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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

Classes at Copper Tree:<\/U><\/STRONG><\/SPAN><\/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 life long 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 bring 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.<\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/P>\n

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<\/SPAN>This yoga class will help you to better understand the essentials of your practice & adjust it to your level.<\/o:p><\/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. <\/SPAN>Great for beginners and those looking for more of a foundation in yoga. <\/SPAN><\/I><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>\n

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Hatha Yoga:<\/o:p><\/U><\/STRONG><\/SPAN><\/P>\n

<\/SPAN>This style of yoga focus on correct posture and alignment. <\/SPAN>Different props and such are used to allow the student to feel what it’s like in the poses. <\/SPAN>This class blends holdings, and small flows to bring variety to each class. <\/SPAN>Hatha yoga is not a particular style of practice but an umbrella term for the physical practice of yoga itself. <\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>\n

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Gentle Flow Yoga:<\/o:p><\/U><\/STRONG><\/SPAN><\/P>\n

<\/SPAN>This Gentle Yoga class brings a therapeutic & dynamic approach to the asanas; weather you are coming back from injury, feeling tight or just want to feel good in your own skin again. <\/SPAN>Repetition of asanas and correlated breath work is all used to access the body in a safe way.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>\n

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

A<\/SPAN> 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.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>\n

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

<\/SPAN>Tone & strengthen your body and mind from within! <\/SPAN>Light weights are used to increase upper body resistance, toning, and strength. <\/SPAN>Flowing sequences and holdings add to the multiple benefits of your regular workout while feeling centered. <\/SPAN>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.<\/SPAN><\/P>\n

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Vinyasa Yoga:<\/U> <\/o:p><\/FONT><\/STRONG><\/SPAN><\/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 it\'s own and in the transitions of each pose. <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/P>\n

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Yin Yoga:<\/U><\/STRONG><\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/P>\n

Yin Yoga is a passive style of yoga ascessing 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 mintues, where as a muscle only needs 30 seconds to beneift 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 primarly 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. <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/P>\n

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Sizzlin Summer Abs:<\/U><\/STRONG><\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/P>\n

Join us for a core infused workout! This class focus around the core consising of: rectus abdominus, transversus, erectors, multifitus, and gluts. But don\'t be mistaken your entire body will be \"summer sizzlin\" by the time you are done with this class. <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/P>\n

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Pranayama (Breathing Practice)<\/U><\/STRONG><\/SPAN><\/SPAN> <\/STRONG><\/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.<\/SPAN><\/FONT><\/P><\/SPAN>\n

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Nia:<\/U> <\/SPAN><\/FONT><\/o:p><\/STRONG><\/SPAN><\/P>\n

<\/SPAN>Inspired by nine unique movement disciplines available for people of all ages and gender giving them the tools to explore their own bodies and the ways they move. <\/SPAN>Infused with the spirit of martial arts, dance arts and healing arts, NIA blends concepts from East & West to deliver a richly diverse energy experience. <\/SPAN>People are encouraged to develop in their own way and in their own time experiencing the body, mind, and spirit transform and grow. A great compliment to a yoga & Pilates practice, as much as you want to get out is what you put in.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>\n

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Cardio Pilates:<\/o:p><\/U><\/STRONG><\/SPAN><\/P>\n

<\/SPAN>This class is a heart pumping core and cardio workout all in one. <\/SPAN>No impact movements all with a Pilates approach. <\/SPAN>Pilates movements are tweaked with a cardio flare as cardio segment is infused with Pilates concepts to keep you on your edge and give you the most amazing workout ever! <\/SPAN>Pilates 101 or basic Pilates knowledge is helpful.<\/I><\/SPAN><\/P>\n

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Pilates Ala\'Carte:<\/U><\/STRONG><\/SPAN><\/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!<\/SPAN><\/P>\n

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Bikers Yoga (1 hour ride + 30 min bikers body yoga);<\/U><\/STRONG><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>\n

Join us for an amazing 10-12 mile ride (various routes) throughout Hartford, Slinger and surrounding areas, and then ead back for a cool down of stretches and strengthening all geared towards a bikers body. Bikers need yoga to not only keep flexibility, but core strength, increase bone density, and keep a balance of muscle. <\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>\n

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East Meets West: Yoga in the Medicine Wheel:<\/U><\/STRONG><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>\n

Yoga practice that includes teachings from the Native American Medicine Wheel. Enliven your yoga through an understanding of your place in the natural world. Standing at the center we are surrounded by the powers of the cardinal directions (East, South, West & North), Father Sky & Mother Earth. <\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>\n

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Circle of Life: Stones & Stories, An Introduction to Native American Spirituality:<\/U><\/STRONG><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>\n

Part 1: Standing at the Center: Tate Tapa-The Four Winds. An 8 week study that is based on the ancient Medicine Wheel & Includes: The meaning of the 4 carinal directions; Understanding the power of metaphor; Finding & utilizing your spirit animal; Smudging & talking circle. \"Many people say they find God in nature. This course will help you deepen that aspect and process by deepening your understanding of the many ways the Creator shows Himself in the natural world\". Dennis Hawk (note: you do not need to attend each class but you may find it helpful).<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>\n

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Registration Classes Descriptions:<\/o:p><\/U><\/STRONG><\/SPAN><\/P>\n

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

<\/SPAN>This class will help you to gain a better understanding of the Pilates principles and correct movements, Pilates breath work and what it means to move from your core. <\/SPAN>Breaking down movements and giving everyone options to use as they progress towards more challenging Pilates moves. <\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>\n

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

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*Bender Ball™: <\/o:p><\/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.<\/o:p><\/I><\/SPAN><\/P>\n

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*ChiRunning™:<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/U><\/B><\/P>\n

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. <\/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. <\/SPAN><\/P>\n

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Tiny-Toes Yoga<\/A><\/STRONG><\/P>\n

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

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

Kids Yoga<\/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
Level 3 <\/U><\/STRONG>
Knows the basic poses, 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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