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Afya, in the Swahili language means a state of being free from disease. Dis-ease being either physical or mental illnesses, or malfunctions of the body. Afya Yoga Studio, located in the lush gardens of Kingston - Jamaica, offers a calming and nurturing space where ones ares encouraged to experience the vital energies of Yoga, Pilates and Dance.
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SCHEDULE
_________________________________________ MONDAY 06:00 - 07:30 PM - Vinyasa Flow with ALYSSA 07:45 - 08:45 PM - Yin Yoga with RACQUEL TUESDAY 10:00 - 11:15 AM - Gentle Mindful Yoga with JASON 06:00 - 07:30 PM - Mindful Yoga for Core Strength with SONITA WEDNESDAY 09:00 - 10:00 AM - Pilates with ANDREA / JENNIFER 06:00 - 07:00 PM - Pilates with SONITA 07:30 - 08:45 PM - Roots Rock Yoga with JASON THURSDAY 10:00 - 11:15 AM - Gentle Yoga for Wellbeing with KARIN 06:00 - 07:15 PM - Yoga for Release and Relief with VITRA 07:30 - 08:30 PM - Power Hatha Yoga with ANDREA SATURDAY 09:00 - 10:00 AM - Open Pilates with SONITA / JENNIFER / KEITA MARIE / ANDREA 10:30 - 11:45 AM - Yin Yoga with RACQUEL SUNDAY 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM - RISE YOGA - * Donation-Based Class 12:30 PM - 01:15 PM - Meditation Workshop - * Donation-Based Class |
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" afya ni bora kuliko mali." -
Health is better than wealth.
Energy is
movement ~
Our Instructors
Afya's teachers have been formally trained to teach the art of Yoga, Pilates and Dance.
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Upcoming Events
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From time to time something amazing happens in the yoga community here in Jamaica. We come together
and combine our gifts to create a Village of Holistic Healing. Join us as we embark on our own
individual holistic journeys.
and combine our gifts to create a Village of Holistic Healing. Join us as we embark on our own
individual holistic journeys.
Full Moon Yin April 27-29
Join Danielle Hoogenboom for a Full Moon Yin Series designed for both students and interested teachers alike. Bringing 10 years of yoga teaching experience to her work and studies, Danielle acts to broaden and diversify our understanding of our body's ability to adapt and heal –and the simply ways we can participate in our own wellness through yin yoga. www.lovelightyoga.com OPEN DAY Sunday May 27th 2018
11 am - 4 pm -- KUNDALINI Yoga Workshop with Tina Kirkpatrick Sunday June 3rd, 11 am - 12.45 pm -- AYENGAR Yoga Workshop with Mychal Bryan Saturday June 9th 2-5 pm |
Malika's Meditation Classes:
Tuesday nights May 1st and 15th from 7.30-8.15 pm -- Guided Insight Meditation: (30 minute session) Vipassana is one of the most ancient techniques of meditation. It means seeing things clearly as they really are. It is a tool of self observation and in turn self transformation. When combined with Metta (Lovingkindess practice) its benefits are far reaching. According to Insight Meditation Center: "Meditation helps us on many levels, from simple relaxation to freedom from suffering and full liberation of heart and mind. It allows us to:
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Movement is key ~
BLOG
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New to Yoga? What to Expect..
One of the most important things you can do in your first yoga class is to tell your teacher that you're new. This way, you get to introduce yourself and let them know about any injuries or areas of focus for your body that you would like them to be aware of. Each yoga class tends to have a different feel and vibe according to the teacher but typically classes start with breath-work and stretching to warm-up the body, followed by some energy work where you engage into different movements and postures of your body. By the end of the class you’ll lie on the floor, breathing in that beautiful dreamland yogis like to refer to as 'Savasana.' |
life at afya...
Visit Us
We are located at 2D Bamboo Avenue
(on the corner of Wellington Drive and Bamboo Dr.), Kingston, Jamaica.
(on the corner of Wellington Drive and Bamboo Dr.), Kingston, Jamaica.
