Level 1: Beginner classes designed for those who are new to yoga or who want to review the fundamental.


Level 2: Intermediate class designed for those with a working knowledge of yoga.(Not recommended for beginners).


Level 3: Advanced, vigorous class with more challenging postures. (Not recommended for beginners).


All Levels:Class open to every one regardless of ability or fitness level. Instructor will modify postures for beginners and increase the challenge for more advanced students.


Anusara™  Inspired: A powerful hatha yoga system that unifies a unique and elegant system of physical alignment with heart-oriented spiritual philosophy.


Iyengar Style: Based on the respected teaching of B.K.S. Iyengar. Focused attention to technical alignment, breathing and the use of props.


Vinyasa Flow: Connecting breath and movement to create a continuous flow of postures.


Warm Vinyasa: A vinyasa flow class done in a warm environment to create heat and increase flexiblity, focus and stamina.


Absolute Beginner Series: An 8 week series of classes designed for the absolute beginner. Yoga postures and breathing techniques systematically taught creating a foundation for good alignment and form. Yoga philosophy and meditation will be introduced.


Gentle Yoga Flow:  A gentle flow class practiced at a slower pace with attention to alignment and detail. 


Candlelight Yoga: Experience the meditative focus and intensity of practicing yoga in a studio uniquely illuminated by candlelight. Allow the soothing music and soft glow of the candles to slip away from the stresses and tensions of the week. A perfect way to start the weekend.


Core Yoga: By learning and applying principles of core strength and stability to a yoga practice, common injuries are not only avoided but the stage is set for deepening yoga postures from a place of strength and balance. Appropriate for all levels.


Gentle: Gentle stretching to warm up joints and muscles. Asana practiced at a slower place with attention to alignment and detail. May use chairs. For seniors or anyone with chronic conditions or injuries.

Yoga for Fertility: This series of yoga classes is taught with an intention of nurturing you through your journey in a calm, grounding, and supportive manner. Using asanas(movement), meditation and breathwork to help increase your chances of getting pregnant.  But, even more important, the classes provide a place of healing and peace. Realizing that you are not alone gives you a chance to receive and give support to other women.


Step Up to the Barre: Experience the grace, tone, strength and endurance that only a ballet barre class can offer. "Step Up to the Barre" is a full body conditioning class incorporating ballet, yoga, pilates and resistance training. This class will strengthen and stretch all major muscle groups in the body utilizing controlled movements that are focused, effective and safe.  Results of barre classes include:core strength and tone, a lifted, tighter seat, toned arms, long, lean thighs and calves, greater range of motion/endurance, improved posture and body alignment and fluidity of body movements.



 
 
 
 
 
 

Kid's Yoga: A fun and interactive class which combines yoga with breathing and games to improve motor skills, flexibility, balance, agility, strength, co-ordination and self-esteem. Kid’s yoga also helps strengthen children’s sports performance and prevent injuries.

Prenatal:A class to help expectant mothers relax and open their hips, pelvis and abdominal region, to make childbirth and recovery easier on both mother and child. No prior yoga experience required.


Post-natal (Yogibaby):For new moms and their babies up to active crawlers, doing yoga postures and stretches for mom to regain strength and tone the body after childbirth. Includes baby play, stretches and infant massage.


Gentle/Restorative Yoga: Restorative yoga is a luxurious practice that entices you to slow down. Experience postures supported by props such as blocks , blankets and bolsters. Gravity and the flow of your breath gently release the body, melting away physical and mental tension and deeply resting the body and the mind.


Teen Yoga:Fun class, full of challenges for developing bodies. Yoga helps teens with balancing of hormones, increases self-confidence and helps weight maintenance. Great relief from growing pains by stretching out muscles and provides a healthy social experience outside of school or social activities.


Meditation:A class for beginners as well as experienced meditators. Meditation techniques will be introduced and guided meditation will take place. Gentle asana to start.


Pilates:An innovative system of mind-body exercise evolved from the rehabilitation principles of Joseph Pilates. Pilates builds strength without excess bulk, concentrating on the "powerhouse" of the core. It teaches body awareness, good posture and easy, graceful movement through a series of exercises performed on the floor.


Family Yoga: A class for moms (or dads, grandparents, aunts and uncles) and their special child, ages 6+. Share quality time together in this fun class where yoga , stories, movement, games and fun will be shared.

Trance Dance: Trance Dance is a fluid blend of yoga, rhythmic body movement, free-form dance and conscious breathing that together stimulate a 'trance' state that promotes spiritual awakenings, mental clarity, physical stamina and emotional well-being.

Community Class:  This class is by donation only.  Pay what you like, all proceeds will be donated to charity.  Instructors donate their time and will vary weekly.

Yin Yoga: A deeply meditative practice holding postures for an extended period of time. Taught in the style offered by Sarah Powers.

Yoga for MS: A class created to help manage some of multiple sclerosis symptoms and allow the student to stay active.  Unhurried movement and slow stretching to reduce stress and muscle tension. 

Mysore Ashtanga : The Ashtanga Yoga method is built around the ‘Mysore Style’ class, so named because yoga was taught this way by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, in Mysore, India, and continues to be taught this way in traditional Ashtanga Yoga schools around the world. In Mysore Class, the student is taught a sequence of postures through one-on-one instruction. The correct movements, breathing, and other aspects of the practice are learned gradually, in a step-by-step process accessible to anyone. Students are able to practice independently and at their own pace while surrounded by the energy and inspiration of other students in the room. The teacher is able to work with each student individually, which allows the practitioner to develop a deeply trusting relationship with their teacher.

 
 
 
 
 
 
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