Our offerings change and evolve to fit community need and demand. Please check the schedule for what’s happening this week, These are descriptions of a few classes we offer.
All Levels
Yoga is a moving meditation for practitioners of all levels – beginner to advanced. All poses can be modified to best suit your needs. Please note that in every class, our instructors are there to guide you to help you optimize the class experience for every body. Poses are often described in both English and Sanskrit.
Align & Center
A slow-paced guided practice, with emphasis on alignment and yogic philosophy. Class encourages students to be highly aware of their bodies physically, mentally, and spiritually. All levels welcome.
Ashtanga Flow ($5 Community Class)
For students brand new to Ashtanga as well as more experienced students. It is a choreographed sequence of postures that flow into one another, building strength, unwinding tight joints, and creating loose, flexible muscles. It is a unique combination of dynamic breathing and strong flowing movements, which creates a high-heat, high-energy workout.
Ashtanga Improv
First and sometimes second series postures of the Ashtanga series. This class build strength and stamina while purifying the body. Meant for fit students with experience.
Flow (or Level 1):
Sequencing of familiar postures with a gentleness in mind, Intermediate class, using foundational postures that are the building blocks for any yoga practice. All levels welcome.
Flow 2 (or Level 2):
Sequencing through many series of postures with a focus on strong fluid body use. Some yoga experience recommended.
Fundamentals:
Specifically designed to help those new to yoga to refine their skills and grow as practitioners. Correct alignment, adaptations if needed/as appropriate. Each day is different. Breath techniques, props, and teachings of yogic philosophy will also be highlighted.
Meditation Class: Secret to a Happy Life/Mindfulness of the Body series.
Meditation has been shown by research to reduce anxiety, increase focus and concentration and even reduce systemic inflammation by decreasing the levels of inflammation causing chemicals in out blood. These benefits can be realized in as little 30 hours of practice. This class is taught every Sunday. Students will learn Yijinjing; Dragon Chases The Pearl breathing meditation; Sitting Meditation; Standing Meditation; Walking Meditation; and Laying Meditation. These weekly classes will help to build and strengthen your self practice.
Nidra
Nidra is the sanskrit word for sleep. The practice of yoga nidra takes you to the deepest state of mediation and complete body relaxation. It is often combined with sessions of sound healing (as in “gong bath” or “gong meditation”), and designed to restore your body at a molecular level.
Sunday Movement
Yin Therapy:
Take your practice deep and slow, as we start with yin and stretching posses to ease you into the practice and out of your busy day. Embrace a stillness within you and let the outside world go as you immerse yourself in this calming and quieting practice. Next, we’ll explore opening and twisting with ease, as we move into gentle vinyasa. Let your breath be a dance. Be ready to challenge yourself and connect with the peace within you. This class is a journey with soothing music and inspirational messages each week. Appropriate for beginners. All levels welcome.
Yoga Pilates Fusion*:
*Not your traditional yoga class! Vinyasa flow with some Pilates elements mixed in. Feel your muscles grow longer and stronger! You will create shapes with your body you may not be used to. The class will include a warm up, a flow to get the heart rate up, and a cool down to seal in the heat and increase flexibility. The goal is to have you feeling refreshed from having worked hard.
