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Zumba, Yoga and Dance at Lincoln Street

Zumba
Zumb® fuses hypnotic musical rhythms and tantalizing
moves to create a dynamic workout system designed
to be fun and easy to do. Our goal is simple: We want
people to work out, to love working out, and to get
hooked. By integrating Zumba® into everyday life
individuals may achieve long term benefits while
experiencing an absolute blast in one exhilarating
hour of caloric burning, heart racing, muscle pumping,
and body energizing movements meant to engage and
captivate for life. The routines feature interval training
sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance
training are combined to tone and sculpt your body
while burning fat. Add some Latin flavor and International
zest into the mix and you've got Zumba®!

Held Thursdays at 5:30pm in the Gymnasium on the Ground Floor of Lincoln St. Center. Please bring clean shoes to change into. Register by calling 207.701-6970, or just come to the class.

New students always welcome. Please call to register

Cost: $5

For more about Zumba and Korinne (instructor)
www.zumba.com

Yoga classes in Studio #22
Lincoln Street Center features a Yoga Space for instruction of all
levels. The schedule changes regularly, it is recommended that you
contact instructors to register and confirm. Course and instructor description are posted below the schedule.

Studio 22 weekly class schedule

Studio 22 Summer Schedule (July and August 2011)
Monday
7-8:30 am Sunrise Yoga with Rachel N. 7/11- 8/8.
9-10:30 am Meditation with Rachel N. 7/11- 8/8.
Tuesday
8-9 am Yoga for Self Discovery with Lauren H. 7/5-8/23.
5:30-7 pm Vinyasa Flow with Rachel N. 7/5-8/9.
Wednesday
5:30-7 pm Yoga Nidra with Rachel N. 7/6-8/10.
7:15-8:30 Precision and Grace with Rachel N. 7/6-8/10.
Thursday
8-9 am Yoga for Self Discovery with Lauren H. 7/7-8/25.
5:30-7 pm Gentle Yoga with Rachel N. 7/7-8/11.

Summer Workshops and Events:
Yoga Nidra with Julie, Sundays, July 10, August 21 and September 11, 4-6 pm
ShivaShakti Yoga Camp with Aiyana, July 25-29, 7-8:30 am
Island Hopping Yoga Retreat with Rachel, July 30, 7:30 am-6 pm

Please see descriptions below for: YOGA with Rachel Nixon, SIMPLYOGA, Lauren Harris, and ShivaShakti School of Yoga. We frequently host guest yoga instructors for special events and workshops. Please contact us at 594-6490 or info@lincolnstreetcenter.org to find out about using our Yoga Studio.

YOGA
with Rachel Nixon, Certified Kripalu Instructor
Studio 22, Lincoln Street Center, Rockland

SUMMER SESSION
July 5 through August 11, 2011 (6 weeks)

WEEKLY CLASSES
Monday, 7-8:30 am, Sunrise Yoga
Monday, 9-10 am, Meditation
Tuesday, 5:30-7 pm, Vinyasa Flow
Wednesday, 5:30-7 pm, Yoga Nidra
Wednesday, 7:15-8:30 pm, Precision & Grace
Thursday, 5:30-7 pm, Gentle Yoga

*Note: Meditation and Precision & Grace are semi-private groups by session registration only. Space is limited and classes are priced separately. See below for more details.

Suggested donation: $75 for 5 classes (Monday class meets five times); $90 for 6 classes; $150 for 12 classes; $13-15 drop in. See prices for Meditation and Precision & Grace below. Donations in any amount are graciously accepted. Payment plans are welcome too. Please do not let money get in the way of coming to yoga!

SPECIAL EVENT
Island Hopping Yoga Retreat, Studio 22 & Vinalhaven Island
Saturday, July 30, 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., $75-100 sliding scale
Two yoga classes, a beautiful ferry ride to and from Vinalhaven, and a picnic and meditation by the ocean! Inquire for more details.

PRIVATE SESSIONS
Explore yoga for the first time or deepen your practice during one-on-one or small group sessions. Sliding scale: $60-80/hour. By appointment.

Weekly class descriptions

Sunrise Yoga. A mixed level class rooted in the Kripalu yoga tradition. Let the early morning light lift you from sleep into the sun-filled yoga studio for a journey into the breath, body and spirit. Each week, students will open into the poses that make up the Sun Salutation, with an invitation to explore sensation with awareness and to modify for individual sensitivities. There will be space and time for balancing postures, creative variations and personal response, as well as relaxation before heading out into the day. The benefits of this class include increased strength and flexibility, improved circulation and a relaxed mind. This is a mixed level class; previous yoga experience is helpful but not required.

