Class Descriptions

Ready to start your Yoga Practice? Build your confidence, knowledge and develop a strong foundation in understanding yoga?

This beginner level yoga series is designed for new students looking to start their yoga practice and for those who desire to deepen their understanding of yoga principles, foundation and key alignment principles. We will explore principles and fundamentals of yoga during this weekly class. All classes will offer a balanced sequence integrating postures (asanas), breath work (pranayama) and mindfulness with instruction and guidance in proper alignment.

Each week new yoga poses will be added with a recap and review each sequential class. Over the course of the several sessions you will learn the skills necessary to establish and build a safe, calm, balanced, insightful and confident yoga practice to enhance your authentic expression on and off the mat. This class will prepare you well for other classes on our schedule.

Create a healthy body and a peaceful mind in our slowest an gentlest class, perfect for those who enjoy a softer practice or are recovering from injury, illness, or have special physical needs. Our 90-minute Gentle Yoga & Meditation classes incorporate a 20-minute meditation after a gentle sequence of poses followed by a delicious relaxation period. 

For those needing a shorter class or a brief pick-me-up, this hour-long class accommodates ALL LEVELS of experience and physical capabilities. The instructor gears the class sequence to the participants that day and will teach modifications to either make the poses easier or more challenging as necessary. Each class ends with a well earned relaxation period.

Designed for students new to yoga, for those wishing to move more slowly, or for those who want to refine their alignment, Basic Yoga explores optimal alignment in a variety of foundational yoga poses, basic breathing techniques, and meditation and relaxation practices. Open to beginning and continuing students, this class is basic but not easy and will introduce or return you to the fundamentals.

Experienced Beginner classes bridge Basic Yoga and our intermediate classes like Align & Flow to deepen your practice by expanding your repertoire of poses and emphasizing greater endurance and flexibility in the body. This level is intended for those who are looking to expand their practice gradually or those without previous yoga experience but who are already physically active. A wide variety of poses with be covered.

In this intermediate class you will be guided by alignment principles to refine your practice and to optimize its effects. The class will begin with a brief period of centering followed by an active warm-up. The class will intersperse sections of vinyasa flow (movement with breath) with longer held poses, creating an opportunity to go deeper into that pose and to cultivate more awareness within it. A wide variety of poses will be taught over the course of several weeks. The class will end with deep relaxation and meditation. Open to all levels of practitioners, however, it is recommended that you have attended some Basic Yoga or Advanced Beginner classes first.

Modern life can be stressful so we need to give our body and mind a time to rest and restore. This one-hour class is designed to unlock our most resistant parts - your lower body and your mind. For the first part of class we will focus on postures to unwind the hips, legs, and low back so you can experience new freedom in your body. This will be followed by gentle restorative yoga & deep relaxation. Complete your "re-set" with a very brief meditation to leave feeling calm and at peace. Open to all students.

Many people come to yoga searching for relief from their low back pain.  Poor posture, too much sitting, and other back problems can lead to tight hips and hamstrings, overstretched low back muscles, and weak abdominals.  Yoga for Strong Abs and a Happy Back is designed to guide you through a series of poses that strengthen and stretch the muscles that support your pelvis and spine.  The class format will consist of standing poses, hip and hamstring openers, and back and abdominal strengtheners.  This class is appropriate for beginners, but if you have major limitations or a recent back surgery please check with your doctor before attending.

Chair Yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting on a chair, or standing using a chair for support. Chair yoga gently and safely increases strength, balance, and range of motion while supporting the body safely through yoga poses. A consistent practice in this class can can help to relieve pain, enhance the ability to manage stress, improve concentration, and deepen a sense of connection with others. Chair yoga is an excellent option for individuals who are recovering from an injury, experience chronic pain, mobility limitations, or issues with balance.

This ALL LEVELS class is a slow vinyasa style class. We will synchronize movement with breath in a smooth flowing way for a sweet way to open the body. Throughout class you will be calmly challenged to your edge to build strength and concentration since this class will move at a slower pace than our regular flow classes. Each class prepares for a calming and well-deserved Savasana. 

Modern life can be stressful so we need to give our body and mind a time to rest and restore. This one-hour class is designed to unlock our most resistant parts - your lower body and your mind. For the first part of class we will focus on postures to unwind the hips, legs, and low back so you can experience new freedom in your body. This will be followed by gentle restorative yoga & deep relaxation. Complete your "re-set" with a very brief meditation to leave feeling calm and at peace. Open to all students.

A flowing style of yoga characterized by sequences of poses linked together by the breath, where the breath orchestrates the movement between each posture. Vinyasa means moment to moment awareness, and our Vinyasa Flow classes integrate alignment, strength, and fluidity with meditation and action. A strong working knowledge of alignment and how to work intelligently within your limits is recommended to get the most pleasure out of this class.

Your core is more than just your abdominal muscles. Yoga for Core Strength incorporates yoga postures, breath, and a variety of dynamic movements to target your deep core muscles. Postures and sequencing are geared toward strengthening and stabilizing the muscles of your torso and legs. This includes the abdominals, glutes, and thighs. Having a strong core helps to stabilize the body which can prevent injuries and reduce low back pain. This class is appropriate for beginning and continuing students who want to improve their strength and flexibility.

ON HIATUS

This class is designed to assist you in cultivating and growing a meditation practice to encourage you to explore your inner world more deeply. Each class will integrate a

• brief sequence of gentle asana,
• breathing practices,
• guided meditation and silent meditation practice,
• relaxation practice

Whether you are new to meditation or established in the practice, this class is centered on supporting you and your growth. For this class, you are invited to bring a journal, cushion or seat, and an open heart and mind.

ON HIATUS

Consider this class self-care 101! Roll and Restore uses Yoga Tune Up® therapy balls for self-massage followed by static stretching and restorative yoga. Research shows that self-massage followed by static stretching is an effective combination to help you improve mobility, prevent injuries, and promote healing. Restorative yoga and breathwork at the end of class deregulates the nervous system to help you deeply relax. A great class for athletes, yogis, office workers, or anyone who wants to move better in their body. All levels welcome, no yoga experience necessary. Yoga Tune Up® therapy balls are provided for your use.

ON HIATUS

Our kids’ yoga classes have all the elements of an adults’ yoga class: philosophical teachings, alignment, asana, and savasana. But whereas adult classes are often called “playfully serious,” these kids’ yoga classes might be more seriously playful! There are animal noises, dancing and drumming, art projects, inventing poses, kids teaching, and frequent bouts of giggling - but all with the intention to empower these young yogis to live the teachings of yoga. The space is kids only, allowing them to explore their practice as their own. And at the heart of each class is an open conversation, one that connects students more fully to each other, their loved ones, the world around them, and their own hearts. Held on the 2nd Sundays of each month.