Specialty Series and Classes

Please note, as of March 17, 2020 Ames Yoga Center will be offering classes live online via Zoom on your mobile device or computer.

Guided Meditation Practice

Fridays 6:30-7:30pm

Live Online Class

Join us for a live online guided meditation practice to support you in this moment in time. Each week a new practice is offered. Everyone is welcome, no previous experience required.

Restorative Yoga and Pranayama

Tuesdays 9:30-10:30am

Live Online Class

Restorative Yoga & Pranayama is an approach to asana practice that emphasizes the spiritual connection of body mind. Each session has a theme related to yoga which supports the practice. The class emphasizes the healing aspects of meditation and pranayama breath work, and encourages inward focus and spiritual attunement. The key to the practice lies in opening to all aspects of the practice including interweaving the teachings into our lives.

Nurturing Yin and Yoga Nidra

Tuesdays 6:00-7:00pm

Live Online Class

The deep nurturing practice of Yin Yoga is a wonderful way to unblock the flow of vital energy throughout body and mind. It is practiced with longer holds, supported with props to strengthen and lengthen connective tissue, and to release deep chronic-held stress and tension. In addition, each class will include a deep restorative yoga nidra practice, guided withdrawal of senses from outer to the inner world into meditative consciousness. The practice inspires a relaxed awareness of the vitality and contentment within.
"The Yin and Yoga Nidra class has given me a better sense of inner peace after each session - a calm gentleness and grace that I try to keep with me throughout the week"
- Current Yin Yoga student

Gentle Yoga and Guided Yoga Nidra

Thursdays 6:00-7:00pm

Live Online Class

The Gentle Yoga and guided yoga nidra Class is for the student new to yoga or those wanting a gentle supportive practice. We provide you with the tools to support your well being.
In addition, each class will include a deep restorative yoga nidra practice, guided withdrawal of senses from outer to the inner world into meditative consciousness. The practice inspires a relaxed awareness of the vitality and contentment within.

Self Care Saturday~

Spring Renewal

Saturday April 3

10:00am -12:00pm

Live Online Class

A practice to awaken and nurture your vital energy for spring! Ease from the heaviness of winter into spring's lighter expansiveness with tools and techniques to support your vital energy. Students will be lead through effective practices to rejuvenate, balance, and prepare you for the blossoming of spring. Join us for this uplifting practice for your body, mind & spirit!Breathing practices to balance.Mudras to restore the body/mind.Gentle Yoga to awaken vital energy.Sankalpa to focus mind.Guided meditation to lift the spirit.Everyone is welcome to attend from the comfort of your home, this live online workshop. Time will be available before or after class to connect with our community.

Prenatal Yoga and Support Series

Wednesdays 6:00-7:00pm

Coming soon

This class is designed to support the expectant mother, and her changing body. Yoga during pregnancy is a great way to strengthen the body, relax the mind and relieve minor discomfort through gentle asana, pranayama and mindfulness. Expectant mothers will build relationships and connections with other expecting mothers as well as strengthen the bond with their baby All levels are welcome.

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