Meditation. This is a semi-private class by session registration only. Are you curious about meditation? Are you looking for ways to cultivate compassion and relax your mind. The practice of meditation offers a gentle way to open to full awareness. Come sit, breathe and relax into your whole being. The one-hour gatherings include silent sitting and walking meditation, pranayama, gentle guidance for mindfulness, readings from meditation teachers such as Pema Chodron and integration/discussion. The cost for the session is $50; limited to 10 students (6 spaces left).

Vinyasa Flow. A dynamic and spirit-lifting class rooted in the Kripalu yoga tradition. Dive into deep, flowing postures (asanas) to strengthen your physical body and cultivate an open heart. Breathwork (pranayama) will enliven the practice, bringing increased energy and supporting unfolding from the inside out. Students will cultivate awareness of sensation and explore personal edges through sustaining postures. Deep relaxation and meditation will support integration. The benefits of this class include increased strength and flexibility, connection to prana (life force), a clear mind and a rejuvenated soul. This is an intermediate class; previous yoga experience is helpful.

Yoga Nidra. A restorative and rejuvenating class rooted in the Kripalu yoga tradition. Let go of stress and open to the well of energy that lies within. Each week, the class will begin with a group centering, calming breathwork and a series of gentle yoga postures. Seated meditation will follow to relax the mind and body. A long and nourishing period of Yoga Nidra will round out the class. Yoga Nidra means the “sleep of the yogi,” and students will be guided into a deep, restorative state of rest. The benefits of this class include stress relief, relaxation, self-awareness and mental clarity and confidence. This is a gentle class; perfect for students of all levels.

Precision & Grace. This is a semi-private class by session registration only. Precision & Grace focuses on several postures each week with opportunity for flow and personal exploration throughout. One-on-one assists and partner work are highlights of this special gathering. Precision & Grace is an opportunity to deepen your relationship with your body, tuning into the anatomy and alignment of yoga asana while feeling the inherent essence and grace of each posture. Students in the group help design the classes each week, providing suggestions for poses and themes. The cost for the session is $100; limited to 6 students (2 spaces left).

Gentle Yoga. A soothing and restful class rooted in the Kripalu yoga tradition. Through gentle yoga postures (asanas) and breathwork (pranayama), students will learn to tune into their inner wisdom and trust their natural strength. Detailed instruction and modifications will be provided for all postures including forward bends, backbends, twists, lateral stretches and inversions. Restorative postures and deep relaxation will round out the experience. The benefits of this class include a quiet and focused mind, a lengthened spine, increased flexibility in the joints and an open heart. This is a gentle class; perfect for beginners, individuals healing injuries and advanced students who want to slow down.

Prepare. Wear comfortable clothing; layers are helpful as your body temperature will change over the course of class. Bring a personal yoga mat, if you have one. (The studio has mats and other props to borrow as well. You are encouraged to buy a mat.) Bring water in a closed container if you’d like. Please arrive 5-10 minutes to set up your mat and settle in. New students kindly arrive early to fill out a registration card.

Make-ups and class credits: Students who sign up for the entire session, may make up any missed classes during the session by attending any offered classes. Class credit for session sign ups is granted for medical reasons and may be carried forward to the next session if necessary. Kindly communicate with Rachel for make-ups or medical absences.

Registration: To save your space, kindly register in advance. Drop-ins and new students are welcome anytime. Rachel Nixon, rachelanixon@gmail.com, 207-594-1694.

SIMPLYOGA in Studio 22

ShivaShakti School of Yoga

    ShivaShakti Yoga is an integral approach to yoga,
cultivating harmony within the body, mind, and spirit.
Rather than being a style, ShivaShakti Yoga is a
methodology based on traditional teachings adapted
for today’s world. The name ShivaShakti represents the
balancing of masculine and feminine energies, principles
of hard and soft, and yin and yang. This concept of
unifying the energetic polarity within is the focus of
ShivaShakti Yoga.
    The physical yoga practice taught at the school is
derived from traditional asana styles. We teach a Vinyasa
form influenced by the sublime, meditative qualities of
Sivananda yoga and the purifying, strengthening, flow
sequences of Ashtanga. ShivaShakti classes reflect the
dynamic polarity of nature, varying from vigorous, flow
classes to more restorative, introspective routines.