High Intensity Classes

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This is a physical practice involving postures and breathing techniques to help increase awareness and stability. In Sanskrit, Hatha means “force.” Through effort, exertion, and breath control, you use your body and mind to find alignment. Poses are generally held for longer periods of time to strengthen and promote flexibility in the body. This class is suitable for students looking for an invigorating experience.

  The experience in this class is one of fluidity and motion where poses are generally held for short periods of time. This practice focuses on synchronizing breath and dynamic movement with the purpose of aligning and strengthening the body while centering and clearing the mind. This class is suitable for students with some yoga experience looking to have an invigorating and dynamic experience.

  This class targets a deeper part of the body not normally exercised in a dynamic or muscularly demanding practice such as in a traditional hatha or vinyasa class. This healing practice focuses on realigning and stretching the connective tissues of the body such as the bones, joints, fascia, cartilage, and ligaments. Students will experience long-held passive stretches with the purpose of cultivating a meditative mind by connecting with the rhythm of the breath. The difficulty in this class comes with finding stillness in the body and mind while holding an asana (posture) for an extended period of time. This class is not a safe practice for students who have low bone density, osteopenia, or osteoporosis.

Experience an intermediate classic hatha sequence created by Swami  Sivananda Saraswati. Preparatory poses and variations of each posture  may change from week to week, but this class will always include 12 set  asanas that follow a precise order to engage, strengthen, and balance  the entire body. A minimum of one year yoga experience is highly  recommended. Not suitable for expecting mothers or students who cannot  safely practice inversions.

 Vinyasa II builds upon Vinyasa I while offering more complex postures and transitions along with intensity of movement. Through deep intentional breath and consistent flow of corresponding movement, students are challenged to increase strength, balance and flexibility while remaining fully present in the moment. Previous experience with flow classes is encouraged. 

  This is a hybrid class that will be half vinyasa and half yin. This practice blends both strengthening and softening elements with the purpose of finding balance in the body. Students will experience an invigorating practice followed by long-held deep stretches to cultivate a focused and meditative mind. 

Yin yang is suitable for beginners and students with some yoga experience looking to balance their strength and flexibility.

  This is a specialized class focuses on the preparation of inversions. Students interested in deepening their inversion practice must find a delicate balance of both strength and confidence. If there is too much confidence without enough strength to support a pose, a student will not be practicing safely. If there is plenty of strength to get into an inversion, but not enough confidence to back it up, fear will prevent them from flying courageously. There will be a heightened focus on deepening lower body flexibility, strengthening the upper body and core, and silencing any limiting beliefs. This experience is suitable for students with some yoga experience who can safely bring their heart above their head. 

 Kick start your weekend with a challenging and fiery flow! This dynamic class is designed to increase your strength and flexibility while building heat from deep within. Plan to leave the studio feeling invigorated and relaxed after this rigorous experience!

This class is open to all levels, however, is not suitable for prenatal students. 

  A deeply relaxing and healing practice focused on stimulating the parasympathetic system with the purpose of calming the body and the mind. In this class props such as belts, bolsters, blocks, chairs, and blankets are used with the purpose of supporting the body while exerting minimal physical effort in the asanas (postures). This class is suitable for anyone seeking to alleviate the strain of a busy and stressful lifestyle.

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  This class is exclusively for women who are at any stage of pregnancy. The unique experience of pregnancy also demands unique and graceful movements to compliment the growing needs of a pregnant body. Expecting mothers will be offered a slower paced and mindful practice that focuses on getting in touch with her body, mind, spirit, and baby. Prenatal yoga prepares the body to carry the additional weight of a fetus with greater ease and strengthens the mind to help relax during the birthing process. Plus it’s a wonderful place to get to know other local expecting mamas that are going through a similar experience! 

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  Discover what makes yoga so wonderful with room to ask questions! This accessible class introduces students to the fundamentals of posture, alignment, breathing techniques, and meditation that can be taken forward for years to come. Expect to gain confidence and clarity whether you are just beginning your yoga journey or simply fine-tuning your current practice. 

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 This class is calling for anyone who would like to cultivate peace of mind and heighten their spiritual awareness through the mental exercise of meditation. Students will be led through pranayama (breath control) and a gentle movement practice to prepare the body for stillness. Students will also learn basic principles of meditation and a variety of techniques to sustain their mental focus and will have 20 minutes of silent stillness to allow space to practice these principals. Healing sound bath instruments will be used such as singing bowls, tuning forks, chimes, and gongs. Appropriate for individuals with limited mobility.

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 Take your meditation practice to the next level as we create space for 30 minutes of silent stillness. This class will have a theme to inspire and guide your practice in a clear direction and will be followed by a 10-minute savasana. Healing sound bath instruments will be used such as singing bowls, tuning forks, chimes, and gongs. Appropriate for individuals with limited mobility.

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  Also known as yogic sleep, yoga nidra is a state of conscious deep sleep that brings about effortless relaxation, clarity, and tranquility. During this class, students are guided through specific instructions and visualizations to focus on different body parts to relax all while in a state of deep conscious sleep. The method is simple yet profound as it revitalizes the entire system. This is an excellent class for students who struggle to let go, students who suffer from sleep challenges, or students who just want to reduce stress and anxiety. Some preparatory asanas (postures) may be included.

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 Myofascial yoga is an excellent modality to supplement your asana practice. During this class you can anticipate using your hands and various props to release deep tension and tightness throughout the entire body. You will be guided through applying gentle pressure to trigger points that target the body's fascia - the connective tissue that surrounds the muscles, nerves, tendons, and ligaments which binds and encases our body parts together. When your fascia tightens, it can greatly restrict your body's mobility and can cause discomfort and pain. Myofascial release can improve the glide and slide of your tissues, can increase the flow of energy and circulation, and help you find more freedom through your entire body. 

The class size is limited to 12 so signing up in advance is highly recommended. 

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 The word "soma" is of Greek origin and means "body." Somatic means "of or relating to the living body." Somatic movement is engaging action with full-body awareness to highlight the perception of one's physiological form.

SomaCare is a gentle movement experience that encourages you to explore the unique first-person perspective of your material landscape. In this class, emphasis is placed on HOW we engage with and experience the body in motion rather than on the actions or movements themselves. Miracles abound when we approach our movement practice (and, dare I say, life) in such a way. SomaCare is more than a class - it's a supportive space for transformation, rediscovery, and re-membering, empowering you to move with greater ease, presence, and purpose on and off the mat.

 This class will flow at a steady and dynamic pace while having opportunities to hold asanas longer than a typical Vinyasa class. Slow Flow is a great way to gradually get moving, provides time for you to down and savor each action and asana, while still creating moments where the breath synchronizes with movement.