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Yoga Heals Us Yoga Classes with Susanne Murtha

INSTRUCTOR: Susanne Murtha, E-RYT500, Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT), Certified Pain Management Coach, Specializations for women in yoga and fitness, and advanced certifications from Integrative Yoga Therapy, Integrative Restoration (iRest) and Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Yoga and Ayurveda.

Recommended: Yoga mat, 2 yoga blocks, 1 yoga strap (8 – 10ft), 1 blanket.  Sensitive knees may want a foam gardening knee pad as well.
 
A comprehensive yoga program that includes yoga philosophy, breathing techniques (pranayama), yoga postures (asana), concentration and meditation techniques, and deep relaxation to integrate body, mind and spirit.  All classes focus on self-awareness through mindful breath and gentle, adaptive movement. The all-levels classes include stretching as well as progressively developed poses that strengthen muscles and improve balance, flexibility, and breath awareness.

Gentle All Levels Yoga for Joint Health and Pain Reduction

This gentle, all levels mat class offers a range of postures, breathing techniques, mudras, and guided relaxation. This session will include brief education and practices of yoga to help with chronic pain. Students are invited to communicate privately with Susanne (susanne@yogahealsus.com) about their unique needs.




Chair Yoga for Every Body



This Chair Yoga class uses a chair to support seated and standing poses. Variations for different bodies are provided with a focus on functional joint movements, mobility, flexibility, balance, and strength. Students are invited to communicate privately with Susanne (susanne@yogahealsus.com) about their unique needs. Guided breathing practices, body awareness and mudra (gesture) meditations are offered as forms of relaxation at the end of class.

General Information
  • Instructor: Susanne Murtha, E-RYT500, Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT), Certified Pain Management Coach, Specializations for women in yoga and fitness, and advanced certifications from Integrative Yoga Therapy, Integrative Restoration (iRest) and Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Yoga and Ayurveda.
  • Using a Goldilocks approach to yoga, students are invited to work each posture toward just the right level of effort, balancing between not too hard and not too easy.
  • Recommended: Yoga mat, 2 yoga blocks, 1 blanket and 1 yoga strap (8 – 10 ft.)

Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees
 
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Chair Yoga for Every Body 
Fall 2023 		18y - 99y N/A Th  11/09/2023 - 12/21/2023
09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Gales Ferry Community Center 		$66.00 R, $72.00 NR
 
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Yoga Heals Us Gentle All Levels 
Fall 2023 		18y - 99y N/A Tu  11/14/2023 - 12/19/2023
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ZOOM On-line Class 		$66.00 R, $72.00 NR
 
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Chair Yoga for Every Body 
Fall 2023 		18y - 99y N/A Th  09/07/2023 - 10/26/2023
09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
ZOOM On-line Class 		$82.00 R, $92.00 NR
 
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Chair Yoga for Every Body 
Winter 2024 		18y - 99y N/A Th  01/04/2024 - 04/04/2024
09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
ZOOM On-line Class 		$82.00 R, $92.00 NR
 
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Gentle All Levels Yoga for Joint Health & Pain Reduction 
Winter 2024 		18y - 99y N/A Tu  01/02/2024 - 02/20/2024
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ZOOM On-line Class 		$82.00 R, $92.00 NR
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