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Classes and Fees:

No pre-registration necessary for the following classes.

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.

Open:
Not for beginners but for those students with some yoga background.

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

Insight Meditation:
Love offering accepted. http://www.insightstlouis.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.

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. 

"It's also helpful
to realize
that this very body
that we have,
that's sitting
right here right now...
with its aches and
its pleasures...
is exactly
what we need to
be fully human,
fully awake
fully alive."
--Pema Chodron

 

Class Fees
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. Student rates available.
Single class
/Drop-in
$12
5 Class Card $55
10 class Card $105
20 Class Card $200

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.

 

 

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