Enhanced Hatha | April 25, 2:00pm HKT with Coach Anya Arguelles

About the class:

Duration: 60 minutes

Difficulty level: Beginner

What you'll need: Yoga mat, towel, water, comfortable clothing

This style of yoga emphasizes the breath and the foundation of each pose to economically restore normal biomechanical patterns and prevent injury.

This is recommended for students who feel some tightness on their body, would like to start with easier movements or modifications and still feel the burn through their practice. The class will begin with a short grounding practice or guided meditation, followed by a practice on engaging dynamic neuromuscular stabilization (DNS) breathing before beginning with the asanas (postures).

The asanas (postures) are broken down in this class and are held for several breaths. This allows time for the students to be aware of their body, do necessary adjustments as they breath to either get deeper into the pose or get into an easier modification that is accessible to their current condition.

The Sun Salutation is not the same as the traditional style. The sequences may be repeated a couple of times for the students to move with their breath as they sync with the movement through repetition.

The aim of this practice is to increase awareness through movements that emphasizes on stability, regulate the breath and find relaxation towards the end of the practice.

This is best practiced with an empty stomach or at least having the last meal taken an hour prior to taking this class.

It is important to note that Yoga has many types and the practice shall depend on the need and condition of the student. For this particular practice (Enhanced Hatha), which focuses more on the physical aspect of Yoga, students with certain medical condition must consult with their doctor and also inform/reach out to the teacher to discuss whether this type of Yoga is suitable for them.

About the coach:

Anya has been trained in ballet and modern dance during her younger years but has found a deeper healing when she started her yoga practice in 2014.

She took her first Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India and became a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200) with Yoga Alliance in 2018.

She teaches Ashtanga (modified), Hatha, Gentle Flow, Restorative, Functional yoga classes, pranayama and guided meditation.

She's been continuing her studies through various trainings in order to make yoga inclusive and accessible to more people.

She completed her 100-hour Enhanced Hatha/Professional Yoga Therapy and 100-hour Prenatal and Postpartum Yoga Teacher Training courses in 2019 with Medicale Yoga Institute.

She recently graduated from her 95-hour Kids Yoga Teacher Training and 25-hour Kids Yoga Teacher Training for Children with Special Needs with Creative Yogis and Medicale Yoga Institute.