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731 East Locust Street | Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53212 | 414-502-YOGA (9642)
Riverwest Yogashala

Class Descriptions

Level I (Intro)
This rigorous introductory class for beginners and those new to Iyengar yoga teaches students how to strengthen and lengthen every muscle of the body without force, while establishing a foundation for the continuing classes. Salamba Sarvangasana (shoulderstand) is introduced.

Level I-II
In this continuing class, learn a variety of standing poses, forward bends, twists, beginning backbends, variations of Salamba Sarvangasana, and preparatory Pranayama. Some students choose to stay at this level for years, continuing to be challenged and strengthened by these foundational poses.

Level II, II-III
Intermediate Iyengar yoga students with at least 6 months of study; inversions including Sirsasana (headstand) are taught; permission of instructor required

Level III
Advanced Iyengar yoga students regularly practicing at home, including 5-minute Sirsasana, Urdhva Dhanurasana, and various inversions; permission of instructor required

Prenatal/Postnatal
Expectant mothers at all stages of pregnancy and all experience levels are welcome. Drop-ins welcome. Mothers 1-6 months postnatal are also welcome.

1st/3rd Sunday Free Intro: All are welcome including children age 7+

$5 Multi-level: Reduced price class, all welcome

$5 Multi-level Restorative:
Supported, recuperative asanas for all

Family:
Age 7+, parents welcome; 8-weeks, $80/family, $40/child only

Seniors/Supported: Age 60+ and those who need a slower, gentler pace with more support; new beginners welcome; 8-weeks, $80

4-Week Special Needs: Alleviate pain and heal from injury; new beginners welcome; January—Low Back, February—Neck and Shoulders, March—Knees; $45/4-week series