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Yoga 109, Shanghai
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At Yoga 109 we offer a variety of weekly Yoga and Pilates classes, including Ashtanga Yoga, Hatha, Iyengar, Yin, PreNatal Yoga, Meditation and Flow classes.

People practice Yoga for many reasons, perhaps to increase flexibility or strength, to improve posture, to assist in injury recovery or maybe to compliment other activities. Some people also wish to include a spiritual element into their lives or to explore a more 'inward' journey. Others still wish to escape the frantic pace of life, to relax and re-focus. 
There is no right or wrong reason to practice yoga, it is simply a wonderful gift to give yourself.

With so many different styles of yoga available these days it can be difficult to know where to begin.  Below is a brief description of some yoga styles and classes available at our studio.


我们出于不同的原因练习瑜伽。也许为使身体变得柔韧有力,也许为了雕塑优美体态,亦或者,为了帮助更快地摆脱伤病。有些人希望通过瑜伽练习去到更深的精神层面从而更好地认识自己。而另一些,他们希望暂时离开紧张的现实生活,通过练习放松身心。瑜伽练习并无对错可言,你可以简单地,把它当作是给自己的礼物.
 
CLASS LEVELS

  • Basic or Foundation Level =  Introductory level classes, ideal for newcomers and beginners to create a solid foundation practice.
  • Level 1 =  Building on your foundation knowledge, more intermediate level postures and sequences are introduced.
  • Level 2 = Exploring more intermediate-advanced level postures and sequences. Focus on inversions, arm balances, back bends and twists. A solid foundation knowledge is required.
  • 109 Evolution = Dedicated intermediate-advanced class.

  • 入门及基础 = 入门级课程,对于刚刚开始瑜伽练习和新加入的会员是一个理想选择,为以后的练习打下一个坚实的基础.
  • 级别1 = 在有了一定的基础之上,课程中将引入更多的中等难度的动作和序列.
  • 级别2 = 将会探索到更多的中高级别的动作和序列.着重于倒置,手臂平衡,后弯和扭转.需要扎实的基础知识.
  • 109 Evolution = 特别针对中高级的课程.
109 EVOLUTION
Learn how to take your practice to the next level - from back bends to hip-openers, arm balances to inversions.
This 2-hour asana class will challenge you physically and mentally; you will explore the edges and uncharted landscape of your practice. The 109 Evolution experience will inspire and empower you to take control and transform yourself in your yoga practice.
This is an intermediate/advanced level class. The ability to perform some inversions and Lotus (padmasana) is strongly recommended.


这是一节学习如何将你的练习提高到一个新层次的课程,包括从后弯到开胯,从手臂平衡到倒置等各类动作。
在这2个小时的课程中你将得到身体和精神的双重挑战;探索到你的极限以及领略到未曾经历的练习体验。109 Evolution的课程体验将激励你学会控制和改造你的瑜伽练习。

这是一节中/高级别的课程。建议拥有做到部分倒置动作和双盘腿的能力的学员参加。
 
ASHTANGA YOGA

Ashtanga Yoga is an invigorating practice involving a rhythmic connection of breath, bandhas and movement. Students learn to combine and improve balance, strength, flexibility and stamina. The Ashtanga practice is divided into 6 set series of postures, each series preparing practitioners for the next series. Students are strongly encouraged to master one series before moving on to the next one,(sometimes this can take years). The degree of difficulty in the first or Primary Series, (also known as Yoga Chikitsa), means that only quite committed students move beyond this sequence.
Traditionally Ashtanga Yoga is practiced ‘Mysore style’, meaning that students gradually memorize the sequence of postures and move through it at their own pace, the teacher moves around the room to assist and adjust wherever necessary.

Basic Ashtanga
This class introduces students to the practice of Ashtanga and to the primary series, the first sequence of postures in the Ashtanga tradition. Students get a chance to develop a solid understanding and foundation practice before moving to the Ashtanga led or Mysore classes.
This class is suitable for newcomers to Ashtanga and/or newcomers to Yoga.

