Since 2003 City Yoga has been a hub for yoga in Columbia and the state. We provide the largest and most comprehensive schedule of classes, workshops, and special events in the area to meet the needs of a diverse community.
Our Anusara® and Anusara-Inspired™ classes are taught in progressive levels by the region's most experienced and highly trained instructors. The collective intention of City Yoga is to help people improve their health and quality of life through the integration of the body, mind, and spirit within a welcoming, supportive community.
Our classes accommodate ALL LEVELS of practitioners from beginners to experienced yogis, children to seniors, and athletes to anyone coping with injuries or chronic pain.
Thursdays, 8:30 - 9:30 AM...Yoga Hour ($10) with Anne Marie Cockrell
Thursdays, 7:30 - 8:30 PM...Hip Openers & Meditation ($10) with Pat Feigley
Fridays, 5:45 - 7:00 PM...'Focus on Form' Class with Juliet Hewitt
Saturdays, 11:00 - 12:15 PM...Hot Yoga with Jenny Prather
Sundays, 4:00 - 5:15 PM...Vinyasa Flow with Dara Brown
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Anusara Yoga Immersion
& Teacher Training
September 2010 - September 2011
So you want to go deeper in your practice and weave together the threads of what you have learned so far into a more vibrant tapestry of understanding?...
The Anusara Yoga Immersion is for any student who wishes to take their practice to deeper level of comprehension. However, to go deeper doesn't mean you need to become a yoga teacher...therefore the Immersion offers a 100-hour curriculum covering of the primary components of a well rounded practice: asana practice, philosophy study, detailed alignment study, anatomy, pranayama & meditation practices, etc.
Anusara Yoga Immersions invite you to cross a threshold of deepening your yoga practice on every level. Through focused study of asana (yoga poses) using the Anusara Universal Principles of Alignment, the inspiring Tantric philosophy, and conversation with a supportive community (kula) of like-minded and like-hearted yogis, you will be invited to awaken to your true nature as a spiritual being. This program promises to be a rich and transformative experience!
For students who DO desire to teach, the Immersion Program establishes a solid foundation from which to skillfully share yoga and is the first step on the pathway to teaching Anusara yoga. The Immersion is the Teacher Training prerequisite and the Carolina Yoga Teacher Training School (RYS-200) requires a separate application and completion of an entrance exam and will be offered June - September 2011.
The Immersion Curriculum includes but is not limited to:
Full range of asana practice (Level 1 & 2 syllabi) and study
Universal Principles of Alignment of Anusara Yoga
Loops, Spirals, and Focal Points
Yoga philosophy, including the life-affirming Tantric philosophy that underlies Anusara, the history of yoga, Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, and the Bhagavad Gita
Study of the chakra system and energy anatomy
Pranayama and meditation theory and practice
Anatomy & physiology
Each 11-hour weekend at City Yoga includes 5 hours of asana and 6 hours of a combination of philosophy lecture and discussion, pranayama and meditation practices, anatomy, and journaling. Suggested readings will be included throughout the course.
Taught by Annie Wright, Ph.D, Anusara-inspired inst., RYT-200
Don't put off your practice...and well-being...a moment longer!
In this introductory workshop for beginning yoga students, instructor Annie Wright will guide you through a slow paced and basic class where you will learn the fundamentals of a well rounded and safe yoga practice including postures (asana) to build flexibility and strength, breathing exercises (pranayama), relaxation & beginning meditation techniques.
In this nuturing environment, you will also explore proper bio-mechanical alignment through an overview of Anusara Yoga's Universal Principles of Alignment. You will also be introduced to tantric yoga philosophy and how it applies to living your life in a more balanced manner. This workshop will provide all the necessary information to begin weekly yoga class. This 3 hour workshop will combine practice, discussion and demonstration making it a perfect mix for new students.
We offer gift certificates in any amount for classes, workshops and merchandise. Perfect for birthdays or a special gift to say thank you to a friend or co-worker.
Our boutique offers unique yoga clothing, props, books, and accessories to support your practice. Come browse through our selection of yoga wear by Tonic, Be Present, Avani, and Anjali, as well as 100% Organic Cotton City Yoga Logo tees and tanks, printed locally. We carry earth-friendly natural rubber prAna Revolution and Jade Harmony mats as well as blocks, straps, and mat bags & harnesses. We have an extensive selection of books on yoga and meditation, Anusara Yoga instructional CDs and DVDs, and meditation cushions and benches made by a local company, Carolina Morning Designs.
Check out our new arrivals for the summer
Clothing from Tonic in eco-friendly bamboo and their newly developed sustainable fabric, Libra, which has a long life span regardless of the amount of washing & drying.
Yoga Styles mat bags and harnesses for any sized mat, including the Revolution, in unique upholstery-grade fabrics – made by an Anusara enthusiast.
Jade Yoga Blocks made from a renewable resource, superlight Balsa Wood – for every block sold, Jade preserves 100 square feet of rainforest.
Questions? Comments?
City Yoga * 2121 College Street Columbia SC 29205 * 803-799-5400 *
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