Alignment Based Yoga
You will learn the proper alignment of fundamental poses, build strength and flexibility.
Gentle Hatha Flow/ Restorative
This class is a combination of gentle flow and restorative poses. This is a slow- paced class that focuses on breathing and hatha yoga poses that are sequenced. Examples include moon salutation and seated/reclined posture sequences involving stretching, bending and twisting (no sun salutation). We then move into restorative poses to promote relaxation. During these poses, the body is supported by props to help you feel at ease. Beginners are welcome.
Vinyasa
The literal Sanskrit meaning is “to place in a special way”, linking one pose (asana) to the next in a flowing sequence.
Gentle Vinyasa
A less vigorous approach, using stretches to warm up and introducing poses (asanas) linking breath (pranayama) to movement. This class is suitable for all levels.
Restorative or Beginners Yoga
A class that combines breath (pranayama) and supported postures (asanas) to open your body and mind. This class is suitable for students of all levels.
Yoga For Greater Mobility
A careful, clear, inspiring Instruction of classic asanas and exercises with prop support. Emphasis on the breath is key to opening and releasing. Perfect for beginners and those whose mobility has been restricted by choice, life style, age or alignment.
Gentle Flow and Restorative Yoga
A perfect combination for beginners as well as seasoned yoga practitioners, who are looking to release long held tension and dive deeper into familiar yoga poses supported by abundance of props. Keeping with yoga tradition and principles, this class is the ultimate antidote to our busy speedy life style.
Basic Vinyasa
A class for newer students to become familiar with the practices of yoga. It links one pose (asana) to the next in a flowing sequence, coordinating with the breath (pranayama) which connects us to a meditative practice.
Level l Vinyasa
A more vigorous flow that explores deeper poses (asanas), breath (pranayama) and meditation.
Level ll Vinyasa
This class is suitable for the more advanced student who has experienced at least 8 classes of Level l, or who is familiar with sun salutations.
Mixed Vinyasa
A multi-level class that combines breath (pranayama), movement and an active exploration of postures (asanas). Postures will be modified to accommodate different levels of practice. This class is not suitable for those who are new to the practice of yoga.
Open Yoga
A multi-level class, tailored to the needs of the students. This class is suitable for all levels of practice.
Chair Yoga
A gentle yoga which adapts the poses (asanas) with the use of a chair to assist those who are beginners, seniors or with physical limitations to be able to enjoy the full benefits of yoga.
Pure Classical Pilates (Mat)
Sculpt, tone and most importantly, strengthen your “core” as well as working the legs, arms and back muscles with moves taught in the traditional Pilates method. These specific moves and sequences will firm up and strengthen all key stomach and abdominal muscles for better posture, a sleeker waistline and improved overall health. As Joseph Pilates said, “These exercises are for THE BODY.” You’ll look and feel great!
Yoga/Pilates Fusion
This fun, diverse class offers the best of both Classical Pilates Mat and Basic Yoga. It combines the stretching, breath (pranayama) and poses (asanas) of Yoga, while incorporating props such as bands, weights, weighted balls and the Pilates Magic Circle to make every class different, exciting, challenging and limitless in possibilities. Guaranteed you will never be bored and will always find a fresh way to experience the class!
Lunchtime Energizing Yoga
An invigorating one hour class focusing on stretching and yoga strengthening poses designed to increase flexibility, endurance and refocus your mind, leaving you feeling rejuvenated and energized for the rest of your day.
Ashtanga Yoga
Focuses on a specific sequence of postures (asanas) which are linked through movement (vinyasa) and breath (pranayama). The unique aspects to this practice includes engagement of the internal locks (bandas) and ujjayi breathing (sometimes called “ocean breath”) which are used to assist the regulation of the flow of energy of life force (prana). Ashtanga is an athletic flow combining strength, flexibility and stamina for a complete practice.
Sattva Yoga
Sattva (SUT Vah) translates as "the quality of being pure, calm and clear, creating a state of "balance". This is a gentle to moderate practice, suitable for all levels, structured around the level of students in attendance. Class is themed-based around asanas (poses) and pranayama (breathwork), and concludes with 10-15 minutes of Yoga Nidra. Yoga Nidra, "yogic sleep", is an ancient Tantric practice and a guided specific sequence of meditations to lead one systematically through each level of being, or kosha. It cultivates a deep sense of tranquility and encourages complete inner healing at the core level.
Deep Bliss: Yoga Nidra
Guided Deep Relaxation & Meditation. Yoga Nidra, "yogic sleep", is an ancient Tantric practice and a guided specific sequence of meditations to lead one systematically through each level of being, or kosha. It cultivates a deep sense of tranquility and encourages a complete inner healing at the core level. Yoga Nidra is a simple and most welcoming practice for everyone! No prior experience necessary.
