frequently asked questions
Fredericksburg Healing Arts & Yoga Center makes it easy for you to begin your yoga practice. You are welcome to attend a free beginner class so that you can experience yoga for yourself. Beginner level classes are offered several times during the week, mornings and evenings, and on Saturdays.
In addition to helping you get started with a free class, the Center furnishes mats, blankets, bolsters, blocks, and other items that you can use during class. If you decide to buy your own equipment for class use and home, the Center has a small store where you can buy quality mats, eye pillows, yoga practice books and other items.
Why practice yoga?
There are over twenty million Americans enjoying the benefits of hatha yoga. Why is hatha yoga receiving so much attention and acclaim from so many? Why has hatha yoga received widespread respect among noted doctors and other health professionals? The answer is, it works! Yoga and meditation provide powerful methods for personal growth, uncovering all that is best in ourselves, letting go of daily concerns and frustrations to discover physical strength, flexibility, endurance and those internal reserves of peace, confidence, integrity, patience and compassion buried deep within us.
What is hatha yoga?
Hatha yoga, inherent in all the different styles of yoga, is a balance of breath work, strengthening movements and slow, concentrated stretches ending in deep relaxation. Promotes strength, flexibility, greater energy, tension relief, weight control, good posture. Through a consistent, regular practice over time, it has been scientifically documented to gently reduce stress and increase strength, flexibility, balance, endurance, mental concentration capability and organ function. It enhances the immune, cardiovascular, circulatory, respiratory and nervous systems and contributes to a feeling of general well-being.
Can anyone do hatha yoga?
Yes. Hatha Yoga can be done by anyone, in any shape, in any condition and at any age! It is a systematic and holistic approach to exercise.
Is hatha yoga a religion?
No. It is not a religion nor is any religious reference presented. It is a balance of breathing techniques; strengthening movement; slow, concentrated, relaxing stretches; one-pointed focus meditation such as breath or object focus and deep relaxation techniques.
Are yoga classes expensive?
Class fees for an eight week session average $9.00 a class. See class fees for more information.
How do I sign-up for a free beginner yoga class?
Review the schedule to find a time that works for you. (Look for Yoga I listings). Then, call the Center or register online to schedule your beginner yoga class. Before you come to class look over the guidelines for practice.
What happens when I arrive for my first class?
Plan to arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled class so you don't feel rushed. Leave your shoes and troubles by the front door and sign-in at the front desk. The Center provides mats and equipment, you may wish to bring a small bottle of water. The yoga instructor will guide you and the other students through class at your own level.
Do I have to wait for an eight week session to begin to sign up for class?
No. You can sign up anytime during an eight week session for any yoga class. See our class policy page for more information.
