St. Louis Park Community Education

A gentle series of standing and chair warm up exercises and beginning yoga poses - no floor exercises. Improve flexibility, range of motion, strength, and balance, while reducing stress and tension. You'll get rid of aches and pains, sleep better, and feel better overall. This is a slower paced, relaxed style of yoga appropriate for everyone regardless of age or physical issues. You'll be encouraged to work at your own pace. Enjoy Wendy's relaxing voice and easy to follow instruction all from the comfort of your own home. A chair is needed for this class. A folding or other low back chair is best, but any chair will work. A mat can be helpful but is not required. There are two options for participation: 1. Online Class & Video: This class includes one online zoom class each week, and an online class video that you can use on demand if you miss a class or for additional practice. Upon registering, you will receive the links to participate in the Zoom class and to access the recorded video. The video for Winter will be active from January 5 - April 3. The video for Spring will be active from April 5 - June 5. 2. Video Only: You can choose to simply have access to an online recorded video of this class (one session). Upon registration, you will receive a link to access the video, which you can watch as often as you like, whenever you'd like. The video for Winter will be active from January 5 - April 3. The video for Spring will be active from April 5 - June 5.

From the comfort of your own home, join us for a gentle series of beginning yoga warm-up exercises and poses. We'll work on the whole body, improving flexibility, range of motion, strength, and balance. Get rid of aches and pains, become more relaxed, sleep better and feel better overall. Learn simple meditation and relaxation practices that reduce tension and stress. This is a slower paced, relaxed style of yoga appropriate for everyone regardless of age or physical issues. You'll be encouraged to work at your own pace. Enjoy Wendy's relaxing voice and easy to follow instruction. We will do standing, chair, and floor exercises. A chair is needed for part of the class. A folding or other low back chair is best, but any chair will work. A mat can be helpful but is not required. There are two options for participation: 1. Online Class & Video: This class includes one online zoom class each week, and an online class video that you can use on demand if you miss a class or for additional practice. Upon registering, you will receive the link to participate in the Zoom class and to access the recorded video. The video for Winter will be active from January 5 - April 3. The video for Spring will be active from April 5 - June 5. 2. Video Only: You can choose to simply have online access to a recorded video of this class (one session). Upon registration, you will receive a link to access the video, which you can watch as often as you like, whenever you'd like. The video for Winter will be active from January 5 - April 3. The video for Spring will be active from April 5 - June 5.

Mudras, or ‘yoga of the hands’ has been recognized for centuries as a simple yet effective healing tool. In ancient India, mudras were believed to be the key to spiritual, mental and physical wellbeing and that regular practice of the hand positions can rejuvenate body and mind. The hand positions are easy to do, take minutes to perform and can be done almost anywhere at any time. Mudras can also be used to help relieve numerous conditions such as anxiety, stress, digestive issues, weight loss, bloating, insomnia and so many more. Join us onilne! This class will be held online using Zoom. Upon registering, you will receive information to access the class. Simply follow the provided instructions on the day and time of class and Janice will lead you through the class from the comfort of your own home! This online class is held in partnership with multiple Community Ed programs.

Beginners welcome! Enjoy in-depth instruction as you practice a wide variety of warm-up exercises and yoga poses, along with easy meditation and relaxation practices. We'll work on the whole body, improving flexibility, strength, balance, and range of motion. Reduce tension and stress, get rid of aches and pains, sleep better and feel better overall. You'll be encouraged to work at your own level and pace in this supportive class. Enjoy Wendy's relaxing voice and easy to follow directions. Spring Yoga: Online or Video 1. Online Classes & Video: After registering, you will receive a link to access the weekly Zoom class, as well as online recorded videos you can use anytime from April 5 - June 3. 2. Video Only: You can choose to simply receive the recorded videos for this class. Upon registration, you will receive a link to access 7 recorded videos of Wendy's Yoga for Life class. You can watch the videos as often as you like whenever you'd like from April 5 - June 3. Summer Yoga: Outdoors, Online, or Video 1. Outdoor Class & Video: You'll love doing yoga outside! This class will be held at Oak Hill Park in a shady, little used area away from other activities. We will meet in the Gym at Lenox Community Center in the event of inclement weather. You'll receive directions after you register, and a link to access 7 recorded videos that you can use on demand if you miss a class or for additional practice. Videos for Summer will be active from June 8 - September 6. 2. Online Class & Video: After registering, you will receive a link to access the weekly Zoom class, as well as online recorded videos you can use anytime from June 8 - September 6. 3. Video Only: You can choose to simply receive the recorded videos for this class. Upon registration, you will receive a link to access 7 recorded videos of Wendy's Yoga for Life class. You can watch the videos as often as you like whenever you'd like. Videos for Summer will be active from June 8 - September 6.

Yin yoga is a practice meant to work deep into the connective tissues of the body. Poses are held for anywhere from 1-10 minutes and props are sometimes used as additional supports. It is great for releasing tension and quieting the mind. The Yin practice draws from ancient Chinese medicine and is based on the philosophy of living a balanced life. Yin is suitable for all levels as this practice is meant to meet you wherever you are. Join us online or in person! This class will be held in-person at the Lenox Community Center and online using Zoom.