Yoga With Delana

I teach vinyasa flow and yin/yang styles of yoga, emphasizing the spiritual aspects of practice described in sacred texts and teachings from many traditions. I encourage mindful breathing, inward listening, and non-judgment to cultivate a meditative attitude. This allows students to transcend the ego and witness the inner presence, developing ahimsa (non-harming), santosha (contentment), and ananda (bliss). Students leave class feeling refreshed, relaxed, and more clear in mind and body.

Each vinyasa class includes chanting Om, meditation, and conscious breathing techniques to quiet the mind and establish the foundations of focus and breath for the practice. Sun salutations unlock the body's natural flow of energy, posture transitions follow the flow of breath, and I offer precise adjustments with a healing touch. Class ends with savasana, a short seated meditation, and Om.

Yin yoga is a style of practice in which seated postures are held in a physically relaxed, mentally attentive manner for several minutes. This style of yoga stretches the connective tissue and invigorates the nadis (energy channels). When combined with a flow of physically engaged Yang style postures, held for shorter periods of time, every layer of the body becomes energized and awakened. The yin practice invites us to be calmly inclusive in our awareness of physical and emotional difficulties, both on the mat and in the world, while the yang practice teaches us to direct our actions with appropriate effort and intention. Including yin practices provides an important balance for the more active styles of posture practice prevalent in western society.

I typically open and close all classes by singing an ancient Vedic Chant in Sanskrit, then speaking the English translation.

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Below are photos of the yoga studios where I teach and individual class descriptions for each.

	One Yoga Center Start your week off with a balanced practice of yin/yang yoga. This class, held in Studio B of One Yoga Center in the Vet's Hall, begins with yin poses then moves into a yang sequence. A short period of seated meditation follows savasana. See above for a more detailed description of yin/yang yoga. All levels of experience welcome. Be preapared for the room to be quite warm. Class Fees: $10 drop in, 5 classes for $45
	Pacific Cultural Center My Level 2-3 class on Monday evenings provides a deep practice that will call on your strength, stamina, and flexibility. This class covers advanced arm balances, backbends, and hip openers. At the end of class, students have time to direct their own practice for several minutes while I remain available to offer assistance and answer questions. The Level 1-2 classes on Tuesday and Thursday nights begin to introduce Level 2 postures, but move at a pace that won't overwhelm the beginner. I offer variations and alternative poses to enable all students to enjoy a rewarding practice. I recommend that you have some expereince with yoga before attending a level 1-2 class with me. Class Fees: $12 drop in. Discount passes are also available and can be used with any teacher.
	Pacific Edge Climbing Gym I teach a level 2 class at Pacific Edge on Saturday mornings. Expect a strong flow with poses accessible for most bodies. Wear layers in the winter. The heater doesn't warm the room up completely until class is underway. Class Fees: $12 drop in, $110 for 10 passes Memberships and special deals are also available.
	Pacific Cultural Center Sometimes I substitue teach classes in this lovely room at the PCC. Such classes, if any are scheduled, are listed on the schedule page, and are designated "upstairs," as the room is located on the second floor.

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