Hatha I

A great class for beginners

This class level is designed for students new to yoga or for those who enjoy a more basic level class. It sets a foundation for all other yoga classes. These are drop-in sessions and no registration is necessary. Each week we will be exploring different practices that are appropriate for students without previous yoga experience. Postures, breath awareness, relaxation and more will be offered.

To enhance your practice, a CD useful for beginners is available. It provides simple, guided instruction in the basic practices of yoga and includes a fold-out, full color photo sheet (40 photos) to guide you through the poses - a perfect aid for practice at home. Purchase a 12 or 24 class pass and the CD is free.

$15 drop in charge per single session
12 class pass $144 (see class pass cards) with your favorite teacher and get a practice CD free

Hatha II

These are drop in classes for students with some prior yoga experience. These classes build on the foundations set in beginning classes. Detail to form, principles of alignment and refinement of inward exploration are combined with practices of postures, breathing, relaxation and meditation.

Seniors Chair Yoga

This class is ideal for older adults. Yoga is done with the aid and support of some props (i.e. chairs, bolsters etc) in an effort to enhance the experience of movement. Relaxation, breathing, and meditation are also an integral part of this class.

Heart Restorative

This one hour class is useful for those with Heart disease or risk factors or other stress related conditions. It is built on the Yoga Practices used in the Dean Ornish program for reversing heart disease. Techniques used will include some gentle movements, breathing practices, relaxation, meditation and imagery.

Community Yoga

Open to everyone. It is a general class that focuses on postures, breathing, meditation, relaxation and some philosophy. It is our way to make yoga available to everyone. There is no charge for this class, donations are accepted not required.

Mantra Yoga

Mantra yoga is Bhakti yoga (devotion) and Karma yoga (service) combined. During a session we chant traditional yogic prayers and kirtan and then chant the Mahamritunjaya Mantra 108 times for healing. Chanting is a powerful practice that celebrates and heals the individual, the community, and the world. We welcome anyone to join us at anytime. Handouts make it easy for you to participate. For more information, contact: chantinginfo@gmail.com

Kripalu Hatha Yoga

Kripalu Hatha Yoga is an approach to asana practice that emphasizes meditation and breathwork, and encourages inward focus and spiritual attunement. The key to the practice of Kripalu Hatha Yoga lies in understanding prana as a link between body, mind and spirit.

Prenatal Yoga

This class is designed for the expectant mother, and her changing body. We not only experience yoga and movement in this class, we also build relationships and connections with other expecting mothers in the Omaha area. Support and education are built into this yoga class, in order that you may have the most optimal pregnancy and birth experience possible. The class will focus on releasing the low back, hips, shoulders, and sciatic area. We will explore different positions, breathing and coping techniques for labor. All levels are welcome, as we go on the journey to motherhood together.

Yoga without Movement

This class takes you into the subtle experience of Yoga. Cultivating deep stillness through guided relaxation and meditation. It can be a great addition to your movement practices or used as a stand-alone practice for healing and rejuvenation. This class is for anyone, of any age, in any condition who would like to explore the depths of yoga with out movement.

Tai Chi

Learn the basic elements of tai chi chuan, posture and how to move gently, slowly and with attention. Often as a result of such "moving meditation," people find peace and relaxation, more awareness and grace. Students of tai chi often begin to experience more stability and agility while improving their strength, flexibility and balance. Some of tai chi's well-known benefits include lowering stress and blood pressure while raising energy and well-being. Perhaps lesser known is that the regular practice of tai chi has been proven to improve the following: osteoarthritis (knees, most specifically), immunity, sleep, and, most recently, fibromyalgia. Its soft and gentle movements make it suitable for people of all ages! This class can be done standing or sitting in a chair.

