Chair Yoga:  (All levels) Returning to yoga after an injury or surgery may best be accomplished by the transitional stage of Chair Yoga.  Others with arthritis, bone issues, or a preference for staying off the floor may prefer yoga in a chair. Chair Yoga is a fine practice on its own or as a transitional stage between injuries and full mobility. As with any other yoga class, working with the breath, balance, posture, and core strength are an important part of the class.  Drop in rate:  $7.

 Jean Erlbaum, M.S., R.Y.T., has been studying yoga and meditation since 1967.  She is
certified as a teacher of both Integral and Atma Yoga and as a Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapist.
She was trained in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction at the U. Mass.
Medical School, Worcester.  She is certified to teach both Chair Yoga and Silver Sneakers for seniors.   She is a Master 500 hour Registered Yoga Teacher and
has been teaching since 1972.  For more info:  www.yogaforrelaxation.org

Hatha Yoga:  (All levels)  Yoga originated in India, circa 3000 B.C.  Many scriptures detailing yoga positions have been found dating back to this time period.  Hatha yoga is the most practiced of Yoga in America.  This branch concentrates on physical health and mental well-being.  Hatha uses postures (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), and meditation (dhyana) with the goal of bringing Yoga (union) to a sound healthy body and a clear peaceful mind.  Yoga is practiced with mindfulness and meditative motions.  Benefits can permeate all facets of one’s life, raising self-esteem and self-understanding.  We know that acute tensions precipitate many of our physical ailments in modern life. Meditation has been adopted by medical schools and clinics as an effective stress management technique.  Hatha Yoga is also used by physical therapists to improve disabilities, fitness, and flexibility.  Suggested Donation:  $10

Cynthia Vander Wielen has been practicing yoga for more than half her life, and teaching yoga for over 15 years.   Before relocating to Naples in 2011, Cynthia was a studio owner of donation based Gateway Yoga in the Midwest.  She believes yoga classes from a skilled teacher should be available to everyone regardless of their financial situation, and not limited to those with financial freedom. With that being said, she is excited and honored to be a part of our Zen Center.  As a physical therapist, Cynthia’s no nonsense classes focus on Alignment and Safe, Intelligent transitions with respect for the skeletal and musculature.  Her ability to teach to the room and not just to a few is evident in her class.  She will deliver detailed instruction for asana, pranayama, and meditation without preaching about life’s difficulties or fruits.

Chair Yoga:  (All levels) Returning to yoga after an injury or surgery may best be accomplished by the transitional stage of Chair Yoga.  Others with arthritis, bone issues, or a preference for staying off the floor may prefer yoga in a chair. Chair Yoga is a fine practice on its own or as a transitional stage between injuries and full mobility. As with any other yoga class, working with the breath, balance, posture, and core strength are an important part of the class.

Jean Erlbaum, M.S., R.Y.T., has been studying yoga and meditation since 1967.  She is
certified as a teacher of both Integral and Atma Yoga and as a Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapist.
She was trained in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction at the U. Mass.
Medical School, Worcester.  She is certified to teach both Chair Yoga and Silver Sneakers for seniors.   She is a Master 500 hour Registered Yoga Teacher and
has been teaching since 1972.  For more info:  www.yogaforrelaxation.org