Power Vinyasa Yoga is a vigorous, challenging, heated vinyasa style class (apx., 90-100 degrees). Vinyasa means to flow or link one movement into the next while coordinating each movement with the pranayama (Ujjayi breathing). Emphasis is on safe & healthy alignment. The warm room assists in keeping muscles warm, increases flexibility and purifies the body by removing toxins through the sweat. This class offers a complete workout; building a strong, flexible body and a quiet, peaceful mind. Beginners welcome but physical fitness is recommended. Be prepared to sweat!
Power Vinyasa Yoga - Anusara Style - Anusara, which was developed by John Friend, celebrates the essential goodness in each student, and brings the student to a higher state of opening and freedom by addressing the inner experience as well as the physical alignments of the yoga postures. By opening ourselves to the greater flow of Universal energy, we find ourselves transformed on the mat, as well as off it. This is a heated class, apx., 75-80 degrees.
Ashtanga Yoga/Primary Series - is considered the "original power yoga" (as power vinyasa yoga was derived from Ashtanga). Ashtanga is a specific set of postures linked by the breath and always practiced in the same order. This style of yoga can be extremely challenging at first - but with persistence you will experience deep changes on every level. Although the class includes some advanced postures, all of the postures can be modified for individual needs. By focusing on the combined rhythm of breath and movement you will find the class to become a "vigorous" moving meditation. Ashtanga has recently become popular in United Stated due to celebrities who practice this style of yoga, such as Madonna, Cheryl Crow and Sting. It is recommended that students have some yoga experience and an awareness of basic yoga postures before attending this class. This class is also taught in a warm room (apx., 90-100 degrees) - be prepared to sweat!
Ashtanga Yoga/2nd Series - is also known by the traditional title, "Nadi Shodhana". The Intermediate Series is said to purify the subtle energy channels or nadis. Through an invigorating combination of backbends, spinal twists and inversions, the nadis are opened up allowing prana to flow freely throughout the body. This challenging class will be introduced and explored one posture at a time with modifications that allow the Ashtanga practitioner to compliment the Primary Series practice. Mastery of the Primary Series is not a prerequisite, although some familiarity with the sequence is helpful. This class is meant to deepen your Ashtanga practice.
Beginner's Ashtanga Yoga - although still challenging, this class will move more slowly and provides an introduction to the Primary Series. This class will cover the opening sequence, part of the primary series and the closing sequence. This class will be taught in a warm room (apx., 90-100 degrees) - be prepared to sweat!
Beginner's Power Vinyasa Yoga - this class is appropriate for new students or experienced students wishing to strenghthen the foundation of their practice. In this class we will break down the asanas (poses) from the bottom up incorporating basic principles of alignment, bandhas, vinyasa flow and breathwork.
Candlelight Restorative Yoga - uses familiar hatha yoga poses to create deep opening in the muscles, connective tissue and fascia around the hips, spine, shoulders, and neck. All poses are supported w/soft props and held for extended periods of time to receive maximum benefit. Full assistance is given to allow freedom in the musculoskeletal system. The combining of gentle stretches with the subtle directional assit promotes a free flow of energy and restores balance to the body creating a deep state of well being.
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Mindfulness Yoga & Meditation integrates the principles of mindfulness with the practice of both yoga and meditation. In this class we cultivate mindfulness in the movement of yoga and in the stillness of meditation to deepen our connection to ourselves and to our life. By focusing on and developing the connection between body, breath, mind and spirit, we create an opportunity to experience deep stillness, centeredness, wholeness and inner peace.
willPower & grace is a sweaty, dynamic fusion of the most popular (and most effective) group exercise workouts. This class is the perfect cardiovascular solution for Pilates and Yoga practitioners! All you need is your body weight and your bare feet. The cardio segment is a fusion of calisthenics, dance principles and funtional training drills. You will walk away sweaty, sculpted and stretched. Over time willPower & grace will help you stand taller, walk with greater confidence, and function with agility.
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