Yoga done properly heals.
Every-body has an optimal blueprint. The therapeutic aspect of our yoga brings the body into anatomical neutral within its blueprint using alignment principles. All our classes adhere to National Institute of Health (NIH) exercise recommendations for adults who want to stay independent and healthy.
Gentle Yoga
Gentle yoga is for everyone. If you are brand new to yoga, here is a good place to start! This class will introduce you to the basic foundational poses and techniques of yoga. You will learn a basic group of warm-ups, asanas (physical poses), basic breath awareness and deep relaxation. You’ll be taught safe alignment and proper breathing in each pose so that you can experience the benefits of yoga from the very first class. You’ll learn how to modify any of the poses to make them accessible to your individual needs. It is an effective approach to developing flexibility and strength and encourages deep relaxation. Gentle yoga also offers a transformation for those with physical limitations: chronically tight muscles reduced range of motion in joints weakness, low muscle tone recovery from surgery or injury inflammation, and heart conditions.
Foundations Level 1
Foundations level 1 introduces the fundamental hatha yoga poses. Iyengar inspired. This alignment based yoga method will help you feel your best, and enjoy the benefits of increased flexibility.
Foundations Level 2
In this class you’ll be adding new poses and bringing more challenge to the class. You will develop strength, flexibility and body integration in a wide range of poses. Students continue to refine their physical alignment and internal awareness within the poses. This class is appropriate for anyone who has had some previous yoga experience or for some beginners, depending on the individual.
Vinyasana Yoga
This is a vinyasana-based class, linking one pose to the next flowing through breath and movement. In this class, you’ll be practicing Sun Salutations that build strength and endurance. You will gain flexibility and balance at a slower pace, allowing time to enjoy each pose or sequence with rest in between. Students are encouraged to listen to their own bodies and do what is appropriate and safe for them. All the poses can be modified as needed for the individual.
Mat Pilates
Mat Pilates is low impact and partially weight bearing. In mat Pilates many of the exercises are performed lying down, reclining or sitting positions. Pilates is so safe it is used in physical therapy facilities to rehabilitate injuries. Mat Pilates conditions the whole body, even the ankle and feet. It is especially beneficial for strengthening the muscle of the pelvic floor, those are just below the base of your spine. Strong pelvic floor muscles protects the bladder and bowel on both men and women; and protects the uterus in woman. Yes, its true! Strong pelvic floor muscles activates the abdominal muscles and flattens your belly!
Memory Maintenance
In this class a set of poses recommended for improving memory will be practiced. Kirtan Kriya, which has been shown by the National Institute of Health to prevent Alzheimer’s disease, will be performed. Restorative poses will be practiced to promote the immune system. Several types of pranayama (breath exercises) and meditation will be introduced. Through extensive use of props, this class is accessible to everyone and every body.
After Work Yoga
After Work Yoga is an easy way to finish your day and wind down. Enjoy a rejuvenating sequence followed by deep relaxation. After Work Yoga can decrease neck, shoulder, and back tension, computer related injuries, relieve stress. Plus, yoga benefits the whole body, mind, and spirit. Our expert instructors adjust the class based on the level of the students and can offer modifications for existing conditions, injuries or aliments. You’ll be surprised how great you can feel. It will leave you ready to enjoy the rest of your evening and a sound night’s sleep.
Deep Rest
Deep Rest is a one hour class combining gentle yoga and yoga Nidra. The class will begin with gentle and restorative postures designed to prepare the body for meditation and then we will rest in Savasana for the yoga Nidra practice. Yoga Nidra is an immensely powerful meditation practice that induces a state of deep, but conscious relaxation which calms the nervous system, leading to less stress and better health.
Flow Level 1
This is a vinyasa-based class, linking one pose to the next flowing through breath and movement. In this class, you’ll be practicing Sun Salutations that build strength and endurance. You will gain flexibility and balance at a slower pace, allowing time to enjoy each pose or sequence with rest in between. Students are encouraged to listen to their own bodies and do what is appropriate and safe for them. All the poses can be modified as needed for the individual.
Flow Level 2
This class is for when you’re short on time but need to feel energized and balanced. Designed for those who want to move. This practice will get the heart pumping and the blood flowing through breath and movement. Focusing on proper alignment. You will increase your strength, flexibility, and have an overall sense of well being.
Restorative Yoga
Restorative Yoga class provides a deep, peaceful relaxation. You practice poses that are therapeutic by providing support with bolsters, blankets, and the floor so that you can experience a state of deep rest and relaxation. Each class includes focusing on the breath, releasing stress and headaches. Relaxing deeply is extremely beneficial and healing, and is important for the mind, body and soul.
Yin Yoga
Yin Yoga is different than other yoga styles. In Yin Yoga we focus on stretching the connective tissue versus stretching the muscle. To stretch connective tissue we do a few things differently. First, we want the body to be cool. Secondly, we want to relax the muscles. Lastly, we hold the postures for an extended period of time (3-5mins.) to allow the connective tissue to slowly take the stretch.
Iyengar Mixed Level Yoga
Iyengar yoga focuses on correct body alignment and emphasizes attention to detail. It is therapeutic, preventative, and restorative. Iyengar yoga often makes use of props as aids in performing the asanas (poses) correctly. Props allow the students to perform the postures correctly, reducing strain and injury. Iyengar yoga is named after and developed by B.K.S. Iyengar.
Tone & Balance
Using the bars on the rope wall, this class builds strength focusing on small muscle movements with short cardio intervals. There is also mat work to sculpt arms, abs, hips and glutes. Low impact with lots of strength building and balance work in this 1 hour upbeat and fun class!
Gentle Flow Yoga
This is a vinyasa-based class, linking one pose to the next flowing through breath and movement. In this class, you’ll be practicing Sun Salutations that build strength and endurance. You will gain flexibility and balance at a slower pace, allowing time to enjoy each pose or sequence with rest in between. Students are encouraged to listen to their own bodies and do what is appropriate and safe for them. All the poses can be modified as needed for the individual.
Strength & Flex
A combination of holding poses and breath to movement sequences works to enhance your body’s strength while improving flexibility. Pranayama and meditation techniques will be offered to help students find steadiness and easy in each posture as muscles and connective tissues are stretched and strengthened. Poses are offered with modifications and up-levels making this practice accessible to students of all levels.