The Yoga Loft at Aikido of Modesto offers a wide variety of yoga workshops to complement our class schedule.
These workshops are led by our teachers or other valued yoga teachers in the area. They are meant to work side by side with the yoga classes we offer in our Modesto studio. Prices vary – and some of our Workshops are Free! Be sure to check back often, as our workshops change throughout the year. And if you have any questions at all, please call us at (209) 526-7237
Workshops Have Included
Yoga for Kids (Ages 6-11)
Vinyasa 101
Restorative Yoga
Yoga 101
Yoga for Mountain Climbing
Self Defense for Women and Teenage Girls
And more!
Thursday June 29, 2017
Aikido Basics
Time: 5:30pm - 6:45pm; Staff: Anna
Vinyasa Yoga - All Levels
Time: 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm; Staff: Anna
Yin Yoga
Time: 7:00pm - 8:15pm; Staff: Anna; Instructions: Cooler practice so dress in layers. Props are provided: Blocks, blankets, bolster, and strap. Suggested personal items for this class are an eye pillow or scarf and hand towel
Friday June 30, 2017
Hatha Yoga
Time: 8:30am - 9:45am; Staff: Anna
Yoga Loft Kids
Time: 4:00pm - 4:50pm; Staff: Miriam
Yoga Basics
Time: 5:15pm - 6:30pm; Staff: Anna
Aikido Juniors
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm; Staff: Brandon
Aikido - Open Mat
Time: 6:45pm - 8:00pm; Staff: AOM
Saturday July 01, 2017
Shaolin Kung Fu- all ages
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am; Staff: Brandon. Shaolin Kung Fu Club is organized and taught by Sifu Brandon Guerra. Questions regarding payments and schedule should be directed to him at 209-614-5612
Weapons
Time: 11:30am - 12:45pm; Staff: Justin
Sunday July 02, 2017
Yin/Restorative Yoga
Time: 3:00pm - 4:15pm; Staff: Anna; Instructions: Cooler practice so dress in layers. Props are provided: Blocks, blankets, bolster, and strap. Suggested personal items for this class are an eye pillow or scarf and hand towel
Vinyasa Yoga - All Levels
Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm; Staff: Anna
Monday July 03, 2017
Vinyasa Yoga - All Levels
Time: 8:30 am - 9:45 am; Staff: Emily
Vinyasa Yoga - All Levels
Time: 5:15pm - 6:15pm; Staff: Emily
Aikido Juniors
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm; Staff: Brandon
Hatha Yoga
Time: 6:30pm - 7:45pm; Staff: Melissa
Aikido General
Time: 6:45pm - 8:00pm; Staff: Anna
Tuesday July 04, 2017
Gentle Yoga
Time: 9:30am - 10:45am; Staff: Anna
Shaolin Kung Fu
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm; Staff: Brandon; Instructions: Shaolin Kung Fu Club is organized and taught by Sifu Brandon Guerra. Questions regarding payments and schedule should be directed to him at 209-614-5612
Wednesday July 05, 2017
Ashtanga-Inspired Vinyasa
Time: 8:30 am - 9:45 am; Staff: Samantha
Vinyasa Yoga Level 2
Time: 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm; Staff: Edie
Class Description
Gentle Yoga
Gentle yoga classes are for those who would like a softer, slower paced yoga practice. Minimal amount of pressure will be applied to wrists, knees, and shoulders while maximizing stretch, range of motion, balance and breath. Postures will be approached in gradual steps, with plenty of time to focus on repetition and breathing. A gentle yoga style encourages individuals to work at their own pace with ongoing encouragement. It is beneficial for beginners, seniors, people recovering from injury or surgery, and everyone in between!
