Yoga is the art of uniting the body, mind, and soul.In a Kripalu Yoga experience you will stretch & tone your muscles, cultivate concentration & clarity, and encourage peace and self acceptance.
There are no "typical" yoga classes; however expect your experience to include...
a period of centering, tuning in to the body, breath and mind
breath awareness and control (pranayama)
gentle warm up movements
simple yoga postures (asanas) that stretch, strengthen and balance your body
a period of deep relaxation
Yoga in the Original Studio... Outdoors! Lippitt Park - East Side of Providence, RI
Current Yoga Schedule as of 2.17.12 I strive to keep my schedule page as current as possible... No matter how current this appears... Always email to confirm days & times...
Wednesdays
Smithfield Senior Center 9:00 - 10:00 am only $4.00 per class *if schools are closed, the senior center is closed West Warwick Senior Center 11:00 am - Noon **all ages welcome** only $5.00 per class *if schools are closed, there is no yoga - even if the center is open
Village Wellness Center All Levels Hatha/Kripalu Yoga 6:00 - 7:00 pm **beginners welcome** **Special pricing for new students**
Fridays
Hamilton House East Side of Providence Senior Friendly Yoga 9:00 am **contact Hamilton House for registration info... 401.831.1800
Saturdays
Village Wellness Center All Levels Hatha/Kripalu Yoga 9:30 - 10:30 am **beginners welcome**
"I enjoy the yoga classes at the West Warwick Senior Center because it is relaxing and yet stimulating. The music makes one feel serene and peaceful. Also, the instructor, Chris Belanger, is considerate concerning the limitations of older people - and he always has a smile! -T.O.West Warwick Senior Center
"I first became interested in the class because I was having a problem with my balance... If I am moving along, it's fine, but if I slow down, I lose my gait, but this class has definitely helped me to improve that. I also like that when I leave here I feel completely relaxed." -B.F. (age 84) West Warwick Senior Center
This class is very calming. My balance is a lot better than it ever was before and I am much more relaxed now. In general, I think the benefits are wonderful." -M.P. West Warwick Senior Center
I joined the yoga class with Chris Belanger a year ago and it has greatly improved my life - in improving the amount of pain I have from fibromyalgia & improving my strength and balance after surgery for a broken hip. I look forward to my class especially if my muscles are stiff & painful - but I find these episodes getting less & less as I practice. I highly and stongly recommend trying yoga! M. Habershaw (age 74) Smithfield Senior Center
Chris Belanger wholeofthemoonyoga@hotmail.com Offering Kripalu Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Gentle Yoga, Laughter Yoga, Laughter Meditation, Yoga Warriors, Chair Yoga & Yoga for Travelers throughout Rhode Island (RI), Warwick, Providence & Cranston.
