FOUNDATION YOGA
New to yoga? Start here for detailed instructions on principles for healthy alignment with simple exercises and movement. Here you learn how to work with your body with precision and insight, while developing an understanding of the asanas and their variations.
FLOW YOGA
Flow classes provide the opportunity to practice, practice, practice! These classes consist of fluid, guided sequences designed to offer a deeper rhythmic flow of asana, movement, and breath. In these classes there is less detailed instruction in favor of the rich continuity of quiet, focused flow.
ANUSARA YOGA
Anusara, a popular hatha yoga system developed by John Friend, is based on a Tantric philosophy of intrinsic goodness that celebrates beauty in all its diversity. Its goal is to discover one's deepest essence in joyful and transformative exploration of Friend’s “universal principles of alignment.”
RESTORATIVE YOGA
Ahhhh. Restorative classes are thoroughly restful. They involve the use of props to support the body in gentle poses with emphasis on open, gentle breathing that facilitates a state of deep, lucid relaxation. A restorative practice relieves the effects of chronic stress and helps us settle quietly into deep sensation and awareness within our bodies. Peaceful and nourishing.
YIN YOGA
The most popular styles of yoga are those that focus on strengthening and lengthening the muscles, you could call these styles yang yoga. In Yin yoga the practice focuses on stretching the connective tissue to encourage deeper range of motion and increased energy. If you have ever sat for a long time with legs crossed, you know the hips and lower back need to be strong and open. The sensations you felt were deep in the connective tissues and the joints,the yin tissues of the body. Yin Yoga opens up these deep, dense, rarely touched areas. A yin practice balances our yang lifestyles and is great for just about every body.
PRENATAL YOGA
Yoga can be one of the best practices to cultivate for a healthy pregnancy and birth. This class is held on an ongoing, drop in basis, and for many students becomes a strong part of the support system that is so helpful during pregnancy. Students learn invaluable breathing techniques and yoga postures that help before, during and after giving birth. The Prenatal class is for anyone who is pregnant and interested in doing yoga--Postpartum students are also welcome!
KUNDALINI YOGA
Kundalini Yoga is a technology that works on the glandular system. It uses movement, sound current, breath and meditation to relax and heal your mind and body, allowing the spirit to flow freely; Kundalini Yoga brings a greater feeling of well-being and happiness. This effective form of Yoga, as taught by Yogi Bhajan, Ph.D., Master of Kundalini Yoga, is a great way to recharge and heal your body. How? By stimulating the nervous and immune systems, while improving strength and flexibility, as it centers the mind and supports open heartedness. During your very first class, you’ll begin to feel the rewards – and realize peace of mind.
WOMEN'S CLASS
This all level women’s class is an invitation for women to explore a diversity of asanas as a means of experiencing depth, freedom and joy. In each class, active and restorative practices will be skillfully integrated to invite the body, mind and spirit to relax and renew.