Class Descriptions
The classes below are on our weekly schedule, feel free to drop in to any of them--no experience necessary!
Sign up on our Schedule Page and use a regular class pass or drop in rate($15)
Sign up on our Schedule Page and use a regular class pass or drop in rate($15)
GENTLE YOGA
In Gentle Yoga we practice breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, and physical movements and postures that nourish the body. This practice is very helpful in keeping the body well, maintaining strength and flexibility at a slow pace. Excellent for addressing a chronic achy back, tight hips and shoulders, and tension in your neck.
GENTLE STRENGTH & BALANCE
Gentle Strength and Balance is yoga for those who want to build strength in a gentle way, using basic standing postures and working on proper alignment. Standing balance postures will be heavily focused on in order to build more strength and increase balance. Gentle core strengthening and twisting will take place, as well, often from the standing position. Some floor work will be done, with comfortable options given to transition from standing down to the floor, but the majority of class will be in standing poses.
MINDFUL MORNING YOGA
Begin your day with the practice of mindfulness. Move with the awareness in your breath and your body, in slow, mindful movement. We take time addressing the alignment of postures, bringing in a variety of standing poses, core strengtheners, seated poses, and relaxed stretches. You will develop the skill of being mindful and exploring a deeper connection to the self.
SLOW FLOW
A slower paced vinyasa class teaching strengthening and toning postures (asanas) put together in a sequence that flows, (vinyasa) while observing your breath. This class helps the body to build strength and stability, as well as bring mindfulness to movement and breath. Great for beginners and experienced yogis, or those that would like to build flowing sequences into their practice.
VINYASA FLOW
Vinyasa Yoga is a practice that builds strength and flexibility through active movement, including Sun Salutations, standing postures like lunges and Warrior 1 & 2, and balance poses. We practice breathing techniques to help in physical activity as well as to help clear the mind and find relaxation. Beginners are welcome to try out this class, if you prefer to learn things at a slower pace, you might start with a Gentle yoga.
YIN YOGA
Yin Yoga is a slower paced practice in which poses are passively held for longer periods of time (several minutes) to work on the deep, dense connective tissues and joints within the body. In this class we use the body as a focal point for our awareness in a form of meditation. This style of yoga is a wonderful antidote to the get-up-and-go of day to day life, a way to train your body and mind to slow down, release, and be still.
The classes below are not on our weekly schedule, but they come up frequently on our monthly events and are led as a single class or a series. You can sign up and pay for classes like these on the Series and Events Page.
ASHTANGA YOGA
Ashtanga is a style of vinyasa yoga that follows a similar active sequence each week to build strength and stamina through repetition and movement of energy. As you become familiar with this style of yoga, you will grow confidence and build your pace.
CHAIR YOGA
Chair yoga is designed for any level of yogi, but is especially helpful to those with limited mobility or those who have had a recent surgery or injury which might prevent them from easily moving from the floor to a standing position. It is also a great option for an office worker, or anyone who sits at a desk a lot and would like to introduce more movement into their day. A chair will be utilized as a means of support and assistance, and yoga poses will be modified to benefit from the use of the chair. We’ll be building gentle strength and mobility through slow movements and stretching. We begin and end with a brief time of meditation to quiet the mind. Please bring a yoga mat, block and strap if you have it. If you set up at home virtually, you will need a stable chair without arms on the sides and no wheels.
MEDITATE, STRETCH, & RESTORE
This class is broken up into 20 minutes sections of each. Typically class begins with meditation, seated or laying down. Meditation styles vary each session - visualization, silent, or peacefully guided. Gentle stretching comes next followed by restorative poses. This class does requires props. If you practice virtually please have a stack of blankets and kitchen towel, or yoga bolster and strap, near before class time. This class offering is available and appropriate for all levels, beginner to advanced.
RESTORATIVE YOGA
Restorative Yoga is designed to relax the body and the nervous system by creating poses that are as comfortable as possible for the body. Often we find more comfort in a pose when it is supported using props (like blankets, blocks, and cushions). Once your body begins to relax, we often stay in a pose for 5-10 minutes, allowing time to relax even deeper, and become more at ease, body and mind.
SIVANANDA YOGA
Sivananda Yoga focuses on 12 basic asanas as well as warming sun salutations. Each class we will practice engaging your life force energy (Prana), which will enhance the flexibility of the muscles, joints, ligaments, and tendons. During this morning practice you will feel balance and stimulate circulation throughout each part of your body. This class will guarantee you a feeling of freedom, and revival!
YOGA NIDRA
Yoga Nidra is a completely guided form of rest. The body can relax in a reclined position for this entire session, which is sometimes up to an hour. The teacher will lead you through a systematic relaxation of the body, breath awareness, and imagery designed to help the nervous system come to both a restful and receptive state. When we are in the space between sleep and wakefulness, we can more easily connect to intentions, and implement patterns for positivity, health, and well-being.
YOGASSAGE
This class will offer us a chance to learn some methods to help ourselves let go of tension in our bodies and minds. We’ll use self massage techniques, foam rolling as well as enhancements such as hot towels and aromatherapy. We will practice some gentle yoga, incorporating restorative poses while receiving Thai Yoga Bodywork and guided imagery. Come as you are but leave feeling more peaceful and revitalized!
