schedule, go to abhyasayogacenter.com, or call 718.782.8272 for more information and to discuss individual needs.

These classes are designed for students who are interested in increasing strength, flexibility, mobility, and calming the nervous system using breath awareness, movement, and relaxation. Some introduction to asana. For all levels of fitness and flexibility, beginners and first time students to yoga welcome.

gentle, low-impact vinyasa flow

Slow moving postures, breath and body awareness - appropriate for pre-natal class

For students who have special needs and/or limitations. A variation on the basic Hatha I format that moves more slowly and includes attention on the part of the teacher to the special needs of the individual.

For all types of back problems, pain and postural problems, including scoliosis. Come lengthen your spine and move out of the habitual behaviors that are making your back hurt! All levels welcome including first timers and beginners. Yoga Union is the first center to focus on backcare and scoliosis.

This class is suitable for beginners of all ages, expectant mothers, or anyone wanting an easy, restorative yoga practice.

Chair and Mat Yoga sponsored by the Multiple Sclerosis Society of New York. The NYC Chapter of the National MS Society is proud to offer free recreation and fitness programs for people living with MS. Fall - Spring classes began in mid-October and continue through June, with breaks in between. Yoga promotes fitness, flexibility and relaxation while focusing on breathing practices. It also promotes strength and peace of mind. Level 1 Chair Yoga is designed for the individual to participate from the seated position. Level 2 Mat Yoga participants must be able to transfer independently to a mat. Sign up with the MS Society or (212) 453-3247.

Yoga for Fertility is a class designed to meet the physical, energetic, and emotional needs of women who are seeking reproductive wellness. Postures, breath, chakra toning and visualization, relaxation, Yin postures and meditation are used to help women connect to themselves and their bodies. This class is geared toward women who are encountering difficulties conceiving, women who are beginning to think about conceiving and women who are looking to bring their body into hormonal balance. This mindful and receptive practice will support your path.

These free classes are co-sponsored by Continuum Cancer Centers of New York. To register, call Continuum at 212.523.7275

For students with mature yoga practice or who have been taking the Yoga & Scoliosis class on a regular basis for a minimum of 1 year. We will be working with prescriptive sequences given by the Iyengars and others to people with scoliosis. Our first sequence will be taken from BKS Iyengar's sequence in Light On Yoga. All poses will be modified with props and awareness techniques so everyone can move ahead in the sequence even into the more difficult poses. We will also have an emphasis in this class of learning ways to practice inversions. Yoga Union is the first center to focus on backcare and scoliosis.

Props are used to support each posture and class focuses on restoring the body

Unwind after a long day with this deeply relaxing class. Melt into this slow flow of restorative poses and stretching by candlelight. Open to all levels.

These classes are designed for students who are interested in increasing strength, flexibility, mobility, and calming the nervous system using breath awareness, movement, and relaxation. Some introduction to asana. For all levels of fitness and flexibility, beginners and first time students to yoga welcome.

Taught by Elizabeth Plapinger, with guest teachers Bess Abrahams and Lori Ruth Federman

Yoga for Mental Wellness is a yoga class devoted to people of any age or fitness level who suffer from emotional distress or mental illness. Anyone experiencing such distress is welcome. A typical class involves movement (asana), attention to breathing, attunement to the present moment, deep relaxation, and mindful, nonjudgmental assessment of the effect of practice on the mind, body and breath. Special classes with visiting teachers explore the role of chanting, other mind-body approaches, massage and body work in emotional, mental and physical wellbeing.

Experience and research suggest that yoga can be a powerful tool for addressing emotional and mental illness. For many of us, the regular practice of yoga can lift the mood, reduce stress, enhance problem-solving, improve strength and flexibility, lessen fatigue and increases energy. Join us in this experiential practice and see how yoga works for you!

The class is by donation, with a suggested fee of $5.00. No one is turned away for inability to pay. Yoga for Mental Wellness was founded in 2004 by yoga teacher and therapist Bess Abrahams, with support from a private donor, the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI), and the non-profit therapeutic yoga center, the Breathing Project.

These classes are designed for students who are interested in increasing strength, flexibility, mobility, and calming the nervous system using breath awareness, movement, and relaxation. Some introduction to asana. For all levels of fitness and flexibility, beginners and first time students to yoga welcome.

For students who have special needs and/or limitations. A variation on the basic Hatha I format that moves more slowly and includes attention on the part of the teacher to the special needs of the individual. Please note: The Gentle class on Tuesday is not a traditional IYI class. It focuses on structural integrity and alignment using props.

This class is suitable for beginners of all ages, expectant mothers, or anyone wanting an easy, restorative yoga practice.

