Class Descriptions
All Levels Mysore
Mysore style yoga is the traditional method in which Ashtanga Yoga is taught and learned. Mysore is NOT a lead class; rather, students arrive during the allotted class time, allowing enough time to complete their Ashtanga Yoga practices before class closes. The students move through their own practices while the teacher walks around the room and provides individual verbal instruction. It is like a private yoga class in a group setting! Plan to arrive within the first hour of class.
There is no prerequisite to take this class.....come on in or enter the zoom room, this is class is offered online and in-person, and we will teach you from the very beginning. If you are new to Mysore and/or the Ashtanga Yoga method, this class is a great way to get started in a comfortable environment with other students new to the method as well.
Beginners welcome! There is no yoga or fitness level prerequisite to take this class.....come on in and we will teach you from the very beginning.
Led Full Primary Series
This teacher-led level class will take you through the entire Primary Series of Ashtanga Yoga. A strong level of experience with yoga is required. Assists will be provided throughout this class as you are led through this rhythmic and challenging sequence. The energy level in this class is simply amazing! Proficiency in wheel and headstand (or strong knowledge of modifications and/or "building blocks" for these postures) are recommended, as breakdown of these postures will not be provided in this class.
Intermediate Level
Led Half Primary Series
Learn the fundamentals of the empowering Ashtanga Primary Series. Build some heat with energetic sun salutations, moving on to dynamic standing postures and closing out with deep seated stretches and back bending.
All levels from very beginner to advanced are welcome in this energetic class! Students with less experience will be given variations and/or props to cultivate ease in challenging postures and more advanced students will be offered tips to deepen and intensify postures as needed.
Yoga Lab
Step out of your busy work week. Give yourself the gift of your own attention. This class creates a quiet space to s-l-o-w down, loosen some of our snarls, soften some hard edges, and take some deeper breaths. We will practice gentle yoga poses, move mindfully, stretch luxuriantly, and explore self-massage techniques using Yoga Tune Therapy balls. There is much to gain and to appreciate when we spend time with ourselves and our bodies.
All are welcome! There is no yoga or fitness level prerequisite to take this class.
Vin to Yin
Vin to Yin class begins with a brief dynamic warm up with sequences such as cat / cow and sun salutations. After the opening muscle-warming sequence, students will be intelligently guided into a cooling series of Yin poses, a style which explores more passive, long-held asanas. This style prioritizes the bones, ligaments, and joints of the body and helps to encourage the release of fascia, improve joint mobility, and overall flexibility. The longer holds also give students time and space to breathe through physical sensation which can promote a balancing and calming effect on the nervous system. It is a satisfying way to end your day. All are welcome—no yoga or fitness level prerequisite necessary to enjoy this class.
A slow, quiet practice of restorative postures using props to support and hold the body. In this practice, we will set up blankets, blocks, belts and bolsters to bring to body to state of relaxation. Some of the poses will be held for a long time. Expect some more "active" poses such as inversions and backbends.
All are welcome.