Class Descriptions
HOT POWER BASICS: This yoga class will lay the foundation for a regular Hot Power Yoga class. Practiced in a hot room, Hot Power Basics is a challenging class that is ideal for those just starting out and who are looking for a more active and athletic approach to yoga. A variety of dynamic postures will be introduced to help stretch, strengthen and tone your body. You will learn to connect to your breath. Your stamina and stability will be developed through the introduction of sun salutations, balances, abdominal work, backbends, forward bends, hip openers, arm strengtheners and much, much more - try it you’ll love it! For beginners looking for a more vigorous approach to yoga.
HOT POWER YOGA: A vigorous and athletic style of yoga practice. Practiced in a hot room this fun and challenging class will have you moving, sweating and breathing like you never have before. The classes are always a little different with a creative, eclectic mix of traditional and innovative yoga postures that are designed to build your strength, stability and stamina and to increase flexibility in tight overused muscles. Prepare to discover muscles you didn’t know you had. We strongly suggest that you have an understanding of Hot Power Yoga by starting with Hot Power Basics. For students with power/ashtanga yoga experience.
POWER YOGA: Same as above but practiced in a regular temperature room.
POWER FLOW: This energetic class incorporates the breath with a flowing sequence of postures to create heat in the body, making it a great detoxifier. Balance postures, standing and seated postures will be included to help build strength, endurance, increase flexibility, relieve tension and lift your spirits.
HATHA BASICS: A gentler approach as compared to the Power classes. A more traditional style that focuses on proper alignment, breath connection and focus with mindfulness. The basic yoga postures are combined with regulated breath and performed in a systematic and accessible manner. This class will help reduce stress, increase energy, stretch and strengthen the muscles and encourage you to breathe more freely and fully. For those new to yoga.
HATHA YOGA: This class are for students who are looking for a more intermediate class with a wider variety of poses and strength building opportunities. Still based on the more traditional approach this class will give you a more challenging experience than the Hatha Basics. Previous yoga experience is recommended. For students with some yoga experience.
HATHA FLOW: links traditional hatha postures into a sequence of movements that flow naturally from one to the next. This eclectic class will explore variations of sun salutations, standing and seated poses along with body balancing . Modifications will be provided for postures to enhance flexibility, alignment, and strength and make this class accessible for all. Connecting the breath with the movement of the body during the “flow” of yoga and deepening into the “stretch” allows energy to flow and provides relaxation for the busy mind.
GOODNIGHT YOGA: (HATHA YOGA - all Levels) Bring balance in at the end of your day - THE stress reduction class. A meditative flow to calm mind and body. Your goodnight starts with Moon and Sun Salutations, then breath-work, meditation and full relaxation. Appropriate for beginners and experienced students
YIN YOGA: Yin Yoga is a style of yoga that is used to balance more vigorous practices by focusing solely on the stretching aspects of yoga creating a deep stretching experience. Great for athletes and yogis alike looking to increase range of motion. The Yin style targets the muscles and connective tissue of the hips, pelvis, spine and shoulders. Generally done in a variety of seated/floor postures that are held for a duration of 3 to 5 minutes. Some yoga experience is suggested.
GENTLE 50+ YOGA: Yoga for the Young at Heart is specially designed for the older and wiser. This Hatha class will increase your strength, flexibility and balance, leading to greater health and vitality. All levels/ages are welcome.
PRENATAL YOGA: Designed with Mom in mind! Take time for yourself during this most important time in life! This class is for women in all stages of pregnancy (the earlier you start the better) . Yoga postures which are particularly beneficial for a more relaxed pregnancy and birth, are taught. No previous yoga experience is required for this class all expectant mothers are welcome.
POWER/YIN YOGA COMBO: The best of both worlds! This class will take your through a power yoga series (see above) and finish with a deep soothing stretch utilizing yin yoga postures… Previous yoga experience is suggested.
$5 HOT POWER YOGA: See HOT POWER YOGA above. We offer this $5 class to ensure that yoga is more accessible to our community and to encourage exisiting students to keep up their practice. Friday night yoga is a great way to sweat out the stresses of the week and get ready for your weekend. Some yoga experience is suggested.
HOT VINYASA for Strength: Vinyasa is a dynamic and powerful style of yoga whereby postures are linked to one another through intelligent sequencing and fluid transitions. The result is a challenging class that aims at opening up and strengthening all areas of the body, while developing deeper concentration and awareness of the mind-body-breath connection. It is a free-form style, drawing from various traditions and disciplines including Hatha, Ashtanga, Power, Martial Arts and Dance. This class is done in a heated room. As the flow tends to be vigorous, previous Power/Ashtanga Yoga experience is strongly reccomended.