Winter Yoga & Meditation
at The Arlington Center

The Details: dates, pricing, helpful hints

  • Winter classes run for 12 weeks, from Monday, January 2nd through Sunday, March 25th, except as noted
  • the Center accepts cash or check payable to TAC or The Arlington Center
  • drop in anytime for $17 (some classes cost less) or give payment for a class card (see below) to the teacher - card will be ready by your next class
  • 5 class cards cost $80, or $16/class
  • 10 class cards cost $150, or $15/class
  • 15 class cards cost $210, or $14/class
  • 5, 10, & 15 class cards are transferrable - family and friends may use them! - and there's no time limit
  • unlimited class cards cost $145/1 month, $420/3 mos, $795/6 mos, $1450/year - more details...
  • sign up for a season anytime (except the last meeting) - cost is prorated when you join mid-cycle!
  • pay $14/class when you sign up for the season (some classes cost less - see registered/drop-in fees next to listing below)
  • itÕs flexible - sign up for one class, then attend different classes instead, whenever and as often as you like, until the end of the season!
  • before coming to first class, please check for updated schedule information at www.arlingtoncenter.org
  • street parking only - do not use driveways or lots on either side of building
  • bikes - use bike racks, signs & trees, not neighbors' railings
  • participation in all classes and workshops should always be done under the guidance of your physician
  • please inform the teacher if you are pregnant or have special needs
  • plan to arrive 10 minutes early to allow time to check in and set up



Yoga & Meditation

Monday
9 - 10:30 am IYENGAR YOGA I/II with Arthur Kilmurray. $14 registered/17 drop-in. Off 1/16
9:30 - 11 am YOGA Continuing with Liz Owen. $14/17
3:15 - 4 pm
YOGA FOR CHILDREN ages 3.9-6 with Tara Rachel Jones. Child: $12/14; w/ parent: $20/22. 9 wks/$108. Starts 1/9. Off 1/16, 2/20
4 - 5:15 pm New Time! YOGA OF ENERGY FLOW COMMUNITY CLASS with various teachers. $5 or donation - proceeds to charity
4:15 - 5:15 pm
YOGA FOR CHILDREN ages 7-11 with Tara Rachel Jones. Child: $12/14; w/ parent: $20/22. 9 wks/$108. Starts 1/9. Off 1/16, 2/20
6 - 7:30 pm YOGA I/II with Chip Hartranft. $14/17
7:45 - 9:15 pm VINYASA YOGA with Patricia Gearin. $14/17
7:45 - 9 pm New! YOGA FOR CYCLISTS with Kathy Martin. $13/16

Tuesday
7:30 - 8:30 am Early AM IYENGAR YOGA I/II with Annie Hoffman. $11/13
10 - 11:30 am YOGA I/II with Chip Hartranft. $14/17. Off 1/17
10:30 - Noon New! YOGA FOR THE 2ND HALF OF LIFE with Annie Hoffman & Veronica Wolff. $14/17
3:15 - 4 pm
ITSY BITSY YOGA FOR TOTS for mobile babies up to 21 months ~ Celeste LeMieux. $14/16. 1/3: $84/6 wks; 2/21: $84/6 wks. Off 1/24
4:15 - 5 pm
ITSY BITSY YOGA FOR TYKES 21m-4 yr, w/wo younger sibling ~ Celeste LeMieux. $14/16. 1/3: $84/6 wks; 2/21: $84/6 wks. Off 1/24
5:45 - 7:15 pm YOGA Continuing/Level II with Liz Owen. $14/17
6 - 7:30 pm YOGA II with Chip Hartranft. $14/17
7:30 - 8:30 pm
 GENTLE/BEGINNER YOGA with Liz Owen. $13/16
7:45 - 9:15 pm INSIGHT MEDITATION with Chip Hartranft. $14/17

Wednesday
9:30 - 11 am
YOGA I/II with Anne Curtis. $14/17
9:30 - 11 am

 Special! YOGA II/III with Liz Owen at 1st Parish Church, 3 Church St in Harvard Square
Details and registration at www.lizowenyoga.com
10 - 11:30 am New! VICAARA YOGA I/II with Patricia Gearin. $14/17
Noon - 1 pm New! GENTLE YOGA with Raea Zani. $11/13
4:15 - 5:15 pm
YOUTH YOGA ages 12-16 with Tara Rachel Jones. $12/14. 10 weeks/$120. Starts 1/11. Off 2/21
5:45 - 7 pm
New! YOGA I/II with Anne Curtis. $13/16
6 - 7:30 pm KRIPALU YOGA I/II with Linda Del Monte. $14/17

