Yoga ~ Day and Evening and Stretch Classes are taught In Person or Live and Online via Zoom and some are HYBRID - both in person and on Zoom! - (keep scrolling)


Substitutes:
In the event of teacher absence, we will hire a substitute, if available, to teach the class. If you have Yoga teaching experience and would like to interview in case a subbing opportunity comes up, please contact Peggy Bruno at ridgefieldcontinuingeducation@gmail.com or phone (203) 431-2812.


Medical Questions:

We expect students to have consulted with their doctor before starting any new exercise program.


Yoga Kickstart with Miriam Zernis ~ Morning
Get your week started with a positive, calm mental attitude and a un-kinked body in this class based on the undiluted, classical and holistic approach to yoga as a complete healing system. Students will move systematically through warmups, sun salutations and a short sequence of powerful poses to tone and strengthen all the muscle groups of the body. A deep and healing guided relaxation at the end of practice leaves you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. Miriam leads a timeless, balanced, meditative style for all levels. Please have a mat, yoga block, and blanket available. Instructor Miriam Zernis is an internationally certified Sivananda Yoga Master with over 20 years of experience in the teachings of yoga asana and philosophy, a certified Holistic Health Coach, Reiki Master and Kirtan (devotional chanting) artist. Make up date, if needed, is added to an open date or the end of the session. (Please reserve 9/13; 10/9; 1/3; 2/12 if needed).

Mondays

Sessions remaining in current class: 9/25; 10/2 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Annex (HYBRID - Zoom is also available).

7 Sessions $ 89 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 76)
Mon., 10/16, 23, 30; 11/6, 13, 20, 27 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in person at the Annex (HYBRID - Zoom is also available).

7 Sessions $ 89 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 76)
Mon., 12/4, 11, 18; 1/8, 22, 29; 2/5 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in person at the Annex (HYBRID - Zoom is also available). No class 12/25; 1/1, 15; 2/19, 26. 2/12 is a makeup, if needed.

Wednesdays

7 Sessions $ 89 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 76)
Wed., 10/4, 11, 18, 25; 11/1, 8, 15 from 9 to 10 a.m. in person at the Annex (HYBRID - Zoom is also available). No class 11/22.

7 Sessions $ 89 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 76)
Wed., 11/29; 12/6, 13, 20; 1/10, 17, 24 from 9 to 10 a.m. in person at the Annex (HYBRID - Zoom is also available). No class 12/27; 1/3.

7 Sessions $ 89 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 76)
Wed., 1/31; 2/7, 14, 28; 3/6, 13, 20 from 9 to 10 a.m. in person at the Annex (HYBRID - Zoom is also available). No class 2/21.


Vinyasa Flow Yoga ~ Evening
Focusing on Pranayama (breath) and postures (asanas) to create space in the body, this class combines the beauty of Vinyasa style yoga (gentle flow) and the slow and meditative yin yoga and is designed to help students connect their movements to their breath. Yogis will deepen their practice with sun salutations, backbends, hip and shoulder openers and more. Asanas (poses) will be repeated with variations each week through proper sequencing and class ends with breathing exercises, meditation and deep relaxation. All levels are welcome, beginner to advanced, to come practice mindfulness and yoga. Please have a mat, blocks, blanket or towel, and a water bottle available. Instructor Kailey Fellows holds the 200 HR Yoga Teacher certification and teaches at several places in this area. Make up date, if needed, is added to an open date or the end of the session.

7 Sessions $ 89 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 76)
Mon., 10/2, 16, 23, 30; 11/6, 13, 20 from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. in person at East Ridge Middle School (HYBRID - Zoom is also available).

7 Sessions $ 89 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 76)
Mon., 11/27; 12/4, 11, 18; 1/8, 22, 29 from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. in person at East Ridge Middle School (HYBRID - Zoom is also available).


Gentle Yoga with Mary Sireci
This class is designed to generate ease within the body, by poses that are strengthening and lengthening and suitable to meet needs of each student. Yoga magic in this class brings peace of mind, and positive energy. Ending with some yoga meditation, students will learn to calm the mind while feeling blissful in the soul. Please bring mat, blocks, blanket or towel, and water bottle. This class is for any interested person as modifications are made of each level. Please bring a yoga mat or towel. Yoga blocks and yoga straps are helpful, but not necessary. Instructor Mary Sireci, a certified Hatha Yoga and Physical Education teacher, has been a dedicated yogi for years and is trained in making modifications for individual needs.

7 Sessions $ 89 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 76)
Wed., 9/27; 10/4, 11, 18, 25; 11/1, 8 from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. at Veterans Park School.

7 Sessions $ 89 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 76)
Wed., 11/15, 29; 12/6, 13; 1/10, 17, 24 from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. at Veterans Park School. No class 11/22 and 12/27. 12/20 and/or 1/3 are makeup dates, if needed.


Simply Stretch with Mary Sireci
Gain freedom of movement, move comfortably and reduce pain in this relaxing class and fun class. Set aside some time for a stretch class that lengthens muscles and aids in mobility. Move with greater range of motion and less back and body pain. Students in this class will learn how to stretch those hard to reach muscles and will learn how to increase flexibility and move with greater range of motion. The use of dynamic and static stretches will be explored in each class. This class is for any interested person as modifications are made of each level. Please bring a yoga mat or towel. Yoga blocks and yoga straps are helpful, but not necessary. Instructor Mary Sireci, a certified Hatha Yoga and Physical Education teacher, has been a dedicated yogi for years and is trained in making modifications for individual needs.

7 Sessions $ 89 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 76)
Wed., 9/27; 10/4, 11, 18, 25; 11/1, 8 from 5:45 to 6:35 p.m. at Veterans Park School.

7 Sessions $ 89 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 76)
Wed., 11/15, 29; 12/6, 13; 1/10, 17, 24 from 5:45 to 6:35 p.m. at Veterans Park School. No class 11/22 and 12/27. 12/20 and/or 1/3 are makeup dates, if needed.


Medical Questions:

We expect students to have consulted with their doctor before starting any new exercise program.