Flow Classes: Where Breath Meets Movement
Our flow classes connect breath with movement in a seamless dance of strength, flexibility, and mindfulness. Whether you're new to yoga or seeking to deepen your practice, these dynamic sequences build heat, improve circulation, and create a moving meditation that leaves you feeling energized and centered. Each class offers modifications to meet you exactly where you are.
Slow Flow
Mindful movement with extended holds and deeper awareness
Slow Flow offers all the benefits of vinyasa yoga at a more contemplative pace. This practice allows time to explore proper alignment, build strength gradually, and develop a deeper mind-body connection. You'll flow through familiar poses with longer holds, giving your body time to truly settle into each posture while maintaining the rhythmic breath-to-movement connection. Ideal for students who want the meditative qualities of flow yoga with more time to understand and refine their practice. Expect standing sequences, seated poses, gentle twists, and extended relaxation.
All Levels Flow
Experience the perfect introduction to vinyasa-style yoga
This welcoming class introduces the fundamental connection between breath and movement that defines flow yoga. You'll move through thoughtfully sequenced poses that build strength and flexibility while learning to sync your breath with each transition. Our experienced instructors provide clear alignment cues and multiple modifications, making this practice accessible whether you're brand new to yoga or returning after time away. Expect sun salutations, standing poses, gentle backbends, and a deeply relaxing final rest. Perfect for building confidence and discovering your unique rhythm on the mat.
Hatha Classes: Building Strength Through Stillness
Gentle yoga honors the wisdom of moving slowly and listening deeply to your body's needs. This nurturing practice uses supportive props, gentle stretches, and restorative postures to release tension while building subtle strength and flexibility. Perfect for beginners, those managing injuries or chronic conditions, older adults, or anyone seeking a more meditative approach to movement. You'll experience seated poses, gentle flows, supported backbends, and extended relaxation. Each class creates a safe space for healing and self-discovery.
Gentle
Compassionate yoga for every body and every need
This multi-week series provides new students with a solid foundation in yoga basics. You'll learn essential poses, proper alignment principles, breathing techniques, and yoga philosophy in a supportive, non-intimidating environment. Each session builds upon the previous, gradually introducing new concepts while reinforcing what you've learned. By series end, you'll feel confident joining any of our regular classes. Topics include sun salutations, standing poses, basic backbends and forward folds, relaxation techniques, and yoga safety. Small class sizes ensure personalized attention and plenty of time for questions.
Beginner Series
A comprehensive introduction to yoga fundamentals
This welcoming class introduces the fundamental connection between breath and movement that defines flow yoga. You'll move through thoughtfully sequenced poses that build strength and flexibility while learning to sync your breath with each transition. Our experienced instructors provide clear alignment cues and multiple modifications, making this practice accessible whether you're brand new to yoga or returning after time away. Expect sun salutations, standing poses, gentle backbends, and a deeply relaxing final rest. Perfect for building confidence and discovering your unique rhythm on the mat.
Yoga I
Master the fundamentals with confidence and clarity
Yoga I focuses on building a strong foundation in basic postures and breathing techniques. This ongoing class moves at a comfortable pace, emphasizing proper alignment and safe progressions. You'll learn classic standing poses, simple backbends, forward folds, and twists while developing strength, flexibility, and body awareness. Each class includes breathing exercises and guided relaxation. Perfect for newer students who want to deepen their understanding of fundamental poses before advancing to more challenging practices. Expect clear instruction, helpful modifications, and a supportive learning environment.
Yoga I/II
Bridge the gap between beginner and intermediate practice
This intermediate-level class builds upon basic yoga knowledge while introducing more challenging poses and sequences. You'll refine alignment in familiar postures while exploring arm balances, deeper backbends, and more complex breathing techniques. The pace is moderate with emphasis on building strength, flexibility, and concentration. Students should be comfortable with basic standing poses, sun salutations, and simple inversions. Each class offers variations to accommodate different levels within the intermediate range. Expect creative sequences, longer holds, and opportunities to explore your growing capabilities.
Restorative & Specialized Classes: Deep Healing for Body and Mind
These specialized classes offer unique approaches to healing, restoration, and deep release. Using longer holds, supportive props, and gentle techniques, these practices work with your body's natural healing capacity to reduce stress, release chronic tension, and restore balance. Each class provides a sanctuary for deep rest and renewal in our busy world.
Yin
Passive poses for deep tissue release and inner stillness
Yin yoga targets the deep connective tissues, joints, and energy channels through passive poses held for 3-5 minutes each. Using props for support, you'll settle into floor-based postures that gently stress and strengthen your joints while encouraging deep introspection. This meditative practice balances more active yoga styles and complements busy lifestyles. As you breathe into each pose, tension melts away and flexibility naturally increases. Yin teaches patience, surrender, and the art of being still. Perfect for athletes, busy professionals, or anyone seeking to slow down and turn inward. Expect hip openers, gentle backbends, forward folds, and deep relaxation.
Restorative
Deeply nourishing poses for complete nervous system renewal
Restorative yoga uses props to fully support your body in gentle poses held for 10-20 minutes each. This deeply therapeutic practice activates your parasympathetic nervous system, promoting profound relaxation and natural healing. You'll experience 4-6 comfortable positions using bolsters, blankets, and blocks to create a sense of being completely held and supported. Perfect for managing stress, anxiety, insomnia, or chronic pain. Also ideal for anyone needing deep rest and renewal. Each class includes breathing techniques and guided relaxation. You'll leave feeling like you've had the most restful nap of your life.
Yin & Myofascial Release
Combine passive stretching with targeted tissue work for ultimate relief
This unique class blends the deep tissue benefits of Yin yoga with the targeted release of myofascial work using therapy balls and props. You'll begin with traditional Yin poses, then use specialized tools to address areas of chronic tension and adhesions in your fascia - the connective tissue surrounding your muscles. This combination provides both the meditative benefits of Yin and the therapeutic effects of self-massage. Perfect for athletes, desk workers, or anyone dealing with chronic pain or tightness. You'll learn techniques to continue your self-care at home while experiencing profound release and increased mobility.
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Take the first step toward transformation with our welcoming community. Whether you're completely new to yoga or returning to practice, our experienced teachers and supportive environment will help you find exactly what you need. Start your journey today.
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