Hatha Yoga Classes

Hatha Yoga classes begin with a centering/breath awareness and progress into classical yoga postures that develop strength, flexibility, balance & vibrancy.  Classes end with a deep relaxation. 

Introductory Level - for new students with little or no yoga experience. Learn the fundamentals of attention and alignment in the yoga postures.

Intermediate Level - Move to the next level with more challenging asanas at a more vigorous pace.  These classes are appropriate for students who have completed the Introductory series and want to deepen their practice.  Develop a greater refinement in the asanas while exploring your breath and energy as you explore twists, forwarding bending, back bending and inversions. Yoga experience required.

Intermediate Flow Yoga  - or "vinyasa" style yoga is a fluid practice that links movement and breath. A flow yoga class focuses on the dynamic aspect of your asana practice, with more emphasis on well orchestrated movement and smooth transitions from posture to posture.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Svaroopa® Yoga Classes

Svaroopa Yoga classes begin with a deep relaxation and breath exercise, progressing into postures that release the muscles around the tailbone and carry the changes up the spine.  Using blankets & props for support in each pose, you are invited to melt into support and experience the bliss that arises out of unraveling your spine.  Classes end in a deep relaxation.  Students suffering from pain will experience relief as you open your body and breath.  For more information visit www.masteryoga.org.

All Levels - for new students or those who are continuing their study of Svaroopa yoga.  Complete detailed instruction is given with personalized attention to alignment and guidance on how to deepen awareness of the body in each pose/angle.

Deeper - for students who have a home practice and have been attending Svaroopa yoga classes regularly and are familiar with the fundamental poses of Svaroopa yoga. 
Prenatal Yoga

Appropriate for all levels of pregnancy - no experience necessary - doctor approval required. Flow with the transformation of pregnancy and gently create flexibility to help alleviate common discomforts. We will also practice conscious breathing to enhance your ability to tune inward in preparation for labor.


BodySongs

An eclectic mix of moving meditations and joyous celebrations. Open your body, mind & spirit as music inspires us to explore the joy of movement.


Tai Chi Chuan

Tai Chi is a centuries old Chinese discipline that is performed in a slow and relaxed manner. This class teaches the yang, long form of Tai Chi with 108 movements. The first 20 minutes of class is a Qi-gong warm up and temple exercises. Tai Chi Chuan calms the mind, releases tension, improves circulation and creates balance.


Tai Chi Qi-gong

Class begins with a 15 minute warm up, progressing to meridian stretching and flexibility exercises followed by an introduction to the 18 movements. This Qi-gong form trains the body to perform smooth movements into postures while regulating the breath. Awareness is placed on developing a relationship with your internal energy. The class concludes with a seated meditation. Suitable for practice by anyone.


Open Meditation

Come and explore the region of your Silent Heart. Discover what inner treasures await you. Each class will feature two meditation sessions along with discussion, Q&A, and the exploration of various gateways into the Heart. All levels of meditation experience and background are welcomed.
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