Thursday
9 - 10:15 am BREATH•FLOW•STILLNESS: Yoga & Meditation with Cynthia Gramer. $13/16
9:30 - 11 am YOGA Continuing with Liz Owen. $14/17
10:30 - 12 noon YOGA I/II with Cynthia Gramer. $14/17
4 - 5:30 pm KUNDALINI YOGA I/II with Shelley Loheed. $14/17
6 - 7:30 pm YOGA I/II with Chip Hartranft. $14/17
7:45 - 9:15 pm IYENGAR YOGA II with Annie Hoffman. $14/17

Friday
7:30 - 8:30 am Early AM IYENGAR YOGA I/II with Annie Hoffman. $11/13
9:30 - 11 am IYENGAR YOGA I/II with Arthur Kilmurray. $14/17
10 - 11:30 am INSIGHT MEDITATION with Chip Hartranft. $14/17
11:45 am - 1:15 pm YOGA I/II with Tal Banayan. $14/17
5:30 - 7 pm IYENGAR YOGA I/II with Annie Hoffman & Anne Curtis. $14/17

Saturday
9:30 - 11:30 am YOGA I/II with Chip Hartranft. $14/17

Sunday
8:30 - 10 am YOGAFLOW I/II with Rebecca Conant. $14/17
4:30 - 6 pm ANUSARA-INSPIRED YOGA I/II Dynamic with Julia Novina & Susan Desmarais. $14/17

LEVEL I ideal for beginners or older students - no prior experience assumed
LEVEL I/II a mix of beginners and continuing students
LEVEL II for experienced, fit students
CONTINUING for students with 1 year or more of yoga experience


What are the different styles of yoga at the Center? Although there are many different styles of hatha yoga, they all share the same basic principles, and each is a synthesis integrating the influence of intertwining traditions dating from the past century to more than a millennium ago. You can try different styles at the Center by taking makeups, dropping in to other classes, or buying a multi-class card

YOGA with Chip Hartranft, Tal Banayan, Anne Curtis, Cynthia Gramer & Liz Owen offers a flowing meditative style drawn from the Krishnamacharya lineage. Emphasis is on mindfully allowing the body and breath to reorganize naturally, optimizing the powerful internal and awareness effects of practice and leading to profound relaxation. Classes with Chip, Cynthia, and Tal also feature sitting meditation and yin yoga, with deeply nourishing internal stretches that release tight joints, stimulate the body's energy meridians or nadis, and foster a radiant sense of presence

AM YOGA FLOW (Raea Zani) With a background in both Iyengar and vinyasa style yoga, Veronica teaches an alignment based class designed to gently move you into wakefulness so that you can greet the day with a balanced invigorated mind and body. Come and fit yoga into your busy schedule with this all levels class including meditation, asana, and pranayama. Beginners welcome!

ANUSARA-INSPIRED YOGA I/II (Julia Novina & Susan Desmarais) Anusara means Ôflowing with GraceÕ and is a practice of the physical postures which celebrates the heart and empowers us to align ourselves with the flow of nature. We approach asana through a clear system of biomechanical alignment principles, and practice cultivating the awareness of life as a joyful adventure. Anusara-inspired yoga is playful, mindful, challenging, and transformative

BREATH¥FLOW¥STILLNESS (Cynthia Gramer) This class is devoted to the inhale and the exhale, to deep relaxation and true connection with the present moment. Combining simple movements with the rhythmic flow of breath and the intention to be present can lead to profound relaxation and vitality. This class is open and beneficial to all ages, styles, and levels

GENTLE YOGA (Liz Owen, Raea Zani) approaches asana practice with postures that gently stretch, strengthen and soothe the body. Restorative poses are also presented to nurture the bodyÕs energy into balance and cultivate deep relaxation to help release stress and let the body/mind rest deeply. This is a wonderful combination for re-energizing the body and de-stressing the mind

INSIGHT MEDITATION (Chip Hartranft) is the simplest, most natural method for human beings to see things as they are. Through mindfulness, or sustained attention to the unfolding of each moment, we learn to abide in the present, grounded in reality rather than the cloud-kingdom of our memories, desires and fears. Participants will develop equanimity and insight using the 2,500-year-old yogic path of the Buddha, moving as the mind becomes tranquil and steady toward the freedom of effortless awareness

ITSY BITSY YOGA FOR TODDLERS for mobile babies up to 21 months (Celeste LeMieux) Toddlers are natural yogis! In this class, tots and their loving caregiver explore over 75 developmentally nutritious poses, songs, and activities designed by baby-yoga expert and author Helen Garabedian. Each pose and activity offers parents the tools to help their babies sleep longer, digest easier, and grow stronger! Parents canÕt say enough about the supportive community that Itsy Bitsy Yoga class provides, and the new ways they have come to know and love their babies more deeply through the practice of yoga

