Classes
Belly Dance for Heart and SoulLearn the fine art of Middle Eastern dance while exploring the natural grace we all possess. Class will begin with breath work and meditation to assure a fulfilling journey through movement and emotion as we move from within to a variety of rich Middle Eastern rhythms.
The goal of class is quite simple: to make you feel good when you move and to explore untapped resources from within.
This class is appropriate for everyone
Attire: loose clothing
Flow Yoga Open Level
In this class we explore vinyasa sequencing by integrating a flow component between postures. This class is intended for practiced yogis/yoginis but all levels are welcome as the word 'Open' implies. Being an open level class allows practitioners to work at their own pace with props to assist alignment.
Vinyasa translates to 'linking breath with movement.'
Gentle Restorative Yoga
Great for beginners, seniors and anyone who wants to de-compress and let go!
Restorative Yoga is often referred to as "active relaxation." By supporting the body with yoga props, you feel stimulated and yet relaxed as you move toward balance of body and mind. It is designed to release deeply held tensions and emotions; it soothes the nerves, strengthens the immune system, and fills your spiritual cup. It also includes a combination of breathing exercises, gentle stretching poses and guided relaxations.
Enjoy this gentle and restorative class. You will be guided to deeper levels of relaxation, heart openings and a more wonderful you!
Gentle Yoga
Gentle Yoga is a supportive, unhurried practice designed to open the heart and rejuvinate the entire body. Emphasis is on loosening and strengthening the body gradually through a flow of gentle stretches and poses. A delight for those newer to yoga or anyone looking for a less vigorous, more soothing and restorative experience.
Hatha Yoga I
This class teaches the basics of yoga, the use of props, alignment principles, and proper breathing in an easy, gentle manner allowing you to progress at your own pace. Healing your body and mind is the goal of this class as each of us builds strength, flexibility of movement and character.
Health Consultation
Intro to Yoga/Beginners Course
This course is for those who are new to yoga or who have no experience. It introduces you to the poses, the yoga philosophy, correct breathing, understandings, conceptions and misconceptions, alignment principles, movement, and use of the breath to calm the mind and the body. No experience necessary.
Pre-registration is required. Payment must be received prior to the first class. Minimum number of classes you must take is four for $48.
To reserve your spot and register, call 716.632.5802 or email Michael@YogaisRisingSun.com.
Iyengar Based Hatha Yoga II
Kundalini Yoga
A system of yoga exercises and meditation that promotes health and spiritual awareness. It is a complete science that combines postures (asanas), movement, sound current (mantra), breath (pranayam) and meditation into powerful sets called kriyas. It is designed to provide you with an experience of your highest consciousness by raising your Kundalini.
The word "kundalini" is a metaphor, a poetic way of describing the flow of energy that already exists within each one of us. Kundalini Yoga is more than just a great physical workout. Called the Yoga of Awareness, it is an incredible experience in awakening and raising your consciousness, keeping you feeling young and giving you fullness of heart. You do not have to be an acrobat or gymnast to practice this style of yoga.
In this class everyone will be encouraged to work at their own levels as we explore through chanting, movement, breath work, and meditation. You will find that this class will have a subtle yet profound effect on your life.
Cost: $15
Lunch Time Yoga
Join us for lunch! Instead of running around and stuffing your self with something you may regret later, come by for our Lunch Time Yoga class.
Lunch Time Yoga is a flowing and invigorating yet gentle one hour yoga class focusing on balancing, stretching, and strengthening movements. Yoga postures and movements are coordinated with the breath so that transitions between the poses are smooth and easy.
New-to-yoga and experienced students are welcome. Regular class prices apply.
Meditation, Open
This class teaches you how to relax, focus and move into deeper levels of concentration. It teaches you how to relieve and eliminate anxiety, cope with the stress in your life and calm your self. You will be taught different methods of meditation from quieting the mind to focusing on the breath or an object or a thought to visualizations to affirming-type meditations. You will also prepare the body to sit comfortably and practice stillness.
Those who attend find that they are able to still the body and calm the mind by softening within and letting go of the internal chatter in the mind. This class is a life saver.
If you are late yet wish to attend, please come but enter quietly so as not to disturb others.
This is a donation-based class with proceeds going to a charity selected by one of the participants in the class.
Open Group Meditation
Science has proved that meditating restructures our brain and can train it to concentrate, feel greater compassion, cope with stress, and more. In this class, you will discover that meditation also has benefits beyond what science has revealed. There are changes both subtle and profound understood only through direct experience. All you need to start is the willingness to sit and be with your own body, breath, and mind. Please arrive 5-10 minutes before the start of the session. Meditation is free of charge (donations are gratefully accepted). (20 min sitting, 5 min walking, 20 min sitting). Everyone is welcome. No prior experience necessary Brief instructions are given in the class.
Open Level Yoga
Inspired by Anusara Yoga, which uses precise principles of alignment to promote safety and empower students to achieve their full potential.
Appropriate for beginning, intermediate and advanced students.
Prenatal Yoga
Designed to alleviate pregnancy related discomforts, prepare for birthing experience, practice relaxation and breathing techniques whilst being in community with other pregnant women going through the physical changes associated with pregnancy and the associated emotional/hormonal fluctuations.
