Class Descriptions

Yin/Restorative Yoga ( with headphone option) (75 min)
This class is a combo of Yin and Restorative Yoga.We now have top of the line noise reduction HIFI headphones connected to our microphoned yoga teacher. This option will allow you to sink deeper into a meditative state as most solfeggio and binaural beat music requires a headset to get true benefit of two frequencies merging together. You will have control of your own volume and choice to not use headphones and practice with no music and only verbal cues for guidance. A Yin yoga class consists of a series of long-held, passive floor poses that mainly work the lower part of the body – the hips, pelvis, inner thighs, lower spine. These areas are especially rich in connective tissues. The poses are held for up to five minutes, sometimes longer. The yin poses, therefore, are passive and performed while seated or in a reclining position. The poses are held with the muscles fully relaxed, allowing time and gravity to deepen the stretch and target the fascia. The time spent holding these asanas is similar to meditation. With the chosen restorative postures, you are supported by blankets, bolsters and at your discretion have sand bags for grounding. Sivasana is emphasized in this class with use periodically of Gong and sound bowls. 

Slow Flow (75 min)
In Slow Flow we’ll move through a more relaxed,
deliberate vinyasa series that will include long, nourishing warm ups
and cool downs. Students will have the option to build some heat and
strength but are always free to move at any level they prefer and will
be provided with appropriate cues and variations. All levels welcome!

 

Yin (75 min)

Yin Yoga is a slower-paced, more meditative practice where most postures are floor-based and all are held for a longer period of time (3-5 mins or longer). Today, many forms of yoga are “yang” in nature – they emphasize muscular movement and contraction. By contrast, yin yoga is stable and passive targeting the deep, dense connective tissues of the hips, pelvis and lower spine. By holding postures for longer, we bypass muscular effort to reach deep connective tissue and fascia which surrounds all organs, muscles, bones, and nerve fibers. This type of practice complements the more muscular styles of yoga, allowing your body to open with more ease than ever before. You will leave class feeling grounded, calm, and relaxed.

Healthy Back Yoga Wall (75 min)
This class is catered towards those with limited mobility or new to physical exercise or yoga. Postures are performed on the floor or with The Great Yoga Wall. The goal of this class is to reduce pain and improve back health through core strength, balance, flexibility and understanding proper alignment cues. Participants will still reap the health benefits of yoga in a low impact format.

 


Fascial Release Yoga + Yoga Wall (90 min)
Relieve tension and deeply relax with this alignment based therapeutic class. This class is designed to release fascial restrictions, to enhance body awareness, develop better posture, and improve core strength. Lacrosse or Tennis balls are used in conjunction with foam rollers to soften tissue and challenge balance. This class is for anyone who wants the skill to relieve pain and increase energy. Each class is unique to opening up a focused area of the body. We will also integrate The Great Yoga Wall to open and release the spine.