Studio/Gallery Directions and Parking

Look for the flag of the bright pink orchids (as seen in the logo) at the end of the driveway, 11 Hollett Street, Scituate.  Studio is located in the art gallery in the barn: right side, green door, second floor. 

The area surrounding the studio is a Certified National Wildlife Habitat and a quiet zone: please turn cell phones off or to vibrate mode while you are here to keep the aura of sanctuary.  From Route 3-A in Scituate: turn on to Henry Turner Bailey Rd. towards Minot to the center of North Scituate; go through the lights, this becomes Gannett Rd. Go almost 1 mile heading towards Minot Beach; hard right onto Hollett; second drive on left.  Studio/gallery entrance is at the back right corner of the barn.  Please fill parking spaces at the front or left of the barn (as you face it) first; more spaces to the right side where the studio entrance is.  Please park with your headlights facing the studio entrance so you can drive out. (saves your gas, too!)

Private/Semi-private sessions in yoga and Pilates: Some times are still available; please contact Darlene. Private sessions are an opportunity for you to work on your individual needs.  Sessions can be vigorous or restorative, theraputic or meditative: all geared toward personal preference. Reasonably offered as a single session, or for a savings, as a series. Class Schedule

* Pilates Fit Body class: $20 drop-in, 7-week series, $100, or pre-punched class cards.

** Yin/Restorative Yoga is suitable for all levels, including pre-natal students.

please arrive a few minutes before class begins...If you arrive late, please enter quietly and sign in; turn off cell phones. New to the 'Space? please email or phone prior to your first visit: 781-545-0340.  See also: new student info at left.

Class descriptions:

Come and experience the benefits that yoga and Pilates can give you:

These disciplines strengthen your mind and muscles, redefine your body and redistribute your weight. Stretching and core strenthening techniques ease most back pain; learning proper breathing enhances energy levels and overall flexibility. These all ease daily stress and increase your overall health! You simply must add it in to your daily life!

SoulSpace Vinyasa: (flow style, core strengthening yoga)

Darlene's signature style of core-integrated flow yoga, based upon her expertise of traditional Ashtanga Vinyasa, (the original Power Yoga) Iyengar precision of alignment, and pilates mat work. "Vinyasa krama" is a flow style linking postures to breath.  It is an open system of yoga that evolves and changes with each practice that is meditation in motion. Individuals are encouraged to practice at their own pace, using modifications to accomodate their needs.  This class is a more athletic style of yoga suited to students in good physical condition with an understanding of the Surya Namaskars A+B.

Rise+Shine Yoga: Moderate; all levels. Gentle flow class to wake up the body.                                

UNWIND: PM yoga: Moderate, all levels. Students have an understanding of the basic postures for this class.  The flow style of Hatha Yoga is an open system that changes and evolves with each practice.  This meditation in motion, flowing from one posture to another on waves of breath, calms the mind and restores balance in the body.

Gentle (Hatha) Yoga: All levels, including beginner. This class offers students who prefer a slower, gentler yoga practice to learn basic standing and seated postures with focus on proper body alignment, breathing, and form. Gain flexibility, balance and strength, reduce your stress and quiet your mind in this gentle class.                             

Pilates/Fit Body.  Levels 1 and II

A thorough understanding of Pilates basics is required for this class.  Keep your precision, flow, and breath while challenging yourself with added 2-3lb. arm/leg weights, and the Pilates Ring.  This class steps up the intensity of mat Pilates and will increase your strength and coordination. 

Pilates Fundamentals+ Beginners - usually as a series.

We will cover the fundamentals of Pilates mat work as taught by Joseph Pilates.  You will learn alignment, proper breath techniques, and more.   After the series, you will have a greater understanding of your body and your posture!

Yogilates.  Levels 1 and II

A great class as designed by Jonathan Urla, founder of Yogilates (and my trainer).  Class uses Pilates mat work with the breath and flow of Hatha Yoga for a full body strengthening and stretch. An understanding of Pilates basics is best for this class; we use light weights for added arm work.

