Class Descriptions

Anusara - Inspired Yoga - Levels 1,2

Founded by John Friend in 1997 the practice of Anusara Yoga is an elegant, concise set of alignment principles called the “Universal Principles of Alignment™” which is applied to each asana. A central idea within the Universal Principles of Alignment is the 3 A’s: Attitude, Alignment, and Action. This refers to a foundational concept within Anusara yoga in which every pose is infused with a meaningful intention connected to the grand purposes of yoga, awareness of specific postural alignment, and balanced action between stability and freedom. The specific principles include Muscular Energy and Organic Energy, which are the two complementary forces that provide each pose with a balanced action. Movements and actions within every pose are coordinated with the breath. Although there are no set postural routines in Anusara yoga, classes are designed using principles of sequencing. One of the principles includes progressively sequencing poses to help students of all levels advance in their practice.

Easy Flow - Levels 1,2

An easier vinyasa flow to our all levels class. Still a vigorous workout with a more simplified flow. Easy flow will concentrate more on the alignment of the asanas (postures) while working with precise placement of the body through the transitions of the flow.  This class is for you if you are brand new to yoga or vinyasa flow. If you are an experienced yogi this class can deepen your postures while creating more endurance within the poses through slower transitions.

Iyengar Inspired Vinyasa Flow - All Levels

In practice Iyengar yoga focuses particularly on three aspects. Correct body alignment allows the body to develop harmoniously in an anatomically correct way so that the student suffers no injury or pain when practising correctly. As all bodies are different and people have different weaknesses and strengths. Mr Iyengar has also developed the use of props to help the body into the correct positions required. Props are objects like wooden blocks, chairs, blankets and belts that help one adjust or support oneself in the different postures so that one can work in a range of motion that is safe and effective.

Postures can be held for considerable lengths of time to let the effects of the poses penetrate deeper within the individual.  Mix this in with some Vinyasa Flow (linking breath to movement) and you have a variety of asanas to keep the mind and body present through different types of movement.

 Kundalini Yoga - All Levels

Kundalini Yoga is the yoga of awareness.  It includes all elements of the ancient teachings of yoga: Mantra (sounds), Pranayam (breathing techniques), Asana (postures), Mudra (hand positions), and Meditation.  These aspects are combined into a series of exercises called Kriyas.Kundalini Yoga not only develops more flexible and toned muscles but also strengthens the nervous, glandular, and immune systems.  It increases mental energy and gives you a deep inner calm, strength, and grace.  This ancient system draws upon a vast body of teachings brought to the West by Yogi Bhajan.

Kundalini Morning Sadhana

The word “sadhana” means spiritual practice. In the Kundalini yoga tradition, morning sadhana is a yoga and meditation practice traditionally done in the early morning before dawn. Deepen your own yoga practice and join our kundalini yoga teachers for morning Sadhana. The practice includes a Kundalini yoga set (called a kriya) and an hour-long meditation with mantras.”

Laughter Yoga - All Levels

Laughter Yoga is the practice of “Laughing for no reason”.  It is based on the scientific fact that our bodies can not tell the difference between real and fake laughter.   We use laughter as exercise combined with yogic breathing techniques to create a change in our physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Laughter Yoga is a powerful practice that helps us bring more joy and lightness into our daily lives. By choosing to practice laughter, we find that there is more to celebrate and laugh about in our daily lives.

All ability levels. No experience necessary. No mat needed.

Restorative Movement - All Levels

What a great way to end the week and be ready to begin another! Did you know you could possibly find restorative postures in the dessert menu if you were out to dinner?

These soothing and well-supported poses offer us the opportunity to linger quietly for a few moments and savor the simple sweetness of life. These postures are usually deeply supported by blankets, blocks, or other props and are held for several minutes at a time. Although they look peaceful, restoratives can be challenging for beginners. Just because the body rests quietly doesn’t mean the mind will settle into stillness too. Be patient, and be prepared for days when every inch of you rebels. This class is also excellent for all you athletes out there who need a bit of recovery after a long hard week or weekend of training!

Vinyasa Flow - All Levels

A series of asanas (postures) that work seamlessly together with breath to build heat within the body while creating endurance, strength and power.  Each posture has multiple alternatives that allow you to choose the most appropriate pose for your body that day, so the practice can be as hard or as easy as you’d like it.  This class is an all levels class, and we do welcome beginners!!!

Heated Vinyasa Flow - All Levels

This class features the same description as our typical vinyasa flow class but with a little twist. We will be adding a bit of heat and music to the practice.  This is not a “hot” yoga class.  The temperature will range from 85-90.  This is a nice happy medium to those of you who like the heat but would rather not have the hot yoga temperatures! These classes will have lots of different varieties of music to move to so be prepared for anything!

Vinyasa Flow Intermediate - Levels 2,3

This class is suited for those who might be ready for more challenges.  The flow is faster while the sequencing more complex.  The poses will be similar to those in the above classes with more options to intensities.  We focus less on alignment and more on improving strength, endurance, balance and coordination.  Of course we may throw in a few of those fancy poses for you to experiment with, so no worries if you thought you would never have a chance to become a pretzel.   Remember, this is NOT an advanced class and there is always child’s pose….. so come try it out!

Vinyasa/Hatha Flow - All Levels

The same goodies of a vinyasa flow class but slightly modified to a slower flow with poses that may be held for a length of time.  This could also consist of more stretching then “power” as found in some of the vinyasa flow classes.