Class Descriptions

Vinyasa Flow

The content and emphasis of these classes will vary using vinyasa/flow style as a framework, linking movement with breath. Classes are open to all levels although some beginner classes are recommended before starting mixed level classes.

Beginners Vinyasa

Introduction to the fundamentals of posture practice, breathwork, and vinyasa. Focus will be on developing a strong foundation on which to build a practice.

Dynamic Vinyasa

While this is a mixed level class and can certainly be worked at your own pace, the Dynamic Vinyasa flow tends to be vigorous. Sun salutations, Mandala Namaskars and other vinyasa generally incorporate additional choreography and are typically set to eastern inspired grooves. High energy core work is a routine component of class, and is accompanied by pop, techno and electronica music. The intention is to mix a challenging, warming vinyasa practice with loud joyful music, so that students can work harder and stretched deeper while having a light-hearted, fun time.

Level 2 Vinyasa

This is a rigorous vinyasa class incorporating creative sequencing with more advanced postures.  For Int/adv students looking for an physical and mental endurance edge.  Please no beginners!

Yin Yoga

Most styles practiced today emphasize muscular contraction and are considered yang.  By contrast Yin Yoga targets connective tissue, tendons, and ligaments in the legs, hips, spine and shoulders.  yin postures are practiced on the floor and are held in a relaxed non-muscular way for 4 to 6 minutes.  The goals of yin yoga are to lengthen and strengthen connective tissue to promote skeletal health by stimulating the production of sinovial fluid in the joints and to use the breath to quiet the anxious mind.  Suitable for those students interested in the principles of yogic stretch and injury prevention as well as those interested in yoga for stress reduction and as meditation.

Yin with Yang

Passive non-muscular Yin postures to help lengthen and strengthen connective tissue are paired with active Yang movements to complete this early morning class.  The Yang movements can come from any number of disciplines – traditional yoga postures with a vinyasa flow, simple chi lel gigong energy pulls, or taoist yoga flows like warrior advances and retreats, dragon lifts it’s tail, and the golden seed.  Suitable for all levels.

Ashtanga

The first series of Ashtanga Yoga as taught by K. Pattabhi Jois. A dynamic sequence of postures and breathing that works to systematically throughout the body to build strength, flexibility, balance and endurance. There will be modifications offered. Some mastery of yoga is required.

Slow Flow

This class is open to any student wishing to take their practice deeper. Often lunar in nature, this downtempo class will focus on the transitory spaces between hip-opening and heart-opening postures, linking them with Chandra Namaskar vinyasa, otherwise known as Surya Namaskar C. The flow is meticulously decelerated so that a deeper technical understanding of the postures can be explored and greater attention can be paid to the psychosomatic experience therein.

Sunday Sadhana

This class is similar in feel to a vinyasa flow class, however greater tie is spent cultivating the group dynamic through seated meditation, breath work and moving as one unified sangha (community).  Various breathing and cleansing techniques (kriyas) are also expolored.  Mixed level asana, core work and lengthy shavasana round out this longer, fuller and more complete body, mind, spirit experience.

Gentle Yoga

This a very slow class geared to beginners and those wanting a less rigorous experience.  Attention will be paid to form and alignment as well as cultivating compassionate mindfulness to each student’s physical and emotional needs.