Yoga Classes

All yoga asanas (postures) are designed to improve balance, strength and flexibilty. By using the breath and concentrated yet relaxed mental effort, a state conducive to peacefulness is attained.

Beginners Yoga

The very basics form a foundation for solid practice. Students are introduced to concepts onto which the poses are systematically built. Attention is paid to good postural alignment, effective breathing and relaxation of effort.

Yoga Level 1

Students learn the fundamental principles from the classic groups of postures, including an introduction to inverted poses.

Yoga Level 2

As more confidence develops in inverted postures, students begin to explore variations in a wider range of asanas.

Mixed Levels Yoga

Students with a good background in the language of yoga and ease in most postures, including holding poses longer and practicing short vinyasas (flowing sequences).

Kids' yoga

A fun class introducing your child to some basic principles of yoga----body and breath awareness, yoga asanas, and yogic dance. This class will encourage your child to keep opening to life with creativity, curiosity, kindness, strength, courage, discipline and love. Each child's unique gifts and challenges with be honored in a supportive environment.

For elementary-school aged children (5 to 12)

Men’s Yoga

This class is suited to those who prefer working on very specific poses related to correcting the effects of occupational hazards for most men. Use of props and the Yoga Wall adds additional therapuetic support.

Restorative Yoga

Specialized sequencing using specific support in poses, nourish the nervous and immune systems. Highly restorative, the blanket, bolster and cushion support create a session conducive to deep relaxation.

Seniors' Yoga

This class is well suited to more mature folks who value the importance of maintaining good posture, flexibilty and strength. The aging process challenges balance and diminished reflexes yet offers wonderful wisdom and
insights. A chair is often used as an aid to the postures, which are offered in a gentle and supportive environment.

 

Wall Yoga

A highly technical system of belts attached to the wall which enable the practitioner, once attached to these belts, to use their own body weight to improve flexibility and strength in asana. Work on the wall is incorporated into some of our yoga classes, and special Wall Yoga classes and workshops are sometimes offered.

Yoga Flow

Using a deep awareness of the breath as our guide, we move through flowing yoga asanas, connecting with the spirit of life that moves in each of us. We explore through breath and movement how to achieve balance and harmony in our bodies and our lives.

Suitable for all ages and levels of experience. (teens aged 12/13 and up welcome)

EveryBody Stretch

Guided stretch class to classical music. I hope to inspire and motivate all class participants to reach new goals of fitness and health. I am passionate about all levels of fitness and the benefits it brings to one’s everyday life. Stretching is not a contest. You needn’t compare yourself with others, because we are all different. Moreover, each day we are different: Some days we are more limber than others. Stretch comfortably, within Your limits, and you will begin to feel the benefits.

 

Mindful Fitness

With and emphasis on alignment and Present Moment attention, this class will offer reshaping of the Bodymind complex, through challenging the strength and flexibility in the major muscle groups.  The class concludes with a body breath relaxation.  The class is recommended for adults of all levels of fitness.

Belly Core

This one hour class focuses on the roots and foundation of bellydance fundamental movements combined with core strengthening work and stretching.

Tribal Fusion Bellydance

Yoga, drills and isolations drawing from the popular Tribal fusion style of bellydance. We'll learn combinations and movements that we will embody into choreography work.

 

More information available via the Yoga Glossary