Hatha Yoga is the most widely practiced form of yoga in America. It is the branch of yoga which concentrates on physical health and mental well-being. Hatha yoga uses bodily postures (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), and meditation (dyana) with the goal of bringing about a sound, healthy body and a clear, peaceful mind. There are nearly 200 hatha yoga postures, with hundreds of variations, which work to make the spine supple and to promote circulation in all the organs, glands, and tissues. Hatha yoga postures also stretch and align the body, promoting balance and flexibility.
Tibetan Yoga for Youthfulness. It is a 45 minute program based upon ancient Tibetan principles. It was brought into the current period through the claims of celebrities like Madonna and Sting. As you may have now learned, there are 7 major energy centers in the body referred to as Chakras. These energy centers are located from the crown of the head till the base of the spine. The Tibetan method will help to balance the 7 spinning chakras in the body. Through these exercises, the endocrine glands get stimulated, regulating the different organ systems in the body. The morning asana practice consisits of a repetition of several poses that work on 4 systems in our body like cardiovascular system, respiratory system, digestive system, nervous system. When we are young these chakras tend to rotate very fast which allows the prana-shakti known as the life force to flow freely in our body keeping us in good health. But as you grow older and if you have an unhealthy or irregular lifestyle then these chakras either slow down or get blocked, which invites early old age and sickness in the body. Our morning practice is intended to reverse these trends in our bodies and renew cells and energy.
Free Yoga Basics Class for New Beginners
This class is specially designed for brand new beginners and students that want to reconnect to the basics. Step-by-step instruction is given on the fundamentals of body alignment through Yoga posture. Students are encouraged to sign up for Beginners Level 1 for a complete beginners series.
Beginners Level 1 - for New Beginners
This class is the perfect choice for new students or students looking to build a stronger foundation to their practice. This class focuses on classical standing poses, seated poses, and relaxation poses. This class also introduces students to a range of poses including beginning forward and back extensions as well as twisting postures and the beginnings of inversions. This class will help you achieve a deeper reflection in asana and refine your relationship to your body.
Level 1 & 2 for Continuing Beginners
This class is for students well practiced in Level I postures seeking to refine and develop their yoga asana practice at more subtle levels. At this level students are strongly encouraged to practice at home regularly so that their personal understanding of yogic postures begins to fuel their understanding of the refinements taught in class. This class continues to focus on the basic alignment of the standing poses and a broader range of sitting poses, twists, forward and back extensions and inversions are taught. The classes offer lots of basic instruction and modifications for beginners but also enough challenging adventures for more experienced students.
Level 2
This class is for students well practiced in Level 1 & 2 postures. A firm foundation in all the postures at the previous levels are required. Knowledge and practice of inversions and/or alternative, supplemental postures are required. Students should be practicing at home regularly who attend this level class and should have basic knowledge of the Sanskrit names for each posture.
Level 2 & 3
This class is for seasoned students of Iyengar Yoga with a minimum of 4 to 5 years practice in the Iyengar tradition. Students work in more depth with foundational postures as well as explore more advanced postures.
Restorative Yoga is a wonderful way to escape from the rushed pace of our daily lives. Combining the support of postures with conscious breathing stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, allowing the organs of the body to work to their maximum efficiency. In this way, Restorative Yoga rejuvenates and restores both the physical and mental body leaving you feeling renewed and energized for the rest of your day. Restorative yoga is for all levels and all ages.
Kudalini Yoga
The awakening of kundalini means awakening of inner knowledge, awareness and evolved consciousness. Kundalini Yoga has been documented as a system of exercises and meditations and claims to provide extensive benefits for personal growth, health and improving mental and physical well-being, including asthma, diabetes, pain, stress-related diseases, healing and rehabilitating addictive behavior, and treating mental disorders.
Tibetan Yoga
Tibetan Heart Yoga, which developed over the centuuries in the gelukpa tradition of the Dali Lamas. The program combines popular yoga exerciese with special Tibetan poses and methods of working from the inside to give a healthy and happy heart.
Forrest Yoga helps you connect to your core - getting strong and centered. It uses heat, deep breathing and vigorous sequences to sweat out toxins. The long holds in the pose progressions help you flush, oxygenate and rejuvenate every cell. Forrest Yoga honors and celebrates the beauty of life and the power of Spirit. It is an inspiring yoga practice that builds flexibility, intelligence and strength while helping deepen the relationship with your authentic self.