Aikido Basics
Emphasis on basic exercises and movements, principles, and techniques for testing for rank. Recommended class for beginners
Vinyasa Yoga - All Levels
Great for practitioners at all levels. Vinyasa yoga is a series of poses that will move you through the power of inhaling and exhaling. Vinyasa movements are smoothly flowing and almost dance-like, which explains why it is sometimes referred to as Vinyasa Flow or just Flow
Yin Yoga
Bring some balance to your yoga practice by incorporating yin. Yin Yoga focuses on stillness, lengthening the connective tissues and allowing gravity to do the work. This practice is still and quiet —little talking or music. It invites deep inner listening and inspires the cultivation of the four mainly practiced on the floor and each is held for a longer period, usually three to five minutes. This class is open to all levels, beginner friendly
Hatha Yoga
The focus in a Hatha yoga class is to work on poses themselves rather than a flow from pose to pose. They're not linked together with breath based movements as in vinyasa flow. Sun salutations in the Hatha class are used to warm the body at the beginning of practice, and rather than jumping forward and back to heat the body (as in vinyasa), the foot is stepped forward and back, for the purpose of stretching
Yoga Loft Kids
The Yoga Loft Kids Class is a playful and creative way to experience the benefits of yoga. Music and movement guide children, ages 6 - 11, through poses that are similar to adult poses but adapted for growing bodies. Yoga Loft Kids gain health, happiness, and a greater sense of self in a safe and friendly environment
Yoga Basics
Back to Basics - For students at any fitness level to learn correct alignment and breathing in basic yoga postures. Ideal for those who are new to yoga, have some experience with yoga, or are simply looking to step back a bit. This is a slower paced class with a moderate amount of instruction and alignment clarity. Modifications and use of props (blocks, strap, chair, etc) are highly encouraged
Aikido Juniors
Juniors, students 10 and older train twice a week. This program offers the same as the pre-juniors but at a more advanced level. This age group has access to the Tuesday night adult basics class with instructor recommendation and parental approval
Aikido - Open Mat
Open mat is an instructor led aikido class for all levels ranging from no experience to all ranks. The daily class structure will be determined by the participants attending
Weapons
Weapons training - Bokken, jo, and tanto are used to exclusively in this class. There are several reasons for weapons training in aikido. First, many aikido movements are derived from classical weapons arts. Second, weapons training is helpful for learning proper ma ai, or distancing. Repeatedly moving in and out of the striking range of a weapon fosters an intuitive sense of distance and timing - something which is crucial to empty-hand training as well. Third, many advanced aikido techniques involve defenses against weapons. In order to ensure that such techniques can be practiced safely, it is important for students to know how to attack properly with weapons, and to defend against such attacks. Training in weapons kata is a way of facilitating understanding of general principles of aikido movement
Yin/Restorative Yoga
This class offers a combination of yin and restorative yoga. Yin yoga is a passive practice of yoga that deeply nourishes the connective tissues (joints, ligaments, fascia). Poses are held for several minutes to gently open the body and rehabilitate the tissues. Restoratives are meditative poses in which the body is supported with props and held for extended periods of time. Both soothing and regenerating, restorative poses help bring balance to our demanding daily lives
Aikido General
This class is for adult men and women. More vigorous in nature than the Basics class. Beginners are encouraged to participate in this class in addition to the Basics class at such time as they become comfortable
Ashtanga-Inspired Vinyasa
This energetic and challenging class incorporates elements from the Primary Series of Ashtanga and Vinyasa. Move through Sun Salutations A and B followed by Ashtanga and non-Ashtanga standing and seated postures. By learning and practicing this sequence, you will witness progression in your own strength, flexibility, and focus. A well balanced and dynamic practice that offers options and modifications for all levels to progress
Vinyasa Yoga Level 2
A perfect class for those who have developed a strong foundation in basic yoga poses and are ready to take their practice to the next level. Explore new transitions and advanced postures that you may not always find in an all-levels classes. Classes will be challenging and designed to allow you to go deeper into your practice. This class assumes some vinyasa yoga experience
Enjoy yoga in a warm, welcoming atmosphere at our Modesto studio inside Aikido of Modesto. Browse our class list, check out our class schedule,and then choose the class that fits your personality and needs. Signups are easy – you can register and pay for your classes here. If you’re new to yoga, be sure to visit our FAQ page for some great tips and helpful info.