Yoga Studio
“The body benefits from movement, and the mind benefits from stillness.”
-Sakyong Mipham
Welcome to the Yoga Studio at Pursue Wellness!
The roots of yoga can be traced back to over to 5,000 years ago.
The word yoga comes from the Sanskrit word yuj, which means “union” or “to yoke”. This refers to the practice of yoga as a methodology to unite body, mind and spirit. The practice of postures, breathing, concentration, sensory withdrawl and meditation help lead us to a unified state of awareness and improved vitality.
Modern science is discovering what the ancient yogi’s intuitively knew. The benefits of a regular yoga practice are being recognized by the scientific community to have benefits such as:
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- Improved self-regulation and resilience to stress. This is being found to reduce the impact of stress on our nervous system and can lower blood pressure, reduce feeling of anxiety and depression, and improve relationship with ourselves and others.
- Yoga helps regulate the endocrine and digestive system.
- Breathing practices, postures and contemplative practices associated with yoga strengthen and balance the nervous system
- Improved cognitive function and concentration.
- Increases physical balance, strength, flexibility, coordination in activities associated with everyday living as well as athletic performance.
- Reduces inflammation.
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We are committed to helping you develop a consistent yoga practice, whether that means committing to one class a week or incorporating yoga, mindfulness and meditation into your daily life.
We are also excited to have the first Great Yoga Wall in the area to allow you to advance your practice of yoga and correct underlying imbalances that manifest as injuries and chronic pain. Book a class today!
Weekly Yoga Class Schedule
(Pre-registration required for all classes)
Our classes are alignment-based using props and The Great Yoga Wall. The wall can be an important tool for advancing your practice, correcting underlying muscular skeletal imbalances, cultivating strength, stability and flexibility. By using gravity as a natural form of resistance, the yoga wall allows you to safely create space and release tension. It is exceptionally beneficial for spinal health. Using the straps provides traction and decompression of the spine. All levels.
Classical Yoga with Stacey from 9:00-10:15 am on Tuesdays
Classical Yoga with Stacey from 5:45-7:00 pm on Wednesdays
Classical Yoga with Kathleen from 9:00-10:15 am on Thursdays
Drop-in classes are $20. Five Class pass ($90) and Ten Class Pass ($180) are available. Purchase your class pass here.
Please note: Class passes cannot be used for specialty classes or workshops listed below under Special Events. We ask that you pre-register for all classes. If you cannot make your class, please cancel or move your reservation a minimum of 1.5 hours prior to the start of class. This will allow people on the waitlist to be notified in a timely manner. There are no refunds. If you are using a package, the class will be put back onto your package. If you paid for a drop-in class, you will be given a credit towards a future class or class package.
Special Events
Candlelight Restorative with Hot Stone Yoga Nidra
Enjoy fully supported yoga postures using props and the yoga wall. This will allow for longer holds to relieve physical and mental tension restoring balance to the body and mind. We will end class with a guided meditation called Yoga Nidra that brings us close to the boundary of complete sleep and moves us through many layers of awareness. Hot Stones will be offered to provide further relaxation & grounding. All levels $25.
Friday, October 25th 6:00-7:30pm
Friday, November 15th 6:00-7:30pm
Friday, December 20th 6:00-7:30pm (Winter Solstice)
$25 Drop-in (Class passes cannot be used for these workshops)
Experience the power of self care using MELT rollers and balls combined with the healing practices of Yoga. These workshops will take participants through a variety of yoga postures to discover where they may have stuck stress in their body and then empower them to explore releasing stuck stress/tension in a safe and comfortable manner. Breathwork, body awareness and deep relaxation are infused through each class.
Equipment provided. ALL LEVELS
Saturday, October 26th 9:00-10:30am Foot, Leg, Hip and Low Back
Saturday, November 9th 9:00-10:30am Hand, Shoulder, Neck and Upper Back
Saturday, December 14th 9:00-10:30am Total Body
Private Yoga & Yoga Duets with Stacey Duquette
Private Yoga is a wonderful way for beginners to create confidence, help build a home practice and learn how to tailor your practice to your specific needs physically and emotionally. Private lessons include Pranayama instruction (breathing exercises), Meditation, the use of props and Yoga both on and off The Great Yoga Wall. You may apply the cost of your first single private to a 4 class package.
Our Yoga Duet is another alternative to a private lesson. Sharing a semi-private lesson with a family member or friend provides additional accountability and you will both receive the benefits of highly individualized one on one instruction.
One Hour Yoga Private with Stacey Duquette: $70
4 Class Pass: $260
4 Class Yoga Duet (Semi-Private): $300
By Appointment Only. Contact Stacey at 413-636-2042 to book.
