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Ashtanga & Power Yoga
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We teach Ashtanga Yoga in the traditional style. Sometimes called Power Yoga, these classes are hot and flowing, a challenging practice for those looking for a more athletic pace. The practice combines breath and movement in a specific sequence to create an intense internal heat and purifying sweat, and the result of the practice is improved circulation, a light and strong body, and a calm mind.
While not an "advanced" practice, it is a more physical yoga style, and generates a lot of sweat! Heartsong Yoga specializes in introducing new students to the practice, even those who have never done yoga before! (The practice is taught in a heated room.)
Level one Ashtanga for newer students and those wanting a modified practice. Even those who have never done yoga before can take a level one class, be prepared to sweat!
Level one/two Ashtanga is for continuing students or brave beginners. (We will welcome you as a beginner in these classes but you must know that you will work very hard and will be encouraged to rest and watch at times!)
Morning Yoga Flow is a modification of the traditional sequence, we call it Boomer Yoga after our teacher Beryl Bender Birch's book by the same name...it is a blend of primary and modified second series poses accessible to all bodies and focusing on an hour of vinyasa flow that awakens all of the body and strengthens with forward bends, backward bends, twists for back and shoulder therapy.
Hot Power Flow Yoga is another hot and graceful class based on "vinyasa" or continuous flow yoga practices and inspired by the sun salutations of Ashtanga Yoga and the teachings of Seane Corn. (The room is heated)
Hot Core Power Yoga is a stronger style that is an eclectic blend and influenced by the Ashtanga tradition and the work of Baron Baptiste. The class has a focus on core strength and stability. (The room is heated.) If you like to "work hard" in yoga this is another great choice on the schedule.
Heartsong is proud to be an Affiliated School of the "Hard and the Soft Yoga Institute" and the teachings of Beryl Bender Birch. This style of yoga can be traced through the Krishnamacharya and Sri K. Pattabhi Jois lineage. It is the choice for those who are looking for a hot practice influenced by classical yoga philosophy, attention to breath, deep relaxation and meditation.
For more about Beryl Bender Birch visit here.
To learn more about Ashtanga Yoga and Pattabhi Jois visit here.
For more about Seane Corn visit here.
For more about Baron Baptiste visit here.
While not a prerequisite, new students should try to attend a 6 week course to become familiar with Ashtanga Yoga. The drop in Ashtanga I classes always welcome new students. On going students and new students who are fit and flexible may choose the Level I/II classes, but be prepared to watch and rest! Sometimes we bring in "second series" postures in the I/II classes, with plenty of options and modifications for all to enjoy.
View the full class schedule here!
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