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Teacher:
Steve Chappell has a Master of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling with postgraduate work in
clinical counseling and holistic health. He has studied yoga with the Self Realization Fellowship, Ananda
Marga Society, Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, Siddha Yoga Dham Association, and the Himalayan
Institute of Yoga. Steve was certified to teach Iyengar Yoga in 1988 and is presently authorized to
teach Power (Astanga) Yoga by Beryl Bender Birch of the Hard & The Soft Astanga Yoga Institute.
Steve has also completed Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series Teacher Training with David Swenson.
Registration:
Class and space size is limited at the Executive Office Building, so students will receive personalized
attention. Classes will begin or continue when a minimum of five or a maximum of six students have
registered.
Please register by calling or e-mailing Steve at #937-293-2050/SChappell@InsightandAwareness.com
Fees:
The fee for a 5-week 1 & 1/4-hour class is $62.50 per person. It is requested that all fees be paid in
advance or on the first day of class. The fee for classes at your site are $75 per person with a
minimum of 8 students.
Class Descriptions:
Yoga or Hatha Yoga is an eclectic and integrated class with a blend of various styles of yoga including
Siddha, Kriplau, Iyengar, and Ashtanga. It is a mixed level yoga class suitable for all ages, abilities, and
experience. All are welcome.
Ashtanga Yoga (aka Power Yoga) is a modified and Beginners Instructional class based on the
Primary Series of Ashtanga Yoga as taught by Beryl Bender Birch. It is a more challenging system of
yoga with an emphasis on strength, flexibility, balance, and endurance. This class is for those students
who are reasonably fit and with prior yoga experience.
Ashtanga "Flow" Yoga is a hard and soft sequence of yoga postures and movements blending the
physically hard elements of Ashtanga Yoga with the soft and flowing dance of Tai Chi. This hybrid
system of yoga combines the best of these hard-form and soft-form styles honoring the power and
discipline of Ashtanga Yoga while reflecting the concept of softness as strength from the practice of
Tai Chi.
Yoga for Gardening is for prevention and recovery of tired, achy muscles, joints, and bones during the
gardening season. Learn techniques for relaxation, breathing, mindfulness, strength, flexibility, and
balance to increase your energy, endurance, and avoid injury. Steve has experience with gardening, so
he can help you cater your yoga practice to any special needs. In addition, he can teach you to "talk to
the plants" in order to make them grow faster, bigger, and better. Just kidding.
Yoga for Golf is... for golfers! Steve is also a golfer and former athlete, so... he knows what muscles
need to be stretched and strengthened for maximum efficiency and safety from injury on the golf
course. He also knows about "keeping your eye on the ball" and... being "one" with the ball for
maximum performance. Come learn "secret" techniques that can make your game more competitive,
enjoyable, and fun!
Gentle Yoga is a program that offers a safe, therapeutic, restorative, and effective approach for anyone
seeking a careful, gradual, and gentle approach to maintaining a vibrant, healthy, and active lifestyle.
This class may include people who have been physically inactive or recovering and rehabilitating from
injury, illness, or surgery. Senior adults and beginners to yoga at any fitness level are welcome.
Exercises or poses will be modified to meet everyone's needs. This class teaches relaxation techniques,
proper breathing, gentle stretching, and meditation for stress-management, recovery, strength,
flexibility, balance, endurance, peace of mind, and overall wellness.
Yoga for Men. Okay guys... I practice yoga and I'm a former Marine Officer and college
football/baseball player. If I do it, you can do it. Believe me, you will be surprised at how much better it
makes you feel than "two-a-day" summer football practice sessions or basic training with the
Marines. I challenge you to come to yoga class. I can make it as hard or as gentle as you want!!!
Yoga for Fun! A new and unique approach to yoga whereby we explore the "fun" yoga poses as
needed in the moment in a relaxed, creative atmosphere of joy and laughter that is uplifting,
exhilarating, and just plain fun!
Yoga for Seniors. A balanced workout using the classical poses, breathwork, relaxation, and
meditation techniques of Hatha Yoga to create strength, flexibility, balance, musculo-skeletal alignment,
endurance, mental and emotional clarity, increased energy and vitality, and health and well-being for
older citizens.
