Suggested Classes for Beginners

Welcome to Ginseng Yoga & Bodywork! Thank you for choosing our studio to begin your exploration of Yoga. As our highest priority is customer satisfaction, we want your yoga experience at Ginseng to be inspiring and fulfilling. In order to support this, as with any fitness program, it is very important that you are matched appropriately for your initial classes. We therefore encourage you to call or email us with any questions that you might have. Our staff will make every effort to help you determine which classes would be most appropriate for your needs.

To aid the process of selecting a class, we have a few suggestions listed below.
This guideline will help you get started… Please feel free to try other level 1- 1-2 classes as you see fit! There are several on the schedule to choose from.
As always, listen to & honor your body while practicing. There are many poses you will be able to do and some you may wish to skip… ENJOY!


Introductory Classes

Yoga 101
We invite you to take our Yoga 101 class (Free 1st time) on the 1st Friday of each month from 7-8pm.

For students who wish to begin their yoga practice with a traditional format, but at a slower pace. These classes provide instruction in the basic poses, and will slowly increase strength and flexibility over time. Please call before attending if you have any physical concerns.

Monday 4:30pm - Yoga Basics with Andrea Liddle . This class teaches the basics of combining movement and breath in a Vinyasa flow, along with guided, gentle instruction in the poses. Teacher is Synergy trained.

Tuesday 6:00pm - Fundamentals of Yoga with Robert Hammill . This class provides a supportive environment emphasizing detailed instruction in the poses, with in-depth preparation and individual adjustments for each pose. Teacher is Iyengar trained.

Saturday 11:30am - Deep Yoga with Laura Plumb and Bhava Ram. This class introduces the fundamentals of combining mantra, pranayama and meditation with the basic asanas in flow sequences.

Gentle Classes

These classes are intended for students who would prefer a restorative class, and a slower, meditative pace. These classes are appropriate for seniors and those with physical limitations.

Monday 10:30am - Deep Yoga Bliss with Laura Plumb. This restorative class uses mantra, breath and gentle movement to harmonize body and mind and rejuvenate spirit. Release deep subtle tensions through a peaceful grounding practice. Gain stability and inner balance that can be taken off the mat and into daily life. Good for all levels.

Thursday 7:30pm - Bliss Yoga with Andrea Liddle. Deeply relaxing, this blissful class promotes tension release from the muscles along the spine through correct alignment and subtle progressive movements.

Friday 10:30am - Qi Gong with Miles Thomas. Qigong movement and meditation practices have been shown to improve health, manage stress and help you live well. In this class we'll focus on beginning techniques including simple moving forms, breathwork and meditation from both the Daoist and Buddhist traditions.

Friday 5:30pm - Body, Mind, Spirit with Pethrena. A soothing combination of restorative, therapeutic and bliss promoting techniques, intended to help you unwind from your week and ease into the weekend centered, open and peaceful in body, heart & soul.

Restorative Classes

These classes each provide their own unique approach to healing. They are suggested for students who prefer a restorative class, but would like a more active pace than our gentle classes. Please let the teacher know if you have any physical limitations.

Sunday 5:00pm - Prana Yoga with Susan Marcus. A nurturing practice that offers long, slow, deep stretches for maximum physical release, compassionate mindfulness for mental ease and focus, and lots and lots of breath for increased vitality, healing and inner peace. Susan is Phoenix Rising trained.

Monday and Wednesday at 7:00pm, Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30am, - Deep Healing with Bhava Ram. This class incorporates all aspects of a classic yoga practice, including asanas (yoga poses), mantras (repetition of sacred syllables and words), pranayama (breathing practices), visualization and meditation to promote profound healing and well-being in the student.

Wednesday 12:00pm - Healthy Backs with Andrea Liddle . This class is intended for students who have diagnosed back and neck limitations, or who wish to maintain a healthy back through yoga. Also appropriate for any student who wishes to improve their alignment.

Friday 5:30pm - Body, Mind, Spirit with Pethrena. A soothing combination of restorative, therapeutic and bliss promoting techniques, intended to help you unwind from your week and ease into the weekend centered, open and peaceful in body, heart & soul.

Saturday 9:00am - Healthy Backs with Robert Hammill. Whether you have previous injuries, back pain or just want to learn how to keep your back healthy, this class will help you by focusing on alignment, pose modification for therapeutic application,
core strengthening and flexibility.

Yoga 101- FREE INTRODUCTORY class 1st Friday of the month at 7pm