Balanced Unity
– Tuesday’s 4:30 p.m.
Unity is the systematization of all the essential laws and rules of authentic yoga. What makes yoga “authentic”? The process of moving inward rather than outward. Yoga’s three main threads of practice (body, breath, and mind) are the markers of depth that define introversion and make yoga practice authentic. As such, any practice of training the body should bring you to an experience of energy or breath. Any practice of training the breath should bring you to an experience of mind or self-observation. Any practice of training the mind should bring you to an experience of no mind or absence of thoughts. Be prepared to build heat!
Beginner Flow & Beginner Yoga
– Monday’s @ 10:00 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.
This all levels class consists of long-held postures that stretch beneath the superficial muscles to target the dense connective tissues of the body, often in the hips, pelvis, and low back, which are difficult to open and can result in both limited flexibility and stagnant energy. This practice is gentle, yet intense, helping students not only to open the body, but to cultivate the ability to observe and stay with sensation. Blending deep stretch poses with Unity sequences, systematizing all the essential laws and rules of authentic yoga. Come experience this slower, deeper class, not only as a balance to your other yoga or exercise, but as a balance to the rest of your life!
All Levels Vinyasa Classes
– Saturday’s @ 10:30 a.m.
These classes are appropriate for all level students including beginners. Modifications and variations are given throughout class for various poses allowing for more or less of a challenge. However, we do recommend absolute beginners starting with one of the following classes: Beginner Yoga, Stretch & Strengthen, Deep Stretch & Slow Flow, Gentle Yoga, Yin, or Relax & Restore. Please read carefully through the class descriptions listed below to determine what classes may best suit your individual needs.
Aerial Yoga
(will be offered again soon)
Designed to introduce basic toning, strengthening and sculpting that will prepare and enhance your body for Aerial Yoga practice. The practices are intended to encourage inner awareness, relaxation, and the basic knowledge of yoga asanas (postures) so that students may cultivate their own personal practice.
Gentle Yoga
– Thursday’s @ 9:30 a.m.
This style of Yoga class is suitable for all levels and combines meditation, mantra, physical exercise and breathing techniques to develop deep self awareness with an emphasis on healing and personal growth. Each class is formatted and consists of working all modalities of the spine. We will focus, from your head to your toes, to reset your day of work, school or life in all your bodies. This class is suitable from beginner to advanced, the “Jock” to the “Desk Jockey” or those that are on their feet all day. A perfect addition to those teenage growing athletes training as well.
Gentle Somatic Yoga
– Tuesday’s @ 10:00 a.m.
Gentle Somatic Yoga® is an innovative blend of Hatha Yoga, Hanna Somatic Education, Pranayama (breathing techniques), and healing meditations. In Gentle Somatic Yoga® we explore new ways of movement that will unlock old patterns of holding stress and pain in your body. The proven results will transform your life.
Gentle Movement & Flow
– Tuesday’s @ 6:15 p.m.
In this class we will move through complex flow patterns with slow, conscious movement in order to fully experience the journey to and through the pose. This class is designed for the participant to explore alignments, discover hidden areas of muscle and fascia, and increase strength and flexibility. This class is considered gentle and is appropriate for all levels of practitioners. One area of note, gently does not mean ‘easy.”
Good Vibrations Vinyasa
– Wednesday’s @ 9:30 a.m.
Expect to be challenged, experiment, and enjoy as each class is most often set to groovy music. This class is a vigorous flowing practice that will tone and strengthen the body and mind while maintaining a deep inner calm. This power vinyasa flow sequence will enhance flexibility, strength, and endurance as well as detoxify impurities within the body. Bring a towel and water. Not appropriate for beginners. Knowledge of basic yoga postures is recommended.
Led Asana
– 5:00 a.m., days to be announced soon
This class focuses on the primary series of Ashtanga . The principles of: concentration, centering, alignment, precision and breath.
Qigong
– Sundays 3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. on March 17, April 14, April 28, May 12, May 26 (Drop In Rates Apply)
Qigong is an ancient Chinese system of coordinated physical postures, movement, breathing techniques and meditation that is designed to promote health, spirituality and physical fitness. classes are suitable for beginners as well as people with a regular practice. The movements are easy to learn and not physically demanding. Most Qigong movements can be easily adapted for people with injuries or physical limitations and for different age groups.
Benefits of regular Qigong practice include relaxation and reduced stress, improved immune response, increased stamina, vitality, physical fitness, and improved circulation and digestion.
Restorative Yoga and Meditation
– Wednesday’s @ 6:00 p.m.
This all levels class focuses on deep relaxation at a slower pace through restorative yoga postures using props and meditation themes designed to balance the mind, body, and spirit. Restorative postures combined with meditation help heal the effects of stress, improve flexibility and sleep, enhance the immune and nervous systems, release tension, and restore depleted energy and passion for life. Each session begins with Pranayama or breathing practices followed by an integrative restorative yoga and meditation practice. Toby, the studio’s therapy dog, is a regular guest during these classes, providing a sensory and grounding presence. Leave feeling relaxed and recharged! Note our wonderful Therapy dog “Toby” is usually in house helping students relax.
Vitality
– Thursday’s @ 4:30 p.m.
Vitality is an uplifting class that emphasizes functional movement patterns and strength-training. By the end of class, participants can expect to feel sweaty, proud, and empowered to apply newfound awareness to other areas of practice. This all-levels Ashtanga inspired class consists of long-held poses combined with strength and a breakdown of these postures. This class will help increase flexibility in the body as well as cultivate strength, endurance, and balance. Be prepared to tone, sculpt, and lengthen the muscles of the body as well as enhancing mental focus.
Yin Yoga
– Friday’s @ 9:30 a.m. & Sunday’s @ 10:00 a.m.
Yin yoga goes beneath the superficial muscles to target the dense connective tissues of the body, often in the hips, pelvis, and low back, which are difficult to open and can result in both limited flexibility and stagnant energy. This all levels class consists mostly of long-held seated postures combined with breath work. This deep practice is gentle, yet intense, helping students not only to open the body, but also to cultivate the ability to observe and stay with sensation.