Astanga Yoga: Astanga Yoga (also called Astanga Vinyasa) is based on a systematic sequence of yoga poses (asanas) taught by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois of Mysore, India. This practice focuses on synchronization of breath with the continuous flow of movement. A vigourous practice that builds heat, endurance, flexibility, strength and mental focus.
Beginning/Introduction to Yoga: A class designed for pure beginners or those desiring to work at a slow pace. This is the place to build a strong foundation and understanding of the practice of Hatha Yoga, gain a greater sense of inner awareness and self-confidence, and develop more flexibility, strength, balance and clarity.
Evening Yin: Yin Yoga is a quiet and gentle practice, suitable for all levels of practitioner. Postures are all practiced on the floor while relaxing the muscles and remaining in each pose for 3 to 5 minutes. The practice of surrendering into the poses supports the release of tension from the core of the body, while also calming the nervous system.Yin Yoga also targets the body's connective tissue, addressing the mobility and health of our joints in the hips, pelvis and spine. Yin is also a time to cultivate mindful awareness and to integrate teachings related to the inner aspects of the yogic path. It can be a helpful preparation for sitting meditation, and provides wonderful balancing and restorative qualities to our very "yang" lifestyles.
Gentle Hatha: A slower, meditative practice that incorporates restorative poses. Perfect for beginners or experienced practitioners who want to move in a nurturing, quiet way.
Hatha Flow: see Vinyasa.
Hatha Focus (a Vinyasa-Based Class): Hatha Focus is a strong vinyasa flow class, which focuses on a
specific theme related to the practice of Hatha Yoga. Each week will emphasize either a series of related postures, a particular area of the body, or an aspect of yoga philosophy.
Hatha Yoga: Drawn from a vast system of spiritual practices that provides tools for inner growth, Hatha Yoga is primarily comprised of three of the eight limbs of classical yoga. Integrating the use of physical postures (asanas), attention to and control of the energy and patterns of the breath (pranayama) and deep internal mental focus and concentration (dharana), it teachers us how to understand the different aspects of our true nature, and how to harmonize and balance these with the greater universe within and surrounding us. (All of the physical yoga asana practices are Hatha yoga.)
Mysore: An all levels, self-paced Ashtanga practice. Students are taught the classic Ashtanga sequences pose-by-pose. The teacher assists and adjusts practitioners individually. Beginners and those with a therapeutic self-practice welcome.
Prenatal/PostnatalYoga: This class is designed for pregnant and post partum women to enhance the body's ability to more comfortably move through various phases of pregnancy and to recuperate from childbirth.
Private Yoga: Private or semi-private classes are available to enhance your yoga practice with attention to your specific needs.
Restorative Yoga: A rejuvenating class that induces deep relaxation through a series of gentle, supported poses.
Stretch, Release & Heal: This class combines light to moderate stretches with a focus on releasing tension, mental and physical fatigue and on letting go negative beliefs and attitudes as a basis for healing.
Tai Chi/Qigong: Combine basic Chinese principles with a flowing sequence of postures. Based on relaxation and awareness, this mind-body martial arts practice reduces stress while increasing overall body awareness through movement, coordination and proper alignment. It helps to improve the flow of “qi” or life force in the human body and restore internal harmony. You will find it a perfect complement to your yoga practice. Flow into well-being and rejuvenation.
Vinyasa: An energetic practice, based on a Vinyasa (connected or flowing movement) style of Yoga, which builds endurance, strength and flexibilty - great for anyone intrested in wanting an active, flowing practice. |