big bend yoga center

Yoga Basics — Designed for those just beginning a yoga practice. Essential for those who will continue on to Level 1-2.

Level 1-2 — Moderate; ideal for those ready to deepen their practice and move from Yoga Basics into a more moderately paced class.

Level 2-3 — Energetic; NOT for first time students. It is advised that you have regularly attended class and have an understanding of the basic poses, standing poses, inversions, arm balances, backbends and sun salutation. A challenging, stimulating class.

Gentle Yoga — This class is designed to meet students where they are-- whether recovering from illness or injury, searching for a healthier life-style, or wishing to develop deeper, more mindful postures.  Taught in the Kripalu style of yoga, this 1 1⁄4 hour classes offers props, warm-up exercises, breath work and modified postures to help students find a comfortable and steady yoga practice. 

Insight Meditation — Love offering accepted. dharmastl.org

Kundalini Yoga — Based on the teachings of Yogi Bhajan, Ph.D. and Master of Kundalini Yoga.  Kundalini Yoga is a complete science that includes pranayam, asana, sound, chanting and meditation.  It is designed to provide you with the experience of your highest consciousness through the raising of your Kundalini.

Open to all levels— A mixed levels class, available for beginners to those who have an on-going yoga practice.

Pilates Mat — A stimulating class for the mind as well as the body. It is a unique system of exercises designed to strengthen and tone muscles, improve posture, provide flexibility and balance and create a more streamlined shape. The emphasis is on the core and the breath; however, Pilates works all of the muscles, all of the time. 

Restorative — Open to all who want to relax deeply. Ideal for those chronically stressed. Be prepared to be still and let go. 

Tanra-Hatha Yoga Class — Open to all levels; no Yoga experience required. Establish your Yoga practice in the basics of alignment, core strength, breath, and balance. Receive personal attention in how to be safe in and how to modify poses to suit your body. This class is designed to help you fully accept who you are in this moment, and from here, expand into more health, flexibility, freedom from pain, grace and joy! Principles of alignment based on the Iyengar style, Rod Stryker’s ParaYoga series and teachings applied. The beginnings of Tantra-Hatha Yoga techniques explored. Drop-in at $15/class or buy a class card for 6 classes/$84 or 8 classes/$104. Cards good at any of Sherry's classes. www.sherrysummers.com/  Call Sherry at 314-378-5942 for more information.

Vinyasa — The term vinyasa refers to the relationship of movement and breath, a method which turns static yoga postures into a dynamic flow. The length of one inhale or one exhale dictates the length of time spent transitioning between postures. Poses are then held for a predefined number of breaths. In effect, attention is placed on the breath and the journey between the postures rather than solely on achieving perfect body alignment in a pose. Vinyasa Class

Yoga for Pregnancy (Yoga, Relaxation, Group Support) — This class includes medically approved toning and strengthening exercises, stress management techniques, bonding with your baby and group discussion of the developmental and emotional issues of pregnancy. Pre-Natal Class

No need to call. Come to class a few minutes early. Make your check (no credit cards) payable directly to the instructor or purchase a class card. Class cards expire 6 months from date of purchase. If this is your first class at Big Bend Yoga, you will receive a free class when you purchase a 5 (or more) class card.

We have gift certificates available for yoga classes and therapeutic massage. Massage is a wonderful way to nurture body, mind and spirit. Treat yourself, a friend or loved one with a gift certificate from one of our therapists.

What should you bring?
Bring clean bare feet, no gum and an empty stomach. Most students wear a leotard and footless tights or a t-shirt and running shorts. Long, baggy pants are not recommended. Please come without heavy jewelry and perfume. A limited number of mats are provided but a personal mat would encourage a practice at home.

Please advise your instructor before class if you have any significant health problems, recent surgery or are pregnant.

If you don't see what you are looking for, contact us. We're happy to arrange an "in-class private" or one-to-one instruction.