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GENTLE YOGA
A slower-paced class with more time between poses. Emphasis is placed upon mindful movement, harmonizing the over-active mind, and fostering a greater sense of calm. Postures are held for an extended time to connect with the emotional and energetic subtleties, and to provide a greater release. An excellent class for anyone new to yoga. It is also beneficial for those who are fit, but lack flexibility. However, it is ideal for those with a strong yoga practice, but seek to balance their lives with a deeper, more contemplative yoga experience. Perfect for anyone needing a relaxing or restorative class. Students are encouraged to listen to their bodies, honor their boundaries and capabilities, intensify postures when desired, or find stillness when appropriate.
HATHA YOGA 1
A yoga class that elevates your practice to another level. Classes open with a centering meditation and pranayama (breathing techniques), then transition to more energizing poses, featuring standing and balancing postures. Classes include cleansing twists, and inversions with options to suit all students, and finish with grounding poses that complete your yoga practice. Focus is placed upon inner awareness and potential. Classes emphasize the benefits of proper alignment, expanding range of motion, flexibility, and balanced strength-building. Classes will introduce Sanskrit terms for familiar asanas (poses), and identify activation of chakras (energy centers). This class is appropriate for those already introduced to yoga.
HATHA YOGA 2
This is an advanced level class for those seeking a physically stronger yoga practice. Familiarity with basic yoga asanas is necessary. Classes include Surya Namaskars (sun salutations), postures to promote increased core strength, advanced balancing postures, and inversions such as headstand and handstand. Classes incorporate more Sanskrit terminology than our Gentle or Level 1 class, with increased use of pranayama and yoga philosophy. Although open to all, some yoga experience, or a regular fitness routine are strongly recommended.
HOT YOGA
A vibrant, detoxifying practice. Increased heat allows access to a deeper stretch of the muscles and connective tissue. Benefit from a boost to the metabolism, and a release of toxins. Increase your range of motion, circulation, and flexibility. Strong focus on deep breathing and relaxation techniques. Classes include both deep grounding stretches, and intensified flowing movement. You will leave feeling both energized and renewed. Bring your own mat, a large towel, and WATER. The room will be heated to a comfortable 85 degrees. This class is not advisable for those who are new to yoga, anyone with high blood pressure, or pregnant women.
KUNDALINI YOGA
Kundalini Yoga is a technology that combines breath work, a rhythmic kriya (which is like asana in Hatha yoga) and mindful meditation. Kundalini, also known as the yoga of awareness, has been passed down from guru to student over the span of thousands of years. It was brought to the Western world in 1969 by Yogi Bhajan, who shared this technology that promotes health, happiness and wholeness. According to this tradition, a consistent practice of Kundalini Yoga can improve the Nervous System and the Circulatory System, balance the Endocrine System, and strengthen the Muscular System. Kundalini Yoga may help eliminate emotional blocks, harmful patterns and ease the suffering of trauma, while building a sense of self-awareness. Open to all.
POWER YOGA
Power Yoga is an exhilarating vinyasa style class emphasizing breath to connect the body and mind. Designed to sculpt your body, improve flexibility, increase coordination and muscle tone while relieving stress. Poses are gracefully linked by breath in an evolutionary flow that empowers each student to explore the full range of their potential wherever they find themselves. Power Yoga focuses on core strength, balance and flow; each class is based on strength and spirit.
In this 60 minute class seasoned practitioners and newer students alike can enjoy learning the importance of staying in the moment and exploring yoga from the inside.
YOGA FOR MEN
This is a yoga class designed specifically to address the needs of men. Beyond obvious biological differences, men's bodies differ from women's in various ways. And, this class will focus on balancing the strengths and weaknesses that are unique to men. Men can reap many benefits from a regular yoga practice, including: increased strength, flexibility and stamina, reduced stress, improved breathing, sharper focus, and enhanced overall health. This class offers the opportunity for men to explore, and experience the benefits of yoga in a non-competitive and non-judgmental environment. For men of all levels.
YOGA FOR WOMEN
This yoga class gives a woman the opportunity to honor time dedicated to herself, connecting to inner strength and the divine potential within. Regular practice of yoga keeps women fit physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. In the women’s class ladies will integrate Universal Teachings of Love, Light and Unity as well as embrace connection with Mother Earth, Divine Spirit and the Inner Light within.
