The Yoga Loft

Holiday Classes and Cancellations! see class schedule
Scroll down to see gorgeous photos of our new space!

Give the gift of yoga...

Give the gift of health, happiness, and peace of mind. Gift Certificates make the perfect gift for a holiday, a birthday, or any day and are available on-line .

Thanks and Congratulations to the Yoga Loft - Voted Rhode Island Monthly's "Best Yoga Studio 2009" - Readers Pick!

We Moved! We're still at 16 Cutler Street, we just moved into the suite facing Child Street.

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Upcoming Events

Upcoming Workshops... to preregister or for more info on the following workshops (see workshops page)

Upcoming Event...

The Yoga Loft presents its 2nd annual ,"One World Dance and Music Celebration for Peace." Date: TBA in January 2010, Time: 7-9 PM. Cost: $12/$10 students or seniors (kids under 12 free). Featuring Master Drummer Issa Coulibaly and Master Dance Instructor Seydou Coulibaly, Storyteller, Dancer and Yoga Instructor Abigail Ifatola Jefferson and more artists to be announced. Come enjoy music, dance and refreshments.

Building the Foundations for Yoga Inversions : Are you ready to turn your world upside down? Come join Gretchen and learn how to work inversion postures progressively and safely with proper alignment and intention. We will focus on headstand and shoulder stand, considered the king and queen of yoga poses due to their vast health benefits, as well as forearm stand handstand and legs up the wall. These sometimes elusive yoga poses will be broken down into manageable stages and modifications appropriate for all levels. Experience the benefits of being upside down in a safe and supportive environment.

Instructor: Gretchen Mayhew

Date: January 9th, 1 - 3 PM

Cost : $25
to preregister (see workshops page)

Full Moon Gong Relaxation, Kundalini Yoga and Meditation Session :
Make Your New Year a Happier and Healthier One! Accelerated Healing Classes with Long Deep Relaxation for Everyone - - Just what the doctor ordered! Relax and have fun with Kay Lani once a month during the Full Moon for this special class. The class includes a short yoga set (students with health issues do not need to do the set to benefit), meditation and deep relaxation with Kundalini Yoga and the Healing Gong, followed by refreshments. Relax in a chair or lay on the floor to enjoy a 30-minute deep relaxation period accompanied by the healing sound of the sacred gong played by Kay Lani. The gong is an instrument and its sound and vibrations can benefit listeners in numerous ways including stilling the mind and strengthening the nervous system to effectively deal with daily, stressful challenges.

Date: Jan. 30th, 6:30-8

Cost: $5- Full Moon Sessions (Jan to June)$20 at door/ 3 session card $50 (see workshops page for monthly classes)

Classes Coming in December...

Jane will teach Saturday's beginners class 8:30- 10 AM
Time Change for Thursdays Yoga Kids Club to 5 -6 PM
Vinyasa with Nicole Saturdays 11:00 - 12:00 PM
Moderate Yoga on Thursdays 6:30 - 8 PM
Tai Chi with Jim on Tuesdays 1:30 - 2:30 PM
African Drums with Master Drummer Issa Coulibaly : Sundays 1-2 PM
African Dance with Master Dance Instructor Seydou Coulibaly : Sundays 2-3 PM

Master Drummer Issa Coulibaly

visit his website for more info and to listen to this amazing artist!

http://www.issacoulibaly.com/

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Classes Coming in January 2010...

Feldenkrais Method (see class description) : Mondays 5 - 6 PM
Workshop: Building the Foundations for Yoga Inversions : Instructor: Gretchen Mayhew Date: January 9th, 1 - 3 PM / Cost : $25
Saturday morning Yoga with Patricia Schneider 8:30 -10:00am Begins 1/9 All Levels- (some experience)
Patricia found yoga as a means to keep herself healthy for all of the classes she was teaching in fitness in addition to teaching skiing. What she discovered while practicing and studying the Anusara method was an exploration of one's vast potential for heart expansion through its' alignment principles and therapeutic qualities. This practice will make your practice soar!
This class is designed for all levels offering more advanced poses for the seasoned and modifications for those just beginning. We will explore a variety of poses in every class focusing on progressions to get from here to there! Lots of feedback and support. Please let the teacher know of any injuries or limitations prior to class.
A devoted student of Anusara since 2001, Patricia has studied with John Friend, Jamie Turner Allison, Justin Allison, Amy Ippoliti, Todd Norian, Ann Green, Ross Rayburn, Sianna Sherman, Deb Neubauer, Betsy Downing, Noah Maze, Geri Bleier, Michel Bleier, Holly Horvath, Monica Gully, Desiree Rumbaugh and Doug Keller for Therapeutics, all Certified Anusara instructors.

" I learn so much about myself and my practice every time I teach. I get back so much from every student"
The first class will center around the theme of "Expectation". Does Expectation Stand in the Way of Your Light? Do you allow your Expectations to Paralyze you?

Karma yoga

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