Beach Yoga
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Winter Yoga Classes in Vermilion, Ohio
Saturdays: Jan 21, Feb 18, March 31, and April 21
10:00 – 11:15 AM
Summer Beach Yoga 2012 Schedule Will Be Posted in April
What an Awesome Summer!
Thanks to all the wonderful students that came to Beach Yoga!
See You Next Summer!
Beach Yoga at the Firefly Beach Resort
Huron, Ohio
Monday – Friday – Saturday
June 6 – September 3, 2011 9:30 – 10:30 AM
Do your Daily Downward Dogs this summer basking in the sun with a yoga class playlist courtesy of the rolling Lake Erie surf! Feel the breeze across your face as you breathe, stretch, and let go of your stress on this beautiful Lake Erie beach.
The Firefly Beach Resort is located directly behind the Erie Kai Tavern at 4903 Cleveland Road East (Route 6) in Huron, Ohio.
Please park in the front by the Erie Kai Tavern or in their side parking area and walk down towards the beach. Check-in for classes is under the pavilion at the top of the beach.
All levels are welcome for this Hatha style yoga class (see class description below).
Check out the press coverage about The Daily Downward Dog’s summer beach yoga classes on Funcoast.
Drop ins welcome! Never a need to sign up – there is plenty of room on the beach and there is a covered shelter available for days when the weather does not cooperate.
Firefly Resort guests per class walk-in: $6.00
Non-Resort Guests per class walk-in: $10.00
10 Class Pass: $80.00
If you would like more information, please contact The Daily Downward Dog or call (330) 289-7026.
Waterfront Yoga at the Vermilion Boat Club
Class open to VBC & Vermilion YMCA Members
Mondays & Fridays
7:55 – 8:45 AM
Session 1: June 20 – July 30, 2011 (6 weeks)
Session 2: August 1 – August 26, 2011 (4 weeks)
Call the Vermilion YMCA at (440) 967-4208 for more details and to register.
Class Description
Hatha Yoga — All Levels Welcome
Have you always wanted to practice yoga but hesitated because you thought it looked too difficult? If you are seeking a yoga class that will demystify yoga and teach the basics in a supportive and fun environment, then this class is for you! We will start out with warm-ups and proceed to step-by-step asana instruction, providing you with an active yet gentle practice that focuses on breath work, strengthening of the core and back, stretching, toning, and relaxation. This class will help you open up areas of tightness, such as hips and shoulders, and get you moving with basic Sun Salutations sequences—always with suggestions for modifications. If you are feeling stressed out, you will leave this class feeling refreshed and energized.
New to yoga? Check out the Yoga 101 articles on The Daily Downard Dog.
What to Bring
New students, please arrive 5-15 minutes early to prepare for class. Requests, concerns and questions will be happily addressed.
Bring your own sunscreen and yoga mat, but we do have a few complimentary mats for students who need one. However, if you use our mats, please wipe them down (with wipes provided) after use. There will be yoga mats available for sale as well. You should also bring an old sheet or a beach towel to place under your yoga mat to aid in keeping sand off your mat. You will also want to bring sunglasses or a hat for sunny days and also water for after class. No shoes needed, we will practice barefoot.
Weather
Updates are posted on the Daily Downward Dog Facebook Page and Twitter @downwarddog up to an hour before class on questionable weather days. Class is cancelled when temperature is below 45. If it is raining or there is a chance of rain, classes at The Firefly Beach Resort will be held under the covered pavilion (except on the rare occasion of high winds along with the rain).
About Maria Santoferraro
Maria is a graduate of Marietta College and spent the past 25 years 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 variety of uplifting class themes, she keeps her classes fresh and creative. Maria’s goal is to share the benefits of yoga with anyone willing to open their hearts and give it a try.
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