Class Description by Location
** Class options listed can also available for solo sessions, small groups, and immersive workshops
BEGINNING YOGA- A yoga class designed for those who have no experience or very limited experience with yoga. Instruction includes: a beneficial breathing practice to learn to lessen stress throughout the day; a beginning meditation practice to increase focus, mental stamina, and positive thinking; user-friendly poses with lots of instructions for correct alignment to increase strength, flexibility, balance, and agility; and a final relaxation which helps the mind and body to assimilate all of the healthful activities of the class and leaves participants feeling rested, relaxed, and restored.
Beginner Yoga classes are currently available at the Hickory Foundation YMCA (701 1st St NW, Hickory, NC 28601.) YMCA members can attend for no charge. Day passes are available at the YMCA for $15 without a YMCA member to cosign, $10 with a YMCA member to cosign.
MIXED LEVEL YOGA- When a class is diverse and made up of experienced practitioners as well as those with little or no experience, a mixed class is the way to go. Instruction includes: a beneficial breathing practice to learn to lessen stress throughout the day; a meditation practice to increase focus, mental stamina, and positive thinking; a multi-level approach to poses so that participants choose a modification to lessen or increase strength, balance and flexibility desired in a pose; and final relaxation which helps the mind and body to assimilate all of the healthful activities of the class and leaves participants feeling rested, relaxed, and restored.
Mixed Level Yoga classes are currently available at:
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Highland Recreation Center (1451 8th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC 28601.)First class is free! No membership required. Classes are $5 each, or $20 for five classes with a Loyalty Coupon (available online or in class.) Loyalty Cards are available at the Highland Rec classes only.
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The Hickory Foundation YMCA (701 1st St NW, Hickory, NC 28601.) YMCA members can attend for no charge. Day passes are available at the YMCA for $15 without a YMCA member to cosign, $10 with a YMCA member to cosign.
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The Counseling Group (106 3rd Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601- downstairs.) First class is free! Employees of The Counseling Group may attend for free. Classes are $10 each for non-employees. *Equipment is preset and space is limited, so kindly text ahead to guarantee your place in our small-group session 828-729-0645 .
CHAIR YOGA- Yes, a yoga practice in and/or with a chair! Perfect for participants who spend most of their day in a seated position whether it’s due to their job, or their physical needs. So much damage is done to the body by being still throughout the day, and this is the perfect class to counterbalance that stagnation. This class includes: a beneficial breathing practice to learn to lessen stress throughout the day; a beginning meditation practice to increase focus, mental stamina, and positive thinking; a yoga practice designed to be completed in a chair and/or beside a chair; and final relaxation which helps the mind and body to assimilate all of the healthful activities of the class and leaves participants feeling rested, relaxed, and restored.
Chair Yoga classes are currently available at Catawba Valley Medical Center Fitness Plus (810 Fairgrove Church Rd SE, Hickory, NC 28602.) First class is free! Members of Fitness Plus can attend for free. Non-members can pay $8 per class. *This class is co-taught (every other month) with Amy Campbell, a longtime chair yoga instructor.
YOMASSAGE ® SESSION
This hour-long class is the perfect blend of complete restoration and healing touch. One-on-one classes are offered, as well as small group classes which are limited to 5 attendees per class. A restorative class is offered in which participants are guided through release poses, supported with blankets, blocks and bolsters. Luminary lights offer a warm glow throughout the room. The specially trained yoga instructor circulates through the attendees offering light adjustments and Yomassage® Mindful Touch™ techniques. It doesn't get much more relaxing than this! A great gift for yourself, or a loved one, or both!
YoMassage® Mindful Touch™ classes are currently available at The Counseling Group (106 3rd Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601- downstairs.) At this time, classes are the 2nd Wednesday of each month, and are $25 per person.
PRIVATE YOGA CLASS- Private yoga classes are offered for those wishing to have a more individualized yoga class. After initial consultation to determine goals and a yoga session plan, participants work with the yoga instructor to determine a location suitable for all participants involved. An individualized yoga session is planned to meet the yoga needs of the practitioner, and a printout of the sequence is provided as well for independent practice. All equipment is provided and brought to location. Contact cynthia@balanceyourlifeyoga.com or text 828-729-0645 to set up your initial consultation.