Beginning Yoga (in-person + livestream)
w. Gina Greene . E.RYT, LMT
Beginning Yoga is a beginner-level practice that explores Yoga from the ground up, as a state of mind as much as a set of practices that support it. Each class opens with a brief reading and reflection from the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, an invitation to meet Yoga as something more than physical exercise. The movement begins slowly, with attention first to the breath. New postures are introduced gradually, with care for alignment, safety, and accessibility.
Led by Gina Greene E.RYT, LMT, this class meets you where you are. You will never be asked to take a posture that feels compromising for your body, and variations are always offered. The most useful things to bring are curiosity, friendliness, and respect for your own experience. This class suits those with little or no experience, as well as anyone returning to the foundations to revisit alignment. Everyone is welcome.
what to expect
During each class, participants will:
Begin with a short, approachable reading from the Yoga Sutras and a moment of reflection
Connect to the breath as the foundation of the practice
Learn beginner-friendly postures introduced with clear alignment cues
Explore variations and modifications offered for every level of comfort
Settle into stillness and quiet, restful awareness
Practice in a supportive, welcoming environment
benefits of beginning yoga
Build a steady, sustainable foundation before moving toward more complex postures
Develop body awareness and a connection to the breath from the very beginning
Learn alignment early, which supports safe and confident practice
Make the philosophy and purpose of Yoga accessible from your first class
Grow comfortable in a practice space that can feel intimidating to newer students
Establish a consistent practice that supports wellbeing on and off the mat
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Semester Investment: $108
Sliding Scale pricing available upon request.
*for more info on our sliding fee scale and accessibility practices please click here.
If you have any questions about registration, please contact us at contact@ayurvedicwellness.center and we’re happy to help.
FAQs
who can attend?
This is a beginner-level class, designed for those with little or no experience as well as anyone who wants to revisit the foundations and alignment cues. New postures are introduced gradually, and modifications are always available.
do I need to know anything about the Yoga Sutras?
No prior knowledge is needed. Readings are brief and approachable, offering context without requiring any background study.
how can I participate?
Join in-person at the Ayurvedic Wellness Center or livestream via Zoom. Can't attend live? Each class recording will be available in our on-demand library 24 hours later.
when is the class?
Weekly on Wednesday at 5:30p ET for 6 weeks (July 22 - August 26).
what should I bring?
A yoga mat, comfortable clothing, and a water bottle or thermos. Blocks, straps, and blankets are provided for your convenience at the Center.
Gina Greene . E.RYT, LMT
Gina took her first yoga class in NYC at The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center where her heart was smitten. Her first certification in Basics was through Kali Ray’s TriYoga system. She went on to complete her 200 and 500 hour Yoga Teacher Training certifications through Lotus in the Flame with her teacher, Melissa Spamer, who shares her deeply lived experience of Yoga & Ayurveda with a dedication that has been a gift to receive.
Gina is grateful for the richness offered her, the ground from which her unique understanding of yoga, bodywork and living with presence could root and rise. She began teaching yoga in the Kalamazoo community eighteen years ago upon request and hasn’t turned away from the invitation since. Her classes tend towards steadiness, essential movements for stability and ease with a request for curiosity and kindness towards the body-mind. She knows well the need to remember and offer the invitation to soften, listen, gentle and receive the sweetness of heart-centered awareness.