General Info:
Ridgely Retreat is a cozy haven affording peace, quiet, and serenity located in West Annapolis. One step into our world and you'll be enveloped in the peaceful ambiance we all try to find in these hurried times. Enjoy a massage, indulge in a facial, or unwind in one of our many classes. We guarantee you will reemerge relaxed, more introspective, and fully rejuvenated!
In today's fast paced life, it is time for you to turn inward toward rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation. Ridgely Retreat has been specifically designed to offer you a peaceful ambiance and environment to recharge. You will soon experience your mind and body working together more naturally. With classes in Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, NIA and Meditation, you will sense your spirit and reemerge more introspective and calm. Beginning (Level 1) Yoga: An introductory class that will help you to increase your flexibility, improve your balance, develop better breathing patterns, reduce stress and fatigue, improve your posture, strengthen your nervous system, and increase your resistance to disease. Work at your own pace and ability.
BLiS Moves: A perfect compliment to mat modalities. This class draws from a variety of somatic modalities and ethnic dance. Classes include mind centering, a rhythmic warm-up and movement balanced between yin and yang and free form structure. All level of movers welcome. Body Language is Somatic
Candlelight Yoga: Very gentle, restorative yoga class using props to restore, relax, and relieve stress. Move from the work week into the week's end calmly and with ease. Enjoy the beauty of entering in daylight and leaving in the afterglow of sunset and candlelight.
Children's Yoga: Playful movement including singing, dance, creative artwork, yoga poses, breathing, and an introduction to relaxation through creative visualization. A truly fun class for the little ones! Ages 5 to 12 are welcome!
Gentle Yoga: An introduction to the various ways of approaching movement while mindfully understanding one¿s limitations and progressions. Primary focus is on breathing into and through the body while understanding and accepting the benefits of yoga asana. Open to all levels.
Goddess Strength Training: A yoga based class using weighted balls, resistance bands and your body weight to build a strong practice and a strong body. Men and women welcome.
Intermediate (Level 2) Yoga: A fun, invigorating class beginning with slow movement focused on breath and the opening of joints and moving into more powerful, flowing patterns to increase circulation. Completion of Beginning Yoga is recommended.
Kundalini Yoga: Concentrates on psychic centers or chakras in the body in order to generate a spiritual power, which is known as Kundalini energy. Kundalini is the potential form of prana or life force, lying dormant in our bodies.
Multi Level Yoga: A flowing yoga class designed for a variety of beginning to advanced students. Come enjoy...we'll be waiting!