In this class, we practice full body stretches and modified yoga poses while sitting on a chair or standing with its support. This  beginner level class is suitable for students recovering from injuries or seniors with limited range of motion. With consistent practice of these stretches and muscle toning movements students achieve improved overall flexibility. The balance and corrective exercises help with not just joint mobility but improved motor control and muscle strength.

In this class we create a safe environment to practice the basic yoga poses and their variations in a dynamic flow or sequence. We gradually progress to intermediate level poses based on the pace of the class. Breathwork, mindfulness and proper alignment is emphasized during the practice. We actively use props in this class to make sure that the progression in the yoga poses is manageable and so we may approach the same yoga pose in multiple ways for better results.

In each class students follow a carefully designed sequence of stretches, yoga poses, breathing techniques, therapeutic movements, joint stability moves and ball therapy sequences to stretch and tone different regions of the body. For example, there is a shoulder opening, spinal mobility and health, lower body, hip opening, sequence spread over different days of the week. This class can be customized to individual flexibility goals as well.

Group Classes Taught at Jiaren Yoga Studio, Santa Clara

 7:30 AM Monday Shoulder/Chest Opening Movements, 

7:30 AM Friday Hip Opening Movements

This is the therapeutic application of yoga practices, breathing techniques, anatomy knowledge to identify and resolve various imbalances in a person and promote healing. Addressing the whole person with multiple effective self-care strategies over time is the strength of yoga therapy. The Yoga therapy class teaches practices that help with but are not limited to relief from stress, anxiety, chronic pain, respiratory issues, women's health, pelvic floor health etc 

This is an excellent self care yoga class which enourages the students to slow down and unwind. Passive stretching, isolated joint movements and restful poses are used to promote healing and recovery from physical and emotional exhaustion. Students feel relaxed, rejuvenated, light and stress free at the end of the class. It is a great idea to include this class in between your active gym sessions or sports for restoring your muscles.

In this class we begin with the foundational breathwork practices and then progress to using them with the yoga pose practice. The idea is to help the student become fluent in a sequence of most relevant breathing techniques so they may include it in their daily self practice. We gradually progress to intermediate level breathing techniques. Similarly we start with short and simple guided meditations focussing initially on just the right posture, self awareness and mindfulness practices. As the students get more comfortable observing their thoughts in the present moment and taking their attention towards their inner self, we progress towards the state of a blank mind.