A gentle and healing yoga class that incorporates the use of sound (toning, humming, chanting) during many of the yoga postures, in order to focus the mind, move energy in the body, and deepen the postures. Eyes are kept closed as attention is brought inward, creating a non-competitive and non-judgmental experience. GCNYC is a place where men, women and children living with cancer—and their families and friends—can join together to build social and emotional support as a supplement to medical care.

Abhyasa Yoga Center offers personal, breath-centered, therapeutic yoga practice that adapts to individual needs, including chronic or acute conditions. Located 1 block from the L-Train Lorimer/G-Metropolitan subway stop. All classes are adaptable for all ability levels. Basics classes cultivate and maintain a strong foundation. Open classes, including community classes, offer a more vigorous practice. Classes meet daily. For a full schedule, go to abhyasayogacenter.com, or call 718.782.8272 for more information and to discuss individual needs.

A lunchtime class for beginning students looking to begin yoga and more experienced students covering basic principles of alignment and muscular action while teaching how to work carefully with the back. Yoga Union is the first center to focus on backcare and scoliosis.

Yoga with special attention to those less flexible or with injuries.

Chair and Mat Yoga sponsored by the Multiple Sclerosis Society of New York. The NYC Chapter of the National MS Society is proud to offer free recreation and fitness programs for people living with MS. Fall - Spring classes began in mid-October and continue through June, with breaks in between. Yoga promotes fitness, flexibility and relaxation while focusing on breathing practices. It also promotes strength and peace of mind. Level 1 Chair Yoga is designed for the individual to participate from the seated position. Level 2 Mat Yoga participants must be able to transfer independently to a mat. Sign up with the MS Society or (212) 453-3247.

A gentle class that combines yoga postures, breathing, and meditation. This class is geared toward students who wish to move at a slower pace. Beginners, seniors, and first-time students welcome.

Relaxing class with the use of bolsters, props, etc. to support the back and other areas. Very little movement, with a focus on stretching, relaxing, and meditation.

A FREE drop-in class for survivors of breast cancer and other cancers sponsored by OM yoga and The Libby Ross Foundation. This gentle class which offers inspiration and bonding for women with breast cancer and other cancers, includes breathing exercises, slow arm stretches, healing yoga sequences, restorative yoga and balancing work appropriate for women during and after cancer treatment. Click here for more about the OM yoga for Woman Cancer Survivors Program

A free class for women with cancer, co-sponsored by Continuum Cancer Centers of New York. To register, call Continuum at 212.523.7275

For men and women of all ages concerned with H.I.V. and AIDS, this special Hatha Yoga class focuses even more on benefits for the entire being. Poses are adapted where necessary. These classes offer a safe space for sharing and finding community.

For ages 11-17. All teens welcome, but as idiopathic scoliosis is so common in these years the class will generally focus on scoliosis. This 1-hour class creates an environment that is less intense than the adult classes and is sequenced for a young person's energy level. Classes are held as 4 week series.

The power of Yoga and its liberating joy is for everyone including those working with limitations. Using the Anusara principles of alignment, this class helps bring awareness into the body to promote maximum healing. This class is slow-paced and is appropriate for students who are recovering from injuries, illness or surgery. It allows ample time to address questions and concerns. Students who currently practice yoga and experience physical discomfort during certain asanas can also benefit. This class clarifies how you can modify your asana practice in class and at home. Marjorie Nass, Certified Anusara Teacher, modnass1@verizon.net, 917.225.5098

Hospital for Special Surgery is the oldest orthopedic hospital in the country. Therapeutic Yoga utilizes a combination of restorative postures, gentle yoga and breath work to enhance wellness. Participants will learn to use breath to explore posture, alignment and mental state. You will additionally work to strengthen your "core muscles". You will leave with an enhanced sense of balance in both the body and the mind. For more information or to register, please contact the Integrative Care Center at 212.224.7900 or mail the downloadable registration form.

This healing session embraces all ages, who wish to finally add the healing qualities of yoga into their lives. We move the body thru the classical poses very slowly, gently and conscienciously. There are rests taken between poses as the body moves towards inner introspection on a physical and meditative level. This class is highly beneficial for those returning from an illness or injury, or who haven't moved in a long time. It is recommended for those who are just looking for an easy class, 50 & up, and pre-natal. Everyone will leave refreshed and relaxed. We welcome all to join the ageless loyal following of Gentle Marvin any day, just don't wait too long.

We live in a world of speed and stress, but our bodies need rest and relaxation to be healthy. Pushing ourselves to do more and more–even when we are tired or injured–leads to more fatigue and strain. Conversely, relaxing and releasing muscle tension energizes us and eases the body back to well-being. It also leads to better sleep, improved performance in athletic activities and greater flexibility.

