The intention of this class is to utilize the amazing effects of twisting and revolved postures on cleansing the body's internal systems. Sequenced in a freestyle vinyasa flow, the body's tempertaure will rise and physically aide in a release of toxins. The moving meditation and challenging sequences offer the pratictioner the opportunity to work with the obstacles posed to us by our minds. This is a fun, high energy class that offers the practitioner with a regular pratice a way to deepen their experience of yoga with advanced postures, pranayamas and meditations. Early intermediate to advanced.

Vinyasa Flow Yoga is eclectic by its very nature. There are no rules; the focus is often a blend of styles and disciplines dictated by the teacher's background and interests. Mixing Vinyasa sequences with a sprinkling of Ashtanga and Iyengar influences, this invigorating class is a perfect way to stretch and detoxify the body while relaxing and calming the mind. Warming up in a combination of seated and standing postures will prepare us for the more challenging and dynamic sequences to come. Come and join in this moving meditation: linking asanas with the breath to unlock the subtler possibilities of the body, mind and spirit working as one. This is the beautiful foundation that is Vinyasa Flow Yoga. This class will be geared toward the advanced-beginner to intermediate student, however all levels should feel welcome to come and explore.

This is an alignment oriented practice that is perfect for beginners, those recovering from injuries, or anyone who just wants to slow down and take things easy. As with Laura's other Mindfulness Yoga classes, this practice is as concerned with the workings of the mind as with the workings of the body. We'll gently open our bodies while observing the activities of the mind, ultimately finding freedom from our conditioned reactivity, and developing a deep sense of appreciation for the present moment, whatever it holds.

For the months of May, June, July and August all of Laura's Mindfulness Yoga classes will focus on the cultivation of the Four Brahama-Viharas: friendliness, compassion, joy and equanimity. In May, we will cultivate Metta Bhavana: The Practice of Lovingkindness.

This 60 minute class has the intention of opening our hearts and minds to the amazing realizations of Self. A great introduction to vinyasa flow yoga, this class is sequenced to inspire and awaken the practitioner's inner strength. Meditations in the class offer ways to apply the knowledge we gain on our mats, off, into our daily lives. Vinyasa yoga concentrates its efforts on the beautiful unity of breath and movement, connecting all of yoga's postures with grace and flow. This is a more active movement form of yoga and while alignment and safe foundations are always where we begin, we surrender into the meditation of movement. Any level welcome.

Hatha Yoga with David Walker combines Vinyasa posture sequencing with a wide variety of Iyengar and Anusara inspired assists, props, and partner stretches. David loves inversions and backbends and invites students to
build confidence with methods to build strength for these challenging poses, or assists that will help you break through to a new level of competence and confidence. Classes begin with a centering meditation, mantra
to help focus and clear the mind, and strengthening warm-ups to prepare the body for a full spectrum of asanas. David's love of yoga and his nearly 20 years of teaching experience will inspire, challenge and soothe beginners
and more experienced students alike.

Laura Neal takes her main influences of Iyengar, Kripalu and Vinyasa yoga, spices them up with a little Moksha and Yin Yoga and heats them up to 95 degrees in a big pot of Mindfulness for this class that will meet only in May.

Come experience how the heat lets you move your body deeply and sweat out those accumulated toxins! And, as with all Mindfulness Yoga, we'll watch what the mind does under these conditions! Each week of the class will focus on one of the Four Brahama-Viharas: friendliness, compassion, joy and equanimity.

Please bring a towel, a water bottle and your own mat if possible. This class is appropriate for all levels of yogis but is NOT appropriate for pregnant women or people with cardiovascular disease.



A four-class card may be purchased on May 7 only for $50. Students with a regular card with Laura can use it and add $5. COA students are $10.

Yogi Bhajan, master of Kundalini Yoga, says "Happiness is your birthright--live it!" That is what each and every Kundalini Yoga and Meditation class at Cattitude will be dedicated to: Our happiness, our peace, and our compassion to ourselves and others. Kundalini Yoga achieves unity in body and mind through kriyas (exercise sets) including dynamic postures that elevate levels of oxygen in the brain. Each class will be accompanied by blissful music, mantra, mudra, asana, pranayama, and meditation along with inspirational stories on courage, true health, and the bountiful nature that resides within the hearts of each human being. A note to fellow travelers on the path of enlightenment: Kundalini Yoga has the potential to change your life and the way that you view the world. Enjoy these classes if you are expecting a miracle! These classes are suited well for beginners and those with any amount of experience in any type of yoga.

