CLASS STYLES & DESCRIPTIONS

Vinyasa Flow

Vinyasa is the practice of breath connecting with movement. It creates a very dance-like flow from one pose to the next while fully embodying the power of our breathing. This class goes through waves of relaxation, stretching, heat and strength building, balance work, and body and mind connection. The classes are always different to offer variety of strengthening & opening, creative expression, and to break from routine. There is still emphasis on alignment to ensure safety and mindful movement. 

This class is open to all levels including beginners. Rest and modifications are always available. Because it is open to all levels, lots of variations will be given to meet the beginner’s needs along with the more seasoned yogis - you are encouraged to listen to your body.

Hatha

Our Hatha classes tend to move a little slower with more emphasis on alignment, transitions and the poses themselves. This class tends to have a more gentle approach to the movement-based practices - a well-rounded practice with decreased intensity. This is usually a great place to start for those that may feel a little intimidated by Vinyasa (although Vinyasa is still completely beginner friendly). Expect fewer or no Chaturangas in this practice. Each class experience will be a little different and we encourage you to always listen to your body.

This is open to students of every level - beginners will feel very comfortable starting here! 

Stretch & Restore

This class emphasizes more of the gentle side of movement. Sometimes what the body needs is to slow down and spend time slowly opening and releasing. This also allows the mind to become more calm, focused and relaxed. Think about static and dynamic stretching, breathing, prop usage and most of the time spent on the ground from a seated or reclined position. This class balances stretching and gentle mobilizing in the body.

This practice is suitable for all! This is a great place to start your practice as well as maintain it.

Slow Flow

Slow flow is a lot like the overall style of Vinyasa, yet slowed down. This may be slowed down, but this class can still offer a great challenge. Slowing down postures allows more time to focus on alignment and activation. Slow flow still practices vinyasas (chaturangas, upward dog to downward dog) transitions, but expect less one-breath one-motion and more slow, focused and engaged movement.

This is a great way to ease into a Vinyasa practice without the faster-paced intensity - highly recommended to beginners looking to build their practices.

Yin

Yin will open you to the cooler and more gentle styles of yoga. Time will be spent on the floor (no standing postures) and the focus is on the joints and working into the fascia, ligaments, tendons, organs and bones. Expect lots of props, longer held postures and deep releasing. This is not about stretching the muscles (elastic tissues that are usually targeted in Yang practices such as Vinyasa/Hatha) but about strengthening and opening the connective tissues (plastic tissues). It is extremely important to concentrate on fascial release and joint strengthening - also a great way to gain a deeper range of motion and flexibility. 

Although not an energetic style of yoga, Yin can be challenging for the body and mind. It is a more meditative practice with focus on finding the body's edges and releasing into them. If you are a high energy student that may have trouble being still, this practice comes highly recommended.

The practice is open to all levels - variations and props are provided unless you’d like to bring your own.

Stretch and Flow

This class offers the benefits of both Yin and Hatha. You will begin with the mindful style of Yin, holding poses longer to access the fascia and connective tissues in the body. Then you will be guided into breath work and the movement found in Hatha.

The practice is open to all levels - variations and props are provided unless you’d like to bring your own.

Chair Yoga

This gentle form of yoga is done while seated in a chair or standing and using a chair for balance. Although the class was designed with seniors in mind, you do not need to be a senior to attend. This class will focus on increasing flexibility and improving strength and balance.

This class is open to all levels.

Gentle Yoga

Yoga is for every type of body, but not every type of yoga is right for everyone. A gentle yoga practice offers the time and opportunity to stretch, strengthen, relax and renew. We will focus on increasing flexibility, balance, and core strength. A good deal of the class is done either seated or stretched out on the yoga mat, and by staying on our backs, we are able to support our spines and work our core muscles deeply and efficiently.

The atmosphere in Gentle is free of comparison and competition. There is no frustration if a pose is not done perfectly. Postures are approachable in gradual steps, with plenty of time to focus on repetition and breathing. This style of yoga encourages individuals to work at their own pace with ongoing encouragement! This class is designed to help you become aware of your body, how it works individually, while feeling the breath and energy move through it. 

Gentle Yoga would be appropriate for beginners or someone looking for a gentler practice.

Mindfulness Meditation

Is Savasana your favorite part of your yoga practice? The resting pose at the end of practice feels like a sanctuary amidst life’s chaos. If this sounds true to you, or if you’re overwhelmed by the hustle and bustle of daily life, Mindfulness Meditation can help. Mindfulness Meditation trains your attention to achieve a mental state of calm. It’s like a soothing balm for your mind and soul. Whether you are a seasoned meditator or a curious beginner, our sessions are open to all. Your journey to inner calm starts here, with each breath.

This class is open to all levels.

Buti

Sweat it out with music driven movement. Buti is a movement methodology that incorporates dynamic yoga asana with primal movement, cardio-dance bursts  & deep core conditioning.

This class is open to everyone - expect high energy and a good challenge. Still accessible to all - please rest when needed and have a great time.

Level 2 Flow

This Vinyasa practice takes our regular all levels class and offers deeper variations, poses and transitions. All the variations are optional - Level 2 simply means that you know how to modify or rest when you need it rather than pushing beyond your edges. Once having learned to modify, any practice becomes available. This is a great practice for those that are wanting to dive deeper into the practice or challenge themselves in new ways.

We recommend having “some” Vinyasa experience prior to attending this class just to get a feel for the poses, transitions and overall class structure as they are not broken down as much as an all levels Vinyasa class. Rest when needed.