Ashtanga
The teacher guides students through the series posture by posture modifying where appropriate.

Mysore
The traditional method by which Ashtanga Yoga is taught in Mysore, India. Students are individually and gradually taught the Ashtanga series until they are eventually able to practice the sequence from memory. Offering maximum individual attention, the teacher guides each student posture by posture only as far as s/he thinks the student is ready to go. With each successive class the student learns to take their practice further. For maximum benefit and for fast, sustained improvement, the Mysore practice asks that the student commit to practicing it regularly.


Ashtanga 的体式练习包括六个级别,需要严格的逐级练习,每一个级别都有规定的体式动作,必须坚持练习,才能达到效果。Ashtanga初级序列(亦作 YogaChikits,瑜伽疗法)的难度决定了只有坚持练习的练习者,才能去到后面的序列。Ashtanga一般以Mysore的传统形式练习,练习者以自己的呼吸节奏并根据Ashtanga的练习顺序和原则完成自我练习而老师在必要时在一旁给予指导和纠正。

基础Ashtanga
这个课程将Ashtanga传统及练习的第一序列体式介绍给练习者。让学生在开始Mysore练习或参加领课前打下牢固的基础。
课程适合刚接触Ashtanga或瑜伽的初级练习者。

由老师带领练习者完成序列而在必要时删减或修改体式动作。

印度Mysore地区的Ashtanga传统教授/练习方式。通过反复和经常性的练习,练习者将通过记忆学会完整地动作序列和呼吸。Mysore风格的最大特点即老师能够给予练习者最大程度的个人关注,依据个人特点及练习程度决定进程快慢。而这些特点都决定了Ashtanga练习者只有通过持续不断的练习,才能最大程度获.  适合所有程度练习者.

 
BASICS     |       BASIC FLOW       |       BASIC IYENGAR     |       BASIC ASHTANGA

These classes are designed for newcomers, beginners or others who wish to revisit their foundation knowledge.
In these classes postures are broken down into steps, correct alignment is established and appropriate variations are offered. Breathing techniques and the connection of breath and movement are also introduced.
Basic Flow starts to introduce vinyasa (a flow sequence) to seamlessly link postures together.
These classes focus on creating a foundation understanding of yoga and prepares students to advance safely along their yoga path.


这些基础课程为所有人设计:第一次练习者、初学者和其他希望重新巩固基础知识的练习者。
在这些课程中,体式、呼吸技巧,体式与呼吸的联结将被详解。老师会介绍正确的体式顺位而同时提供不同难度的体式供选择。
基础课程旨在为练习者树立正确的瑜伽理念从而使你今后的瑜伽练习有效安全 。


CORE FLOW
The Core Flow class is designed to help you strengthen your core muscles while developing optimal mobility of the hips and pelvis. It is movement-based - postures are not held but rather flow seamlessly into each other while utilizing abdominal control.
This class is an excellent complement to all other movement, drawing from the deep benefits of Yoga and Pilates.

A foundation knowledge of Yoga is recommended.


核心流
核心流课程旨在帮助加强你的核心肌肉,同时开发和强化臀部和骨盆的移动能力。课程强调动态的练习动作,利用腹部控制实现
动作间无缝的连接而不是长时间的停留。
这门课程的灵感来自于瑜伽和普拉提,对于其他所有的运动都是一个很好的补充。
建议有一定瑜伽基础知识的人员参加。

 
FLOW (or Vinyasa)

Literally translated, ‘vinyasa’ means ‘to arrange’ or ‘to place in a special way’, but often it is simply translated as ‘flow’.
Vinyasa is a graceful, flowing style of yoga in which movement from one asana to the next follows the breath. It can vary in intensity; some Vinyasa classes are fast-paced and sweaty, others are little more down-tempo. 
Not connected to a single lineage, Vinyasa teachers draw from different styles to create their own fluid sequences. These classes are inspired to awaken an energetic practice. They explore the full spectrum of postures including back bends, inversions and balance postures.

