Rainbow Yoga in Dominica Blog

Rainbow Yoga Core Belief: Go only as far as feels good and you will – with regular practice – go further.

Participant Responsibility: Look within; go slow; never feel shooting pain; practice in a body honest non competitive manner – you are responsible for your body!

We encourage the mind body breath connection and feeling the pose with the mind’s eye - from within and as a whole.

We believe that feeling the pose from within and making adjustments utilizing the verbal, visual and kinesthetic guidance of the teacher enables each participant to learn how to correct their alignment in tune to their body through inward observation of their body. This allows each participant to know how to tune themselves from within and create their own yoga.

We feel alignment and positioning are important; but that they will come over time with regular practice. Never consider the pose you are practicing to be less valuable when the body does not quite make it to perfect positioning.

We are absolutely positive that everyone can do yoga; irreguardless of age or level of fitness; sex or size of body; you just need a Rainbow Yoga Teacher.

Our classes are non denominational.

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Hatha Yoga: Traditional yoga class with a focus on fitness. Classes include: opening guided relaxation; deep breathing techniques; warm up; flow of exercises focusing on strengthening, increasing flexibility, working every area of the body and the therapeutic value of exercises; cool down; closing guided relaxation. Lots of variations demonstrated to enable those of many levels of fitness to enjoy. (Available as weekly and private classes)

 Beginners Hatha Yoga: Traditional yoga class with a focus on basic yoga knowledge. Classes include: opening guided relaxation; warm up; flow of exercises focusing on strengthening, increasing flexibility and the therapeutic value of exercises; cool down; closing guided relaxation. Focus on mind body breath connection. Try this class first if you have never done yoga before. (Available as weekly and private classes)

Intermediate Hatha Yoga: Traditional yoga class with a focus on providing a stronger workout for those who already know the basics of yoga. Classes include: opening guided relaxation; deep breathing techniques; warm up; flow of exercises focusing on strengthening, increasing flexibility, working every area of the body and the therapeutic value of exercises; cool down; closing guided relaxation. Focus on mind body breath connection. Try this class if you would like to expand on the basics of yoga practice. (Available as weekly and private classes)

Cardio Vinyasa Flow Yoga: Dynamic and invigorating yoga class blends hatha yoga, vinyasa yoga and restorative yoga. With a focus on increasing the challenge and building on your yoga knowledge. A non stop cardio flow of yoga poses is built by adding one pose at a time; building a tai chi or dance like flow of poses in tune with the breath. Participant becomes more and more engaged using the “flow”. This class is offered for those wishing to explore  vinyasa flows and stronger exercise variations. (Available as weekly and private classes)

Rainbow Eclectic Yoga: This is a fairly vigorous class with traditional hatha yoga, restorative yoga, yoga with weights and short cardio yoga flows.  Classes include: opening guided relaxation; deep breathing techniques; warm up; deep breathing techniques; a flow of exercises focusing on strengthening, increasing flexibility, working the every area of the body; cool down; closing guided relaxation. Bring your own weights. (Available as weekly and private classes)

Yoga for Stress Management: Traditional Hatha Yoga Class with a focus on manging stress through gently exercising and stretching the body; deep breathing exercises and relaxation techniques. These classes highlight the latest scientifically proven methos for releasing stress.(Available as private classes)

Therapeutic Yoga – for healing and regaining strength after injury, operations or during other physical or mental challenges of life.  Extensive use of props and recovery yoga poses. Teacher has 10 years experience in utilizing yoga therapeutically.   (Available as  private classes)

Restorative Yoga - for relaxation and releasing stress. We utilize pillows and other props. These classes are gentle, slow with lots of relaxing into poses. Our goal is to restore harmony in the body and mind. These classes are great for stress managment, those wishing to get pregnant, those travelling through the grieving process and all those who wish to relax and release. (Available as  private classes)

Pregnancy Yoga – for women who: wish to get pregnant, are pregnant or have recently given birth. Studies show yoga can make labour, birthing and recovery much easier. Teacher has 25 years of experience in utilizing yoga for pregnancy, birth and recovery. We share tips and hints for a healthy pregnancy year as well as provide documentation on yoga and pregnancy.(Available as  private classes)

Children’s Yoga – for children and parents. Fun, action filled classes incorporating educational concepts and children friendly themes. This is a nice way to spend quality time with your children and get fit at the same time! All ages all levels of fitness can be addressed! It is truly a form of therapy to practice yoga together as a family. Your children will carry techniques and exercises they learn into daily adult life; enhancing the physical and mental health and wellness. (Available as  private classes)

Yoga for You – for those looking to experience a yoga class designed specifiically for their bodies and levels of fitness. All physical and mental challenges as well as most fitness goals can be addressed! There are times when this is the very best way to get into or back into regular yoga practice.(Available as  private classes)

Introduction to Yoga - For those who are new to yoga or who wish to refresh their basic yoga knowledge. We look at deep breathing; basic beginner positions; relaxation techniques and yoga ways of practice. Our goal: to enable participants to comfortably join our regular classes.  (Available as  private classes)

Yoga at the Desk - Learn ways to prevent and alleviate repetitive stress injuries by exercising right at your desk. We exercise on the chair; using the chair and using the desk. To promote regular practice we provide exercise sheets so you can take them home.  (Available as  private classes or workshops)

Yoga for Partners – Our partner yoga class is a great way to personally connect and come to know your friend or partner in a different light. We learn to support each other practicing the Partner Tree or the Partner One Legged Plank. We learn balance and strengthen our bodies by lifting each other in flying yoga poses. We assist each other into restorative poses with gentle pressure and massage. We become one as we breathe deeply together.  (Available as  private classes)

Warning: Menstruation, pregnancy, high blood pressure and injuries to the knees, spine, shoulders, and neck are all conditions where certain postures may be contraindicated. If you have any medical condition: 1. check with your health care professional before starting a yoga practice. 2. ensure the teacher is informed in advance either by phone, email or before the class so we can discuss our best options; as some of the classes we offer may not be suitable for some conditions. Private classes are always an available option.