Karoun Yoga Opens Today in West Springfield, MA!!

KAROUN YOGA is open for business today, Tuesday January 22nd!  "It is with great excitement that we open the doors to our new expanded state-of-the-art yoga studio in West Springfield!   Situated conveniently between TJMaxx and Radio Shack at 235A Memorial Ave in West Springfield, Massachusetts, we offer ease, convenience,  amazing instructors, and a gorgeous space to practice in." The new and expanded Karoun Yoga Studio Open on Tuesday January 22nd Location: 235A Memorial Ave, West Springfield 01089 Hours of Operation:  Monday - Friday 9am - 7pm; Saturday 8am - 4pm; Sunday closed Expanded team of instructors: Karoun Charkoudian, Paul Menard, Kim Perry, Maggie Kortchmar, Amanda Leonesio, Erin McNally, and Lisa Page Receptionists: Kayla Smith and Samantha Euell YOGA SCHEDULE BEGINS TUESDAY JANUARY 22ND: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Iyengar Level 1 Paul 8:30 – 9:45 Vinyasa Flow Level 2-3 Amanda 9:30 – 10:45 Vinyasa Flow Level 2-3 Amanda 9:30 – 10:45 Vinyasa Flow Level 1-2 Kim 9:30-10:45 Iyengar Level 2-3 Paul 10 – 11:15 Power Level 3-4 Kim 12-1pm 11:15-11:45am Open Meditation Free Iyengar Level 1 Erin 2-3pm Kids Yoga Lisa 4-4:45pm Vinyasa Flow Level 2-3 Maggie 4-5:15 Vinyasa Flow Level 1 Maggie 4-5:15 Iyengar Level 2-3 Paul 5:30 – 6:45 Power Level 3-4 Kim 5:30-6:45 Iyengar Level 1 Karoun 5:30 – 6:45 Vinyasa Flow Level 1 Maggie 5:30 – 6:45 Vinyasa Flow Mixed Level Maggie 5:30-6:45 Iyengar Level 1 Paul 7-8:15 Iyengar Level 2-3 Karoun 7-8:15 Power Level 3-4 Kim 7-8:15 Questions? Email  info@karounyoga.com Pricing and Membership Plans Drop-in $14 This plan is the most beneficial for those with constantly changing schedules.  No commitment, pay as you go. Drop-in for college students with ID and senior citizens (65+) $12 Teen (through highschool) $6 Child accompanied by parent (with prior permission from studio) $6 5-class card $55 The best way to feel the effects of yoga is by coming regularly.  This is a commitment to yourself and your wellness.  The more regularly you come, the less expensive the yoga!  This card purchase brings the price down to $11 per class.  Good for 2 months. Extended only if due to illness or unexpected leave, must contact studio via phone or email to extend this card. 5-class card for college students with ID and senior citizens (65+) $50 Monthly Unlimited Membership $85 This is one of the most economic plans.  You can start this on any day of the month, and it will be valid for 30 days from the date of start.  If you go to 3 classes per week you will feel amazing and you will take class for only $7 per class. Yearly Member $750  This is the most economic plan.  One-time payment only.  With this plan you get to bring 3 guests with you for free every month (that’s a $504 value).  Guests cannot already be members of the studio.  Guest can only attend 3 classes per month total as a complimentary yearly member guest at Karoun Yoga. Yoga Class Descriptions Level  1:  Are you a beginner, think you’re not flexible, and can never do yoga?  Start with any Level  1 class at Karoun Yoga!  In Level  1 classes, breathing, stretching, and strengthening poses are introduced in an accessible way at a slower pace.  More attention is given to helping each student in their pose. Level 2:  In Level 2 classes more advanced strengthening and balancing postures including headstand are practiced, pacing tends to be faster, and a fundamental knowledge of yoga is recommended.  Level 3:  In Level 3 classes balancing and strength poses may be held longer (for example headstand may be held for 5 minutes) or linked postures may be linked together in more complex ways.  A solid understanding of yoga is necessary for this level. Level 4 This class is for students with a maturity in postures through Level 3 and a consistent self-directed practice. Iyengar:  Based on the traditions of BKS Iyengar, these classes focus on detailed alignment of each pose.  Your depth of understanding on a muscular and skeletal level of your own body within each pose will be enhanced and your understanding of yourself and the pose deepens.  You will find that a “simple” pose can actually be very complex, and very challenging!  This is a great class to attend for beginners looking for fundamentals, and seasoned practitioners to deepen and broaden their knowledge of each pose.  Vinyasa:  Vinyasa literally means “to place in a special way”.  Vinyasa is a style that links breath to movement.  There is a meditative quality of posture and breath.  The feel of the class can be a seamless flow of poses.  The flow will be slower in Level 1 classes and faster in level 2 and 3 classes.  These are generally more active and movement-based classes, students move actively up and down from the mat.  Linking pose with breath can give you a wonderful feeling of flow, which you can take with you to “flow” in your life.  Power:  Power yoga is a strengthening, athletic form of Vinyasa.  This is a vigorous, strengthening class, with movement on the breath.  At the Karoun Yoga studio, a solid foundation of yoga is required before coming to this class.  When properly prepared for Power yoga this can be an incredibly cleansing vigorous workout while still incorporating all of the benefits of mind-body-breath connection from the classical yoga system. Kids Yoga (Ages 6-9):  In this playful yoga class, kids will learn techniques and exercises to help them relax and calm their minds, improve balance, coordination, and strength as well as learn self-awareness and respect for themselves and others through yoga poses, games, partner and group poses, simple breathing and mindfulness techniques, and lots of fun!  Class is 45 minutes.