流瑜伽在练习的过程中以行如流水般流畅的动作组合来强健身体,它比较侧重伸展性,力量性,柔韧性,耐力,平衡性,专注力的全面锻炼.它的体式之间的衔接给人一气呵成之感。Flow Yoga中的Flow意为”流水”,所以称“流瑜伽”,即动作像流水一样,缓慢流畅,当流水遇到岩石时,会激起浪花,流瑜伽也穿插有快速的节拍性动作组合。当然,它也可以以较慢的节奏进行,由于并不归属任何宗派,老师可以根据学生的情况有创造性地编排体式序列。
其中也包括后弯、倒置及一些平衡体式。


HATHA

Hatha Yoga, directly translated as ‘sun-moon’, refers to any style of yoga that combines physical postures, breathing exercises (pranayama) and, sometimes, meditation. It aims to bring balance to the body by developing flexibility and strength gradually. With regular practice it encourages a deep sense of relaxation.
Hatha Yoga is a comprehensive and inspiring practice paying attention to alignment and building a solid understanding of different postures. Teachers may offer variations of postures when considering the ability of each student. Excellent conditioning for body, mind and breath.


哈达,意为日月。哈是太阳的意思,即阳性能量;达是月亮的意思,即阴性的能量。哈塔瑜伽意指阴和阳两种力量“结合”或联合起来,达到平衡,使我们保持理想的健康情况。
哈达瑜伽有多种门派,而当下最盛行的是以调息与体位法为中心的体式瑜伽。其定义是将身体置于一种平稳、安静、舒适的姿势。瑜伽的完美坐势必须保持在放松、而非强迫的方式,使身心宁静,然后将意识集中导向无限的本体之中.

 
IYENGAR YOGA

Iyengar yoga is known for its close attention to alignment and the use of props to make postures more accessible to people with different levels of ability. Postures are broken down one by one to give students a clear idea how each asana is build and how it develops. As the Iyengar says, “the use of props... such as wooden gadgets, belts, ropes helps the practitioner to achieve perfection in any asana."
Iyengar yoga can be physically demanding, but the slower pace and long holds of the asanas mean that it is suitable for all students. Modifications and variations can be offered to students with specific needs or injuries.

Iyengar Basics, (Hatha Foundation)
Learn the foundational yoga postures. Increase body/mind awareness with a focus on alignment and precision in movement. Iyengar Yoga makes postures accessible and adaptable for maximum benefits. The student learns to revitalize and balance all areas of the body.

Iyengar Intermediate, (Hatha 1 or 2)
Building on the Foundation practice, students learn to increase their stability and precision. Inversions, back bends, twists and the more subtle aspects of postures are explored.


练习艾扬格瑜伽,需要特别关注身体各部位的细节,善于利用各种辅助道具。这种课程的设置缓慢而有节制。姿势的稳定能够促进呼吸的深长,意识的专注集中可以提升精神力量。
各种各样令人眼花缭乱的辅助道具,是艾扬格瑜伽与传统瑜伽最大的不同(你可以在艾杨格的官方网站上找到相关信息)。其中的很多姿势都要用木块、长凳、沙袋、毯子、垫枕、布带等辅助工具来完成,这样还可以加大动作幅度。也让很多看似遥不可及的动作不再复杂,从而使不同身体程度的练习者同样受益.

基础艾杨格瑜伽
学习基础瑜伽体式。学习如何在动作中专注于顺位法和精确度以提升身体和意识的感知力。艾杨格瑜伽用各种辅助手段让体式变得易行使练习者从中获益,从而身体的各个部位都能得到恢复和平衡。

中级艾杨格瑜伽
扎实稳固的基础上,练习者将继续学习提升练习中的稳定/精确性。课程中将探索倒立、后弯、扭转及此些体式中的微妙之处。

 
MINDFULNESS MEDITATION
'Mindfulness can be thought of as a moment-to-moment, non-judgmental awareness, cultivated by paying attention in a specific way... and is optimally cultivated through meditation rather than just through thinking about it...

Meditation is not for the faint-hearted or for those who routinely avoid the whispered longings of their own hearts. '

- Jon Kabat-Zinn

This is a guided meditation class open to everyone. A curious mind is helpful.

