Celebrating our 25th Year!

Welcome to Desert Song Yoga

Starting on Your Path to Inner Joy

We are honored you have chosen Desert Song as you begin to discover the benefits and joys of yoga! New students are welcome to come to any of our weekly classes or to schedule an individual yoga session. However, we recommend students who are new to the practice of yoga, sign up for our Intro to Yoga series and complement that practice with our Gentle and Basics classes, gradually building to All-Level classes.

Intro to Yoga

Intro to Yoga is designed specifically for students new to yoga. The series focuses on primary yoga postures, principles of safe alignment, breathing techniques and yoga philosophy. Desert Song Director, Mary Beth Markus and senior teacher, Heidi Lichte, teach the series. Students will enjoy personal attention and hands-on adjustments and refinements from the same instructor each week. While taking Intro to Yoga, students may build their practice by attending any of our regularly scheduled yoga classes for only $12 per 85-minute class. Pre-registration is required.

Tuesdays 7:15-9:15pm with Heidi Lichte - CYI, RYT

  • May. 6, 13, 20
  • Jun. 10, 17, 24
  • Jul. 8, 15, 22
  • Aug 12, 19, 26
  • Sep 9, 16, 23
  • Oct. 7, 14, 21
  • Nov. 4, 11, 18
  • Dec. no Intro

Thursdays 7:15-9:15pm with Mary Beth Markus – LMT, CYI, E-RYT

  • May. 8, 15, 22
  • Jun. 12, 19, 26
  • Jul. 10, 17, 24
  • Aug. 14, 21, 28
  • Sep. 11, 18, 25
  • Oct. 9, 16, 23
  • Nov. 6, 13, 20
  • Dec. no Intro

 

Gentle & Basics Classes

Gentle and Basics classes are offered throughout the week. Pre-registration for these classes is not required - just drop in!

Gentle

Slower paced restorative class with focus on breathing, relaxation and gentle stretching.
Monday, 10:15 - 11:40am with Anita Farrah – CYI, RYT
Monday, 5:30 - 6:55pm with Heidi Lichte – CYI, RYT
Tuesday, 10:15 - 11:40am with Kelly Knapp – LMT, CYI, RYT
Tuesday, 5:30 - 6:55pm with Deborah Kayatt – CYI, RYT, CYT
Thursday, 10:15 - 11:40am with Pam Leber – CYI, RYT
Saturday, 8:30 - 9:55am with Mary Glover - M.A. Elem Ed, RYT, CYI

Basics

Focuses on the fundamental poses of the practice, with emphasis on alignment, breath, building core strength and increasing flexibility.
Monday, 5:30 - 6:55pm with Meg Byerlein – BSN, CYI, E-RYT
Tuesday, 5:30 - 6:55pm with Barbara Holt – CYI, RYT
Wednesday, 5:30 - 6:55pm with Mary Beth Markus – LMT, CYI, E-RYT
Thursday, 7:05 - 8:30pm with Stefanie Neuberger – CYI, RYT

Individual Yoga Sessions:

Individual yoga sessions allow Desert Song teachers to focus on the individual needs of students, to help develop their personal practice or to address special therapeutic needs or conditions. See our private consultations section for more information or call our office at 602.265.8222. If you have questions, a member of our staff can guide you toward the appropriate class, workshop or instructor.