Class Descriptions

Yoga Basics/Beginner
Teaches the basic principles of hatha yoga, alignment and breathing. Ideal for students new to yoga for building a solid foundation.

Community Yoga
This class is open to all levels and will be tailored to fit the needs of students in attendance. The class fee is donation based. Each month a local non-profit will be selected to receive 50% of all funds collected.

Restorative
A slow paced, nurturing class with emphasis on the restorative aspects of yoga targeting the connective tissue of the hips, pelvis and lower spine. This type of practice is a wonderful way to learn how to slow down. It is complementary to the more athletic styles of Yoga and is also suitable for those with little or no yoga experience.

HOT Rockasana
Be prepared to sweat in this heat and rock n' roll infused class. Temperatures will hit the high 80's, so be sure to bring a towel and plenty of water. Hot yoga strengthens and tones while detoxifying the body. As this class is physically challenging, it is recommended for advanced practitioners without major health issues.

Level 1 Beginning Iyengar Ypga
This class is an introduction to Iyengar yoga, with attention to balance and alignment in poses. Students will work with basic standing and seated poses. Also, shoulder stand and some beginning back bending poses will be introduced. Good for newcomers to yoga as well as those who want to review the basics. No experience necessary.

Level 2-3 Intermediate Iyengar Ypga
Intermediate Iyengar Yoga is for those who have a solid practice in the standing and seated poses as well as in shoulder stand. In this class, students will work with more challenging standing and seated poses and explore backbends. Headstand and other inversions will also be introduced.

Vinyasa Flow
A practice where breath and movement are harmonized into an energetic and dynamic heat-building practice. Sun salutations are a regular warm up followed by a wide variety of poses to increase strength, flexibility, and balance. Yoga philosophy, meditation and breathing exercises (pranayama) round out this class.

Yoga for Athletes
Whether you run, cycle, swim, play tennis, soccer, or simply lead an athletic lifestyle, this class is for you. We will focus on a flowing, energetic, and dynamic series of asanas designed to promote the kind of strength and flexibility required of all athletes, regardless of their particular discipline. While we may often explore advanced postures and techniques, the class is designed to be accessible to all types of students.

Gentle Yoga and Meditation
A blend of gentle yoga postures and meditation practices leaving your mind clear and your body relaxed. This is a slow-paced class suitable for beginning students to advance practitioners.

Children's Yoga***
Children will have fun while improving strength balance, flexibility, and bringing a sense of heightened awareness to their young minds and bodies. Through regular practice, children make significant progress with regard to their balance and strength, especially core strength (belly). Best of all, they are very proud of what they can do! During class we will stretch, learn yoga poses, practice breathing, act out stories with poses, and sing. Students should wear comfy clothes and be prepared to shake off shoes and socks and have fun!
***This is a drop off class

Lunch Hour Yoga
De-stress over your lunch hour and be more productive all afternoon! This class is open to all levels of students.

Open - All Levels
The teacher will demonstrate and adjust students with consideration of each student's current level of practice. Class style will vary depending upon the teacher & students' level of experience.

       

 Student information

  • Please be on time! All classes begin and end promptly. It’s best to arrive early. Getting to class about 5-10 minutes early can help you settle in and align your attitude with the purpose of the class. While you're waiting you can practice a pose, do a few stretches, or just sit or lie quietly, breathe, and get centered.

  • Be prepared to practice barefoot with loose/stretchy comfortable clothes for all classes.

  • Mats and props are available.  Bring a towel or your own mat if you sweat a lot, and arrive clean and free of scents that might distract or offend others.  Owning your own mat is strongly recommended.

  • Don’t eat for two hours before class. If you practice yoga on a full stomach, you might experience cramps, nausea, especially in twists, deep forward bends, and inversions. Digesting food also takes energy that can make you lethargic.

  • Let your teacher know about injuries or conditions that might affect your practice. If you are injured or tired, skip poses you can't or shouldn't do, or try a modified version.

  • No pagers or cell phones in class. Leave socializing and business outside the studio, so the peace of the practice is not disturbed.

  • Remember, breathe and smile...

 Levels

Basics/Beginner - Suitable for students new to yoga or those working on refinement. We focus on the fundamentals of the practice learning poses that strengthen the body and explore basic breathing techniques and meditation/relaxation practices.

Level 1 - In this class we review the basic poses but also work on more challenging poses. A perfect blend of meditation, breathwork (pranayama) and asana for experienced beginners.

Level 2 - This class is for intermediate students with a regular yoga practice desiring to work on more challenging poses. Arm balances and inversions are a regular part of this class.

Mixed Level - Accommodates all levels of experience. The teacher will demonstrate and offer modifications based on each student's current level of practice, from beginner to intermediate.