What We Offer Class Descriptions
Group: Approximately 40 different yoga and dance classes offered throughout the week varying in styles, levels and times of day:
• Level 1/2: For those new to Yoga, less than 1 yr experience or even for seasoned yogis just wanting to take it easy.
• Level 2/3: For those wanting a little more challenge. You don’t have to be super stretchy, but you should know what down-dog is!
• All Levels: Speaks for itself. Everyone is welcome and class specifics will vary depending on the level of the overall class.
Open Practice: Come do your own creative practice. A teacher will be present if you have questions or want an adjustment.
Private: The private class can be utilized to help reach different goals. For the fairly new or never-ever, this is an excellent way to break into your practice and demystify and discover the wonders of yoga. For the injured, a private class can breakdown postures and find restorative modifications to help rather than hinder the healing process. For the experienced yogi, just one private might help you traverse a plateau, see the forest for the trees and keep on progressing when your practice needed a little inspiring boost.
Class Descriptions
Ashtanga: A challenging, vinyasa-based style of yoga which begins with sun salutations and continues through a variety of postures. This full spectrum series includes forward and backbends, twists, inversions and more. A distinct and
expansive breathing technique (ujaii) acts as the guide for moving gracefully
through the sequence.
Belly Dance: Explore the sacred and sensual dances of the Middle East, North Africa and the Romani Trail in this ancient women's movement form. Props and veils help the dancer feel the true essence of gypsy spirit! Best of all, the core elements of this class can be taken out of the studio and onto the dance floor!
Forrest: This class focuses on longer posture holds, abdominal core work, alignment, and breathing spaciousness into the body. This is a great practice for bringing feeling to numb or disconnected areas of the body, and releasing physical and emotional tensions.
Greet the Week Yoga: Nurture your spirit with this refreshing and meditative practice. Make this class a Monday morning ritual of wakeful stretches, twists, pranayama and positive intention. You’ll approach your Mondays in a whole new way!
Hatha: Ha - Sun, Tha – Moon. This practice has a way of soothing the senses and giving the yogi a balanced experience in a gentle and nurturing environment. Here we take time to explore a variety of stretches and conscious breathing techniques that will leave you with greater tranquility and awareness after every class.
Hot Yoga & Bikram: The Bikram/Barkan style of hot yoga includes sequences of postures practiced in a heated room, designed to stretch and strengthen all the areas of the body. The practice brings vital balance and restores all systems to optimal health. Consistency of practice will create physical, mental and spiritual harmony that will be felt in all areas of your life.
Little Lotus: Down dog, proud warrior, wheel and tree teach youngsters to focus and quiet the busy mind. Here we learn to breathe and move in a fun, playful and interactive environment. This class will improve concentration, self-esteem and encourage cooperation with others!
Lotus for Lunch: Skip the heavy lunch and head to Laughing Lotus for an energizing class to help you through your busy day. Come with an empty belly and an open mind. Leave completely FULL-filled. For all levels, shapes and sizes. Served up Monday to Friday, 12 - 1 p.m.
Mommy & Me: An impromptu gathering of new mommies brings the circle together to stretch first mommy, then baby and then share the practice between both. A great way to safely stretch, massage, bond and laugh with your wee one and others.
Nia: Empower yourself to make healthful and energizing movement choices with Nia. This unique class offers a flexible structure which borrows from a variety of movement art forms to include dance, tai chi and other martial arts. No experience needed, just show up. You’ll love it!
Prenatal: Here, a community of expecting mommy's practice in a safe environment to prepare their heart, hips, breath and mind for the birthing experience. You’ll be amazed by your body's capabilities, even at full term!
Tribal Belly Dance: Connect with your soul through this healthy, toning and joyfully intuitive dance form. Explore the wonders of India, North Africa, and the Middle East through ritual expression and regional costume. Not only will you embrace the exotic, but you will learn greater body control through isolated movement.
Vinyasa Yoga: Plan to flow in this class, building heat in a creative sequence of breath initiated movements. Often practiced with music, vinyasa yoga brings out graceful and expressive character in a balanced work-out.
Yoga Nidra: This guided relaxation helps us cleanse the mind of un-needed clutter while learning to relax consciously. You do not need elasticity for this one – just show up prepared to let go and rejuvenate.