Classes at The Art Center

At the Art Center, we are proud to be the home of Precision Alignment Yoga™! This style of yoga uses a variety of  props and our newest additions, the Great Yoga Wall in order to help students practice each posture safely and effectively. Instructors Betty Larsen and Sharon Coogle individualize instruction to increase students' ability while respecting physical limitations. We offer courses from beginning to intermediate yoga, and at a variety of times throughout the week to suit your needs.  

Class Descriptions

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Precision Alignment Yoga™  Intro / Level 1:
Instructors: Sharon Coogle & Betty Larsen
 Improve strength, balance, flexibility; increase range of motion while learning fundamental yoga poses. The safe, effective practice of this gentle, anatomically based style of yoga uses props such as blocks and chairs to make yoga accessible to all.  Personalized instruction respects individual physical conditions.

Precision Alignment Yoga™ Level 1: 
Instructor: Sharon Coogle
 For students with some yoga experience, an opportunity to increase strength, flexibility, balance and mental acuity through asana practice that integrates movement with mindful breathing. Additional benefits include improved emotional well-being and possible mitigation of anxiety, insomnia and chronic pain.

Precision Alignment Yoga™ Level 2: 
Instructor: Betty Larsen
 Go more deeply into the practice and philosophy of yoga. Precision Alignment Yoga™ Level I or comparable experience is recommended. 

Precision Alignment Yoga™ Basic/Recuperative
Instructor: Sharon Coogle 
This class is designed for people who have postponed starting a yoga practice for years or for those whose practice has lapsed due to illness, injury, or simply to life’s demands. The safe, effective practice of this gentle, anatomically based style of yoga uses props to make yoga accessible to all. Come up the steps to the studio slowly, sit comfortably and enjoy the empowerment and rejuvenation that yoga may offer. Personalized instruction respects individual physical conditions.

Precision Alignment Yoga™ Restorative Yoga: 
Instructor: Sharon Coogle
Restorative Yoga allows the practitioner to enter a state of deep physical and mental relaxation. Although some yoga experience is helpful, no level of  ability is required. Extensive use of props and supports will help every body attain positions that encourage restoration. Please dress warmly and wear socks. Bring a small blanket or throw to cover your body during deep relaxation. If you have your own yoga props, please bring your strap, blocks, bolsters and blanket.
Limited class size.
   Please contact our instructor Sharon Coogle prior to signing up for class to ensure you are placed in the correct level.  
phone: (706) 633-4520   / email: [email protected]

Please contact the Art Center for information and series registration at 706-632-2144.

2025 Quarter Series -
​7-week course
$70.00 / series
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Starts May 6 to June 19, 2025

 Intro & Level I
Wednesday 10:30am-Noon
Instructor: Betty Larsen
&
Thursday 10:00am-11:30am 
Instructor: Sharon Coogle 

Basic / Recuperative
Tuesday 12:30pm-1:45pm
​Instructor: Sharon Coogle 

Level I & II
Tuesday 9:00am-10:30am
Instructor: Sharon Coogle
 
Level II
Wednesday 12:30pm-2:30pm
Instructor: Betty Larsen

Level I
Tuesday 10:45am-12:15pm
Instructor: Sharon Coogle

Especially for Men 
Thursday 11:45am-1:15pm
Instructor: Sharon Coogle​

No refunds if classes are missed.
Limited class size.
Half Sessions or make-up dates available if space allows.

​One Time Drop-In Class Fee $15

 If any questions, please call the Art Center at
​(706) 632-2144.