PILATES

Pilates 1
This class is designed for newcomers and beginners. You get the opportunity to work on few exercises at a manageable pace so that you can learn what and where your powerhouse or core is.

Pilates 2
This class is for more advanced students. The pace is faster and more exercises are covered in each class. 
Please ask your teacher if you are ready to advance from Pilates 1 to Pilates 2.


Pilates 1为初学者设计。您将有机会在有控制的节奏中掌握和体会身体核心力量的所在.

Pilates 2为中高级练习者而设计。练习节奏加快而练习强度增加。
请在参加前询问您的老师.

 
PRENATAL YOGA

Yoga can be used as a tool to help you maintain your fitness while you are pregnant. It is a useful practice to learn how to breathe and relax and maintain toned, flexible muscles without placing strain on your joints.

Benefits of PreNatal Yoga

  • learning movements to help relieve some of the discomforts associated with pregnancy
  • improve circulation in the pelvic region and strengthen the uterine muscles
  • preparing the body for childbirth
  • learning breathing and relaxation techniques
  • increasing energy levels and reducing fatigue
  • reducing physical and emotional stress
  • improving posture, stability and balance
  • creating optimal health levels during pregnancy

Note: It is not advisable for women to practice yoga in their first trimester, thereafter yoga is suitable right up to the last stages of pregnancy.

孕瑜伽
瑜伽练习帮助你在怀孕期间保持状态。你将从练习中学会呼吸、放松,保持体能,肌肉柔韧度而不过度拉伸关节组织。

孕瑜伽益处:
    * 适度温和运动减缓孕期身体不适
    * 改善骨盆区域血液循环,从而扩张骨盆和子宫收缩
    * 为生产作好准备
    * 学习呼吸和放松技巧
    * 提升能量水平,缓解疲乏
    * 缓解身心压力
    * 建立正确姿势,身体稳定性及平衡感
    * 让身体在孕期处于最佳状态

注意:在妊娠第一阶段的0到14周不建议练习瑜伽;而从第二阶段到妊娠的最后过程,瑜伽练习都将是适宜的。

 
YIN

Yin Yoga is different to the other more active (yang) styles of Yoga in that the postures are held for 1-15 minutes. Most postures focus on stimulating and opening the deep connective tissues in the hips, pelvis and spine - ideal for people who are tight in these areas or simply wanting a more restorative, slower practice. Unravel in this class.
All levels are welcome, no previous experience required.

Yin瑜伽区别于其他强调力量的瑜伽练习,每个动作保持1-15分钟。以增强那些延展性差或很难锻炼的身体部位的柔韧性,以臀部,骨盆和脊柱为主。让这些身体部分得到拉伸。Yin瑜伽不要求任何瑜伽经验.
此课程适合所有程度练习者。

 
YIN YANG

Yin-Yang yoga emphasizes the power of stillness. The class aims to find a balance in body and mind by linking longer-held passive postures (yin) with more active and engaging postures (yang). The energy gathered from the stillness of each posture stimulates and tones the connective tissue of the joints, slowly enabling the body to open.

Each class will focus on finding the power in the stillness of select postures. In this way, by balancing the naturally in and yang, the harmony in the body enables energy to flow freely through all joints, muscles and organs making the combination of static and dynamic action a powerful and comfortable experience.

All levels are welcome.


阴阳
阴阳瑜伽练习强调的是平静的力量。课程中会结合传统哈达瑜伽体式和阴瑜伽体式,动静得益,从而使得练习者逐渐找到身心平衡。每个体式带来的平静的能量激活了身体的所有关节组织,使身体变得柔韧而强壮。
从体式练习中学会专注于找寻平静的力量。而渐渐自然地找寻到阴阳的平衡,于是,身体的能量得以在所有关节、肌肉和器官中自由流转。而你的瑜伽练习也即渐渐成了一次次美妙的体验。
此课程适合所有程度练习者。

 
Do yoga to know yoga. To know yoga you need to practice it.

                                                       


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