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Class Descriptions

Class Descriptions
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All styles emphasize the importance of letting go of competition and judgment, being in the present moment, and embodying the qualities of compassion and acceptance.

Begin your practice in the class that fits your schedule and your level of experience. We welcome all ages, if the student is willing and ready, even in younger (elementary to middle age) to "seniors" there is a practice and a place for everyone! We also offer YogaKids classes especially for children and young teens.


Kripalu Yoga....................

We label these on the schedule as Gentle, All Levels, and Moderate Classes
We often call these classes "Yoga for Everybody." If you are brand new to yoga begin in any of the Gentle Drop In classes on the core class schedule. All Levels classes also warmly welcome new students. You will be guided every step of the way!

Gentle

A very nurturing and relaxing practice of soft postures and guided meditation. This class is appropriate for everyone, especially new students.

All Levels

An instructive sequence of warmups, combined with a variety of guided postures, breathing and relaxation techniques. Appropriate for all students.

Moderate

A strengthening practice which includes longer holding times, more inter-connective flow between postures and an emphasis on internal awareness.

Anusara Inspired Yoga....................

This yoga practice may include a variety of new and challenging postures, and is presented beautifully with heart centered language inspired by the Anusara Yoga Tradition. You will find an all levels or a more vigorous moderate practice on the schedule.

Ashtanga Yoga....................

Ashtanga is a hot and flowing, challenging practice for those wanting a more athletic pace. If you are brand new to yoga make sure you start in the Ashtanga Course or Ashtanga I drop in classes. If you already practice yoga and are ready to learn Astanga, still try to make it to the Level I classes for a while, for details and full understanding of the flow.

  • Ashtanga I is a modified practice with more details, best for new students, and a great practice for all. We are now calling this class "All Levels."
  • Ashtanga I/II is the full primary series, dipping sometimes into second series, all levels are welcome, but we will be working at a stronger level than level one classes, and more of the students in the room with have some experience. We will call this class "Primary Series."

    Power Flow class is a hot, flowing, vigorous class that is inspired by Ashtanga Yoga, but is a more eclectic flow, all levels are welcome, but be prepared to work hard and to sweat a lot! Hot Core Power is a vigorous class, heated, for strength,flexibility and Power!
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