Alcove Yoga Classes
Our Yoga classes are now being held in our studio in Houston, TX.
Below is a list of currently available classes.
INTERMEDIATE CLASSES
Our online Intermediate I Class is for experienced students who have been through Ignite! classes or have practiced Iyengar Yoga before. Intermediate students are assumed to know how to practice Salamba Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand). Sirsasana (Head Stand) will be introduced, or appropriate substitutions if necessary. Intermediate 2 students should be proficient in Shoulder Stand, Head Stand, or appropriate substitutions.
In all Intermediate classes we begin seated with an invocation to the Sage Patanjali. This is a Sanskrit chant to pay homage to the tradition of Patanjali yoga which goes back for thousands of years. The invocation brings us inward and helps us cultivate humility and reverence for the sacred subject of yoga.
Students should have a place to practice in their homes with clear wall space, mat, 2 blocks,3 Mexican or 5 Indian blankets,1 long belt, 1 short belt, 2 bolsters, and a backless yoga chair.
In all intermediate level classes we also schedule the last week of the month for restorative asanas and pranayama. Check the schedule for class times.
AGELESS ASANA
Our online Ageless Asana class is for experienced students of any age that have Iyengar Yoga experience.
Students should have a place to practice in their homes with clear wall space, mat, blocks, blankets, strap, bolsters, and chair. Modifications of classical asanas will be offered for those who are menstruating, or unable to practice Head Stand or Shoulder Stand for any reason.
SCHEDULE
- Tuesdays at 9:30 to 10:45 am
50+ IYENGAR IGNITE
With the online 50+ Iyengar Ignite class is you will learn the basic postures at a pace that is right for you. We begin with a close examination of the feet and legs, then learn how to activate the legs, hips, spine, and upper body basic postures.
Students should have a place to practice in their homes with clear wall space, mat, blocks, blankets, strap, bolster, and chair. Modifications of classical asanas will be offered for those who are menstruating, or unable to practice headstand or shoulder stand for any reason.
Students must be healthy, able go up and down stairs, and get up and down from the floor independently. If there is hearing impairment, please wear hearing aid.
SCHEDULE
- Saturdays at 8:45 to 10:00 am
WOMEN'S ESSENTIALS ONLINE
Our online Women’s Essentials is a class for women only. In this class we practice staple postures that build strength, reduce anxiety, and promote pelvic health. Pregnant women must go only to Prenatal Yoga. No experience necessary. The class is ideal for:
- Post partum recuperation–providing postures to tone the abdomen, stave off anxiety, promote circulation and rest.
- Menstruation support –practice supports the opening of the pelvis, healthy flow, and hormonal balance throughout the month
- Healthy aging– we building strength, flexibility, and lubricate joints for those who want to maintain an active life style as they grow older.
Students should have a place to practice in their homes with clear wall space, mat, blocks, blankets, strap, bolster, and chair. Modifications of classical asanas will be offered for those who are menstruating, or unable to practice headstand or shoulder stand for any reason.
SCHEDULE
- Thursdays at 9:30 to 10:45 am
PRENATAL YOGA
Our online Prenatal Yoga is a 90 minute class exclusively for pregnant women. Registration is done at any time, for a 4-week period.. Pauline went through two pregnancies as a student and teacher of Iyengar Yoga, She has been teaching pregnant women since 2009.
Learn safe postures for the growing needs of mother and child throughout the pregnancy, to calm the mind, relieve aches and pains, and improve the quality of sleep and rest. A part of each class will be devoted to pranayama (breath and energy management), an invaluable tool for labor and delivery.
SCHEDULE
- Wednesdays at 5:15 to 6:45 pm. Other classes may be offered depending on demand.
IYENGAR IGNITE! Class for those under 50
No experience necessary. The Ignite classes get you started with basic postures. By the end of the series, you’ll be doing shoulder stand with confidence. Iyengar Ignite is fast paced, for healthy students ready to move. Ignite! 50+ is for beginning students 50 years of age and younger.
- Wednesdays at 5:15 to 6:45 pm. Other classes may be offered depending on demand.
Live Streaming Yoga Classes through Wellness Living and Zoom.us
How it Works:
- You can register now through the schedule posted on alcoveyoga.com/login. This takes you to our client management software, Wellness Living. All current class packs are valid for online classes.
- Wellness Living is integrated with Zoom. You will receive an email reminder for the class 2 hours before class start time, with a web link to join Zoom meeting of the class. It’s not necessary to sign up 2 hours in advance, but please don’t wait until the last minute. Please open the email with the link on the device you will use for the virtual class.
- Zoom is a video conferencing software that can be used on Mac, windows pc, or any mobile device. It is free for Alcove students. You can download it here.The zoom download and install process happens only the first time (if zoom is not already installed). Subsequent zoom meetings will skip the installation process.
- The simplest install and operation is probably to use an iPad (or another large screen tablet) propped up to where student can see the screen and the built-in camera is pointed at the student.
- Students should make every effort to setup zoom and their built-in camera or external camera ahead of time so technical glitches are worked out in advance.
- About 10 minutes before class, click the emailed Zoom link from info@alcoveyoga.com to join the class.
