Class Descriptions

Beginner Yoga Series: Yoga is for Every Body! Learn the foundations of yoga so you can begin to experience its transformational effects. Explore proper alignment and correct breathing while developing strength, flexibility, and balance in a supportive environment. This class is designed for the brand new student, yet experienced students may attend to reinforce the basics. Level: Beginner
*Pre-registration required.

Prenatal Yoga: Join with other pregnant women to experience the many physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits of yoga. This gentle class will teach you poses and techniques to help you relax and cope with the common discomforts of pregnancy and prepare you for your upcoming arrival. No prior yoga experience necessary.
*6-week series. Pre-registration and doctor/midwife permission required.

YogaRenew: A refreshing class for all levels, this vinyasa flow class focuses on correct alignment, basic yoga poses, and linking breath with movement. This is an excellent class for beginning through experienced students. Level: Beginner/All Levels

Vinyasa Flow Yoga: Experience the power of yoga with plenty of sun salutations and flowing sequences. Linking your breath and movement energizes your mind, body and spirit. More challenging postures are explored here and can include head/handstands and back bends. Class finishes with longer held poses and deep relaxation. Modifications are offered based on the needs of the class. The room is kept very warm to enhance the effects. Level: All Levels/Intermediate

Yin/Vinyasa Yoga: Explore a balance of opposites. Class begins with the cool practice of Yin Yoga, where seated postures are held for several minutes to lengthen and release connective tissues, improving joint flexibility and range of motion. The second half of class focuses on the more active vinyasa-flow style of yoga, moving from pose to pose connecting with the breath. A great class for beginning through experienced students.
Level: All Levels

Yogilates: Get the best of both worlds. This class creatively combines vinyasa yoga and Pilates mat sequences to challenge your body and mind. Overall strength, flexibility, and core fitness are emphasized. If you are seeking to tap into your inner power, this class is for you.
Level: All Levels

Pilates: Tone and strengthen your core by focusing on the development of your abdominals, hips, and back. This beginner friendly mat class emphasizes precise body alignment, mental focus, and breath work resulting in improved posture, flexibility, and strength. Level: Beginner/All Levels

Pilates Core Power: Strengthen, tone and condition your body with a dynamic flow of exercises, beginning with Standing Pilates to help improve balance, coordination and cardiovascular conditioning while working the core. The class then moves into various Mat Pilates exercises performed alone and/or in conjunction with various props including the magic circle, thera-bands and small hand weights. Level: All Levels

Yoga Fusion: Get everything you need in one class. Enjoy a blending of vinyasa flow yoga, Pilates, and light hand weights. Experience total body and mind transformation in this all-levels class. Level: All Levels

Family Yoga: Stop into the studio and experience yoga together with your loved ones. Family yoga is a basic yoga class for beginning through experienced participants. All ages are welcome! This is a great way to start your yoga practice or introduce your child to yoga. Bring your yoga mats or borrow one of ours. Wear comfortable clothing that allows freedom of movement. Drop-in or use your class package.

KidzFit Yoga: Kids ages 6 and up will learn about yoga by combining familiar games with a yoga theme. Children have the opportunity to learn the foundations of yoga while having fun and developing healthy bodies and attitudes.
*6-week series. Pre-registration and payment required. A minimum number of participants is needed to run this class.

Kids Yoga: Designed for kids ages 9-12, this class offers more in-depth yoga instruction and builds on vinyasa flow concepts. Special attention will be given to posture awareness, alignment, and breathing techniques.
*Classes are offered at various times during the year. Please check the schedule.

Parent/Tot Yoga: Enjoy quality time with your child. Have fun playing games, doing yoga, and bonding with your little one in a comfortable and welcoming environment. Children ages 2½ to 5 and their parents or caregivers are welcome.
*6-Week Series. Pre-registration and payment required.

About Class Levels:

Beginner Level: is appropriate for the beginning student or someone recovering from an injury. The pace of the class is slower to give you a good understanding of the postures (asanas) or exercises. The emphasis is on basic poses and breathing correctly which will help you establish a solid foundation.

All Level: is appropriate for beginning through experienced students. Options are provided so that the yoga or Pilates sequences can work for you. More challenging poses and breathing techniques (yoga pranayama) may be offered with instructions to assist you.

Intermediate Level: While not necessary, it is helpful if you have some yoga or Pilates experience. More detailed cues are given throughout class to help you fine tune the postures and deepen your practice. You will be encouraged to explore beyond your boundaries if desired.

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