The Yoga Fusion

Join E-RYT Islena Faircrest in exploring yoga foundations & fundamentals in a practice which heals, repairs, and strengthens the body. A systematic sequence of therapeutic yoga poses designed to move you towards harmonious alignment; the optimal blueprint for health. This attention to holistic biomechanics encourages your body to integrate, improve and build core strength, flexibility and stamina. Smooth transitioning marks a continuous flow through moving meditation and pranayama (breath work). An all levels class, with options, variations, and modifications given for beginners to more experienced yogis, allowing you to choose to soften, or intensify poses. Relieve tension and stress to reconnect with your whole being. A yoga instructor since 2001, Islena also teaches Yoga Dance, Yoga for Surfers, and Yoga on Stand-Up-Paddleboard (SUP). A Bowenwork Therapy practitioner, and bodyworker utilizing acupressure & energy work, her Yoga platform is diversely informed. Her websit

Candle Light Yoga, Level 2:Chill out at the end of a long day with Candle Light Yoga: an intelligently sequenced class incorporating breath, mindful flow, and stability work – all designed to draw you inward for a peaceful night of rest.The clear instruction and moderate pace of this class will build your confidence and experience with the “meat and potatoes” poses of yoga. Modifications offered, and injuries honored. All students welcome.

Yoga may be one of the greatest gifts a parent can give to their child. For children, Yoga works at all levels, physically, mentally, and emotionally, to develop a well-rounded and healthy mind and body. The Yoga Fusion is pleased to announce our “Yoga for Kids” program with Certified YOGA KIDS instructor, Leslie Clohan. Leslie blends her love of children and Yoga along with her extensive experience as a preschool teacher in our new “Yoga for Kids” class on Friday afternoons, from 4:00pm to 5:30pm, at the Yoga Fusion. Leslie creates the ideal learning environment in her Yoga classroom and combines yoga with art, music, storytelling, and nature to bring out the very best in her young students. Experience how Leslie and her “Yoga for Kids” class can give your child the wonderful head-start of calm, compassion, cooperation, and wisdom, qualities your child will enjoy for the rest of their life!

visit: http://upwardspiralyoga.com/about.php for Greg's bio and description of Upward Spiral Yoga

The Yoga Fusion is delighted to feature Loan Dorst in our new Sunday Morning Yoga Flow class. Loan is blessed with a gentle, friendly, and compassionate personality along with her truly exceptional (breathtaking) physical abilities. Loan has embodied the most challenging yogic asana skills and has the gift of translating her knowledge to students of all levels.Loan shares yoga as a day by day, movement by movement practice of well being. In her classes she guides you through dynamic sequences of movement while providing subtle alignment cues for the correct posture. She draws your awareness to the quality and presence of your breath. In a yoga class with Loan, students are physically challenged while also feeling a sense of being one with nature, safe and supported with a connection between body and mind.

visit: http://upwardspiralyoga.com/about.php for Greg's bio and description of Upward Spiral Yoga

visit: http://upwardspiralyoga.com/about.php for Greg's bio and description of Upward Spiral Yoga

The Yoga Fusion is delighted to feature Loan Dorst in our new Tuesday 12:00 noon class for students of all levels. Loan is blessed with a gentle, friendly, and compassionate personality along with an exceptional ability to translate the movements and alignment of effective Hatha Yoga. Loan has embodied the most challenging yogic asana skills and has the gift of transmitting her knowledge to students of all levels.Loan shares yoga as a day by day, movement by movement practice of well being. In her classes she guides you through dynamic sequences of movement while providing subtle alignment cues for the correct posture. She draws your awareness to the quality and presence of your breath. In a yoga class with Loan, students are physically challenged while also feeling a sense of being one with nature, safe and supported with a connection between body and mind.

