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21 Reasons to Practice Surya Namaskara<\/A>
25 Benefits to Pilates
<\/A><\/U><\/STRONG>Prana <\/A>
Yoga Therapy <\/A>
Kids Yoga <\/A><\/U><\/STRONG> <\/P>\n

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Classes at Copper Tree:<\/SPAN><\/U><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/FONT><\/P>\n

Here at Copper Tree we believe in a mindful practice, and what you chose to do has to be more than just moving your body in order to \"keep up\" with the instructor or class. We thrive on helping students understand what they are doing and what they should be feeling. It\'s about your whole body on all levels (physical, mental, emotional) and this is the key to a lifelong practice. No matter what style of yoga (and the like) one chooses remember one thing ask yourself: \"what is this doing for my life?\" Is this bringing me closer to wellness and balance or further way and closer to injury? Even in yoga people are being led to injury due to poor teaching and lack of understanding. When you come to class at Copper Tree remember one thing we aren\'t here to merely give you what you want, we are here to give you what you need and that is what keeps students coming back again and again. Namaste.<\/o:p><\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/P>\n

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Yoga Essentials Tool Box:<\/SPAN><\/U><\/B> <\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/FONT><\/P>\n

<\/SPAN>This yoga class will help you to better understand the essentials of your practice & adjust it to your level.<\/o:p><\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/P>\n

Help you to better understand yourself on the mat as we break down the essentials of each asana and then blend them together into a wonderful flowing vinyasa. Plus, get a taste of everything, mudras, mantra, chakras and the potential for moving your kundalini energy. This \"tool box\" is a great way to expose yourself to a little bit of everything yoga has to offer, not just asana. <\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/P>\n

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<\/SPAN>This style of yoga focus on correct posture and alignment; different props and such are used to allow the student to feel what it’s like in the poses. This class blends holdings, and small flows to bring variety to each class. Hatha yoga is not a particular style of practice but an umbrella term for the physical practice of yoga itself. (Simple Hatha Yoga<\/U><\/B> is a class at a nice easy pace great for those with injuries, older adults, and pregnant moms, all are welcome)<\/o:p><\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/P>\n

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Your body needs nuturing and what better way than through this \"gentle\" soft flowing practice. Enjoy small flows of yoga intertwined with breath work and meditation. Leave feeling refreshed and renewed. All are welcome.<\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/FONT><\/P>\n

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Sun Salutations Blend:<\/SPAN><\/U><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/FONT><\/P>\n

<\/SPAN>A flow of primarily: standing, forward and backward bending poses, are the foundations of these classes; used to warm and loosen the body; other postures are incorporated into the flow to create variety and challenge. This class offers a \"blend\" aspect where a traditional sun salutation is made fun, no one is alike.<\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/P>\n

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Iron Flow Yoga:<\/SPAN><\/U><\/B> <\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/FONT><\/P>\n

<\/SPAN>Tone & strengthen your body and mind from within! Light weights are used to increase upper body resistance, toning, and strength. Flowing sequences and holdings add to the multiple benefits of your regular workout while feeling centered. Yoga is especially important for athletes and weight lifters. This class thrives on control, not just throwing the body around to move the weights; here you will be brought to the edge and back. Here your core is fused into everything we do on the mat, plus using light weights encourages \"close to the bone\" toning, building bone density and core strenght. <\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/P>\n

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Vinyasa Flow Yoga:<\/SPAN><\/U><\/B> <\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/FONT><\/P>\n

<\/SPAN>This yoga class focuses on the linking of one pose to the next, on breath guided movements, creating a beautiful flowing style; each vinyasa is broken up by holding and balancing asanas. Our style of vinyasa thrives on being present and a \"quick\" flow is not introduced until students can be present in a pose on its own and in the transitions of each pose. It is important to remember that the term \"vinyasa\" actually means \"to link breath\" not to jump around. Our goal is to teach yoga as it is meant to be taught, we promise you that this class will still make you sweat, just in a safe way!<\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/P>\n

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<\/SPAN>Yin Yoga:<\/SPAN><\/U><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/FONT><\/P>\n