$10 per class drop-in or buy an 8-class pass for $64

Move & Be Still (flow and restorative) Yoga Class

Have a hard time relaxing, being still? The more you try, the more tension you find, the more you want to move, get up and do something? Sometimes the only thing it seems we can do is to keep moving. Our busy practice ‘off the mat’ becomes the guide for practice ‘on the mat.’ Be kind and listen to the urge to move. Move & Be Still begins with 45 minutes of a continuous flow of movement and holds with attention to breath and alignment, to increase both space and support in the body. This class is designed to transition you from stress and tension into relaxation as it ends with 45 minutes of rest through various supported poses. Just as much intention is given to this practice of stillness as to the earlier flow of movement. This class is intended for students with Hatha II experience. Get ready to move and then do nothing!.

Rise and Shine

Start your day focused, clear, and calm directly from your mat. This class is designed to begin your day with the intention you desire. A gentle flow of movement and relaxation will bring energy to body, mind and spirit. And no sweat - just an hour of centering yoga that will put a fresh spin on your day. Join us as we greet the morning and unite with its peace and power.

Dubstep Yoga

This aerobic-paced class sequences together yoga poses as dance to some of the sickest and freshest dubstep beats. After a warm up, sequences will be broken down and taught with focus on proper alignment and self-care. They will then be performed to match the pace of the music and buffered with free-style dance moments. Each class will end with a final relaxation and meditation.

Joyful Flow Yoga

This class is fun, flowing and energetic. Music and movement set the tone for this lively and upbeat practice. Open the heart, step into your loving and move your energy with this joyful class. Each session will conclude with relaxation and meditation.

Happy Hour Yoga

Start your evening out right.
This one hour fun flowing yoga class is open to all levels and is offered at half price. Try it out. Bring a friend. it’s a great way to experience yoga without a big commitment of time or money.

Free Introduction to Yoga

What to expect, and what we offer
People come to Yoga with a unique set of circumstances and concerns. Everyone is different. In this FREE overview of Yoga at OYBC, we will talk about the Yoga practice system we teach at OYBC and the ways in which you can get the most out of the experience. We will shed light on common concerns and questions people have when they come to Yoga. Everything from what to wear, to what we do in a class and more.
If you are new to yoga or new to our center, this is an opportunity to ask questions, get acquainted with our center while learning some basics about how to practice yoga.

Yoga for Mental Wellness

Designed to support the journey to mental well-being.
A one hour class that includes techniques and practices to calm and balance the mind/body and manage stress. Very gentle movements combine with breathing techniques, relaxation, imagery and meditation. This class is an integrative part of any healthy lifestyle program.
All are welcome.

Yoga for Relief from Arthritis

Using systematic sequencing of yoga poses, relief can be gained from the inflammation in arthritic joints. This class is meant as a supplement to your current regimen of pain relief.

Yoga for Weight Loss

Yoga for Weight Loss is a fun, challenging, and inspiring class. Begin yoga in a setting with those of similar size and shape who share the same goals. Learn basic form, flow and build strength while learning poses that fit your body type. Gain trust and find enjoyment in moving your body, while reducing stress and cortisol levels. This challenging and energizing, breath-based class will increase your metabolism! Please bring a yoga mat, towel and water.

Vinyasa

The word Vinyasa means “breath-synchronized movement.” In other words, the teacher will instruct you to move from one pose to the next on an inhale or an exhale. This technique is sometimes also called Vinyasa Flow, or just Flow because of the smooth way that the poses run together and become like a dance

Beginner's Series

At OYBC, we make a special effort to welcome new students to the classical study of Yoga. Many students start with our 6-Class beginner series. These classes provide a slower paced program with more description and commentary accompanying each asana or posture. Breath awareness and relaxation also are introduced. Our Beginner Series moves at a gentle pace, introducing all the basic postures or asanas as well as the different aspects of the practice each week. We remind students that the Beginner Series is considered a workshop and so it is not available for a drop in rate. All students receive a copy of Center Director, Susi Amendola's "Heart of Yoga" CD to continue their practice at home