DDD Yoga Classes
Check out the 2012 Beach Yoga Class Schedule in Vermilion & Huron
Beginners Workshop, May 19th, 2:00 – 4:00 PM at Yoga Bliss Akron and Beginners 5-Week Series – Begins Wednesday, May 16th, 7:30 – 8:30 PM
Have you always wanted to practice yoga but didn’t know where to start? If you are seeking a yoga experience that will demystify yoga and teach the basics in a supportive and fun environment, then this workshop is for you! The workshop will begin with a brief introduction to yoga. Next we’ll move to warm-ups and pranayama (breathing) exercises, proceed to step-by-step asana (poses) instruction of the basic yoga postures to demonstrate proper alignment, providing you with an active yet gentle practice that focuses on breath work, strengthening the core and back, stretching, toning, and guided relaxation. Suggestions for modifications to poses will be presented throughout the class, along with proper use of props and the Sanskrit and English names of the yoga postures. What to bring: A yoga mat (mats are available to borrow at the studio), water, and an open beginner’s mind. Questions will be encouraged and welcome throughout the class. Wear comfortable clothing. Class is held in the Yoga Basics Room (maintained at 70 degrees). Class size is limited to 20 students, so register early by calling Yoga Bliss at (330) 571-7861 or on their website to secure your space! Workshop fee: $30
Mondays
6:00-7:00 PM | Yoga Bliss Akron | Yoga Basics
7:30 – 8:30 PM | Nirvana Yoga Richfield | Yoga & Meditation | May 14 and May 21 - Class includes pranayama (breath exercise), asana practice to relieve tension and tightness, restorative poses, and meditation practice.
Wednesdays
5:45 – 6:45 PM | Nirvana Yoga | Slow Flow Yoga
Thursdays
10:30-11:45 AM | Nirvana Yoga | Slow Flow Yoga
Fridays
9:30-10:30 AM | Yoga Bliss Akron | Yoga Basics
NIRVANA YOGA – RICHFIELD, OH
Stagecoach Bldg. – 2nd Floor, 4183 W. Streetsboro Rd. (Rt. 303), Richfield, OH, 330-564-3773
Slow Flow Yoga: Learn to coordinate your breath with each movement. Slow Flow Yoga focuses on technique and proper alignment in yoga poses. Great for individuals that are new to yoga, or looking to improve their practice through detailed instruction and lots of attention from the teacher. In this class you’ll be with like-minded people who are newer to yoga or who simply enjoy a slower paced class.
3045 Smith Road, Suite 300, Directly Behind Summit Mall, (330) 571-7861
Yoga Basics: An ideal class for beginners or experienced students who want a more simple flow.
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Interested in setting up a Private Yoga Session or Yoga Class for your business or organization in the Cuyahoga Falls, Richfield, Bath, Akron, Fairlawn and surrounding communities. The Daily Downward Dog will work with you to develop a custom program for your organization and set up a convenient schedule either before work, during lunch, or to de-stress after work! Please contact Maria at (330) 289-7026 for more details.
Isn't this poster adorable! My awesome niece made it for me to advertise my yoga classes!
About Maria Santoferraro
Maria is a graduate of Marietta College and spent the past 25 years ravaging her body in the crazy corporate world. Needing a detox from an unhealthy lifestyle, boatloads of stress, and an aching back, she sought out a healthier lifestyle and went back to the one form of exercise that has always brought her joy and relief—yoga!
The practice of yoga has helped Maria heal her back from the chronic pain she experienced as a result of being diagnosed with scoliosis as a teenager. But more than relieving stress and feeling better both physically and spiritually, it has brought her a new balanced way of living that has enhanced her well-being. Maria’s passion for yoga has led her to gain her 200-hour teaching certification from Try4Life and also blossomed into this blog. In this past year, Maria has been fortunate to study with Max Strom, Rodney Yee, Kathryn Budig, and Cora Wen and will continue her yoga education and journey for the rest of her life.
Maria loves to keep her classes lighthearted and fun while helping to demystify yoga and educate her students on the benefits of yoga both on and off the mat. With a different mash-up of music every week and a variety of uplifting class themes, she keeps her classes fresh and creative. Maria’s goal is to share the benefits of yoga for everyone, especially those who think they are too old or too inflexible.
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You rock Maria, wish I lived closer!!!
When I grew up in Cleveland I don’t think anyone had even heard of yoga … so cool to know there are teachers out there now!
Yea for Cleveland bloggers!! Great site. I am interested in becoming certified to teach yoga. Do you have any advice on which certification is best and where to get it? Also check out my blog: diaperderby.bblogspot.com.
Yoga can sometimes be very serious. But Maria’s classes are always fun. She laughs easily and tries to keep us all relaxed and smiling while getting all the benefits of our practice. The best part of her class is at the very end when she gives any student who wants one, a little neck and head massage while we are in shavasana. I find that I relax even deeper after her massage and I feel so totally balanced in mind and body that sometimes it feels like I’m floating. It’s a great feeling and it’s one reason I keep coming back to her classes.
Hello. So for the vermilion classes is there anywhere to sign up or do we just show up? I live around the corner from there and would love to come to yoga classes
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