This class employs gentle techniques from Yoga, Feldenkrais and other somatic modalities. It is so easy it feels almost lazy, yet paradoxically gives you a lift if you feel tired. You will learn to move more fluidly and easily. It also subtly tones, stretches and strengthens muscles, and can be deeply healing. You will work at your own pace, within your own capability. People with injuries need not worry about being pushed too far, nor do you have to be flexible or physically fit to participate. Beginners are welcome. Click here to download a flyer about the class. To register, call 212.499.0848 or email cperez-ruiz@hdphysicaltherapy.com.

For both new and experienced practitioners who seek a gentle yet effective approach to their Yoga. Postures are adapted into easy movements. Learn to gently open, stretch and strengthen the body and relax the nervous system. (MAY BE DONE IN A CHAIR)

Yoga classes are taught in ASL and structured to be accessible to Deaf students. Using the Iyengar method, poses are demonstrated so that students understand the specific action of the pose. Classes are taught in 10-week series and are sequenced so that skills are built upon and mastered from class to class. Therefore, it is highly recommended to begin classes are the start of the series and commit to the full 10 weeks, in order to have a clear understanding and benefit of the art of yoga. Contact the teacher to start classes during the series.

Classes are not appropriate for sign language students. Students must be fluent in ASL. Classes may not be observed.

Contact Jennifer Kagan, kaganj@gmail.com, for information and to be placed on the email list for future workshops and classes in the NY/PA area.

One hour of restorative/gentle yoga with some wonderful wall poses and restorative poses with blankets and blocks. Finish with 30 minutes of pranayama, guided imagery and seated meditation.

Come lengthen your spine and move out of the habitual behaviors that are making your back hurt! For students with a lateral curvature(s) of the spine. We focus on extension and working with specific issues that affect people with scoliosis such as balance, proprioception, strength and reducing compensatory patterns. All levels welcome including first timers and beginners. Yoga Union is the first center to focus on backcare and scoliosis.

a very basic class for beginners, or people who want a slower, more relaxed class - All classes include time for meditation and deep relaxation. New students are requested to call before coming to their first class. The Middle Path Yoga combines repetition with enough variety to keep the class interesting and informative. Students are encouraged to advance their practice as they are ready, and are offered more challenging variations as their skill increases. Props are used only as necessary for the individual student. Everyone is doing the same pose but not necessarily with the same props, or with props at all. Within the group, each student is treated as a unique individual. The poses are adapted to fit the person, the person is not forced to fit a variation of the pose that is not right for them at that moment. Middle Path Yoga also stresses the importance of breathing. Students learn to breath as they move, doing postures, and also learn sitting breathing techniques that can be used for stimulation and others that are used for meditation. Students learn how to adapt their breathing according to what they're trying to do. Over time, students become educated in many aspects of what it means to practice yoga.

Abhyasa Yoga Center offers personal, breath-centered, therapeutic yoga practice that adapts to individual needs, including chronic or acute conditions. Located 1 block from the L-Train Lorimer/G-Metropolitan subway stop. All classes are adaptable for all ability levels. Basics classes cultivate and maintain a strong foundation. Open classes, including community classes, offer a more vigorous practice. Classes meet daily. For a full schedule, go to abhyasayogacenter.com, or call 718.782.8272 for more information and to discuss individual needs.

Slow moving postures, breath and body awareness - appropriate for pre-natal class

All levels welcome. Students use props to get into poses that can be comfortably and restfullly held for ten minutes or more. A practice that is gentle and simple, allowing for breath, body and spirit to relax and open. Great for first time students, stress and injury care, or to complement a more challenging yoga practice. The ultimate cure for the New York lifestyle.These classes are also wonderful for students over 55 who are interested in increasing flexibility, mobility, and calming the nervous system using breath awareness, movement, and relaxation. Class size limited. There is on online registration; please call 212.650.9642 to reserve a spot!

This class is suitable for beginners of all ages, expectant mothers, or anyone wanting an easy, restorative yoga practice.

This class is suitable for anyone suffering from physical injuries. It is also a nice experience for the student that desires less of a challenge.

Emphasis on gentle stretches with Asanas(poses) to improve flexibility, breathing and relaxation are also involved. Great class for beginners, seniors and persons recovering from surgery and/or injuries.

Learn a series of nurturing physical postures based on yoga. These easy to follow postures may help in relieving back pain, headaches, insomnia and shortness of breath. No yoga experience is necessary. The class emphasizes balance, strength, flexibility, tone, alignment, and mind-body connections.

