Nancy S. Smith, MA has been teaching dance and movement for nearly 15 years. Originally from coastal North Carolina, Nancy currently resides in New York City where she instructs classes in modern dance, jazz, tap, choreography and creative movement. In 2005 she completed her Master’s in Dance Education from New York University’s Steinhardt School of Education, graduating magna cum laude. A lifelong student and yoga devotee, Nancy recently completed Wilmington Yoga Center’s 200-hour teacher training program, where she will soon be registered with the National Yoga Alliance.  Nancy believes the health of the mind comes from being able to love your body – which comes through the practice of yoga.  Nancy’s aim is to share her knowledge of movement in order to challenge, heal, nourish and inspire others.

Class Description – Hatha Yoga

Hatha: The Sanskrit word “Hatha” is a combination of “ha” meaning sun and “tha” meaning moon. Hatha Yoga brings the masculine active energy (represented by the sun) and the feminine, receptive energy (represented by the moon) into balance in the body. This class is designed for a variety of levels from beginners to more advanced students to work side by side practicing solid fundamentals and the classic yoga asanas (postures). Gain a deeper awareness of your body and develop higher levels of focus, strength, flexibility and endurance. You’ll continue to develop an understanding and appreciation of the integration of asana, pranayama breathing, and meditation. Modifications will be introduced for complex poses so that beginners can work comfortably at their own level. The aim of each class is to empower the practitioner in order to face life’s challenges with a more balanced disposition – emotionally, spiritually and physically.

This class is FREE for all CFOIB athletes & non-athletes. Donations for your instructor are appreciated.

Schedule

Mon 8/15 @ 5:30- 6:30pm

Tues 8/16 @ 10-11:15am

Thurs 8/18 @ 10-11:15am

Mon 8/22 @ 5:30- 6:30pm

Tues 8/23 @ 10-11:15am

Thurs 8/25 10-11:15am

Mon 8/29 @ 5:30- 6:30pm

Tues 8/30 @ 10-11:15 am