John Marino teaches a weekly Chair-Yoga Class in the Fireside Room every Tuesday morning from 10 to 11:30 am. Classes are on a donation basis.
While the perfection of complicated yoga postures is admirable, the practical goal of hatha yoga is to grow toward a steady and easy posture in daily life. I have determined that rather than teaching asanas (yoga postures) to people, it is far more productive to teach people how to approach each posture to the limits of their ability while maintaining the integrity of the torso and particularly, the spine. In my classes, traditional yoga postures are examined to gain a better understanding of the mechanics of movement. When appropriate, the student is encouraged to move beyond limitations with integrity and without fear of injury. Bodywork techniques are frequently applied in partnered or teacher-assisted work to accelerate ease and familiarity in the asanas. I “nudge” the body in the right direction while assigning responsibility for the outcome to the individual. — John Marino
John Marino began the study and practice of yoga and massage in 1975. He started teaching seniors and others in 1992. His popular “chair yoga” classes are designed specifically for those who have movement challenges due to age, disabling illness, accident, or stress. His students quickly report greater flexibility and ease of movement.