Twisters Wellness Centers
Ambler:  215.654.5393
Erdenheim:  215.836.1719
Friday, May 18 2012

Twisters Yoga Studio


Series, Classes & Privates Series, Classes & Privates

 Ambler's May Yoga Schedule

Erdenheim's May Yoga Schedule

Yoga 101 Series - For Beginners

Click here for Yoga 101 information

 


Yoga Class Descriptions

Twisters Yoga offers over 60 yoga classes a week in a variety of styles, including: Classic Hatha, Vinyasa Flow, Power Vinyasa, Anusara and various styles of Hot Yoga. These styles represent different approaches to yoga with varying levels of technical difficulty / strenuousness. Our eclectic continuum of yoga classes allows us to continuously challenge our students to deepen their practice and keep their experience fresh from day to day and year to year.
 
Twisters offers a monthly series called Yoga 101 for brand new beginners. Click here for more information. Otherwise, we recommend novice students start with a Level I/II Classic Hatha Class or one of the stationary Hot classes. These stationary sequence classes are slower paced, allowing students the time to learn poses, proper alignment and breathing techniques in an unhurried environment. As students progress, they can join our Level I/II Vinyasa Flow classes which move at a faster pace and integrate more challenging poses, inlcuding more upper body weight bearing activity. For advanced students, who want a demanding physical practice, our Level II/III Ashtanga or Vinyasa Flow classes are appropriate.
 
 
Hatha Stationary Classes
 
Hatha Yoga is the most popular branch of Yoga and from which all Styles of Yoga Asana originate, Power Yoga, Bikram Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga and Anusara Yoga. Hatha Stationary sequence classes include limited upper body weight bearing poses. Hatha incorporates together physical poses (Asana), breathing techniques (Pranayama), and meditation to bring health to the body and quiet or peacefulness to the mind.
 
  • Classic Hatha: Level I/II
  • Hot Hatha: All Level, at our Erdenheim location
Vinyasa Flow Classes
 
Vinyasa style yoga combines a series of flowing postures with rhythmic breathing for an intense body-mind workout. Vinyasa, which means breathing and movement, is for internal cleansing. Each movement is accompanied by one breath. Performing the Asanas creates heat and brings the toxins outside the body through sweat. Through this form of cleansing, purification occurs.
 
  • Vinyasa Flow: Level I/II
  • Vinyasa Flow: Level II/III
  • Power Vinyasa: Level II/III, at our Erdenheim location
Hot Classes – At our Erdenheim Location
 
Hot Yoga is a moving meditation combining asana, breath work, and heat. Hot Yoga is generally a series of 26 Hatha Yoga postures is performed sequentially to exercise 100% of the body from the inside out, regulating the body systems to function more effectively and often having healing effects such as reduced chronic illness symptoms and generally enhanced well being. The room is heated up to 110 degrees to allow for improved circulation and cardiovascular health as well as deep muscle stretching and elimination of toxins. We offer both full 90-minute classes as well as "Express" classes, which last 60 minutes. These classes are designed for practitioners of all ages; beginners are welcome. Men and women both love this intense cardio workout, which develops strength, flexibility and balance. Be prepared to sweat.
 
  • Hot Yoga Express: All Level, 60 minutes
  • Hot Yoga: All Level, 90 minutes
  • Hot Mixed: All Level, incorporates some Vinyasa
  • Hot Mixed: Level II/III, incorporates vigorous Vinyasa
  • Hot Hatha: All Level
Open Practice – At our Erdenheim Location
 
Our Open Practice is modeled after The Mysore style practice of yoga. It is intended to be a silent self practice with students practicing at their own pace. Students are welcome to practice in the traditional Mysore method which is to follow Sri K. Pattabi Jois’s Ashtanga Series or can practice creating sequencing of postures that best fits their needs. This practice is appropriate for students who have some previous yoga experience. When first attending, students can follow another practitioner in the room and will receive some quiet instruction to help them get going. This self-led session is currently taking place in our hot yoga studio. Please inquire at the front desk with any questions.
 
 

Welcome To New to Hot Yoga Students

Be prepared to SWEAT. It’s 105-110 degrees with 50% humidity in the classroom. WEAR tight-fitting, lightweight workout clothing. Shorts and athletic tops are preferred. Avoid loose clothing, perfume or cologne. Yoga is a barefoot activity, so please remove shoes and socks before entering the room. DRINK plenty of WATER before, during and after class (at least 64 oz. daily). Avoid caffeine and alcohol before class. AVOID EATING 1-3 hours before class. If you need to, have some fruit or juice at least 1 hour before class.

Please ONLY BRING these items into the classroom:
 
- Yoga mat
- Hand towel
- Large towel (to cover your mat & prevent slipping)
- Water bottle

These items are available for purchase in the lobby.
Cubbies are provided for personal items.

Cubbies are provided for personal items.

Please be ready in the classroom ON TIME, as a late entrance is disruptive and distracting once class has started. If you are late due to unforeseen circumstances, the front desk staff will let you know if there is room in class.

FIRST TIME STUDENTS should try to arrive at least 15 minutes early to talk with the teacher. If you arrive at class time or later, you will need to check in with the front desk prior to entering the classroom.

Please let the teacher know if you are pregnant, had surgery, or have any injuries, illnesses, or special conditions. Class begins and ends in silent meditation (Savasana). Please restrict all conversation to outside the room while being respectful of other classes in progress. If you begin to feel faint, dizzy or lightheaded, SIT DOWN or LIE DOWN on your mat. Notify your teacher if you need attention. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE THE ROOM.




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