Yoga, Classes and Workshops

Classes and workshops at CHA are an opportunity to nurture your growth, explore the creative impulse and get inspired. We are homebase for leading Zero Balancing teacher, Jim McCormick, and we regularly offer Zero Balancing Training and workshops. We also host the Your Center Pilates Studio, and the Barbara Lyon Yoga Series.

Our instructors are independent, passionate and insightful, drawing from all the expertise in their field in thoughtfuly crafting the unique, experiential classes we offer here. We are always adding classes and workshops, so please check back, or subscribe to our mailing list to stay abreast of our current offerings. 

Restorative Yoga Intermediate Yoga

Intermediate Yoga with Barbara Lyon

About the Barbara Lyon Yoga Series

Intermediate Yoga is a Kripalu style yoga class for experienced students. Deepen and hone the basics while exploring more challenging poses.  All classes are taught in the Kripalu style and follow a semester-long arc. Each semester begins with a focus on stretches and twists and then builds in rigor and complexity. Beyond this basic structure, every semester is different. Barbara's classes are responsive, integrating the needs and interests of her current students, influence of current events and even the season. Visit Barbara's Facebook page to find out the theme of an upcoming class. 

 

Intermediate Yoga
Class Testimonials

"Barbara Lyon is a born teacher. She has that rare ability to create a learning environment that is totally stress-free and student friendly! Although her classes include poses that challenge students, each student is encouraged to advance at the pace he or she needs and is comfortable with." - C. L.

"I've been taking Barbara's class for 7 years or so, and it's not an exaggeration to say that it changed my life. She's such a patient, careful teacher: my body makes sense to me now in a way that it didn't before. If you want a small, gentle yoga class with a lot of personal attention, I can't recommend this class highly enough!" —S.M.

Restorative Yoga from Home with Beate Grieben-Frances

Until we can safely practice together in person again, you can join the restorative yoga classes from the comfort of your home.

Restorative Yoga can be practiced safely by almost anyone. We practice on the floor, using gravity as our support to release our grip on physical, mental, emotional tension and allow ourselves to enter into the wide open field that lies beneath.  

Props:

If you do not own specific yoga props, such as strap, blocks, bolster, create your own: Blankets, bath/beach towels, firm pillows and scarves can substitute.

Restorative Yoga Class Testimonials

 

"Beate's restorative yoga is a welcome respite to our everyday stresses. She gently guides us with soft music, a thoughtful reading, and gentle poses which help release mental and physical tension. Ultimately we experience a blissful relaxation. I highly recommend experiencing her restorative sessions." K.H.