For all types of back problems, pain and postural problems, including scoliosis. Come lengthen your spine and move out of the habitual behaviors that are making your back hurt! All levels welcome including first timers and beginners. Yoga Union is the first center to focus on backcare and scoliosis.

For men and women of all ages concerned with H.I.V. and AIDS, this special Hatha Yoga class focuses even more on benefits for the entire being. Poses are adapted where necessary. These classes offer a safe space for sharing and finding community.

"You can't get to the floor so we bring the floor to you". Gentle Yoga Asanas (poses), breathing and meditation are done sitting on a chair. Great for Seniors or persons recovering from illness or injuries.

Slow moving postures, breath and body awareness - appropriate for pre-natal class

Yoga with special attention to those less flexible or with injuries.

Yin Yoga uses long, passive holds to work on the deep, dense connective tissues of the body - the tendons, ligaments and cartilage - which are difficult to energize and open. This deep, passive practice settles you into poses for 3-10 minutes, bringing you inward. This practice increases flexibility, especially in the spine and hips and is very restorative and rehabilitative for the joints and muscles. Psychologically, it connects you to your intuitive and creative self. It is an excellent complement to other Yoga or Core Fusion classes. This class is appropriate for men and women of all ages, fitness and flexibility levels. Restore balance with this complement to your active practice, sports or other exercise, and your yang-dominant lifestyle. Absolute beginners to yoga are also welcome!

Yoga expert Katherine Brewster shows seniors how simple yoga postures can gently stretch and strengthen the body without pain. 646-505-5708

A therapeutics class in which we use Kinetic Awareness and Anusara Yoga to address the concerns of students in the class. The class is slower paced than a regular class, with plenty of time for questions and working with the fundamental principles that support healing. Common problems which can be addressed with this program are muscle spasms, chronic or acute pain in the lower back, knees, neck and shoulders, as well as repetitive strain injury and recovery from illness or surgery.

Abhyasa Yoga Center offers personal, breath-centered, therapeutic yoga practice that adapts to individual needs, including chronic or acute conditions. Located 1 block from the L-Train Lorimer/G-Metropolitan subway stop. All classes are adaptable for all ability levels. Basics classes cultivate and maintain a strong foundation. Open classes, including community classes, offer a more vigorous practice. Classes meet daily. For a full schedule, go to abhyasayogacenter.com, or call 718.782.8272 for more information and to discuss individual needs.

Ideal for releasing stress and replenishing vitality, Restorative Yoga is an especially nurturing and gentle practice and is very beneficial to those in caretaking positions or with special health needs or physical limitations. In this workshop, you will learn to use pillows and props to support the body and discover restorative postures that are calming, soothing, and renewing adaptations of classic Hatha Yoga poses. Open yourself to a practice of "being" rather than "doing." (These classes are part of a recurring series.)

These classes are designed for students who are interested in increasing strength, flexibility, mobility, and calming the nervous system using breath awareness, movement, and relaxation. Some introduction to asana. For all levels of fitness and flexibility, beginners and first time students to yoga welcome.

This class is suitable for beginners of all ages, expectant mothers, or anyone wanting an easy, restorative yoga practice.

Hospital for Special Surgery is the oldest orthopedic hospital in the country. Therapeutic Yoga utilizes a combination of restorative postures, gentle yoga and breath work to enhance wellness. Participants will learn to use breath to explore posture, alignment and mental state. You will additionally work to strengthen your "core muscles". You will leave with an enhanced sense of balance in both the body and the mind. For more information or to register, please contact the Integrative Care Center at 212.224.7900 or mail the downloadable registration form.

Therapeutics comes to Yoga Works! Join veteran teacher Charles Matkin for a course designed to gently and mindfully move through minor injuries and health concerns. Drop in for a session in order to discover more about the benefits of therapeutic yoga. A typical session will include supervision by Charles with assistance from teachers refining their injury management skills. Working from a basic sequence, you will be individually guided through the modifications or alternative poses most supportive of your injuries. Using props, we will focus on precise correct postural alignment to support and open the body safely and reduce strain and discomfort. Throughout, you will receive hands-on adjustments and gentle direction to encourage posture that is both natural and conducive to the healing process.

Taught by teachers with a strong background in injury management and prevention, you'll move mindfully into poses while learning a lot about the proper alignment and anatomy of your body. Good to illuminate misalignments in your regular practice, or to help facilitate healing and improve strength and energy flow to past injuries.

Through the use of supportive props and detailed attention to alignment, students discover and rewrite their personal patterns of imbalance that show up in the physical body. Every class includes conscious breath work for the emotional body as well as restorative poses for the overtaxed nervous system.