Yoga may be one of the greatest gifts a parent can give to their child. For children, Yoga works at all levels, physically, mentally, and emotionally, to develop a well-rounded and healthy mind and body. The Yoga Fusion is pleased to announce our “Yoga for Kids” program with Certified YOGA KIDS instructor, Leslie Clohan. Leslie blends her love of children and Yoga along with her extensive experience as a preschool teacher in our new “Yoga for Kids” class on Friday afternoons, from 4:00pm to 5:30pm, at the Yoga Fusion. Leslie creates the ideal learning environment in her Yoga classroom and combines yoga with art, music, storytelling, and nature to bring out the very best in her young students. Experience how Leslie and her “Yoga for Kids” class can give your child the wonderful head-start of calm, compassion, cooperation, and wisdom, qualities your child will enjoy for the rest of their life!

Her classes offer all who come an opportunity to play, a retreat from their daily activities with the invitation to access the peace which naturally resides within. Through the syncing of asana, vinyasa, and pranyam, Bliss inspires and motivates students to challenge themselves, both physically and mentally, within their individual abilities - leaving them with the sense of ananda (bliss) that accompanies personal growth, in addition to feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.

New for January 2013 - Beginner's Yoga with Julie Conrad. Join Julie for our new Introduction to Yoga Fundamentals class. Julie loves introducing Yoga newcomers to the life-transforming practice of Yoga while creating the optimal environment for beginners to learn the fundamental movements and principles of Yoga in a manner that is accessible and safe, while introducing stronger movements for advancing beginners seeking to deepen their practice.This ongoing Yoga Fundamentals class is perfect for anyone seeking to enrich their life with the practice of Yoga and who wants and needs the structure of an Introduction to Yoga class to gain the confidence, strength, and understanding necessary to build a sustainable, lifelong practice. In addition, Yoga Fundamentals class is ideal for the prospective Yoga student who is anxious at the thought of participating in regularly scheduled public classes because they feel intimidated that their skill level is not up to par with other m

Yoga Class Description, Level 1-2This class will include a blend of fluid movement with precise alignment instruction and integration of breath. The class will move at a moderate pace and will allow students to go deeper into their own bodies and minds. Modifications and options will always be included to allow for varying levels of students and better respond to injuries or physical limitations.Julie Conrad Bio:“For me, yoga is the personal discovery of the potential of mind, body and spirit.”I began my yoga journey when I stepped onto the mat in an Ashtanga class in Oakland and found the perfect blend of athleticism and focus. Over the last decade I have branched out to try many styles and teachers throughout the East Bay and San Francisco. Over time I came to realize yoga brings opportunity for enormous personal growth, peace and contentment that extends deep below the surface of the physical practice. I strive to bring the lesso

Join Gloria as she skillfully guides beginners and intermediate yogis in the dynamic use of wall ropes to add an entirely new dimension of strength, opening, flexibility, and fun to your practice. Class size limited to 14 students and advance pre-registration is recommended to reserve your space in this popular class.

visit: http://upwardspiralyoga.com/about.php for Greg's bio and description of Upward Spiral Yoga

The Yoga Fusion is delighted to feature Loan Dorst in our new Wednesday evening Yoga Flow class. Loan is blessed with a gentle, friendly, and compassionate personality along with her truly exceptional (breathtaking) physical abilities. Loan has embodied the most challenging yogic asana skills and has the gift of translating her knowledge to students of all levels.Loan shares yoga as a day by day, movement by movement practice of well being. In her classes she guides you through dynamic sequences of movement while providing subtle alignment cues for the correct posture. She draws your awareness to the quality and presence of your breath. In a yoga class with Loan, students are physically challenged while also feeling a sense of being one with nature, safe and supported with a connection between body and mind.

Join E-RYT Islena Faircrest in exploring yoga foundations & fundamentals in a practice which heals, repairs, and strengthens the body. A systematic sequence of therapeutic yoga poses designed to move you towards harmonious alignment; the optimal blueprint for health. This attention to holistic biomechanics encourages your body to integrate, improve and build core strength, flexibility and stamina. Smooth transitioning marks a continuous flow through moving meditation and pranayama (breath work). An all levels class, with options, variations, and modifications given for beginners to more experienced yogis, allowing you to choose to soften, or intensify poses. Relieve tension and stress to reconnect with your whole being. A yoga instructor since 2001, Islena also teaches Yoga Dance, Yoga for Surfers, and Yoga on Stand-Up-Paddleboard (SUP). A Bowenwork Therapy practitioner, and bodyworker utilizing acupressure & energy work, her Yoga platform is diversely informed. Her websit

Candle Light Yoga, Level 2:Chill out at the end of a long day with Candle Light Yoga: an intelligently sequenced class incorporating breath, mindful flow, and stability work – all designed to draw you inward for a peaceful night of rest.The clear instruction and moderate pace of this class will build your confidence and experience with the “meat and potatoes” poses of yoga. Modifications offered, and injuries honored. All students welcome.

