Beginner's
Flow/Ashtanga (The Fundamentals):
This
class is for students new to yoga. It provides students with an opportunity
to learn proper alignment in the postures and is also an introduction
to linking breath with movement. No yoga experience required. Props
will be used when appropriate to deepen your experience of some of
the poses.
Beginner's Yoga (Hatha Fundamentals):
A
gentle introduction to the fundamentals of Yoga for the beginning
student. This class includes core postures, breath work, relaxation
techniques, and yoga philosophy.
Core
Yoga: Improve
core stability and strength as you explore the supportive role of
the core in posture and movement. Deepen your understanding, awareness,
flexibility, and ultimately, strength of your "centre" using
techniques and insights from a variety of fitness modalities and mind-body
traditions in the context of a well-balanced yoga practice.
Core
w/Flow 1: A
dynamic practice that builds flexibility and strength by linking postures.
Add Vinyasa Flow movement to our Core Yoga for a nice blend to deepen
students' understanding of the balance found through alignment and
strength in postures with detailed instruction and attention to safe
transition through linked postures.
Level 1 Flow/Ashtanga:
This class is perfect for students who have some yoga experience
and are ready to develop more strength, stamina, and flexibility.
Basic postures and sequences are presented in a more challenging way,
while maintaining a focus on proper alignment. Props will be used
when appropriate to deepen your experience of some of the poses.
Level 1 Hatha Yoga:
This class is for continuing students who are familiar with the
fundamentals presented in Beginners' and Mixed-Level. Instruction
includes inversions and backbends.
Level
1.5 Hatha Yoga:
This class is for continuing students who are familiar with the
fundamentals as presented in Beginners' and Level 1. Instruction includes
the more advanced postures, e.g., the more challenging variations
of inversions and backbends.
Mixed-Level
Hatha Yoga: This
class is perfect for the continuing and/or returning student. Instruction
includes core postures, supported inversions, breath work, relaxation
techniques and yoga philosophy. Students are encouraged to practice
at their own level of ability and experience. Previous participation
in a Beginner's class is advised.
Mom
& Baby Yoga :
A
class for moms and babies up to 12 months.
Both mother and baby can stretch, tone, and relax together. Offers
a wonderful way for mothers and babies to bond as well as for new
moms to meet one another.
Pilates:
Improve strength and flexibility, posture, balance, and core strength
while you enhance both your muscular and mental coordination in the
tradition of Joseph Pilates. Particular attention is given to the
abdomen and back muscles.
Post-Natal
Yoga w/Baby: A class for Moms to take for themselves
while Babies relax nearby in the Studio. Regain your strength and
flexibility with this gentle style of yoga that is designed especially
for new Moms;
release the aches and pains caused by tending to your baby
while you calm your mind, so you can better face the new challenges
in your life. Ideally, Babies should be 6 months old or younger at
the start of the Session.
Pre-Natal
Yoga:
A
practice for pregnancy at all stages. Postures help lengthen and tone
muscles as well as loosen joints in preparation for birthing. Breathing
and relaxation techniques reduce stress and counteract fatigue.
Restorative
Yoga: Gentler,
supported postures designed for those individuals with injuries and/or
chronic ailments, such as diabetes, heart disease, asthma, chronic
fatigue, and fibromyalgia.
Yoga
for Backs:
For anyone with back problems and/or related
neck, shoulder, pelvic, and hip concerns. The practice includes therapeutic
postures to decrease pain and stiffness, build strength, and reduce
stress. Students have the opportunity to move at their own pace from
a modified, supported version of the pose to the posture as it is
presented in a Beginner's Yoga class.
Yoga
for Families: This class
offers the opportunity for families/friends to explore yoga together!
Improve your body and mind with a fun approach to breathing and movement.
Increase strength, flexibility, coordination, and posture. Learn relaxation
techniques, fun partner poses, breath techniques, and enhance concentration
that will create a foundation for health and wellness. The bond that
occurs in this class between parents and children is truly special
and a gift you give to each other. Mixed siblings are welcome.
Yoga
for Golfers:
Do you golf? Then this class is for you! Improve
your flexibility, strength, focus and balance in this specifically
designed class. Take your game to the next level.
Yoga
for Runners:
Enhance your ability to run more effectively
by developing body and breath awareness, as well as, balance, flexibility,
strength, and concentration.