GCNYC is a place where men, women and children living with cancer—and their families and friends—can join together to build social and emotional support as a supplement to medical care.

Hospital for Special Surgery is the oldest orthopedic hospital in the country. Therapeutic Yoga utilizes a combination of restorative postures, gentle yoga and breath work to enhance wellness. Participants will learn to use breath to explore posture, alignment and mental state. You will additionally work to strengthen your "core muscles". You will leave with an enhanced sense of balance in both the body and the mind. For more information or to register, please contact the Integrative Care Center at 212.224.7900 or mail the downloadable registration form.

Restorative Yoga is a method in which one holds poses for longer lengths of time with the help of props in order to focus more on relaxing and strengthening the muscles. This provides a meditative, slow practice allowing time to go deeper not only into the body, but into the restless mind.

Just the right blend of meditation, asana practice and relaxation for students who wish to take it easy or for those recuperating from injuries or sickness. This is a meditative and slow paced vinyasa class which incorporates restorative poses to allow the body to access its natural ability to rest, heal and build immunities.

Restorative yoga teaches the body to surrender allowing for soft tissue injuries to heal, muscles to release, minds to quiet and deepen physical openings. Teach your body when to be active and when to relax to increase performance, reduce stress and heal.

Megayoga uses breath, movement, and meditation to generate strength and sensitivity in the plus-size body. These modifications, including the use of props, and understanding the basics of yogic breathing and proper alignment, as well as the adjustments required to adapt to the plus-sized body, makes yoga acessible to everyone.

Unwind after a long day with this deeply relaxing class. Melt into this slow flow of restorative poses and stretching by candlelight. Open to all levels.

A wonderful way to end the work week. Nourishing, healing postures and deep breathing practices to regenerate the immune system and induce a healing, relaxed and meditative state. Excellent for students needing time to replenish energy and quiet down.

These classes are designed for students who are interested in increasing strength, flexibility, mobility, and calming the nervous system using breath awareness, movement, and relaxation. Some introduction to asana. For all levels of fitness and flexibility, beginners and first time students to yoga welcome.

These classes are designed for students who are interested in increasing strength, flexibility, mobility, and calming the nervous system using breath awareness, movement, and relaxation. Some introduction to asana. For all levels of fitness and flexibility, beginners and first time students to yoga welcome.

For students who have special needs and/or limitations. A variation on the basic Hatha I format that moves more slowly and includes attention on the part of the teacher to the special needs of the individual.

A hatha vinyasa style class using a chair and props allowing you to be supported while strengthening your poses, stamina and stability. Pregnant women welcome. The class emphasizes balance, coordination, strength, flexibility, technique, tone, alignment, and mind-body connections.

This class is suitable for beginners of all ages, expectant mothers, or anyone wanting an easy, restorative yoga practice.

Abhyasa Yoga Center offers personal, breath-centered, therapeutic yoga practice that adapts to individual needs, including chronic or acute conditions. Located 1 block from the L-Train Lorimer/G-Metropolitan subway stop. All classes are adaptable for all ability levels. Basics classes cultivate and maintain a strong foundation. Open classes, including community classes, offer a more vigorous practice. Classes meet daily. For a full schedule, go to abhyasayogacenter.com, or call 718.782.8272 for more information and to discuss individual needs.

A lunchtime class for beginning students looking to begin yoga and more experienced students covering basic principles of alignment and muscular action while teaching how to work carefully with the back. Yoga Union is the first center to focus on backcare and scoliosis.

Yoga for Fertility is a class designed to meet the physical, energetic, and emotional needs of women who are seeking reproductive wellness. Postures, breath, chakra toning and visualization, relaxation, Yin postures and meditation are used to help women connect to themselves and their bodies. This class is geared toward women who are encountering difficulties conceiving, women who are beginning to think about conceiving and women who are looking to bring their body into hormonal balance. This mindful and receptive practice will support your path.

The power of Yoga and its liberating joy is for everyone including those working with limitations. Using the Anusara principles of alignment, this class helps bring awareness into the body to promote maximum healing. This class is slow-paced and is appropriate for students who are recovering from injuries, illness or surgery. It allows ample time to address questions and concerns. Students who currently practice yoga and experience physical discomfort during certain asanas can also benefit. This class clarifies how you can modify your asana practice in class and at home. Marjorie Nass, Certified Anusara Teacher, modnass1@verizon.net, 917.225.5098

These classes are part of a recurring workshop series. Provides safe and effective yoga programs for students who have injuries and chronic conditions, and individual needs. Space is limited. Call for registration process. Registration is required at least one week prior to attending class. Students do not need to be current members of IYAGNY to sign up for this course.

