Detox Yoga Detox yoga is a set of unique postures that deeply detoxifies and revitalizes every system throughout the body. A variation of the popular yoga style referred to as Hot or Bikram yoga. The class experience is enhanced through relaxing music such as Enya and a warm room (~ 80 degrees F) that facilitates the detox process of the body. This practice builds a perfect foundation of strength, balance, and flexibility and is essential for a comprehensive yogic experience. The same series of postures is practiced in the same manner each yoga class which allows for a deep meditation in movement and allows the body to focus on each posture as your practice progresses. The class is appropriate for those brand new to yoga and the most advanced yogis.
Fusion Yoga Fusion Yoga is simply a blend or "fusion" of styles, combining elements of hatha, ashtanga, anusara, and power yoga with emphasis on awareness, intention, alignment and breath. Some classes offer a gentle rocking style to ease the body open, and others offer familiar elements of an ashtanga-type flow. Each class is designed to offer a unique experience - with a different "dharma talk", theme, and emphasis. One session we'll concentrate on opening hips and heart, another emphasizing whole body and flow. An intentional balance between inspiration and physical expansion, students are supported to find their best practice and personal level of challenge for their greatest overall benefit.
Hatha Yoga This class is an exploration of postures with an emphasis on breath awareness. The word Hatha in Sanskrit, HA meaning Sun and THA meaning Moon, represents the complementary forces within the human system that practicing yoga facilitates in bringing into equilibrium. Based on student requests, you will be guided through a balancing integration of asana, pranayama, and meditation so that you may develop a deeper awareness of your mind and body. This class is appropriate for everyone.
Kids Yoga The practice of yoga sharpens a child’s ability to focus, give self-confidence, and develop self-discipline. Yoga, practiced regularly, helps children become aware of themselves from the inside out. It is the basis for a happy, peaceful life. In this special kids class, the students will develop strong, limber and healthy bodies, set a lifelong foundation for well-being; foster creative expression and imagination; increase focus, concentration and attention span; cultivate self-esteem, setting patterns of success and achievement; relax and sleep better; cope with stress more effectively; learn about anatomy and physiology; discover a sense of awareness and respect for themselves, others and the world around them.
Lila Flow Lila yoga is a deeply mindful form of Vinyasa yoga described as a “philosophy in motion”. Lila Yoga combines creative, flowing postures while also cultivating a deep mindfulness and gentle acceptance of the present moment. Lila Yoga invites participants to focus on the connection between the breath, physical sensation and emotion and to befriend present moment experience, whatever it may be, with equanimity. Lila yoga classes taught by Ann and Erica V. are open to all levels.
Restorative This class is an opportunity to connect the body, mind, and spirit, to develop greater awareness of the Self, to become more present in each and every moment through meditative practices, to experience relief from tension in the muscles, and to learn techniques to reduce the impact of stress from daily life. We will be focused on using gentle, conscious breathing techniques to access the body's ability to relax and let go through mindful movement and at times a longer holding of body postures. Students are encouraged to come to class with an intention in mind. This class is appropriate for everyone, including people new to yoga or wanting to get back in shape, those with prior injuries or health issues, seasoned yogis, pregnant women, and anyone interested in experiencing an opportunity to participate in a practice suitable for your current and changing needs.
Yin Yoga Yin Yoga is the perfect compliment to the more active Yang Yoga practices. If your current Yoga practice includes a Vinyasa flow or other Hatha styles, consider expanding your practice by experiencing new depths in your postures, deeper ranges of motion and an increased flow of energy that may only be achievable by focusing on the deeper tissues of the body. Yin Yoga targets the areas between the knees and the navel and postures are typically held for several minutes. Create a deeper balance and expand your existing yoga practice by adding Yin Yoga once a week. This class is appropriate for all levels.
Yoga Fundamentals Yoga Fundamentals is a thoughtful, methodical practice for new or experienced yogis wanting to deepen their practice. The class is based on the fundamentals of Lîla yoga and is applicable to most styles of vinyasa flow yoga. Appropriate for all levels and abilities particularly those new to yoga.
Yoga on Weights Join Babs for a metabolism boosting, muscle strengthening YOGA ON WEIGHTS (Y.O.W.) series. Adding light hand weights into your practice even one time per week will boost your metabolism, turning your body into a calorie-burning furnace. You will be amazed at the difference in your everyday yoga practice with alignment and muscle awareness. Learn what poses strengthen and tone different parts of your body and how to combat weight gain through our upcoming, potentially sluggish winter months.
Vinyasa Flow A Vinyasa Flow class uses consistent, steady breathing to link a series of poses together in a flowing, fluid manner, encouraging the body to move as nature intended. It tones and strengthens your body through isometrics and isotonics, while lengthening the muscle tissue to improve overall flexibility. Within the first few practice sessions you will feel strong and calm, more energized and alive, and in time you will awaken in a whole new body. But the physical changes are only a by-product of a more empowering purpose. The real miracle is what starts happening underneath, within you. You will notice that lifelong fears start to dissipate, blocked emotions are released, the mind gets quiet and gains startling clarity, and you experience mental shifts that free you from old thought patterns. This class is very well-rounded and is offered to all levels of ability, from the beginner to the experienced yogi.
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