Join us for a yoga class that follows the Middle Path—not too strenuous and not too gentle. Our practice in this class is looking for balance and equanimity. We balance our strong efforts with relaxation and internal reflection working toward acceptance and ease while developing our strength and confidence in traditional yoga postures. Come and explore your own Middle Path.

Mindfulness Yoga emphasizes the traditional purpose of Yoga as a pathway out of suffering and to liberation from conditioned reactivity. These affirming classes are a union of body, spirit and mind, fully integrating Hatha yoga asana with meditation based on The Four Establishments of Mindfulness, as taught by the Buddha. Students are invited to explore the poses to tap into the inner strength, courage and beauty that is in each of us, while staying connected to the breath and aware of the activities of the mind. A variety of props may be used to make poses accessible to everyone. Each class begins and ends with a brief mindfulness meditation that reminds us to drop all expectations and to be present, with gratitude, with all that is. All levels are welcome. This is a great place for beginners to start .

For the months of May, June, July and August all of Laura's Mindfulness Yoga classes will focus on the cultivation of the Four Brahama-Viharas: friendliness, compassion, joy and equanimity. In May, we will cultivate Metta Bhavana: The Practice of Lovingkindness.

This is a Sivananda yoga based class open to all. This classical hatha yoga practice involves breathing exercises, preliminary stretching, and practice of the sun salutation in preparation for a fixed sequenced of 12 basic yoga postures. Followed by a guided final relaxation.

This class is designed to help you find and develop your unique breathing and movement patterns. Vinyasa means to combine breath with movement and this class slows down enough for us to really explore the strength, the balance and the softness that can happen in the perfect union of vinyasa. This class also begins to explore how we can move with the lessons we learn on our mats, off the mat and out into our lives.

Inspired by a variety of yoga styles, this class unfolds in the spirit of Vinyasa; linking breath and movement, sequencing the asanas so that each yogi may explore and develop their potential. Although open to all levels, beginners may find some of aspects of the class challenging.

Yoga, Raw Foods & Healing Herbs:
A Transformational Weekend Detox For The Kapha Season

Come indulge your body, mind & spirit with a delectable and gratifying Spring Cleanse Weekend with Siri Temple that will leave you feeling like a million bucks! The details follow for this cleanse which will begin Friday evening with a Kundalini Yoga & Meditation class tailored for cellular detoxification and lead you through until Monday morning when your cleanse will end with a Day of Miracles celebrated on your own, with the divine intention of inviting Miracles into your life!

With Siri Temple
Cost: $108 . Pre-registration is required at maineyogamama@yahoo.com or 356-0234

May 16,17, 18, 19
Cleanse begins with water fasting for dinner Friday evening, May 16 and continues with raw foods, yoga, raw juices, healing herbs, and meditation through Monday morning May 19. Meetings are scheduled for Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday. There is no group meeting Monday morning, though students may choose to attend a Yoga class that day at Cattitude to officially end their cleanse (the cost of this Monday class is not included in the fee).

Meetings for this cleanse are as follows:

Friday evening, May 16: 5-6:30 Kundalini Yoga & Meditation class free for all participants (optional to attend) This class will be tailored to detoxifying the mind, body & spirit in Spring according to Ayurveda & Yogic classical texts.

Saturday, May 17 11-2 Introduction, detoxifying yoga class, plus raw juices and healing herbs served.

Sunday, May 18 11-2 Check-in, Healing meditation circle, detoxifying yoga class, raw juices & healing herbs served. Discussion on how to return to "normal" foods will be covered in this class meeting.

Monday, May 19: A Day of Miracles! There is no meeting today, cleanse officially ends with morning sun salutations on one's own and an Ayurvedic cleansing warm water, honey & celtic salt preparation for breakfast and a creative, cosmic, courageous meditation/prayer to summon miracles into your life along with the pure intention of witnessing them all around you as they occur. You will learn how to do this during our Sunday session...it really works!