REGISTRATION: Please complete and return the questionnaire and waiver (available at the front desk) before your first class. Only those students who have been registered for past Specific Needs Yoga Courses can drop into our current Specific Needs classes. There is a minimum attendance requirement of 5 classes. Therefore no registration will be accepted for this course after a specified date. Students wishing to take the course after this date must wait until the next course period.

Chair and Mat Yoga sponsored by the Multiple Sclerosis Society of New York. The NYC Chapter of the National MS Society is proud to offer free recreation and fitness programs for people living with MS. Fall - Spring classes began in mid-October and continue through June, with breaks in between. Yoga promotes fitness, flexibility and relaxation while focusing on breathing practices. It also promotes strength and peace of mind. Level 1 Chair Yoga is designed for the individual to participate from the seated position. Level 2 Mat Yoga participants must be able to transfer independently to a mat. Sign up with the MS Society or (212) 453-3247.

A gentle class that combines yoga postures, breathing, and meditation. This class is geared toward students who wish to move at a slower pace. Beginners, seniors, and first-time students welcome.

Relaxing class with the use of bolsters, props, etc. to support the back and other areas. Very little movement, with a focus on stretching, relaxing, and meditation.

Gentle classes are for new or continuing students who would prefer and/or benefit from a more slowly paced, less rigorous class. Start slow, build progressively.

Taught by Elizabeth Plapinger, with guest teachers Bess Abrahams and Lori Ruth Federman

Yoga for Mental Wellness is a yoga class devoted to people of any age or fitness level who suffer from emotional distress or mental illness. Anyone experiencing such distress is welcome. A typical class involves movement (asana), attention to breathing, attunement to the present moment, deep relaxation, and mindful, nonjudgmental assessment of the effect of practice on the mind, body and breath. Special classes with visiting teachers explore the role of chanting, other mind-body approaches, massage and body work in emotional, mental and physical wellbeing.

Experience and research suggest that yoga can be a powerful tool for addressing emotional and mental illness. For many of us, the regular practice of yoga can lift the mood, reduce stress, enhance problem-solving, improve strength and flexibility, lessen fatigue and increases energy. Join us in this experiential practice and see how yoga works for you!

The class is by donation, with a suggested fee of $5.00. No one is turned away for inability to pay. Yoga for Mental Wellness was founded in 2004 by yoga teacher and therapist Bess Abrahams, with support from a private donor, the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI), and the non-profit therapeutic yoga center, the Breathing Project.

Slow moving postures, breath and body awareness - appropriate for pre-natal class

For ages 11-17. All teens welcome, but as idiopathic scoliosis is so common in these years the class will generally focus on scoliosis. This 1-hour class creates an environment that is less intense than the adult classes and is sequenced for a young person's energy level. Classes are held as 4 week series.

Relax and revitalize. The body is supported by props in passive postures that promote deep relaxation and relieve stress. No experience necessary. This class is a great break from a more vigorous routine and perfect for people with injuries, arthritis or stress related problems, including insomnia.

Notes: Please arrive at the studio 20 minutes before your first class in order to complete a one-time registration form. After that you may simply check-in when you arrive. Private changing rooms are available. Please bring or wear loose, comfortable, natural fiber clothing. Comfortable sweats, T-shirts and pants are best. Dress in layers so you can remove jacket as you warm up. Yoga mats are required. Bring your own, or rent one at the studio for $2.00.

Therapeutics comes to Yoga Works! Join veteran teacher Charles Matkin for a course designed to gently and mindfully move through minor injuries and health concerns. Drop in for a session in order to discover more about the benefits of therapeutic yoga. A typical session will include supervision by Charles with assistance from teachers refining their injury management skills. Working from a basic sequence, you will be individually guided through the modifications or alternative poses most supportive of your injuries. Using props, we will focus on precise correct postural alignment to support and open the body safely and reduce strain and discomfort. Throughout, you will receive hands-on adjustments and gentle direction to encourage posture that is both natural and conducive to the healing process.

Yoga classes are taught in ASL and structured to be accessible to Deaf students. Using the Iyengar method, poses are demonstrated so that students understand the specific action of the pose. Classes are taught in 10-week series and are sequenced so that skills are built upon and mastered from class to class. Therefore, it is highly recommended to begin classes are the start of the series and commit to the full 10 weeks, in order to have a clear understanding and benefit of the art of yoga. Contact the teacher to start classes during the series.

Classes are not appropriate for sign language students. Students must be fluent in ASL. Classes may not be observed.

Contact Jennifer Kagan, kaganj@gmail.com, for information and to be placed on the email list for future workshops and classes in the NY/PA area.