Yoga may be one of the greatest gifts a parent can give to their child. For children, Yoga works at all levels, physically, mentally, and emotionally, to develop a well-rounded and healthy mind and body. The Yoga Fusion is pleased to announce our “Yoga for Kids” program with Certified YOGA KIDS instructor, Leslie Clohan. Leslie blends her love of children and Yoga along with her extensive experience as a preschool teacher in our new “Yoga for Kids” class on Friday afternoons, from 4:00pm to 5:30pm, at the Yoga Fusion. Leslie creates the ideal learning environment in her Yoga classroom and combines yoga with art, music, storytelling, and nature to bring out the very best in her young students. Experience how Leslie and her “Yoga for Kids” class can give your child the wonderful head-start of calm, compassion, cooperation, and wisdom, qualities your child will enjoy for the rest of their life!

visit: http://upwardspiralyoga.com/about.php for Greg's bio and description of Upward Spiral Yoga

The Yoga Fusion is delighted to feature Loan Dorst in our new Sunday Morning Yoga Flow class. Loan is blessed with a gentle, friendly, and compassionate personality along with her truly exceptional (breathtaking) physical abilities. Loan has embodied the most challenging yogic asana skills and has the gift of translating her knowledge to students of all levels.Loan shares yoga as a day by day, movement by movement practice of well being. In her classes she guides you through dynamic sequences of movement while providing subtle alignment cues for the correct posture. She draws your awareness to the quality and presence of your breath. In a yoga class with Loan, students are physically challenged while also feeling a sense of being one with nature, safe and supported with a connection between body and mind.

visit: http://upwardspiralyoga.com/about.php for Greg's bio and description of Upward Spiral Yoga

Roll, Release, and RestoreA myofascial release workshop with Jamie BoassoCost - $25 - bring your own roller // $60 - includes a new foam rollerNo matter how much Yoga you do, do you still suffer with muscle tension, tightness, and fatigue? Are you familiar with the practice of self-myofascial compression technique and how to safely address and relieve muscle tightness?If you want to learn more, come to Jamie Boasso’s Roll, Release and Restore class. This class compliments yoga beautifully by helping you to increase flexibility, decrease muscle tension and pain, improve overall physical performance and prevent future injuries.During this 90-minute workshop, you will learn how to effectively increase pliability and lengthen your muscles from the top of your head to the tip of your toes. All of the techniques you learn can be done at home or even while traveling.Jamie Boasso has been working in the fitness industry for more

visit: http://upwardspiralyoga.com/about.php for Greg's bio and description of Upward Spiral Yoga

Jody Weltz comments on her Monday night class:  “I am very excited to bring my “Stretch & Release for Every Body” class to The Yoga Fusion. For so many, the thought of Yoga conjures images of lean and muscular people shaping their bodies into perfect poses. This intimidating image of Yoga prevents countless potential Yogis from reaping the benefits available to all shapes, sizes, and abilities. I get the greatest satisfaction by helping new friends become Yogis by adapting traditional Yoga postures to accommodate all body types, whether you’re hyper-flexible or stiff as a board. Above all, you do not have to be thin to enjoy the benefits of Yoga! I create a relaxed atmosphere in my class which encourages those who tend to shy away from physical activity to participate in a safe and progressive program of movement without overexertion or threat of injury. If this class description speaks to you, I eagerly look forward to meeting you on Monday nights

The Yoga Fusion is delighted to feature Loan Dorst in our new Tuesday 12:00 noon class for students of all levels. Loan is blessed with a gentle, friendly, and compassionate personality along with an exceptional ability to translate the movements and alignment of effective Hatha Yoga. Loan has embodied the most challenging yogic asana skills and has the gift of transmitting her knowledge to students of all levels.Loan shares yoga as a day by day, movement by movement practice of well being. In her classes she guides you through dynamic sequences of movement while providing subtle alignment cues for the correct posture. She draws your awareness to the quality and presence of your breath. In a yoga class with Loan, students are physically challenged while also feeling a sense of being one with nature, safe and supported with a connection between body and mind.

