BEGINNER COURSE
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Features
Sun Salute
10 Basic Postures/Asanas
3 Breathing Techniques
BEGINNERS 1½
Saturdays
11-12:15 pm
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Sundays
12:30-1:30 pm
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Tuesdays
7-8:15 pm
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Thursdays
7:30-8:45 pm
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BEGINNER COURSE Fee:
6 Week Session $75pre- registration/ $80 late
To register mail check to:
Sweet Magic Studio 6960 N. Sheridan Rd- unit #B, Chicago 60626
make check payable to KAREENA
include phone # and starting date
Click here for studio, location and parking
| Session One - 7 Cervical Vertebrae |
NECK-SHOULDERS...EYES, EARS, NOSE, THROAT
| THROAT CHAKRA |
LUNGS.....ATACHMENT/DETACHMENT..., |
| WARM-UPS |
SUN SALUTE/DOUBLE-OVER... CAT STRETCH-UP |
| RHYTHMIC ISOLATIONS |
HEAD TURNS....SOULDER LIFTS/ROLLS/FLEXES |
| YOGA ASANAS |
MODIFIED SBRIDGE... RECLINING TWIST...CORPSE |
| EIGHT COUNT BREATH |
inhalation/diaphram expands....exhalation/diaphram contracts |
| Session Two - 14 Thoracic Vertebrae |
CHEST AND TUMMY - ARMS, HANDS, WRISTS
| HEART CHAKRA |
SHOCK/JOY/COMPASSION |
| GUT CHAKRA...SPLEEN |
Concern/Indifference...Liver...Anger/Responsibility |
| RHYTHMIC ISOLATIONS |
CHEST PUSH/PUMP... TUMMY SUCKS |
| YOGA ASANAS |
FORWARD BENDS... MODIFIED FISH |
| COOLING BREATH |
inhale thru mouth/exhale thru nose...headaches, insomna, fever |
| Session Three - 5 Lumbar Vertebrae |
PELVIS-BUTTOCKS...LEGS ANKLES FEET
| HARA CHAKRA...ROOT CHAKRA |
KIDNEYS /BLADDER....SECURITY/FEAR |
| WARM-UPS |
LOWER BACK STRETCH ...SIDE STRETCH |
| RHYTHMIC ISOLATIONS |
HIP PUSH/ TWIST/ LIFT... HIP SQUAT
PELVIC PUMP- CROSS/ LOWER TORSO CIRCLE
KNEE BENDS
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| YOGA ASANAS |
CHILD'S POSE...WARRIOR |
| HEATING BREATH |
inhale thru nose/exhale thru mouth...colds, flus, weakness |
| Session Four - Lower Extremities |
LEGS...KNEES/ ANKLES/ FEET
| WARM-UPS |
SQUATS..SUN SALUTE..LUNGE |
| RHYTHMIC ISOLATIONS |
SEATED LEG KICKS...KNEE PULL TO CHEST
RECLINING LEG LIFTS FRONT/ SIDE/ BACK..KNEE LIFTS
KNEE BENDS
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| YOGA ASANAS |
MODIFIED BOW....TREE |
| BALANCING BREATH |
inhale thru right/ close/ exhale thru left..
inhale thru left/ close/ exhale thru right
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| Session Five - Upper Extremities |
ARMS..ELBOWS/ WRISTS/ HANDS
| WARM-UPS |
CAT STRETCH..SUN SALUTE..STICK |
| RHYTHMIC ISOLATIONS |
SHOULDER PUSH...ELBOW LIFTS/ CIRCLES
HAND FLAP...WRIST CIRCLES...FINGER SWIRL...EAGLE ARMS
KNEE BENDS
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| YOGA ASANAS |
SEATED SPINAL TWIST...EAGLE ARMS |
| CLEANSING BREATH |
pump chest forward/ inhale...contract chest in/ exhale |
| Session Six - Backbends/ Inversions |
OPEN CHEST..REJUVENATE NERVOUS SYSTEM
| WARM-UPS |
TUMMY SUCKS...SUN SALUTE...UPWARD DOG
HEAD ROLL... ARM CIRCLES |
| YOGA ASANAS |
PLOW...MODIFIED SHOULDER STAND |
| YOGA ASANAS |
SEATED SPINAL TWIST...EAGLE ARMS |
| BALANCING BREATH |
FEET UP WALL |
BEGINNER REVIEWS
Sue Knibbs:
I made a New Year's Resolution last year to finally try yoga.
I found Sweet Magic Studio in one of the free yoga magazines
and went in for my first ever yoga class. I have been going
ever since. Kareena is a phenomenal instructor and human being.
She makes every class worthwhile and enjoyable. I ALWAYS feel
better after a yoga session. Although I am not the most flexible person,
I see myself improving slowly but surely and Kareena's tips on posture
and alignment have truly made a difference in my overall appearance.
Susan Carr:
I have been attending yoga classes at Sweet Magic Studio for nearly a year now.
The atmosphere is comfortable and friendly. Kareena is fabulous working well
with students at any level. I am new to yoga and find she offers the perfect
blend of challenges and encouragement.
Pete Jacobs:
The Yoga at Sweet Magic Studio is authentic, and Kareena's personalized guidance
provides an experience that is physically and mentally exhilarating. Finding a
studio that works well with men was important to me and Kareena has helped me
reach goals I never thought possible. Classes at Sweet Magic are not like just
"going to the gym."
It's a whole healthy lifestyle that makes you happy in everything you do.
Gerrie Repay:
I have been taking yoga with Kareena for about three years and belly dance for about
one year... time sure does fly when your having fun!
My previous experience with yoga was on again off again classes at various places
...simply because they bored me...the same sequence of moves... with an instructor
that just seemed to be going through the motions like a performer rather than
a teacher.
Kareena's classes are different... she teaches!
Kareena's yoga instruction has greatly improved my flexibility and posture
to the point where I appear at least 10 pounds lighter without losing a pound!
I stand tall now, my belly lies much flatter, and it feels natural!
I credit Kareena with my much improved physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
I urge anyone interested in yoga to take a class with Kareena... after just
one you may find yourself a regular at Sweet Magic Studio wondering where
all that time flew
Renee DeBerry :
I had been thinking about taking a yoga class for a while but I was a little
nervous about my abilities do it. One day I saw the flashing sign of Sweet Magic
Studios and I called. Kareena assured me that I would be fine and she was right.
I love my yoga class and I can not believe how much I have grown in my ability
to use my body in a capacity I have not down in years. It challenges me physically,
spiritual and I certainly feel much better about my body. Kareena is fantastic and
she is such an excellent instructor. I don't just learn yoga moves but how to get
the best from my body
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