This healing session embraces all ages, who wish to finally add the healing qualities of yoga into their lives. We move the body thru the classical poses very slowly, gently and conscienciously. There are rests taken between poses as the body moves towards inner introspection on a physical and meditative level. This class is highly beneficial for those returning from an illness or injury, or who haven't moved in a long time. It is recommended for those who are just looking for an easy class, 50 & up, and pre-natal. Everyone will leave refreshed and relaxed. We welcome all to join the ageless loyal following of Gentle Marvin any day, just don't wait too long.

For both new and experienced practitioners who seek a gentle yet effective approach to their Yoga. Postures are adapted into easy movements. Learn to gently open, stretch and strengthen the body and relax the nervous system. (MAY BE DONE IN A CHAIR)

This class is suitable for beginners of all ages, expectant mothers, or anyone wanting an easy, restorative yoga practice.

This class is suitable for anyone suffering from physical injuries. It is also a nice experience for the student that desires less of a challenge.

Props are used to support each posture and class focuses on restoring the body

For both new and experienced practitioners who seek a gentle yet effective approach to their Yoga. Postures are adapted into easy movements. Learn to gently open, stretch and strengthen the body and relax the nervous system. (MAY BE DONE IN A CHAIR)

Restorative yoga is a deeply relaxing way of practicing yoga. Given props, the student is able to achieve poses without much muscular strength, facilitating deep release and calming the nervous system.

All levels welcome. Students use props to get into poses that can be comfortably and restfullly held for ten minutes or more. A practice that is gentle and simple, allowing for breath, body and spirit to relax and open. Great for first time students, stress and injury care, or to complement a more challenging yoga practice. The ultimate cure for the New York lifestyle.These classes are also wonderful for students over 55 who are interested in increasing flexibility, mobility, and calming the nervous system using breath awareness, movement, and relaxation. Class size limited. There is on online registration; please call 212.650.9642 to reserve a spot!

This class is suitable for beginners of all ages, expectant mothers, or anyone wanting an easy, restorative yoga practice.

You don't have to be a senior to attend this class. (Seniors get a special reduced price.) The class is suitable for anyone who wants a mindful, slower-paced practice, with attention to breath and alignment.

Learn a series of nurturing physical postures based on yoga. These easy to follow postures may help in relieving back pain, headaches, insomnia and shortness of breath. No yoga experience is necessary. The class emphasizes balance, strength, flexibility, tone, alignment, and mind-body connections.

These free classes are co-sponsored by Continuum Cancer Centers of New York. To register, call Continuum at 212.523.7275

For all types of back problems, pain and postural problems, including scoliosis. Come lengthen your spine and move out of the habitual behaviors that are making your back hurt! All levels welcome including first timers and beginners. Yoga Union is the first center to focus on backcare and scoliosis.

Slow moving postures, breath and body awareness - appropriate for pre-natal class

This class follows a gentle approach especially suitable for seniors and the physically challenged.

All levels welcome. Students use props to get into poses that can be comfortably and restfullly held for ten minutes or more. A practice that is gentle and simple, allowing for breath, body and spirit to relax and open. Great for first time students, stress and injury care, or to complement a more challenging yoga practice. The ultimate cure for the New York lifestyle.

A gentle, healing class designed to release deep layers of tension stored in the physical and energetic body. A combination of props, essential oils, and hands on adjustments are used in poses held for 10 minutes or longer, allowing the nervous system to relax and the cells to regenerate. Open to all levels and great for those recovering from illness or disease.

Chair and Mat Yoga sponsored by the Multiple Sclerosis Society of New York. The NYC Chapter of the National MS Society is proud to offer free recreation and fitness programs for people living with MS. Fall - Spring classes began in mid-October and continue through June, with breaks in between. Yoga promotes fitness, flexibility and relaxation while focusing on breathing practices. It also promotes strength and peace of mind. Level 1 Chair Yoga is designed for the individual to participate from the seated position. Level 2 Mat Yoga participants must be able to transfer independently to a mat. Sign up with the MS Society or (212) 453-3247.

Postures appropriate for people living with HIV/AIDS. By donation.

Hospital for Special Surgery is the oldest orthopedic hospital in the country. Therapeutic Yoga utilizes a combination of restorative postures, gentle yoga and breath work to enhance wellness. Participants will learn to use breath to explore posture, alignment and mental state. You will additionally work to strengthen your "core muscles". You will leave with an enhanced sense of balance in both the body and the mind. For more information or to register, please contact the Integrative Care Center at 212.224.7900 or mail the downloadable registration form.

