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yoga classes

Power Yoga/Vinyasa

gwenAs an Astanga-based Vinyasa practice, Power Yoga offers the student a physical and mental workout that develops both the body and soul. Power Yoga is a series of movements that flow, building the whole body.

The practice offers a way to build strength, focus, balance, control, breath, and self-awareness.  By elevating the heat of the room, the body is able to reach its highest level of energy, vitality and freedom. This class is open to all levels.

“Yoga for You – The primary aim of yoga is to restore the mind to simplicity and peace, and free it from confusion and distress.  This sense of calm comes from the yogic asanas and pranayama.  Unlike other forms of exercise which strain muscles and bones, yoga gently rejuvenates the body.  By restoring the body, yoga frees the mind from the negative feelings caused by the fast pace of modern life.  The practice of yoga fills up the reservoirs of hope and optimism within you.  It helps you overcome all obstacles on the path to perfect health and spiritual contentment.  It is a rebirth.” 

--- B.K.S.  Iyengar

Slow Flow Yoga Class

This class is designed for the student new to yoga or Power Yoga.  The sequence will be covered at a slower pace focusing on alignment and proper stance.    This class is oriented toward, but not restricted to, beginners.  If you are interested in  the beginners Power Yoga please call us at 610-892-9642, email us at info@experienceenso.com or simply drop in for your first class.

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budokon classes

Budokon

adam - budokonBudokon is a practice created by Cameron Shayne that cultivates the body and mind.  The Budokon physical practice draws upon ancient and modern yogic and martial arts styles. The foundation of the Budokon physical practice is precision, alignment and Zen mind. All Budokon techniques are designed to explore the body's full range of motion. The practice dances between agility, control, speed, power, balance and flow. The physical practice is divided into two themes: The Yogic Series, and the Budo Series. Both themes constantly draw from and depend on each other. The Budokon Yogic Series was heavily influenced by Iyengar and Astanga yogic techniques and alignment. The focus is on control, calm, power and precision. This class is open to all levels.

"Budokon is a living art. By that I mean it is the art of living. It is your waking and your sleeping, your walking and your sitting, your living and your dying. I cannot say that it is more special than any other art. In fact, it is not special at all. It is the practitioner who brings all that the art is, all that the art will ever be. Budokon is not about gaining ideas. There is nothing to gain from it. It is simply a way. Our way is the Zen way. We are not a religion or a devotional practice. We do not practice to become enlightened. We practice because we are enlightened. If you are seeking something in order to gain something, this is the wrong practice. Budokon is empty of gaining ideas. If you believe there is something to gain from it, you will always be disappointed by it. This is the first lesson in our art. We must come to it, like all things, with a pure mind, free from attachment and gaining ideas. This is why we suffer. Budokon is freedom from suffering, nothing more."

--- Cameron Shayne Creator & Founder

Budokon Basics

This class is designed for the student new to the Budokon practice.  The movements will be covered at a slower pace so that the student can master the subtleties of this practice.  

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yogic budokon flow

adamYogic Budokon Flow – is a flowing Vinyasa style one hour class.  The class incorporates principals of a Vinyasa flow yoga class with portions of Budokon's yogic techniques.  The result is a beautiful workout that helps bring together the principals of yoga and budokon into one class.  No prior budokon experience is required.  Provides those new to the budokon practice the opportunity to experience Budokon in the context of a Vinyasa flow yoga class.  Come and take your practice to the next level.   

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special classes

Enso on the Go - Programs for Athletes

Enso on the Go is a unique program designed by Enso founders Adam Marcus and Gwen Soffer specifically for athletes and athletic teams.

Here are just some of the benefits of this unique program:

  • Flexibility: Active stretching is necessary to create optimum range of motion and efficient use of energy.
  • Joint Stability: Ankle, knee, shoulder, wrist and hip stability prevents injury and increases performance.
  • Core Strength: Strength, power and control come from the core.
  • Performance: Athletic performance is weakened by limited mobility.adam marcus with the swarthmore college soccer team
  • Body Awareness: Mind/body connection maximizes focus, strength, and agility.
  • Injury Prevention: Flexibility and proper alignment prevent injury.
  • Dynamic Balance: Increased balance leads to increased performance and athletic ability.
  • Integral Training: Sports specific yoga and budokon training involves multiplanar, multijoint, and multi-dimensional movements.
  • Endurance: The ability to control movement creates a higher level of endurance.
  • Posture: Development of a neutral spine provides the arms and legs with the best base to create maximum movement and force.
  • Agility: Speed, quickness and coordination developed will help to create maximum agility.
  • Strength: Training functionally develops trained movements and not just individual muscles.
  • Focus: Intention in motion creates athletic commitment.
  • Breath: Proper breathing creates body control and awareness of movement.

Enso provides training at its own facility in Media, PA or onsite at your facility.  Enso team training sessions can be delivered as an individual session or as an 8 or 16 class series.  For more information on pricing and class options, please go to our fees page or click here.

In some cases, institutional athletic programs require insurance coverage and so each Enso instructor carries individual liability insurance.

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