Preschool Yoga. Preschoolers, ages 3-6, along with a parent or caregiver, will have fun, adventure,
and enjoyment learning yoga postures, exercises, games, and health education that mimic plants,
animals, and everyday objects in the natural world that will stimulate the imagination; foster a strong,
healthy body; a calm, contented mind; and a sense of inner peace.
Parent-Child Yoga-"Be a Lion, Tiger, or Bear... Oh My!" This is a beginning yoga class for kids,
ages 7-10, along with their parent or caregiver, which involves relaxation, physical exercise, breath
awareness, and quiet time. These practices will establish a foundation for lifelong physical, emotional,
mental, and spiritual health.Your child will have fun learning yoga postures, exercises, games, and
health education that mimic plants, animals, birds, fish, insects, and objects in the world around us.
Hopefully you as parent will rekindle your own sense of fun and inner child!
Benefits:
Yoga is a system of personal development, therapy, and healing that brings body, mind, emotions, and
spirit into harmony. The practice of yoga calms the mind; manages emotions; reduces stress and
tension; improves concentration, balance, strength, flexibility, energy, and endurance; and connects
one to their inherent essence, nature, or spirit.
Equipment and Preparation:
Please wear loose, comfortable clothing. Bring a mat, towel, or blanket to practice on and a cushion for
meditation if desired. You may also bring water or any other props if you like to facilitate your practice.
Please do not eat a heavy meal before class.
Location:
Classes are offered at various locations. Please see the Schedule page of this web site for further
information.
Private Instruction:
Individual Yoga and Yoga Therapy instruction are available at the following location. Please call or
e-mail Steve for an appointment and fee.
Executive Office Building
1250 West Dorothy Lane, Suite 208 (Second Floor)
Kettering, OH 45409 (Park in back of the building and enter at SW rear door)
Steve Chappell has a Master of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling with postgraduate work in
clinical counseling and holistic health. He has studied yoga with the Self Realization Fellowship, Ananda
Marga Society, Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, Siddha Yoga Dham Association, and the Himalayan
Institute of Yoga. Steve was certified to teach Iyengar Yoga in 1988 and is presently authorized to
teach Power (Astanga) Yoga by Beryl Bender Birch of the Hard & The Soft Astanga Yoga Institute.
Steve has also completed Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series Teacher Training with David Swenson.
Registration:
Class and space size is limited at the Executive Office Building, so students will receive personalized
attention. Classes will begin or continue when a minimum of five or a maximum of six students have
registered.
Please register by calling or e-mailing Steve at #937-293-2050/SChappell@InsightandAwareness.com
Fees:
The fee for a 5-week 1 & 1/4-hour class is $62.50 per person. It is requested that all fees be paid in
advance or on the first day of class. The fee for classes at your site are $75 per person with a
minimum of 8 students.
Class Descriptions:
Yoga or Hatha Yoga is an eclectic and integrated class with a blend of various styles of yoga including
Siddha, Kriplau, Iyengar, and Ashtanga. It is a mixed level yoga class suitable for all ages, abilities, and
experience. All are welcome.
Ashtanga Yoga (aka Power Yoga) is a modified and Beginners Instructional class based on the
Primary Series of Ashtanga Yoga as taught by Beryl Bender Birch. It is a more challenging system of
yoga with an emphasis on strength, flexibility, balance, and endurance. This class is for those students
who are reasonably fit and with prior yoga experience.
Ashtanga "Flow" Yoga is a hard and soft sequence of yoga postures and movements blending the
physically hard elements of Ashtanga Yoga with the soft and flowing dance of Tai Chi. This hybrid
system of yoga combines the best of these hard-form and soft-form styles honoring the power and
discipline of Ashtanga Yoga while reflecting the concept of softness as strength from the practice of
Tai Chi.
