Yoga Class Descriptions
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Align and Flow
A bit of alignment and a bit of flow. We move and breathe, taking time to pause and feel, observe and adjust. Breath awareness and active alignment cues guide students through mindful movement and longer held poses. This class is suitable for students newer to yoga, as well as experienced students interested in a lower intensity flow.
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Slow Flow Deep Stretch
Slowing down the flow can help you maintain control of your breath, build determination, and intensify your practice. True to its name, SFDS is a smooth linking of unhurried breath with movement, intensified by mindfully holding postures for several breaths, awakening your body and clearing your mind. Explore the details of each posture at a comfortable pace to allow your body to deepen into a stretch or pause in a strength-building pose. Expect deep hip, back and leg openings with longer holds to gain strength and increased mobility. Get into the rhythm of this truly invigorating class and find true balance in this moving meditation. Good for all levels.
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Jiva Flow
This dynamic vinyasa practice is always evolving. Expect a creative sequence in which your teacher unpacks complex poses by building on the foundations of flow. This class may include arm balances and inversions, but will always conclude with a full savasana and seated meditation.
Warm: Add the element of heat (85-90 deg) to create a greater surrender of the muscles as they open and strengthen. This practice will help shake out stagnation and ignite your inner fire.
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Gentle Yoga
Gentle classes are therapeutic and soothing to the soul. Practiced primarily on the floor, poses are deliberate and unhurried, and are not physically demanding. This class is appropriate for students of all levels, including students new to yoga or students dealing with stress or injuries .
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Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga will improve your energy level, strength, balance and flexibility while sitting in a chair or using a chair for support. Chair yoga is suitable for those who are unable or uncomfortable standing for extended periods or for those who find it difficult to move from floor to standing. This practice will offer you the opportunity to keep up with your daily activities and generally improve your basic fitness.
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Hatha
Hatha Yoga uses postures (asanas) and stretches in combination with the breath to develop flexibility and relaxation. Hatha encourages proper alignment of the body and brings balance, strength, and calmness to the practitioner. Props are encouraged to assist the postures or maximize the stretch. This is an all levels practice
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Soulful Sunday
This class follows our Slow Flow Deep Stretch style, and closes with a sprinkle of yin/restorative yoga accompanied by soothing and relaxing devotional singing in savasana. Come on in and be moved and inspired.
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Gentle, Stretch and Restore
A sweet blend of gentle movements, deeper stretching and supportative postures make up this practice that is open to all levels.
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Yin Yoga
Yin Yoga is practiced on the floor and targets the connective tissue of the hips, pelvis, and lower spine. It is a mindful practice where postures are held for 3 to 5 minutes at a time. This meditative practice complements more muscularly strenuous (yang) styles of yoga or other physical activities. Open to students of all levels.
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Stretch and Mobility
Just what the name implies, you will delve into some good hip, low back, hamstring stretches. Great for everyone who would like to increase mobility and flexibility. A compliment to a more vigorous practice or sport. Great for all levels.