The yogic philosophical precepts of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, which detail moral, ethical and spiritual growth and responsibility, are the underlying foundation of the system. Techniques are taught according to the methods developed by Shri BKS Iyengar. Students of every level should practice regularly between lessons. Students should repeat each level of class, sometimes several times, before moving up.

General classes

Early Bird Yoga - fast paced, vigorous, not for students wtih health problems, healthy beginners welcome.

Teen Yoga – open to teens grades 9-12.

Level 1 – Introductory beginners' class for students new to yoga or new to the Iyengar method.

Level 2 – Continuing students who have completed two, (or more), Level 1 sessions.

Level 3 – Continuing level for students who do inversions with ease at the wall.

Level 4– Continuing advanced level classes open only to students who practice regularly, can hold with ease more than 5 minutes inversions with variations away from the wall, and can work backbends deeply and independently.

Pranayama (meditative breathing) - Open to Level 2 students and above who can comfortably hold inversions for 5 minutes (wall allowed). Long steady work in quieting asanas, as well as breathing techniques are taught in this class.

Gentle Yoga - Slower pace class where poses are taught with more modifications and props to accommodate older students or those with mild chronic health conditions. Please obtain your Doctor's permission before enrolling for this class.

Continuing for 50+ Yoga - Slightly slower paced Level 2-3 class for the established student aged 50+. Students must be comfortable in inversions or inversion alternatives. Younger students are most welcome in the class and will appreciate the wisdom of their fellow classmates.

Sutra Study - Overview of Patanjali Yoga Sutras. Class will cover chanting as well as the content and context of how the sutras help a yoga student live a mindful life.

Practice study hours
The Ann Arbor School of Yoga welcomes all enrolled Yoga students to practice at our center during the scheduled hours. Students may pay $3 drop-in fee or purchase a practice card worth 15 visits for $30. Students are expected to practice safely and quietly, respecting the self-study atmosphere during the practice hours. Books, audio tapes and videos will be available for in-house study during these hours.

Location
All classes in this program are held at the Ann Arbor School of Yoga, located in downtown Ann Arbor at 420 W. Huron. The school is large, well-equipped and conducive to serious as well as fun practice and study of Yoga. Nearby parking in the structures, or at meters and surface lots in the downtown area, is available. Changing room is provided within the school.