Briefly, yoga can be described as a set of physical exercises that include gentle stretches, breathing practices, and progressive deep relaxation. The benefits of yoga on the body include:
• Increased flexibility and stamina
• Improved balance and coordination
• Strengthened and toned muscles

Yoga isn’t all about the body though; the effects on the mind are also integral to the practice of yoga. Yoga improves concentration, and increases alertness and clarity of thought. Finally yoga promotes relaxation and reduces stress, allowing you to feel a profound sense of calmness, peace and tranquillity.

Whether at the early or advanced stages of yoga, you can practice here at kismet Inn with a professional yoga trainer in a spacious room dedicated solely to yoga. The room has a large, south-facing bay window with a view of a magnificent, 150-year old copper beech tree. Additional windows face east and west. The wooden floor will have radiant heat during the cold months and guests will be provided with individual yoga mats made with pure natural rubber.

OnGoing Yoga Classes

Basic Kipalu Yoga class:

     In which you will be taught practices that will increase your ability to release stress, generate strength and flexibility, strengthen your immune system, quiet and calm your mind and bring balance into your life!  In the class, we will work on stretches, postures, breath practice, centering relaxation. 

Breath Practice (Pranayam) session

     Our way of breathing has a profound effect on the quality of our lives.  Regular "breath practice" can improve the functioning of all our physical systems.  It can bring calmness, mental clarity and a balance to our emotions.  It can lead us into a state of relaxation and can also facilitate meditation.  Come learn and/or review basic breath practices that make a real difference yet are so simple!

Partner Yoga Class

       Yoga is traditionally an individual practice.  Explore doing yoga postures with a partner!  By working at stretching, balancing and breathing in unison with one another, we deepen our connection to one another and to our own selves.  It is about giving and receiving support and so much about communicationg and having fun! 

The 5 Rite

     Learn and practice ancient Tibetan movements that can have a profound effect on the chakras (energy centers) and thus on the body's aging process!  No experience in yoga is required.

Relax & Renew Yoga Sessions

    Learn stretches, postures and breath practices which can help calm the mind, increase your ability to relax and to release stress in your body.

"According to current estimates, 75%-90% of visits to primary care practitioners are for problems related to stress."  Institute for Natural Resources, July 2006