ITSY BITSY YOGA FOR TYKES 21 months to 4 years - younger siblings welcome (Celeste LeMieux) Stretch, sing, twirl, jump and balance in this active yoga experience for preschoolers designed by Itsy Bitsy Yoga founder Helen Garabedian. Help bring focus and fun to your tykeÕs day with playful breathing activities, Òbeanie-baby balance posesÓ and special yoga games to build motor skill confidence, body awareness, and self esteem. Younger siblings are welcome as they get to look up tot their older siblings on how to do certain poses. Full parent participation required, but no yoga experience necessary. Mobile siblings attend at a discounted price of $5/class ~ non-mobile siblings free

IYENGAR YOGA (Annie Hoffman, Arthur Kilmurray) is a rigorous, detailed approach to yoga movement, based on the innovative work of B.K.S. Iyengar. Classes impart a precise, thorough understanding of the body and sensation, while developing agility, core strength and balance

KRIPALU YOGA (Linda Del Monte) was developed by Amrit Desai and other teachers at the Kripalu Center in Lenox, MA. It integrates ancient and contemporary teachings in a well-rounded, unforced style. Deep, even breathing is emphasized, as well as modification of postures to suit all bodies. A spirit of exploration and compassion guides the approach, which may include warm-ups,Êa posture flow, guided relaxation, and meditation

KUNDALINI YOGA (Sahaj Kaur Shelley Loheed) KundaliniÊYogaÊas taught by Yogi Bhajan combines in the form of kriya, asana, pranayama, and meditation for a complete yogic experience. It is called the 'yoga of awareness'. Kundalini Yoga is fun, challenging and a powerful tool for transformation. This class is suitable to all ~ both beginners and experienced practitioners

VICAARA YOGA (Patricia Gearin) Vicaara (pronounced vi-CHA-ra) classes include yoga movements (asana), breathwork (pranayama), and meditation. Instruction is Yogaworks-inspired (Iyengar, Vinyasa and Ashtanga influenced), with sequences designed to build flexibility, strength and balance, along with a quiet, contemplative state of being. Patricia also shares ideas in applying the lessons from the Yoga Sutras to everyday life

VINYASA YOGA (Patricia Gearin) A heart-centered, vigorous, slow-flow style of yoga taught to the rhythms of elemental breath and soulful music. This practice cultivates core strength, flexibility of body and mind, vitality and contentment

YOGA FLOW (Rebecca Conant) is an exhilarating and refreshing Sunday morning yoga class in a moderately heated room that offers a gentler, more accessible alternative to Yoga Vinyasa (see below). Yoga Flow is open to all - no prior yoga experience required

YOGA FOR CHILDREN ages 3.9-6, 7-11 (Tara Rachel Jones) Children blossom from the inside out. At times, their pace of movement is much faster than their rate of development. Yoga gives them an opportunity to slow down, reconnect to their natural rhythm, and balance their energy. Each class presents a consistent series of postures to explore flexibility, encourage concentration and stimulate inner curiosity

YOGA FOR CYCLISTS (Kathy Martin) is a beginner-friendly class for cyclists and other athletes. Emphasis will be on releasing chronically tight muscles and gently strengthening the core. Restorative poses will be used to release stress and cultivate deep relaxation. Mindful yoga practice helps the body rejuvenate and recover - it's a great addition to your rest day routine! All levels welcome

YOGA FOR THE 2ND HALF OF LIFE (Annie Hoffman, Veronica Wolff) A restorative, gentle, and nurturing yoga class. In this class we practice safe yoga postures, gentle movement, and breathing exercises to develop strength and flexibility and to allow deep relaxation to occur. It is appropriate for anyone who wants to reduce stress, and is ideal for older students and for those who are struggling with a chronic illness or injury which limits their ability to participate in a more vigorous yoga practice. The approach is eminently gentle

YOGA OF ENERGY FLOW COMMUNITY CLASS (various teachers) is an exciting new vinyasa flow course taught by advanced students of the Yoga of Energy Flow Teacher Training, directed by Daniel Orlansky with Liz Owen.ÊOpen to all levels, a typical class will consist of pranayama (breathing exercises), asanas (yoga poses that stretch and strengthen the body), meditation, and relaxation, with an emphasis on a mindful and well-balanced practice. Proceeds of this $5 class will go to the International Rescue Committee

YOUTH YOGA ages 12-16 (Tara Rachel Jones) As the early teen years unfurl, it can be a challenge to balance a deepening sense of autonomy with the growing responsibility and connection that go with maturity Ð andÊ all while body and mind are changing almost daily!Ê What a wonderful thing to find a place for relaxing, for stories and fun with friends, and discovering tools for inner peace. Youth Yoga explores yogic teachings through flowing series of movements, breathing practices, relaxation and meditation