Yoga may be one of the greatest gifts a parent can give to their child. For children, Yoga works at all levels, physically, mentally, and emotionally, to develop a well-rounded and healthy mind and body. The Yoga Fusion is pleased to announce our “Yoga for Kids” program with Certified YOGA KIDS instructor, Leslie Clohan. Leslie blends her love of children and Yoga along with her extensive experience as a preschool teacher in our new “Yoga for Kids” class on Friday afternoons, from 4:00pm to 5:30pm, at the Yoga Fusion. Leslie creates the ideal learning environment in her Yoga classroom and combines yoga with art, music, storytelling, and nature to bring out the very best in her young students. Experience how Leslie and her “Yoga for Kids” class can give your child the wonderful head-start of calm, compassion, cooperation, and wisdom, qualities your child will enjoy for the rest of their life!

Her classes offer all who come an opportunity to play, a retreat from their daily activities with the invitation to access the peace which naturally resides within. Through the syncing of asana, vinyasa, and pranyam, Bliss inspires and motivates students to challenge themselves, both physically and mentally, within their individual abilities - leaving them with the sense of ananda (bliss) that accompanies personal growth, in addition to feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.

New for January 2013 - Beginner's Yoga with Julie Conrad. Join Julie for our new Introduction to Yoga Fundamentals class. Julie loves introducing Yoga newcomers to the life-transforming practice of Yoga while creating the optimal environment for beginners to learn the fundamental movements and principles of Yoga in a manner that is accessible and safe, while introducing stronger movements for advancing beginners seeking to deepen their practice.This ongoing Yoga Fundamentals class is perfect for anyone seeking to enrich their life with the practice of Yoga and who wants and needs the structure of an Introduction to Yoga class to gain the confidence, strength, and understanding necessary to build a sustainable, lifelong practice. In addition, Yoga Fundamentals class is ideal for the prospective Yoga student who is anxious at the thought of participating in regularly scheduled public classes because they feel intimidated that their skill level is not up to par with other m

Yoga Class Description, Level 1-2This class will include a blend of fluid movement with precise alignment instruction and integration of breath. The class will move at a moderate pace and will allow students to go deeper into their own bodies and minds. Modifications and options will always be included to allow for varying levels of students and better respond to injuries or physical limitations.Julie Conrad Bio:“For me, yoga is the personal discovery of the potential of mind, body and spirit.”I began my yoga journey when I stepped onto the mat in an Ashtanga class in Oakland and found the perfect blend of athleticism and focus. Over the last decade I have branched out to try many styles and teachers throughout the East Bay and San Francisco. Over time I came to realize yoga brings opportunity for enormous personal growth, peace and contentment that extends deep below the surface of the physical practice. I strive to bring the lesso

Join Gloria as she skillfully guides beginners and intermediate yogis in the dynamic use of wall ropes to add an entirely new dimension of strength, opening, flexibility, and fun to your practice. Class size limited to 14 students and advance pre-registration is recommended to reserve your space in this popular class.

visit: http://upwardspiralyoga.com/about.php for Greg's bio and description of Upward Spiral Yoga

The Yoga Fusion is delighted to feature Loan Dorst in our new Wednesday evening Yoga Flow class. Loan is blessed with a gentle, friendly, and compassionate personality along with her truly exceptional (breathtaking) physical abilities. Loan has embodied the most challenging yogic asana skills and has the gift of translating her knowledge to students of all levels.Loan shares yoga as a day by day, movement by movement practice of well being. In her classes she guides you through dynamic sequences of movement while providing subtle alignment cues for the correct posture. She draws your awareness to the quality and presence of your breath. In a yoga class with Loan, students are physically challenged while also feeling a sense of being one with nature, safe and supported with a connection between body and mind.