Yoga resources for USC and the community
A spin on our “Yoga At Home” series, this course will focus on stress relief. Led by Sara Ivanhoe, Director of Yoga USC. These classes take into consideration that we all have limited space, time and zoom fatigue, yet aim to relieve stress, increase vitality and create a safe space to move and be still, […]
The practice of Yin Yoga embraces both ancient wisdom from China and classic Hatha yoga asanas from India. While holding each pose for a prescribed amount of time, there is an opportunity for meditation, for tuning the breath, mind, and the body. Yin Yoga provides everyone a safe pathway to develop one’s flexibility and mobility, […]
Class facilitated by Laura Baker: Restorative Iyengar Yoga and Pranayama. This restorative yoga and pranayama (breathing) course will be taught on Mondays at 4pm PST. “A regular daily practice of deep breathing is one of the best tools for improving your health and well-being. The basis for all deep breathing practices originates in the science […]
Dharma Yoga is named after my teacher Sri Dharma Mittra based on over fifty years of his devotion to yoga practice and teaching. In essence, Dharma Yoga is a system of classical Hatha-Raja Yoga. It is graceful, yet challenging, traditional, yet contemporary. Dharma yoga class includes pranayama (breathing exercises), asana (postures), deep relaxation, and meditation. […]
Sri Sri yoga, as inspired by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravishankar, is a subtle, multidimensional, and powerful discipline tied to Hatha yoga practices. ‘Ha’ means the Sun and ‘Tha’ means the Moon. We are made up of both Sun and Moon aspects, and yoga helps to achieve balance between all sides, utilizing body, mind, and breath […]
Restorative Iyengar Yoga and Pranayama. This restorative yoga and pranayama (breathing) course will be taught by Professor Laura Baker on Mondays at 4pm PST. Not open to beginners. “A regular daily practice of deep breathing is one of the best tools for improving your health and well-being. The basis for all deep breathing practices originates […]
Vinyasa Yoga Vinyasa is a style of yoga that flows from pose to pose, fueled by the breath. This class is taught by Jennie Ostendorf on Thursdays at 5:30pm PST. In this 60-minute class, prepare to drop into your body through movement; connect with your breath; and build strength, mobility, and resilience on and off […]
Kundalini for Mental Health This class is taught by Gabrielle Lewis on Tuesdays at 12pm PST. A fusion of Kundalini Yoga, Meditation and Psychology based on three key principles – Education, Experience, and Evolution. An integrative approach in empowering your understanding of the mind-body connection, in turn supporting your mental wellbeing, and personal growth. We’ll […]
Yin-Yang Flow This class will be taught by Siwen Xi on Thursdays at 12pm PST. The practice of Yin Yoga embraces both ancient wisdom from China and classic Hatha yoga asanas from India. While holding each pose for a prescribed amount of time, there is an opportunity for meditation, for tuning the breath, mind, and […]
Vinyasa Yoga Vinyasa is a style of yoga that flows from pose to pose, fueled by the breath. This class is taught by Jennie Ostendorf on Thursdays at 5:30pm PST. In this 60-minute class, prepare to drop into your body through movement; connect with your breath; and build strength, mobility, and resilience on and off […]