Lynda is a registered yoga teacher and a member of the Kripalu Yoga Teachers Association. She is also certified to teach Yin Yoga and Therapeutic Yoga.
Like most yoga styles, Kripalu Yoga uses classic Hatha yoga postures (though not a particular set or flow), specific breath work, development of a quiet mind, and the practice of relaxation. What defines Kripalu Yoga is its emphasis on following the flow of energy, practicing compassionate self-acceptance, developing witness consciousness, and taking your experience of yoga into your daily life. Kripalu Yoga is designed to adapt to all body types, ages, fitness levels, and interests and takes into account each person’s unique body, individuality and personal expression.
Yin Yoga uses postures to stretch and stimulate the deep connective tissues of the body. Yin postures are done on the floor with the muscles relaxed and are held for 3 to 5 minutes. This intense and introspective practice increases your flexibility, opens your joints and large muscles and enhances your overall sense of well-being. It is truly a practice of letting go of both the mental and the physical tensions that we store inside.
Restorative and Therapeutic Yoga use active relaxation to “massage your body from the inside out”. By liberally supporting you with props, Lynda will alternately stimulate and relax your body to move toward balance. Restorative and Therapeutic yoga are particularly beneficial for those times when you feel weak, fatigued, stressed, or are moving through a difficult life transition, illness or injury: or when you simply want to be pampered in a deeply relaxing environment. Restorative and Therapeutic yoga have a meditative and calming effect on your body and mind. Therapeutic yoga integrates restorative yoga poses with gentle yoga movements, breath work, guided meditation and hands-on healing in the tradition of Thai Massage.
Weekly Kripalu and Yin yoga classes are currently offered on Tuesdays from 9:30 am to 10:30 am and 7:15 pm to 8:30pm. Therapeutic yoga classes are offered weekly on Thursdays from 10:00am to 11:00am. Soon, these may also be offered on Thursdays from 7:15pm to 8:30pm.
Lynda limits the size of her classes so that she can attend to each person’s unique needs. So, please call in advance to confirm the availability in these classes. Drop-ins are only available with prior confirmation.
PRIVATE, SEMI-PRIVATE and PARTNER yoga sessions are also available and can be an inspiring way to begin your own yoga practice. Some of the reasons to consider these sessions include:
- Privacy
- Personal attention and focus
- Development of a personal practice for your individual needs
- Specific therapeutic benefits for injury, illness, stress and emotional difficulties
- Convenience of session times made by appointment according to your schedule
Learning and practicing yoga with a partner or friend can be motivating and can add to your spiritual practice. Sessions are customized to suit your particular physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs.
For more information and to register for a class, please contact Lynda.
The forms that follow are used to get started in a yoga practice; once you have an appointment with Lynda, please follow the instructions below.
Please complete these forms and return them by email 2 days prior to your first class:
- Yoga Assessment and Registration
- Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q)*
- Release, Waiver and Assumption of Risk
* If you answer YES to one or more of the questions on the PAR-Q, before you begin a Physical Activity Program, you must obtain approval for your plans from your doctor. The PAR-Q is valid for a maximum of 12 months from the date it is signed and becomes invalid if your conditions change so that you would answer YES to any of the seven questions.
