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Where are you located?
The Yoga Path is in Spring Street Square on upper Spring Street, Friday Harbor WA.
The studio is on the second floor.
What should I bring to class?
The Yoga Path has mats, bolsters, blankets and other yoga props. You are welcome to bring your own yoga gear if you like.
What should I wear?
Any comfortable clothing that allows a full range of movement is suitable. Layers are great so you can stay comfortable as the activity level of the class changes.
How do I register?
You can register by email or by regular mail.
- For email send your name and the name of the class you are registering for to us. You can then either mail us the check or bring it to first class.
- For regular mail print the registration form, fill it out, and send it with your check to our address The Yoga Path, 849 Spring Street #2, Friday Harbor, WA 98250.
Can I make up missed classes?
If you register for a series of classes and miss one, you can make it up by coming to any other class The Yoga Path offers that allows drop in students. When you sign in, just write down “make up” and the name or time of your usual class.
My friends and I would like to take a class, but the times never work with our schedule. Would you do a class for us?
Absolutely! Just call or email us and we’ll be glad to work with you and your group.
What kind of yoga is taught at the Yoga Path?
All of us have studied more than one method of yoga. The principals that guide our teaching are:
- Linking of movement, breath, and attention
- Adaptation of techniques to meet the individual student’s needs and interests
- Intelligent sequencing of practices to achieve results without creating new stress
- Cultivating awareness so that the benefits of practice inform daily life.
What is yoga?
Yoga is a collection of techniques that bring tremendous benefit to the whole person. The primary techniques are:
- Postures (asana) that benefit the entire physical body by creating ease of movement, flexibility, and strength
- Breathing practices (pranayama) which calm and focus the mind
- Meditation techniques which influence and foster the connection between the heart and mind
- Spiritual practices involving self reflection, chanting, ritual, and contemplation
Who can do yoga?
Anyone interested can do yoga, if the practice is adapted to meet their needs. Often individuals with minor limitations can be accommodated in a group class. People with more severe limitations should start with private instruction. If you have questions about the best way to begin, or which class is best suited to your needs and interests, please contact us.
What can yoga do for me?
Basically, you will simply feel better by doing yoga. The tools and techniques of yoga promote a general feeling of well being and connection. The physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual benefits of yoga include:
- increased strength and flexibility
- greater body awareness
- correction of inappropriate movement patterns
- increased ability to deal with stressful situations and difficult emotions
- increased concentration and focus
- greater emotional resilience
- the capacity to extend oneself
- feelings of peace, stillness, and connectedness
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