A Free Class for Our New Students

A free class is a great way to be introduced to the Satyananda tradition of yoga and Chestnut Hills Yoga Studio.  You are invited to attend your first Chestnut HIlls Yoga Class free of charge. To receive this one free class, you need to register in advance (see registration details below).

Feedback on preferred class times is welcome.  Future classes will be scheduled to accommodate neighborhood interest.

Pricing

                * Class passes expire 90 days after purchase.
                * No refunds.

Registration & Payment

Class Passes provide access to any class at your level or below on a space available basis. Call or email ahead (24 hours ahead is recommended) to reserve and receive confirmation of space availability. Class Passes expire 90 days from issuance. 

Enrollment cannot be secured without receipt of payment and a current health and liability form. Please email health & liability form prior to the first class. Payment may be made by cash or check payable to Chestnut Hills Yoga on your first visit.

Click here to download the health and liability form. 

Students are welcome to join classes at any time, pending space availability.  Enrollment is limited to 8 students per class. The studio reserves the right to cancel scheduled sessions with less than two registered participants.

Refer a Friend

If you refer a friend who purchases a Class Pass, you will qualify for $10 off your next Class Pass purchase. Your friend must give you credit for the referral at the time of their purchase. 

Class Format

Classes in the Satyananda tradition honor the capacity of the individual and incrementally introduce new poses. Classes are non-competitive. All classes emphasize safety, pace, and modifications to meet individual needs. Personal awareness is cultivated for use on and off the mat. Each class includes an initial settling relaxation, postures, breathing practices and final meditation. Yoga is a process of connecting with the possibilities at any given moment. 
  

Class Etiquette

The studio opens 20 minutes before class and will be locked immediately prior to the scheduled class start time. Sorry, we cannot accommodate "drop-ins" and late arrivals.

Please leave your coats and shoes in the foyer before proceeding to the 3rd floor studio. Dress in loose-fitting, comfortable clothing. If wearing shorts, please ensure they are knee length. Bring your own yoga mat or borrow one from the studio. Straps, blocks and blankets are provided. It is best to practice on an empty stomach. Please limit the use of perfumes as some students are sensitive to fragrances.

Remember, a yoga studio is a sanctuary where you can practice the principles of yoga. Students are asked be open to the power of possibilities and to hold a positive intention to be in the present.

Class Descriptions 

Classes may be categorized by six levels from foundation (Levels 1-3) to Intermediate (Levels 4-5) to advanced (Level 6). Chestnut Hills Yoga currently offers classes at Levels 1, 2 and 3. Additional levels will be added as students safely advance in the foundational practices. Students interested in a wider variety of classes in the Satyananda tradition may explore additional classes at the Atma Center in Cleveland Heights. 

          Level 1

This class is recommended for beginners, those with physical limitations or injuries, or students wishing to deepen awareness by revisiting the physical, energetic and mental aspects of foundational practice. This class emphasizes the Pawanmuktasana (PMA) series of postures (asana) devoted to opening the joints, strengthening the core and releasing energy blocks in the body. This class works on developing the fundamentals of flexibility, strength and inner awareness. Basic breathing techniques (pranayama) and meditation practices are also practiced.

Level 2

This class builds on practices from Level 1 and begins to introduce more classical yoga practices, including modified sun salutation. This class continues to build strength and flexibility.  Practices can be modified to accommodate student needs. 

Mixed Level 1-2

This class incorporates elements of Levels 1 and 2 and is suitable for beginners and more experienced practitioners of yoga, allowing students to practice at their own pace.

Level 3

This class includes the full sun salutation series and increasingly advanced classical yoga poses.  This class requires a solid base level of fitness and is not recomended for those with serious injuries.  More advanced meditation and breathing practices are also introduced. 

Private Client

Private client sessions offer more personalized instruction and are appropriate for anyone looking for a truly one-on-one experience. One-on-one sessions can be customized to individual needs. While classes are more tailored to an individual’s background and circumstances, Chestnut Hills Yoga does NOT provide yoga therapy.

Chestnut Hills Yoga
2219 Devonshire Dr.
Cleveland Heights, OH 44106
(216) 401-4568
info@chestnuthillsyoga.com
www.chestnuthillsyoga.com