Yin Yoga is a passive style of yoga accessing the connective tissue, ligaments, tendons and joint capsules of the body. In order to stretch this area of the body a posture must be held for at least 2-5 minutes, where as a muscle only needs 30 seconds to benefit from a stretch. Yin yoga digs deep into the layers of the body and helps one to release the emotions, feelings and memories stored within the body. This style of yoga focuses primarily on the hips, legs and spine in a floor style setting, shoulders and neck are incorporated to relieve the entire body. This is a must class for everyone that is looking for freedom in their body in any form. Yin Yoga is wonderful because \"every pose is a mini meditation\" Yin allows one to dig in, not just physically but internally, our physical bodies are our souls last resort to get us to listen, so not its time\". <\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/P>\n

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Pranayama (Breathing Practice):<\/SPAN><\/U><\/B> <\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/FONT><\/P>\n

Pranayama is control of Breath\". \"Prana\" is Breath or vital energy in the body. On subtle levels prana represents the pranic energy responsible for life or life force, and \"ayama\" means control. So Pranayama is \"Control of Breath\". One can control the rhythms of pranic energy with pranayama and achieve healthy body and mind. Here we will explore different techniques to move the breath. <\/o:p><\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/P>\n

Meditation, Mantra & Yoga Sutras:<\/SPAN><\/U><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/FONT><\/P>\n

This FREE (donations $5 accepted), class offers you a step into a bhakti (devotion) pratice. We will explore a few of Patanjali\'s Yoga Sutras each meeting, break them down and apply them to life. What are the Yoga Sutras? Sutra, which means \"very few words\" is free from ambiguity, full of essence, universal in context and afffirmative. Here the student and the teacher are connected and meaningful and powerful insights are offered through the texts. <\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/P>\n

Mantra (or Japa) is chanting sacred sounds and syllables in the Sanskrit language towards a specific purpose or intention. <\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/P>\n

Kundalini Yoga:<\/SPAN><\/U><\/B> <\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/FONT><\/P>\n

The Kundalini is untapped energy (prana)<\/SPAN> at the base of the spine that can be drawn up through the body awakening each of the <\/SPAN>seven chakras<\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN>. Full enlightenment occurs when this energy reaches the Crown Chakra. Kundalini energy is often represented as a snake coiled at the base of the spine. <\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/FONT><\/P>\n

Each Kundalini Yoga asana series is done in conjunction with a specific breath that intensifies the effects of the poses with the purpose of freeing energy in the lower body and allowing it to move upwards. Kundalini sequences (called kriyas) may consist of rapid, repetitive movements done with breath or holding a pose while breathing in a particular way. <\/o:p><\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/P>\n

Kundalini is one of the more spiritual types of yoga. It goes beyond the physical performance of poses with its emphasis on breathing, meditation, <\/FONT>mudras<\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/A> and chanting. However, the Kundalini sequences can be very physically intense. This type of yoga appeals to those who are up for both mental and physical challenges.<\/o:p><\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/P>\n

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Pilates Ala\'Carte:<\/SPAN><\/U><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/FONT><\/P>\n

Join us for a total body makeover. Traditional Pilates may not be for everyone but this class takes the best of Pilates and blends it with other key elements to keep the body moving, thinking and of course getting you closer to that body you\'ve always wanted. Each week is a new focus so you\'ll never get bored with your workout!<\/o:p><\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/P>\n

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Core Fitness:<\/o:p><\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/U><\/B><\/P>\n

Let’s take what’s great about Pilates and what’s great about yoga (plus various other practices) and add what’s missing….A true understanding of the core: where it is, how to use it, and what works when its weak. <\/SPAN>This class is filled with amazing moves to get you feeling your core like never before. <\/SPAN>If you ever hear an instructor say to you “now press your back into the floor” STEER CLEAR, they are hurting you more than helping. This class has the best core work you will ever see!<\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/P>\n

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Core Functional Fitness (TM):<\/U><\/STRONG><\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/P>\n

Here we are defying everything you have been taught and taking movements that make sense. How you move on your mat should reflect how you move in your \"everyday\" life. Do you spend most of your day on your back, well then Pilates is probably helpful then. But unless you are a mechanic it\'s not your best option. CFF is defying and question all you do and asking \"why\"? Movements are looking at transitional function from the mat off. You will use every muscle in your body both stretching and strengthening simultaneously. It can\'t get much better than that. (Please note, our other core classes are based off this concept and much of our yoga takes this outlook).<\/SPAN> <\/FONT><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>\n

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*Yoga 101:<\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/U><\/B><\/P>\n