If you cannot attend all of the classes or were recently made aware of these sessions, please stop in anyway and join the class. You can pay by the class ($15) if you cannot attend all 6 sessions.
Please contact Rising Sun Yoga at 716-632-5802 or by email at Michael@YogaisRisingSun.com to register for this special class.
$75 for 6 weeks.
Private yoga and meditation for the bride-to-be
On the morning of the wedding, a yoga instructor will meet you at your house for a private yoga/meditation session to help relax you, release any tension and anxiety you may be feeling and stretch those tight muscles. This is a simple and beautiful gift to your self, your fiance' or someone you know who is getting married and would appreciate the relaxation that yoga and meditation bring.
These sessions are by appointment.
Private Yoga Session
Arranged by appointment with your instructor of choice. Whether you are new and wish to have basic instruction or are experienced and wish to have refinement, a private session will satisfy your needs.
Sun Rise Yoga
A moderate yoga flow based on a mixture of influences with strong roots in vinyassa and incorporating the alignment focus of Iyengar. An all encompassing yoga session appropriate for all levels. Perfect way to start your day feeling stronger, more focused and energized!
Teen Yoga
Designed to empower teenagers to become more self-aware and confident allowing each to gain a sense of well-being through the yoga postures emphasizing strength, flexibility and fun.
Ages 13 - 17 years
Vinyasa Flow Yoga
This class will keep you moving from beginning to end (until Savasana). Expect movement, not just stretching. All levels are welcome to practice to your level of expertise. The word 'Vinyasa' means "breath-synchronized movment". In other words, you will move from one pose to the next as you continue to breathe your exhales and inhales. This technique is sometimes also called Vinyasa Flow, or just Flow because of the smooth way that the poses run together and become like a dance. Vinyasa's strength is in its diversity, so there is a lot of room for your individual self to shine through.
Yoga and Strength Training
Learn to move more freely with less tension in your muscles and with a relaxed attitude. In this class, we will use the kettle bells for strength, balance, and agility while integrating these movements with a yoga practice.
The problem that gym rats have (and i've been one of them over the years) is that we go in to the gym, work out, and never stretch our muscles, tissues, and fibers. Oh, we talk about how we should, but we don't. So, as we get older, we get tighter...and talk about how we should stretch. But, still we don't!
With this class, we're going to incorporate light weights, functional movement, and yoga. Your body will feel better. Whether you are into sports, are athletic or think you are, keeping the body functional is a benefit at any age.
Yoga for Men
This is a men's-only class. For men who have thought about taking a yoga class or been prodded to do so by someone else or have heard that it is good for you or think they are too tight or are embarrassed to try it, then check this out.
We will do yoga poses without taxing or embarassing you, we'll stretch, we'll talk about the benefits. We will discuss yoga from a male perspective, work out the knots, kinks and tightness that we all carry in our neck and shoulders and address any other areas of concern that may arise.
$75 for 5 sessions
Yoga Nidra
Yoga Nidra is a systematic method of complete relaxation addressing your physiological, neurological, and subconscious needs. During the practice of yoga nidra, you appear to be asleep, but your consciousness is functioning at the deeper levels of awareness. It is state of mind between the waking state and the dream state. People have found a constant practice of Yoga Nidra restructures and transforms their whole personality.
The practice of yogic relaxation has been found to effectively reduce tension and give you a sense of improved well-being for those suffering from anxiety. Those who experience headaches, giddiness, chest pains, palpitations, sweating, and abdominal pain respond exceptionally well to yoga nidra. Consistent practice helps to decrease the time required to fall asleep.
Pre-register now as the limit is 6 students for the 4 week session from August 5 - 26, 2010.
Yoga Seeds
A yoga practice for kids! Did you ever wonder what it felt like to be a flower or roar like a lion? Enjoy exploring all the sides of your imagination in a fun, safe space that fosters creativity, focus, movement, and peace. Combining storytelling, music making, movement games, art and much more allows us to have fun while developing a joyful mind, healthy body, and peaceful spirit.
Ages 3 - 6 years
A 4 week summer series is being offered now for $48. In Autumn, it will become a 6 week series class for $72.
Sign-up now for the Fall kids class.
Yoga Sprouts
A yoga practice for kids! Let your imagination and body run wild while practicing yoga in a fun, safe space that fosters creativity, focus, movement, and peace. Combining theater arts, music making, conversations, movement games, art and much more allows us to have fun while developing a joyful mind, healthy body, and peaceful spirit.
Ages 6 - 9 years
A 4 week summer series is being offered now for $48. In Autumn, it will become a 6 week series class for $72.
Sign-up now for the Fall kids class.
Yoga Trees
A yoga practice for kids! We will demystify the practice of yoga and serve it up in a young adult sized portion in a safe space that fosters creativity, focus, movement, and peace. Combining theater arts, music making, poetry, conversations, philosophy, art and much more allows us to have fun while developing a joyful mind, healthy body, and peaceful spirit.
Ages 9 - 12 years
A 4 week summer series is being offered now for $48. In Autumn, it will become a 6 week series class for $72.
Sign-up now for the Fall kids class.
