CLASSIC DEVA
KamaDeva Signature Style Yoga Classes in East Hampton
Developed by director Jessica Bellofatto, a typical Classic Deva yoga class is designed to incorporate superb knowledge of the body and proper alignment, the use of breath synchronized with movement typical of vinyasa style yoga, inspiration from the philosophies of Yoga, Buddhism, and modern poetry, and uplifting music ranging from Bob Dylan to Krishna Das to create a class experience which lifts the student beyond the mundane and allows them to tap into something magical and sacred. No two classes are alike, and yet they follow this formula; a formula which gives the student a taste of something way beyond mere physical exercise.
KamaDeva Wake-Up: Start your day the KamaDeva way! Join Jessica or other KamaDeva teachers for a complete morning practice, saluting the sun, and greeting the day with the sacred practice of Yoga. Set the tone for your day with a well-rounded asana practice, breath awareness, and meditation. All levels.
KamaDeva Lunchtime Vinyasa: Well-rounded one hour practice for those who need an energizing break in the middle of the day! Similar to the format of a KamaDeva Wake-Up class, classes include some breathing practices, an intelligently sequenced flowing vinyasa, some inverted postures, and then cooling poses leading into a deep savasana (corpse pose). A perfect well-rounded practice specially designed by KamaDeva owner Jessica Bellofatto to fit into your lunchtime hour. Starbucks??? No, KamaDeva Yoga instead!!!!
KamaDeva Open Restorative: A KamaDeva Open Restorative class includes a more active practice in the first half of class, and then segues into longer-held restorative postures, utilizing props such as chairs, sandbags and bolsters to support the body into a deep state of relaxation, which Sri B.K.S Iyengar tells us is the foundation of pranayama and meditation. Students can expect to be both energized and deeply relaxed, with a calm nervous system and a quieter mind.
KamaDeva Beginner Class and Beginner Workshop: Fall in Love with the Practice of Yoga!!!! For students new to Yoga, or for those who wish to reacquanit themselves with the basic postures, this class will introduce some fundamental alignment principles, and will guide the beginning student through a well-rounded practice, guaranteed to reduce stress, increase flexibility and strength, and induce a feeling of calm and well-being. Some basic Yoga philosophy will also be included. Please come on an empty stomach and with an open mind!!!!!
KamaDeva Community Class: This class, taught by KamaDeva director Jessica Bellofatto, as well as a rotating staff of other amazing core KamaDeva teachers, is a 75 minute class that is "by donation." Our intention in placing a "free or by donation" class on the schedule, is to serve the community and to recognize the fact that not everyone can afford to attend Yoga on a whim. KamaDeva strives to make the sacred practice of Yoga accessible to all. The suggested donation for this class is $10. Students may also use their class cards, or donate more to help out our hard working instructors and to maintain the beautiful space we have created.