Yoga Classes
Hatha Yoga
Thursdays 2:30 - 4:00 PM
Visions and Dreams meeting room
2482 Newport Boulevard
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Single Class | $22
4 class series | $75
New Students | $5 (first class only)
Substitute Yoga Teaching
Helena regularly substitute teaches Therapeutic, Gentle,
Yin, and Restorative Yoga classes at YogaWorks studios in Orange County at Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, and Costa Mesa. For the most current schedule details please visit the YogaWorks website.
Private Yoga Sessions
Helena can custom tailor a private yoga session for you, or for your small group. Please contact her today to schedule your session!
1/2 hour or 1 hour session | Call for pricing
Types of Yoga
Below you will find descriptions of the types of yoga classes in which Helena specializes: Restorative, Yin, Therapeutic/Gentle, and Hatha.
Restorative Yoga
Said to be more relaxing than sleep, Restorative Yoga is a special modality that focuses on the use of props (such as blankets, bolsters, and blocks) to hold sustained poses for an extended time. You may never even get up on your feet! A very slow paced class with minimal movement, a special treat for the body, and accessible to any person regardless of physical limitations or yoga experience (or lack thereof!).
Yin Yoga
While most modern yoga classes focus on movement to alternately engage and relax the muscles of the body, Yin Yoga specifically aims to calm and relax the deepest connective tissues of the body, rather than the muscles. Expect a slow paced class, appropriate for all levels.
Therapeutic/Gentle Yoga
Geared toward those who may be new to yoga, have suffered injuries, or have a health issue that may be addressed with basic yoga poses. No previous experience necessary. All participants will be guided according to their individual abilities. This class is suitable for developing a yoga practice in a slower, supported way and may include breathwork and meditation.
Hatha Yoga
Through a classical Hatha Yoga practice, students learn to listen to the body's individual needs and support their practice with modifications, focusing on the rhythm of the breath in the asanas (poses). Although this style of yoga involves the most active movement among Helena's yoga specialties, it is quite suitable for all levels.
Experience
Helena has taught Yoga for 50 years, training initially in London, England, with various Indian master teachers and completing her teacher certification with Sivananda Yoga in Val Morin, Canada, at the Sivananda Yoga Ashram. Since moving to the US in 1979, she has continued her yoga education with many courses on Restorative Yoga, Yin Yoga, and Therapeutic Yoga practices, the latter of which particularly focuses on individual needs for those who are healing from an injury or a health condition.
Helena focuses on the benefits of a slower practice, using conscious breath and gearing classes or sessions to individual needs and ability. Stress and tension are released in mind and body, bringing flexibility, strength and relaxation to the whole being.
