Classical Hatha Yoga-Mixed Level Class

Discover Jefferson Township’s New Yoga Programs

The Jefferson Township Recreation Department is pleased to introduce two new adult yoga programs to be run this fall. Sessions will be held in the cafeteria of the Jefferson Township High School, 1010 Weldon Road, Milton/Oak Ridge, NJ; and students enrolled in either class will be instructed in one of the oldest styles of yoga -- the Hatha style by certified instructor Linda Mangan.

New to yoga? Jumpstart your practice in a basic beginner class to learn yoga postures, principles of safe alignment, yoga philosophy, and breathing techniques.  While doing these gentle Hatha poses, you’ll naturally increase flexibility, release tension, and build mental clarity.  Open to new beginners, those with limited yoga experience, those recovering from an injury, or anyone just wanting to take it slow and steady.  This Beginner Yoga Class will run for six sessions on Wednesday evenings from 7:30 to 8:30 pm beginning November 2 and ending on December 21 (there will be no classes on Wednesdays, November 23 – the night before Thanksgiving or November 30 as the school facilities are not available.  The cost will be $21 per person.

A comprehensive, balanced class with a steady and relaxed flow will be offered in the Classical Hatha Yoga – Mixed Level Class.  Explore traditional yoga postures with basic to challenging options offered.  Emphasis will be on safe alignment, breath, meditation, and guided relaxation techniques.  This class is open to all levels through intermediate. This class will run for eight weeks on Thursday evenings from 7:30 to 8:30 pm beginning on October 20 and ending on December 15.  There will be no class on Thursday, November 24 – Thanksgiving Day.  The cost will be $28 per person.

Registration forms are obtainable by stopping by the Jefferson Township Recreation Department (9 am - 4:30 pm, Monday through Thursday and 8 am – 3:30 pm on Friday) located at 81 Weldon Road at Camp Jefferson), by calling 973-663-8404 so a registration form can be mailed or emailed to you, or you can download the registration form from the township website at www.jeffersontownship.net, click on “Residents” tab, go to “Forms Center” and scroll to Recreation Department. All paperwork and payment must be received in the Recreation Department prior to a student beginning either yoga class, and the instructor will not accept registration forms and payment at any session.    

There is a minimum of 15 persons per class with a maximum of 30 for each  yoga session.

All students should bring a yoga mat, yoga blocks (optional), and a bottle of water to each session.  If participants in the Beginner Yoga Class are not comfortable lying on a mat, a chair will be available.