All levels welcome. Students use props to get into poses that can be comfortably and restfullly held for ten minutes or more. A practice that is gentle and simple, allowing for breath, body and spirit to relax and open. Great for first time students, stress and injury care, or to complement a more challenging yoga practice. The ultimate cure for the New York lifestyle.

Abhyasa Yoga Center offers personal, breath-centered, therapeutic yoga practice that adapts to individual needs, including chronic or acute conditions. Located 1 block from the L-Train Lorimer/G-Metropolitan subway stop. All classes are adaptable for all ability levels. Basics classes cultivate and maintain a strong foundation. Open classes, including community classes, offer a more vigorous practice. Classes meet daily. For a full schedule, go to abhyasayogacenter.com, or call 718.782.8272 for more information and to discuss individual needs.

Yoga helps to soothe and restore body and mind by focusing on the breath and gentle movement. The JCC in Manhattan and the NYU Parkinson and Movement Disorders Center proudly announce a partnership to establish the NYC/JCC Parkinson Wellness Program at the JCC. It is our goal to improve our participants' quality of life through learning, fitness and creativity. Fitness classes are geared toward helping those with Parkinson improve strength and maintain balance in a fun, relaxed environment. To register and to receive more information about the program, eligibility requirements, and fees, or to volunteer, contact Amy Lemen at 646.505.5744 or alemen@jccnyc.org. The NYU/JCC Parkinson Wellness Program is supported by the Edmond J. Safra Philanthropic Foundation.

The body is supported by props in passive postures that promote deep relaxation, relieve stress, and support the body. No experience necessary. This class promotes healing and energy replenishing. Perfect for injury recovery and fatigue.

Free every Friday, a 45-minute experience in bliss, beginning with gentle stretching, featuring a long period of Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation), and concluding with breathing practices and a brief meditation.

Restorative yoga teaches the body to surrender allowing for soft tissue injuries to heal, muscles to release, minds to quiet and deepen physical openings. Teach your body when to be active and when to relax to increase performance, reduce stress and heal.

For students who have special needs and/or limitations. A variation on the basic Hatha I format that moves more slowly and includes attention on the part of the teacher to the special needs of the individual.

All levels welcome. Students use props to get into poses that can be comfortably and restfullly held for ten minutes or more. A practice that is gentle and simple, allowing for breath, body and spirit to relax and open. Great for first time students, stress and injury care, or to complement a more challenging yoga practice. The ultimate cure for the New York lifestyle.These classes are also wonderful for students over 55 who are interested in increasing flexibility, mobility, and calming the nervous system using breath awareness, movement, and relaxation.

This Sankalpah Yoga class combines the passive practice of restorative yoga with profound benefits of pranayama, breathing exercises.

Come relax and unwind with us on Fridays after work. Using props to help restore and open up the body, this class helps heal and comfort the body and soul.

Abhyasa Yoga Center offers personal, breath-centered, therapeutic yoga practice that adapts to individual needs, including chronic or acute conditions. Located 1 block from the L-Train Lorimer/G-Metropolitan subway stop. All classes are adaptable for all ability levels. Basics classes cultivate and maintain a strong foundation. Open classes, including community classes, offer a more vigorous practice. Classes meet daily. For a full schedule, go to abhyasayogacenter.com, or call 718.782.8272 for more information and to discuss individual needs.

A wonderful way to end the work week. Nourishing, healing postures and deep breathing practices to regenerate the immune system and induce a healing, relaxed and meditative state. Excellent for students needing time to replenish energy and quiet down.

Support the body with props and deeply relax with gentle attention to the breath to move toward balance. Poses create specific physiological responses that are beneficial to health and can reduce the effects of stress-related disease. The foundations of yoga for new or beginner students. Incorporates basic asana (postures) and pranayama (breath). No inversions.

Rejuvenating and supported poses that restore the nervous system and dismantle chronic tension. At least six weeks experience required.

All levels welcome. Students use props to get into poses that can be comfortably and restfullly held for ten minutes or more. A practice that is gentle and simple, allowing for breath, body and spirit to relax and open. Great for first time students, stress and injury care, or to complement a more challenging yoga practice. The ultimate cure for the New York lifestyle.

Slow moving postures, breath and body awareness - appropriate for pre-natal class

Have you wanted to try Yoga but are concerned that you're not flexible enough? Or maybe you have injuries or chronic physical conditions... This is the perfect class for you. Through a system of physical toning and gentle stretching exercises, deep breathing and relaxation, yoga will help to calm your mind, strengthen your body, soothe your spirit and restore a sense of peace and well-being to your life. This class will move at a nice and easy pace, with plenty of time for individual attention and modifications to suit your needs.