Class Descriptions

Hatha
This is a well balanced class for continuing students that includes centering and breath work, a flowing warm-up, standing and balancing poses, modified inversion, deep stretches and openers, gentle backbends, twists and relaxation. Focus is placed on alignment, strength and balanced awareness in basic postures. The wall ropes are often used in this class. Beginners are encouraged to take Yoga Basics 101.

Vinyasa Flow
An energetic vinyasa (flowing from one posture to the next) form of Hatha yoga in which postures are fluidly linked together in a continuous and somewhat challenging sequence. This class places a great emphasis on the coordination of breath with movement, leaving the student feeling energized and more focused.

Power Vinyasa
Similar in structure to the Vinyasa Flow yoga class but with the heat turned up to 85 degrees (all other classes are heated to 75 degrees) and with more of a focus on challenging the physical and mental aspects of a Hatha yoga practice. Please bring a towel and prepare to sweat!

Kripalu Yoga
Kripalu Yoga is a modern school of Yoga that reflects a synthesis of traditional approaches. It is based on the teachings of Swami Kripalvanandji. More than a spiritual practice on the Yoga mat, Kripalu Yoga is a holistic lifestyle in which the principles of Yoga are applied off the mat in daily life. The key to the practice of Kripalu Yoga lies in understanding prana (universal life-force) as a link between body, mind, and spirit. The regular practice of Kripalu Yoga will result in the awake-ning of prana, which allows the deeper aspects of Yoga and meditation to manifest spontaneously and effortlessly. Throughout Kripalu's three-stage approach, you are guided to move at your own pace, honoring your body's needs in each moment. Kripalu Yoga develops the body, mind and spirit in a compassionate and non-judgmental way. You leave the class feeling uplifted and centered.

Chill Yoga
Chill Yoga combines Meditation with Vinyasa Yoga (see Vinyasa description above) to form an eclectic style of moving meditation. The class begins with deep breathing excercises transpiring into a mindful and meditative style of vinyasa flow and ending with a deeply relaxing, and rejuvinating seated meditation. For those students who are interested in learning and/or incorporating more meditation into their practice, this is a class you just might fall in love with.

Gentle Yoga
Yoga does not have to be physically demanding to yield great benefits. This slower paced class is designed to be a safe and supportive environment adapted to the needs of seniors, those with injuries or limitations, or for stress reduction. Come and enjoy rediscovering the grace and joy that come with regaining flexibility and strength. Please check with your health care professional before registering for this class.

Yoga Basics 101
This workshop will introduce the beginner and continuing student to the basic history, vocabulary, postures, alignment principles, breathing and relaxation techniques in a safe and supportive environment. This is a two hour workshop and is offered the third Saturday of each month.

The Egoscue Method
The Egoscue Method is a Postural Therapy program which involves a series of stretches and gentle exercises called E-cises. It is designed to treat musculoskeletal pain without drugs, surgery, or manipulation. This is accomplished through bringing the skeleton back into proper alignment. Certain E-cises relax overly contracted muscles, which are usually secondary muscles compensating for the weak primary muscles not fulfilling their role. At the same time those or different E-cises strengthen the atrophied muscles to restore proper anatomical balance. The goal of this method is to have all eight load-bearing joints, which are the shoulders, hips, knees and ankles, bilaterally aligned with a fully functional musculoskeletal system to keep it that way.

Vinyasa Express
This moderately paced vinyasa flow class will have you feeling grounded, energized and out the door in an hour!

Prep for the Day
In and out in one hour, this class prepares you to better meet your day, whether it's on the mountain, in the office or at home with the kids. A moderate-intensity Yoga class designed to open you up, not wear you out, Prep for the Day addresses flexibility and strength in the back, shoulders, hips, and legs, as well as increased circulation and improved breath capacity. You will leave feeling vibrant, relaxed, and ready to go.

For Your Back
The Spinal Column which is found in our Back is one of the most vital parts of our body. It supports our trunks, protects the Spinal Cord and the Spinal Nerves and is highly responsible for all our posture and movements. Back Injuries are the leading cause of work-related disability in the United States affecting both Men and Women of almost all age groups. Back Injuries, however, are highly preventable through exercise and proper posture.

Ashtanga Prep
Ashtanga Yoga is the style of yoga taught by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois of Mysore, India. This class will be taught in the traditional way with it's beautifully flowing dance between breath and body. This is the method upon which all Power Yoga is based.