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Beginners Yoga
This class is for those with little no prior yoga experience, or for those who have been absent from a regular yoga practice and would like to review the postures. Each week learning something that you can keep with you when you move on to other classes with confidence. We will introduce new knowledge to do the postures with variations offered to keep you safe. Introuducing you into the wonderful joy of yoga! Registration required.
Anusara
Recommended for students have been practicing for a while. The class will impart on the principles of good anatomical alignment and breath awareness. Learn posture sequences designed to stretch, strengthen, detoxify and balance your body and mind.
Hatha
Hatha Yoga is a traditional practice of Yoga combining postures, breath exercises and relaxation. Through this class you will gain the wellness and relaxation needed in your daily life. It is a powerful practice and yet very relaxing. All levels are welcome. Classes taught in the Hatha style are generally not instructed using vinyasa (or "continuous flow" from one posture to the next).
Integral (Gentle)
Dedicate time for developing your inner balance with Integral Yoga. Classes are designed to balance body, mind, and spirit through chanting, posture, deep relaxation, breathing practices, and meditation. Each class starts with an introduction to yoga philosophy. Known for it's non-competitive approach, Integral Yoga is considered an inward eye approach to hatha practice. It's okay to start from wherever you are! All levels, especially beginners.
Intermediate/Advanced Yoga
This classes focus is to learn more about the challanging postures/asanas of yoga, all while having fun. Touching on the knowledge of the yoga scriptures as well.
Iyengar Method
"Yoga is the method by which the restless mind is calmed and the energy directed into constructive channels." -- BKS Iyengar
This class focus on precise alignment and instruction with the use of props, and move systematically, linking poses together in a safe, logical and inspiring fashion. Standing poses, forward and back bends, twists and inversions will be practiced. Jean invites those who are experienced with any method of yoga, or those who are new to yoga, who haven’t practiced in a long while, or who are simply… stiff.
Kripalu
The practice of Kripalu Yoga includes postures, breathing techniques, and meditation, both separately and simultaneously. Emphasis is placed on compassionate self-observation, and attunement to the body's intuition. You will
learn to release patterns of physical, mental, and emotional tension through "meditation in motion." In this class students are invited to vary the postures in order to respect their personal abilities and needs. Beginners to yoga, and those with health issues are welcomed.
Slow Flow/Reiki
A slower posed vinyasa class (appropriate for students interested in learning the vinyasa style). Includes sun salutation based sequences. During the savasana (deep relaxation) portion of the class, the instructor will give optional reiki treatments (energy work) to students in the class.
Slow Flow/Yin
A slower posed vinyasa class (appropriate for students interested in learning the vinyasa style). Includes sun salutation based sequences. Combined with the restorative poses of Yin yoga. This class will leave you feeling wonderful and enlightened.
Svaroopa®
A deeply profound style of Hatha Yoga that focuses on the release of physical and mental tensions. Svaroopa® yoga poses make deep changes in your body while they also clear out your old mental and emotional patterns. Class begins and ends with savasana (relaxation), incorporates ujjayi breathing, and focuses on poses that release the deepest layers of tension in the muscles connected to the spine. Beginners are welcome!
Vinyasa
Recommended for students who have familiarity with sun salutations and basic standing postures. Emphasis on movement and breath awareness into asana (posture) flow; continuous movement between postures. A practice that challenges, stretches, and strengthens the body in order to relax and refresh the mind.
Power Vinyasa
Power Vinyasa moves at a faster pace and incorporates concentrated core strengthening work.
Power Vinyasa Bootcamp
Our monthly Power Vinyasa Bootcamp is a 2 1/2 hour advanced-level Power Yoga workshop. An intense practice with creative sequencing, longer holds, and a chance to take your practice to the next level, you'll need a complete knowledge of sun salutations and a strong practice to take advantage of the benefits of this dynamic workout. Inversion experience helpful but not required.
Pre-natal Yoga
Highly beneficial during pregnancy, prenatal yoga can both help relieve physical discomforts and prepare a woman for her journey into motherhood. This unique class is suitable for women who are at any stage of pregnancy, and with any previous yoga experience. Opportunities to learn meditation techniques and postures that prepare and aid in childbirth are offered. If you have a high-risk pregnancy, please bring a note from your health practitioner that says it's OK for you to practice yoga during your pregnancy.
Yin/Restorative
A gentle, but profound practice. All postures are on the floor and are held for 3-10 minutes. The intent of this quite, meditative practice is to gently stretch and connect with the deeper layers of our bodies - connective tissue, ligaments, bones. This class is a relaxing and restorative experience.
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