Classical Yoga
Classical Yoga incorporates the wisdom of the five Koshas or sheaths of the human being as well as the four main Bhavas invoked through asana, pranayama and Yogi kriya. Bhava in its most available translation means "subtle feeling". The word asana is translated into "posture";
posture into attitude.
Students can expect to experience their yogic posture infused with a subtle feeling through intention and experience their inner awareness move deeply through the sheaths of their being by pulling out the dormant wisdom that lies beneath the mundane. Students describe this class as more of a "yoga experience." Those seeking a more spiritual practice will find a great deal of peace in this practice.
Forrest Yoga
This style of yoga is named after Ana Forrest who brings a unique as well as powerful philosophy and approach toward yoga. This yoga was developed specifically to address the western body and its unique stresses and challenges, both physical and emotional.
Students can expect a slow paced class that teaches a variety of breathing techniques, methods that get you connected to your core - getting strong and centered, how to do a sequence of poses with compassion and skill toward oneself, how to open a deeper connection to spirit, and explore challenge with a sense of truth and integrity.
For more information, visit Ana Forrest's website: click here.
Kundalini
Kundalini is taught at a beginner level. In this type of yoga, the most important thing is experience. Your experience goes right to your heart, your core. These ancient teachings are designed to
give you an experience of your deepest emotions and highest consciousness.
Students can expect to learn about deep mental focus, various breathing techniques, the use of sound and vibration to center and expand, and the important use of energy locks.
All of the above knowledge and skill will then initiate a sequence of physical and mental challenges that affect the body, mind, and spirit simultaneously.
For more information, visit the founders of Kundalini: click here .
Meditation
Meditation can bring about some of the most powerful changes we are looking for in our lives...stress reduction, improved health, self connection, powerful living, happiness and joy, and spiritual growth.
Students can expect to experience a variety of breathing techniques, beginning to develop the important connection to our life force on the breath, a focused time with a certain technique that teaches the mind to concentrate, a time directed to the present moment, a space where they can witness their thoughts with the skill to stay removed and alive.
New to Yoga
This class is designed for the absolutely NEW Yoga client. We take pride in being
able to create an environment that takes away all the nervous energy about practicing yoga for the first time. Many students, who do not know what to expect but want to try it, find out why yoga appeals to so many people. Since there is so much to learn about yoga, many of our clients stay with this class for a long time to continue adding depth to their practice.
Students can expect to experience a peaceful and stress-free environment, a variety of techniques teaching you how to breathe more fully and freely, beginning yoga poses that create the tone and flexibility we all need to feel healthy, encouragement to do only what you can do, and permission to listen to your body and not compete with others.
Restorative
Restorative Yoga is taught with an emphasis on restoring the imbalances
that come from living a stressful life.
Study in these methods brings about the peace and well being one desires.
Students can expect to learn how to work with physical injuries, and pain, therapeutic applications of yoga poses, musculoskeletal anatomy, psychology of yoga, yoga philosophy, meditation and relaxation practices, and breathing techniques.
Therapeutic Yoga
Therapeutic Yoga class allows you the opportunity to learn your anatomy and physiology more extensively. Katie teaches to your specific conditions with a caution on your injuries
or undeveloped areas of strength.
Students can expect to experience the tool of awareness to heal and bring strength to areas that you thought would never change, a strong discipline in attention to the body's anatomy, breathing techniques that teach a more focused and effective breath, and permission to soften,
relax, let go and heal.
Vinyasa Flow
Vinyasa Flow is an inspired yoga that is high energy and creative. Our ongoing training with Shiva Rea continues to allow us to bring to our students of all levels a unique experience of prana, the life energy that is breathing us all!
Students can expect to experience over 25 different Sun Salutations; creative dancing; rhythmic movements that help you navigate your source of power, sustain it, and strengthen your connection to it; and a deeper understanding your of yoga practice in a new and vital way.
For more information, visit the founder Shiva Rea: click here.
Yoga and Meditation
Yoga and Meditation can bring about some of the most powerful changes we are looking for in our lives...reduced stress, improved health, self connection, powerful living,
happiness and joy, and spiritual growth.
Students can expect to experience the stillness of the body, the tranquility of taking over the power of the mind, and the present moment. Teachers use breathing techniques followed by gentle poses to open the body for more comfortable sitting and a peaceful center. Students can expect a still period of sitting or reclining meditation that lasts for up to 20 minutes.
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