Yoga for Gardening is for prevention and recovery of tired, achy muscles, joints, and bones during the
gardening season. Learn techniques for relaxation, breathing, mindfulness, strength, flexibility, and
balance to increase your energy, endurance, and avoid injury. Steve has experience with gardening, so
he can help you cater your yoga practice to any special needs. In addition, he can teach you to "talk to
the plants" in order to make them grow faster, bigger, and better. Just kidding.
Yoga for Golf is... for golfers! Steve is also a golfer and former athlete, so... he knows what muscles
need to be stretched and strengthened for maximum efficiency and safety from injury on the golf
course. He also knows about "keeping your eye on the ball" and... being "one" with the ball for
maximum performance. Come learn "secret" techniques that can make your game more competitive,
enjoyable, and fun!
Gentle Yoga is a program that offers a safe, therapeutic, restorative, and effective approach for anyone
seeking a careful, gradual, and gentle approach to maintaining a vibrant, healthy, and active lifestyle.
This class may include people who have been physically inactive or recovering and rehabilitating from
injury, illness, or surgery. Senior adults and beginners to yoga at any fitness level are welcome.
Exercises or poses will be modified to meet everyone's needs. This class teaches relaxation techniques,
proper breathing, gentle stretching, and meditation for stress-management, recovery, strength,
flexibility, balance, endurance, peace of mind, and overall wellness.
Yoga for Men. Okay guys... I practice yoga and I'm a former Marine Officer and college
football/baseball player. If I do it, you can do it. Believe me, you will be surprised at how much better it
makes you feel than "two-a-day" summer football practice sessions or basic training with the
Marines. I challenge you to come to yoga class. I can make it as hard or as gentle as you want!!!
Yoga for Fun! A new and unique approach to yoga whereby we explore the "fun" yoga poses as
needed in the moment in a relaxed, creative atmosphere of joy and laughter that is uplifting,
exhilarating, and just plain fun!
Yoga for Seniors. A balanced workout using the classical poses, breathwork, relaxation, and
meditation techniques of Hatha Yoga to create strength, flexibility, balance, musculo-skeletal alignment,
endurance, mental and emotional clarity, increased energy and vitality, and health and well-being for
older citizens.
Preschool Yoga. Preschoolers, ages 3-6, along with a parent or caregiver, will have fun, adventure,
and enjoyment learning yoga postures, exercises, games, and health education that mimic plants,
animals, and everyday objects in the natural world that will stimulate the imagination; foster a strong,
healthy body; a calm, contented mind; and a sense of inner peace.
Parent-Child Yoga-"Be a Lion, Tiger, or Bear... Oh My!" This is a beginning yoga class for kids,
ages 7-10, along with their parent or caregiver, which involves relaxation, physical exercise, breath
awareness, and quiet time. These practices will establish a foundation for lifelong physical, emotional,
mental, and spiritual health.Your child will have fun learning yoga postures, exercises, games, and
health education that mimic plants, animals, birds, fish, insects, and objects in the world around us.
Hopefully you as parent will rekindle your own sense of fun and inner child!
Benefits:
Yoga is a system of personal development, therapy, and healing that brings body, mind, emotions, and
spirit into harmony. The practice of yoga calms the mind; manages emotions; reduces stress and
tension; improves concentration, balance, strength, flexibility, energy, and endurance; and connects
one to their inherent essence, nature, or spirit.
Equipment and Preparation:
Please wear loose, comfortable clothing. Bring a mat, towel, or blanket to practice on and a cushion for
meditation if desired. You may also bring water or any other props if you like to facilitate your practice.
Please do not eat a heavy meal before class.
Location:
Classes are offered at various locations. Please see the Schedule page of this web site for further
information.
Private Instruction:
Individual Yoga and Yoga Therapy instruction are available at the following location. Please call or
e-mail Steve for an appointment and fee.
Executive Office Building
1250 West Dorothy Lane, Suite 208 (Second Floor)
Kettering, OH 45409 (Park in back of the building and enter at SW rear door)
NEW!
| Yoga for Gardening Yoga for Golf Easy/Gentle Yoga Yoga for Men |
Please click the "Schedule" navigation bar for yoga classes at other locations! |