YOGA 101

The Foundations of Practice

New to Yoga?

WELCOME to the Foundational 6-Class Series that introduces newcomers to everything you always wanted to know about taking a group yoga class AND adding a weekly yoga practice to your lifestyle. 

Start with just one class a week. 

Commit to the practice in May and ride the wave into Summer . . . to notice how you FEEL.

Spring 6 Week Series begins
Wednesday, May 7th
6-7:30pm

Welcome to the Sangha incubator and to the most wonderful time spent learning . . . yourself.

Whether for fitness, as a self-care practice, or as a stepping stone to your wellness evolution, yoga has the power to make a profound and positive difference in your life

Join Jeff Costa* in this workshop-style class series to learn the foundations of a safe yoga practice, discover modifications to accommodate your personal ability with ample opportunity to ask questions and share your story. 

This course includes the use of yoga props. 

You are welcome to bring your own or borrow from the studio prop room;
including Manduka Pro mats, blocks, belts,
blankets, bolsters and cushions.

COURSE OUTLINE

Week 1:
Welcome to the heart of yoga

- How to “take a comfortable seat” and utilize props
- The foundational 3-part ocean breath
- Stability postures and six movements of the spine
- A reclined, guided relaxation

Week 2:
- Connecting breath and movement
- The foundations of balance
- Alignment in standing postures
- Half Sun Salutation
- The energy body self-check

Week 3:
- Yoga philosophy and the 8-limbed path
- Sun Salutation (What “take the vinyasa” means)
- How to deepen/expand/modify the postures
- How to sustain poses and build heat

Week 4:
- Prepare to step into a class environment/ class etiquette
- Fundamental breath work practices of prana
- Meditation in motion: the spirit behind the postures
- Conscious communication

Weeks 5 and 6:
- Step into a class environment
- Review all the components learned by participating in a 1-hour yoga class
- Mobility and stability exercises
- Practice: 15-minute mindful sitting meditation
- Plan your next steps . . .

YOGA 101 COURSE INVESTMENT
with a SLIDING-SCALE
PRICE OPTION:

$108 - $148 - $188


This course includes a Sangha Welcome Pass. Enjoy Unlimited Yoga classes for the two weeks following your final Yoga 101 Foundations class. Meet everyone on our incredible team of experienced Certified Teachers.

ANY QUESTIONS OR WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FOUNDATIONS OF YOGA?

CALL US AT 508-990-0178 OR EMAIL:
jeff@sanghanewbedford.com

*This program will be led by Professional Yoga Teacher in the Kripalu Lineage, Jeff Costa ERYT 500, YACEP

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  • I am so glad I happened across this YOGA 101 course on socials. The program matched the course description perfectly.

    2025 Graduate

  • YOGA 101 provided me with a new way to approach yoga that didn't focus on "working out" but on loving my body and moving to feel good.

    2025 Graduate

  • 10 out of 10! From the sliding scale pricing, to the space, the pace, the overall Foundational experience was supremely divine.

    2025 Graduate