Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting on a chair or using a chair for support during standing poses. Yoga is all about moving life force energy (called prana). When living energy reaches every part of our being we experience less pain, more relaxation, and a general state of well-being. Chair yoga helps increase flexibility, lung capacity, circulation, and strength, improves balance, and relieves stress. The class incorporates breathing exercises, stretching, and yoga postures.

Emphasis on moving with the breath in a more continuous flow (and with less instruction): incorporates sun salutations, along with other standing and seated postures for increased flexibility, stamina, balance, and strength. This class is more vigorous than the Slow Flow class - recommended for those who have a regular yoga practice (or know how to modify their practice to fit their body) or for those who are familiar with yoga (or similar practices) and are in good physical condition. Intermediate level

In this Intermediate Hatha class we incorporate relaxation of the mind and body before and after pranayama and postures, which include sun salutations to warm and strengthen the body, followed by a series of traditional asanas with some intermediate level postures and variations. The practice is performed more slowly than in a vinyasa flow-style class. Having prior knowledge of yoga and being in moderately good physical condition helpful. Face mask optional.

Cost: $12 drop-in; $10 with a Lotus class card

Beginner Friendly. Emphasis on moving with the breath in a slow, conscious way: incorporates modified sun salutations, along with other standing and seated postures for increased flexibility, stamina, balance, and strength. The intention is to go slow enough for you to adjust your practice in a way that really fits for you.

Kundalini Yoga is known as the “path for householders”, people who are of the world, with familial responsibilities, societal duties and worldly concerns. Kundalini by nature is a spiritual practice as it asks us to commune with sensation, go beyond negative thought patterns and create change within. Kundalini is a revitalizing practice that includes breathwork, mantra and movement to stimulate the energy centers. Class includes variety of movement disciplines that can come home with you.

Beginner Friendly. Emphasis on moving with the breath in a slow, conscious way: incorporates modified sun salutations, along with other standing and seated postures for increased flexibility, stamina, balance, and strength. The intention is to go slow enough for you to adjust your practice in a way that really fits for you.

Meditation… what a great way to start your day! Please join facilitator Jeff Goin for 15 minutes of unguided meditation, followed by 15 minutes of questions, discussion, and/or commentary. These gatherings are designed for people who are relatively new to meditation, and have an established, consistent meditation practice. For those who aspire to establish a consistent meditation program, but have not yet done so, please contact Jeff at info@LotusCenterSC.org.

Join meditation teacher Jeff Goin for "1st Wednesday Meditations" beginning August 7,
from 8:30 -- 9:00 AM at Lotus Center. These guided, nonpartisan meditations are
specifically designed to relax our worried minds, and cultivate a new, spacious
perspective that will sustain us through these unprecedentedly chaotic political times.

During these times of great challenge and great opportunity, support and empower yourself with this powerful practice. Join Jeff Goin this Saturday for a guided meditation during which we draw on the healing, purification, and protection powers of the Healing Buddha.