ZUMBA All levels: Zumba is a fitness class with high energy and motivating music that includes the Latin and international rhythms of salsa, merengue, cumbia, reggeton, flamenco, and hip hop!  It's founder, Alberto "Beto" Perez, an accomplished dancer and inspiring trainer, created routines with fast/slow combinations which tone and sculpt the body through aerobic and interval training. Fun fast fat burning: ditch the workout and join the party!

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Other classes offered periodically:

Yoga Basics:  Beginner. Class for students brand new to yoga or who are recovering from injury or illness.  Session only, 4 weeks.

Yin/Restorative Yoga is a chance to teach and encourage the body into a state of deep relaxation doing supported postures that calm the central nervous system.   All levels. 

Prenatal Yoga: All Levels.  For mothers-to-be, yoga is an ideal way to prepare for birth and labor.  It promotes fitness and flexibility, tones the pelvic area, increases circulation, helps with breath control and balances mind-body energies.  A healthy, flexible body along with a calm mind are tools you will want to call upon during labor and birth.  As always, please clear with your medical team if this a new practice for you.This class is held by session only with pre-registration.

Some private and semi-private session times are still available...

Private sessions in yoga or Pilates offer you a chance to work on your individual need and progress.  The sessions can range from gentle and theraputi, to vigorous and active; the intent is to meet your needs.  Please contact Darlene...781-545-0340.

The physical and mental benefits of a yoga practice can be experienced at your workplace: please contact Darlene.

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Class Fees:

New students: $20 for two classes taken w/in two weeks.  

This rate is for first time, new students only.

SUMMER 2010: Single drop in class: $16  // SUMMER 7-wk UNLIMITED: $90 (EXCEPT: Pilates/Fit Body class)

Six class card: $72 (expires in two months)

Ten class card: $150 (expires in four months)

Twenty class card: $250 (expires six months)   

Class cards are non-refundable and non-transferable.  

Yoga Classes by the session: $112: eight consecutive weeks or as specified.

Sessions can help you keep your yoga time consistent in your life!   Sessions can be started any time, and can be pro-rated. Meet each week for your chosen class time. One make-up is allowed for a missed class within your session period at any other regular class offered in the schedule. (workshops not included).  Session purchases will expire at the end of the session time and are not transferrable or refundable. If the class is cancelled due to weather, a make up may be carried over to the very next session.  No refunds after the first class.  

At this time, please make your payment for classes by cash or check only, to "Art and Soul Space".  Full payment is appreciated at the start of your session.

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The eight limbs of yoga:

Tenets for taking your yoga with you into your life.

1. Yamas – ethical precepts that transcend race, religion, time; i.e. no matter what race or sex you are, no matter what religion you practice, nor where you live in whatever time period, they still apply. They Yamas are:
   Non-violence, truthfulness, non-stealing, sexual moderation and non-possessiveness.
2. Niyamas – practicing the qualities of purity, contentment, austerity, study of sacred texts (of any religion) and seeing the Divine in all God’s creatures.
3. Asan or Asanas – the physical postures to strengthen and balance all bodily systems and keep the body and mind free from pain, disease, and inflexibility.
4. Pranayama – breath work - the measuring, directing, and controlling of the breath, and thus of energy.
5. Pratyahara – sense withdrawal - either from attachment to external objects, or controlling the senses (what you listen to, what you allow yourself to view), or directing them in a focused manner.
6. Dharana – concentration - means “immovable concentration of the mind” and refers to techniques used to induce keen concentration, which can direct you to the seventh limb, meditation.
7. Dhyana – meditation.
8. Samadhi – state of bliss. Means “putting together, joining or combing with”; referring to the union of the contemplator with the object of contemplation. In Samadhi, we “stand inside of” our true Self in preparation for the ultimate state of classical yoga, the eternal aloneness of that Self in the purity and joy of its being.