a center for
personal and planetary
awakening

Mystic River Yoga
196 Boston Avenue
Suite 3900
Medford, MA 02155

781 396 0808
info@MysticRiverYoga.com

e primarily teach a style of hatha yoga which involves developing a deepening understanding of the breathing process as a means to awaken the inherent intelligence and possibilities of a strong and flexible body, to promote optimim health in all of the organic systems, and to help cultivate a mind that is relaxed, alert and present at all times. We use classical yoga poses, with a strong emphasis on the standing poses, as well as supported and restorative poses  and meditation instruction. Our classes are small so there is ample opportunity for individual instruction from the teachers and programs that can be adapted to all levels and needs of our students.

Class Descriptions:

Introductory:
A four week series of one hour classes introducing some basic principles of posture, breathing and relaxation, basic yoga poses, and the pace and flow of a typical yoga class. This series is designed for new students looking to begin yoga practice with other novices. These classes are offered several times a quarter, enrollment is limited and students must register for the whole series. See class schedule

Beginning A:
An ongoing, open one hour class that follows the format of the introductory class. New and continuing students can join at any time. The emphasis is on practicing basic principles of posture, breathing and relaxation, using standing and other beginning poses. See class schedule

Beginning B:
An ongoing, open class for students who want to refine their understanding of posture, breathing and relaxation. Beginning level poses are emphasized with intermediate level poses introduced when appropriate. See class schedule

Intermediate:
Arthur's class for teachers and students with a strong personal practice. The emphasis is on developing sensitivity to the subtle pranic currents as a means to create and maintain a continuous flow of awareness (ekagra citta) and thus to begin deeper levels of self-enquiry Meditation instruction and discussion are woven into the class. See class schedule

Women:
A "Beginning B" yoga class for women. See class schedule

Pre-Natal:
A class specifically for pregnant women, using yoga poses to in crease and develop strength in the legs and spine, to minimize discomfort from the many physical and physiological changes of pregnancy, to prepare for delivery, and to be with a group of women sharing the common bond of the new life growing within them. Woman welcome anytime during their pregnancy. See class schedule

Mom-Baby:
A class for new mothers and their babies, including simple yoga poses to help recover from pregnancy and delivery. For moms and babies up to one year. See class schedule


See also:
~ About Mystic River Yoga
~ Who is B. K. S. Iyengar? and what is the Iyengar approach to teaching yoga?
~ Our philosophy-personal & planetary awakening