Winter Yoga & Meditation
at The Arlington Center

The Details: dates, pricing, helpful hints

  • Winter classes run for 12 weeks, from Monday, December 28 through Sunday, March 21st, 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 can be used for family and friends, with no time limit
  • unlimited class cards cost $145/1 month, $420/3 mos, $795/6 mos, $1450/year - more details...
  • sign up anytime (except the last meeting of the season) - 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 lots next door
  • 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 2/15, 3/1
9:30 - 11 am IYENGAR YOGA Continuing with Liz Owen. $14/17. Off 2/15
3:15 - 4 pm
YOGA FOR CHILDREN ages 3.9-6 with Tara Rachel Jones. Child: $12/14; w/ parent: $20/22. Off 2/15
4:15 - 5:15 pm
YOGA FOR CHILDREN ages 7-11 with Tara Rachel Jones. Child: $12/14; w/ parent: $20/22. Off 2/15
6 - 7:30 pm YOGA I/II with Chip Hartranft. $14/17
7:45 - 9:15 pm New! VINYASA YOGA with Meghan Gardner. $14/17

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
10:30 - Noon YOGA FOR THE 2ND HALF OF LIFE with Lauren Worsh. $14/17
4 - 5:30 pm New! KUNDALINI YOGA I/II with Shelley Loheed. $14/17. Starts 1/26
5:45 - 7:15 pm IYENGAR 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 YOGA with Liz Owen. $13/16
7:45 - 9:15 pm INSIGHT MEDITATION with Chip Hartranft. $14/17

Wednesday
9:30 - 11 am
ANUSARA-INSPIRED YOGA™ I/II with Julia Novina. $14/17
9:30 - 11 am

 Special! IYENGAR YOGA II/III with Liz Owen at 1st Parish Church, 3 Church St in Harvard Square
Details and registration at www.lizowenyoga.com
10 am - 12 noon YOGA All Levels with Carol Nelson. $22/27, or class card + $12
11:15 - 12:15 New! TIBETAN BUDDHIST YOGA with Willa Miller, Jane Burdick & Jane Moss. $13/16
12:30 - 1:30 pm New! TIBETAN BUDDHIST MEDITATION with Willa Miller. $13/16
4 - 5:30 pm New! YOGA OF ENERGY FLOW COMMUNITY CLASS with various teachers. $5 or donation - proceeds to charity. Starts 3/3
4:15 - 5:15 pm
YOUTH YOGA ages 12-16 with Tara Rachel Jones. $12/14. Off 2/17
5:45 - 7 pm IYENGAR YOGA I with Liz Owen. $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 IYENGAR YOGA Continuing with Liz Owen. $14/17
10:30 - 12 noon YOGA FOR THE 2ND HALF OF LIFE with Cynthia Gramer. $14/17
2:30 - 3:45 pm New! YOGA FOR PEOPLE WITH CANCER led by Claire Willis. $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. Off 2/19, 3/5
10 - 11:30 am INSIGHT MEDITATION with Chip Hartranft. $14/17
11:45 am - 1:15 pm New! YOGA I/II with Tal Banayan. $14/17
5:30 - 7 pm IYENGAR YOGA I/II with Annie Hoffman. $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
10 - 11:15 am YOGA & NIA with Rosanne Russell. $13/16. Off 2/28, 3/21, 3/28
4:30 - 6 pm ANUSARA-INSPIRED YOGA Continuing with Julia Novina. $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 & Carol Nelson 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 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

ANUSARA-INSPIRED YOGA I/II (Julia Novina) 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) 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

IYENGAR YOGA (Annie Hoffman, Arthur Kilmurray, Liz Owen) 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

TIBETAN BUDDHIST YOGA (Lama Willa Miller, Jane Moss, Jane Burdick) is Ômeditation in motionÕ. While many wisdom traditions focus on meditation as the way to enlightenment, Tibetan Buddhist yoga takes a holistic perspective. By working with the entire human organismÑ body, breath, energy and mindÑa uniquely rapid and deep awakening experience is possible. Willa's weekly class explores this ancient practice through gentle movements, breath exercises and meditations that increase the flow of prana through the meridians of the body and enliven the energy centers that facilitate the awakening of joy and balance. Each class includes both movement and sitting meditation, as well as basic training in the tradition's somatic perspective. Tibetan Buddhist Yoga is open to people of all ages, abilities and levels. It is designed to meet your needs, and is especially helpful for people who want to develop a meditation practice but have difficulty sitting for long periods

TIBETAN BUDDHIST MEDITATION: Everyday Dharma (Lama Willa Miller) Wanting to learn to meditate but feeling like you don't have time? In this 10 week course, Willa Miller Ð an authorized teacher in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition - will introduce a series of user-friendly meditation practices from the Tibetan wisdom tradition designed for easy integration into everyday life. Over the summer, we will learn the basics of setting up a sacred space, how to begin a regular meditation practice, and ways of breathing, resting the mind, and being in the body that awaken wisdom. We will learn one new meditation per week, and will discuss how to integrate the principals of meditation into our daily activities, into family life, and into relationships. ÊThese meditations are drawn from Willa's upcoming book Everyday Dharma, a book introducingÊancient Buddhist practices that facilitate the development of compassion, wisdom, joy and a deep gratitude for living

VINYASA YOGA (Meghan Gardner) 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 PEOPLE WITH CANCER (Claire Willis) A cancer diagnosis and treatment catapults us into a different relationship to our body.ÊÊIt also affects our loved ones.ÊÊWhile we need to maintain our strength and flexibility, our attention often includes focusing on our 'inner posture' as we learn to use our mind and breath to maintain emotional balance and a sense of well being. In this class, we will learn stretches to keep us flexible, movements to make us stronger, and breathing techniques, guided imagery and meditation to enhance our capacity to relax through diagnostic procedures, treatment and life with cancer

YOGA FOR THE 2ND HALF OF LIFE (Lauren Worsh, Cynthia Gramer) 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

The Details: dates, pricing, helpful hints

  • Winter classes run for 12 weeks, from Monday, December 28 through Sunday, March 21st, 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 can be used for family and friends, with no time limit
  • unlimited class cards cost $145/1 month, $420/3 mos, $795/6 mos, $1450/year - more details...
  • sign up anytime (except the last meeting of the season) - 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 lots next door
  • 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