Hatha (all levels): Hatha can be many different forms of yoga styles, but within all, the main focus is balance all elements. "Ha" means Sun and "Tha" means Moon. A Hatha class will consist of varying postures practiced to bring harmony to the heating and cooling energies within, aligning them with the energies of season, nature, and life.
Gentle Hatha (all levels): Inspired by a variety of hatha yoga styles, this class is suitable for students of all levels- including beginners!Come strengthen and stretch the legs, the arms, the back, and the shoulders. Class will involve steady movement as well as definite R&R, pranayama, and savasana time. Classwork involves the practice of alignment, from bones & muscles to smiles, minds, and breath. A lovely way to begin or end your Thursday summer evenings!
Deep Flow Vinyasa (experienced students only): A class designed to guide you towards deeper wellness. Built around surya namaskar(sun salutations)
flexibility both mentally and physically as you move deeper into complete wellness.
where postures(asanas) are connected through guided breath(pranayama). Cultivate your strength, balance
Yin (all levels): a class of longer held seated postures, passive in their exterior and occasionally challenging in the practice. Yin poses are excellent for renewing the body's energy, joint health and overall bright quality. This class moves into a practice of supported pranayama (breathing techniques) and then into seated meditation.
Restore (all levels): For deep relief of stress and tension. Postures are practiced with the support of props such as bolsters, blankets and chairs. This greatly soothes the nervous system and increases the capacity for deep breathing.Highly recommended.
Vinyasa (all levels)
Though typically associated with more physically demanding classes, "Vinyasa" simply means that postures and movements are linked with the breath. We will move through a gentle flowing sequence that provides a moderate full body workout and stretch. We will pay special attention to the neck & shoulders, lower back, and core - these are the areas that are most stressed by our culture of sitting. Class will conclude with a guided relaxation that will free you from tensions of the body and stresses of the mind.
Restore (all levels): For deep relief of stress and tension. Postures are practiced with the support of props such as bolsters, blankets and chairs. This greatly soothes the nervous system and increases the capacity for deep breathing.Highly recommended.
Vinyasa (all levels)
Though typically associated with more physically demanding classes, "Vinyasa" simply means that postures and movements are linked with the breath. We will move through a gentle flowing sequence that provides a moderate full body workout and stretch. We will pay special attention to the neck & shoulders, lower back, and core - these are the areas that are most stressed by our culture of sitting. Class will conclude with a guided relaxation that will free you from tensions of the body and stresses of the mind.