Yoga 101 is a class put together for everyone and anyone, new to yoga, be away for awhile, injuried or just wanting a more indepth knowledge of what it is you are doing in the poses, and modifications of them. Here you learn proper breathwork, alignment, modifications, relaxation techniques, that will all help you to move forward in a yoga practice how ever you choose. REGISTRATION REQUIRED<\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/P>\n

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<\/SPAN>This class will help you to gain a better understanding of the the core and what it meas to move from the core. Proper breathwork will be demonstrated and practiced in addition to b<\/SPAN>reaking down movements and giving everyone options to use as they progress towards more challenging core exercises. This class is great for those looking to understand the core more indetail as well as learn how to better intergrate their core into other exercises and daily life. All of our Pilates\/core classes are based on the Bender Method (TM) of movement, which is all researched based and is safe for all body types and issues. Focusing on the notion that we must first learn to be stable and then learn to be mobile.<\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/P>\n

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*Meditation 101:<\/o:p><\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/U><\/B><\/P>\n

<\/SPAN>Here we will explore the major questions surrounding meditation: “Why should we and do we meditate?” “How and when should we meditate?” <\/SPAN>“Are there different types of meditation?” <\/SPAN>“What do I do when my mind won’t stop spinning?”<\/o:p><\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/P>\n

This class is a learn-and-apply class; we will meet one time a month and what we learn we will then apply in an at home practice.<\/o:p><\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/P>\n

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*Bender Ball™: <\/o:p><\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/U><\/B><\/P>\n

The secret to great results is the Bender Method of Core Training … developed by master trainer Leslee Bender. Each of Leslee\'s ab sculpting moves puts you in the perfect position for results. Combined with her effective method of selective
stabilization, it cranks up the intensity and targets the muscles you want from all sides - your upper abs, the sides and those hard to reach lower abs. <\/SPAN>The Bender Ball is the only program that is research based and proven to work! <\/SPAN>Hope is one of only 10 Master Trainers in the U.S. in the Bender Method. <\/EM>REGISTRATION REQUIRED<\/o:p><\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/P>\n

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Find out what your running has been missing! Our runner\'s yoga class<\/SPAN><\/SPAN> now incorporates elements of ChiRunning to help improve posture, performance and minimize injuries. Whether you are just beginning a running program or training for a marathon, ChiRunning helps builds a healthy body, instead of injuring it. This class consists of a running activity geared toward runners of all levels as well as stretches geared toward the runner\'s body. <\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/P>\n

More than 24 million people in the U.S. alone run, however 65% of runners in the U.S., 15.6 million people will have to stop at least once due to injury. <\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/P>\n

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Little Tikes Yoga<\/FONT><\/A><\/U><\/STRONG><\/P>\n

Topsy-Turvy Kids Tumbloga<\/FONT><\/A><\/U><\/STRONG><\/P>\n

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Levels<\/FONT><\/STRONG><\/U><\/P>\n
101:<\/U><\/STRONG>
New to the practice &\/or wanting a better understanding, need a good refresher from bad yoga habits<\/FONT><\/P>\n
Level 1<\/U><\/STRONG>
New or little experience, all levels welcome<\/FONT><\/P>\n
Level 2 <\/U><\/STRONG>
Some experience and understanding, and has a basic knowledge, some new poses are introduced and variations of;
all levels welcome, here basic inversions are introduced.<\/FONT><\/P>\n
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Knows the basic poses well, here you will pick up the pace or challenge of the postures themselves. Here we dig deeper into the mental and spiritual means of the practice, moving deeper into the pose and beyond the pose. Inversions are incorporated as a staple in the class.<\/FONT><\/P>\n
Level 4 <\/U><\/STRONG>
For students currently holding a firm practice and looking for challenging poses and a wanting to develop a deeper spirituality in their lives. Postures from the basic to a more advanced level are all incorporated for more variety and challenge, inversions and arm balances are explored as a new branch in ones practice. (Instructor Pre-Approval)<\/FONT><\/P>\n
***There is no length of time that can tell a student her or she is a beginner or an advanced student; it all depends on the student him\/herself. Ideally, new or inexperienced students should start at the beginner level (or attend the 101 classes) first; if you are unsure where you may fall come and attend a beginner level class and we can the further direct you. As you advance and gain understanding one should benefit from any class beginner or advanced, learning that what you put in is what you get out!***<\/FONT><\/EM><\/P>\n
Intermediate and Advanced classes are best attended to after a 6 month to 1 year regular yoga practice to ensure safety to you the student and a quality class to all those in attendance.<\/EM> <\/FONT><\/P>\n

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