Ashtanga Vinyasa
Ashtanga Vinyasa combines postures from the Ashtanga primary series with asanas from other yoga traditions in a joyful, sequenced flow. This class promotes physical strength and flexibility in order to develop those same qualities in mind and spirit. Participants who have had previous yoga experience at Level I/II or Level II or their equivalent will derive the greatest benefit from this practice.
Beginning Yoga
This beginner's yoga class will focus on basic postures and breathing techniques. We will focus on strength, flexibility and balance and you will create more body awareness while learning stress reduction and relaxation techniques. Blocks, straps and cushions will be available for posture modifications so you may thoroughly enjoy each pose and make it yours. This class is suitable for all ages.
Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga offers postures sitting and standing with a chair. Yoga postures are modified to fit your needs allowing anyone, regardless of age, physical challenge or ability to increase flexibility, strength and balance. This practice also includes breath work and relaxation to slow the pace of life and reduce stress.
Gentle Yoga
Gentle Yoga offers you a slower paced practice in a relaxed and non-competitive setting. Gentle yoga practices are accessible to people of all sizes, ages and fitness levels. These practices create balance in the body by developing strength and flexibility, enhancing mental focus, reducing stress and improving overall health. All experience levels welcome.
Happy Hour Yoga
Happy Hour Yoga is a multi-level and light-hearted class that will combine postures requiring a moderate amount of strength, flexibility, and stamina designed to help you leave your week behind, with some longer-held postures that will help you relax and flow into your weekend. A wide and varied selection of music will accompany the class. A sense of joy and humor are encouraged. At least one session of yoga experience is recommended.
Level I
Level I is a class that offers beginning students to learn basic yoga postures. Students will learn correct alignment of each posture as well as learning breathing, meditation and relaxation techniques. Students who would like a slower pace will enjoy this class. All experience levels welcome.
Level I/II
Level I/II is for those students who have attended Level I and are ready for a more moderate beginning class. There will be continued emphasis on the basic postures with more variations as well as introducing new poses.
Level II
Level II is an intermediate class that is designed to bring the student to the next level. Advanced postures are introduced requiring strength, stamina and flexibility. This class is suitable for those who have completed two sessions of Level I and/or Level I/II.
Men @ Work
Men @ Work will teach you how to connect your breath to a series of stretches and postures which will help to improve and increase flexibility in hips and shoulders, improve strength and muscle tone, create better balance and reduce stress.
Morning Stretch Yoga
Awaken and enliven your body with this morning yoga stretch class. This gentle class focuses on invigorating your body with soft and slow movements using a yogic stretching series as its foundation. This class is a great way to wake up. Stop by before work or add it to your morning routine. If you are looking for a delicious and relaxing start to your day, this class is for you. Open to students of all levels.
Pilates
Pilates (pi-lah-teez) method encompasses more than 500 controlled, precise movements designed to stretch and strengthen muscle without adding bulk and improve musculoskeletal function. The exercises focus on the body's vital energy core to build strength and agility in a balanced way.
Prenatal Yoga
Prenatal Yoga provides a special time for moms to be to stretch, breathe, connect with their baby and changing bodies. All levels are welcome to join as we learn yoga poses, breathing exercises and relaxation techniques that will be useful for labor and delivery, as well as for the months and years to follow to increase your sense of well being.
Restorative Yoga for Women Over 40
This yoga practice will soothe your nervous system and replenish your energy. You will learn postures to help you reduce the side effects of hormonal changes whether you are in peri-menopause or menopause. Practice will also include breath work and balance.
Saturday Morning “R&R” (Release & Replenish)
Release the week’s stress from top to bottom with detoxifying asanas & twists, replenish your energy, rejuvenate your body & revitalize your disposition in this mixed-level, up-lifting & light-hearted class. This class is suitable for those who have completed two sessions of Level I.
Sunday Morning Yoga
Sunday Morning Yoga Flow Rise and Shine to a flowing sequence of asanas. As you stretch, breathe and meditate, you will bring an inner awareness of peace and balance to your body, mind and spirit and enjoy the presence of being. Level I/II and up.
Vinyasa Flow
Vinyasa Flow is linking breath and movement while transitioning from one posture to another. Students will build energy as they move through a series of standing and seated postures using vinyasas (chaturanga, upward dog and downward dog). Students should be familiar with the Sun Salutation and have completed two sessions of Level II.
Yin Yoga
Yin Yoga targets the connective tissue of the hips, pelvis and spine. In this practice, the muscles are relaxed and poses are held 3 - 5 minutes This creates more fluid in the body and begins to create more range of motion for those who are stiff or who have any injuries. Over time, the body will feel at ease while in movement or in stillness. This class is for students of all levels and of all ages.
Yoga for Beginners - an Introduction
This gentle class is for first time yoga students who are interested in learning the basics. The session will incorporate the flow of a yoga class, learning postures and form, and prepare you to move forward into higher level classes. A great class if you are a beginner who has been practicing at home or, not at all and would like to learn the practice of yoga. This class is a great afterschool activity for ages 14 and up.
