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.

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.

A gentle class the combines yoga postures, breathing, and meditation. This class is geared toward students who wish to move at a slower pace. Ideal for beginners, prenatal and seniors.

Our teachers are certified and our classes are set in a comfortable environment suitable for beginners and experienced alike.

a very basic class for beginners, or people who want a slower, more relaxed class, that includes gentle, restorative poses using props - 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.

Learn to connect the mind, body, and spirit through awareness in the postures, breathwork, and meditation. This practice is done slowly and consciously, occasionally holding postures for a length of time to build strength and balance and fluidly moving through their release.

Finally--a class to meet the needs of Baby Boomers and Beyond! Join instructor Barbara Benedict for a gentle, mindful class where there's no rush and a lot of personal attention! Barbara has years of experience, and will guide you, just as you are, into more alignment and greater health.

Yoga for Everyone is a Hatha class that is open to all levels. Yoga is a philosophy and exercise system that combines movement and simple poses with deep breathing and meditation to promote healing and relaxation and to reduce fatigue. This class is part of Memorial Sloan-Kettering's Community Programs as well as its Living Beyond Cancer programs. All are invited to join this class. Reservations are recommended, but efforts will be made to accommodate walk-ins. For reservations, call 212-639-4700.

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

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 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 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.

Move from OY to OM as you gently stretch your spine, your spirit & your kishkes! This class, which is presented in the context of Shabbat, includes Aleph-Bet Yoga, meditation on holiday themes and a lengthy rest period. It can be done on a mat or sitting in a chair. People at all fitness levels are welcome to participate. You don't need to eat much at Kiddush; food will be held for us to eat after the class! For information about this class or to register, call 212.677.8090

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.

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.

Because of the contraindications with Harrington Rods and other instrumentation, being in a general class — even one focused on scoliosis or back problems — can be frustrating. This class will cover all of the principles and poses of the Yoga & Scoliosis classes but without twists, convex forward bending, backbending. The practice will help strengthen the muscles around the fusion in an aligned manner and bring stability to hypermobile joints or open up areas which are very stiff—without destabilizing the body or the rod or instrumentation itself. Yoga Union is the first center to focus on backcare and scoliosis. I'll be happy to answer any of your questions. 212-532-1512

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 gentle asana class that combines yoga postures, breathwork, and meditation. This class is for those who enjoy moving at a slower pace.

A gentle class the combines yoga postures, breathing, and meditation. This class is geared toward students who wish to move at a slower pace. Ideal for beginners, prenatal and seniors.

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!

For students of all levels with chronic back pain or asymmetry. Teaches students how to use yoga to address chronic pain. Personal attention helps students understand their personal alignment issues.

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.

Take it slow with this gentle but deep approach to Vinyasa yoga. This practice links poses to breath to reveal body awareness, inner strength, and easeful opening.

A deep, restorative approach to yoga practice. Yin offers long, meditative holds to delve into the deep connective tissues of the body. WIth a focus on the area of the hips and sacrum, release stress and tension throughout the entire body, creating structural and mental balance.