Deeply relaxing. 45 minutes of gentle, restorative floor-postures, followed by 30 minutes of guided Yoga Nidra meditation. Props you will need: Large dense pillows or a Yoga bolster. 2 small pillows, 2 large blankets, one yoga block. No experience necessary, all levels. 

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Designed for all levels of students. Class begins with slow, mindful, sun salutations, followed by the sequence of standing postures practiced in the Ashtanga tradition of Yoga*. Following the warm up and standing postures, we will move into focused core-strengthening on the floor, followed by postures to stretch the hips, hamstring and low back. Ashtanga Yoga is intended to be a moving meditation with emphasis on the synchronization of the breath with the postures. The standing (fundamental) sequence builds strength, endurance and mindfulness, and is a perfect preparation for silent meditation. 

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*modifications and posture variations will be included to accommodate all levels.

A non-Yoga class intended to improve your yoga practice by building strength in the upper back, shoulders, arms, buttocks and legs. Each class will include ten minutes of warm up without weights, 40 minutes of strength training with weights, ten minutes of stretching/cool down. Click here to see a list of the equipment you will need and information on this month's routine.​

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A unique sequence that organizes the postures in the order of the chakras (energy centers in the body). The sequence begins with gentle, classic sun salutations followed by a series of floor postures. The final segment of class brings you to the standing postures, always concluding with trikonasana (triangle posture). The practice has a stimulating effect on the body, yet is calming for the mind. There is an emphasis on opening the spine. Following the postures practice we will have five minutes of alternate nostril breathing and one minute of silence.

The most gentle of all the classes I offer. This class would be good for those who are mobility challenged, new to Yoga or new to exercise, or recorving from injury. The focus of this class is to build strength in the deep spine, core and hip muscles, to improve balance and fall prevention. An emphasis is placed on increasing flexibility of the spine and hips, as well as tips for improving balance. Props, such as chairs, walls, straps, blocks and blankets, will be used. Please have a firm, stable chair with a back (like a dining chair or folding metal chair) on your mat, and a wall near your mat that you can use as a prop when needed. 

Slow transitions and detailed instructions in body alignment and prop placement to help you to create a safe and gentle practice. This class requires a stable chair near your mat that will be used as a prop for balance postures, hip openers and twists. Additional props needed are 1-2 yoga blocks, a firm blanket/large towel and a strap (apps 6' long). Good for beginners, students looking for a gentle, stress relieving format or those recovering from injury. Each week will have a specific focus:

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1st Tuesday: Spine/Back

2nd Tuesday: Hips/Low Back

3rd Tuesday: Balance & Core

4th Tuesday: Shoulders/Neck

5th Tuesday: TBD

 Krama is a Sanskrit term meaning “succession.” Denoting a step-by-step progression or a sequence of events.

In Vinyasa Krama the asana practice takes a sequential approach in order to achieve a specific goal or intention. 

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In this class you will experience a new intention each week, practicing a step-by-step sequence of postures with the intention of working toward a more complex posture. Options in each will be given for all levels of students. Props will be used and are recommended: blankets, blocks, strap, stable chair, bolster.  

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Vinyasa krama practice is beneficial because it helps students to align themselves with the flowing and evolving nature of the universe, rather than being caught in the mindset of seeing each asana as a separate event that’s disconnected from the rest of the practice.

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