In Hatha classes, postures are held for longer periods. Hatha yoga is the classic form of yoga that involves exploring postures to revitalize both the mind and the body.

Hatha translates to Sun/Moon. The purpose of Hatha yoga is to balance strength and flexibility, and mental and physical attention. Because postures are held for longer periods of time, the benefits of Hatha style classes includes, increased muscle tone and bone strength, while improving flexibility and concentration.

Deep relaxation is a key part of Hatha yoga as is breathing technique. Hatha yoga places special emphasis on controlled breathing and posture. Building core strength, which is key to good posture, is another important aspect of this type of yoga. With this type of yoga, you move your body slowly and deliberately into different poses that challenge your strength and flexibility, while at the same time focusing on relaxation and mindfulness.

Power yoga challenges your body to stretch its limits with swift movements. It encourages increased strength, enhanced stamina, and changes in your flexibility.

Transitioning poses in power yoga is more fluid and quickly jumps from one to the other. As you get into one pose, you will be jumping into another one as fast as you got into the first one to keep you on your toes.

Just like regular yoga, you must keep your breath in sync with the particular poses and motions you are practicing.

Vinyasa consists of a series of poses strung together in a fluid sequence. It is often fast paced and rhythmical, with an emphasis on connecting the movements to the breath. Vinyasa means to move with the breath, which is the essence of a Vinyasa class. Flow yoga, often referred to as Vinyasa Flow, focuses on transitions and movements, spending less time in static poses.

Although Vinyasa is often viewed a fast and physically challenging practice, it can also be soft and gentle. In addition to moving with the breath, you can also slow down transitions by breathing more deeply and slowly. There are no two classes exactly alike, and sequences are often creative and playful.

Pilates is a full-body, low-impact workout that promotes strength, stability, flexibility, posture, balance, body control, awareness and alignment, ultimately helping you move with greater ease and fluidity in everyday life. You need to practice controlled breathing and movements for the exercise to develop core strength, balance, and flexibility.

Mat Pilates classes require a series of short and precise movements that work on the legs, hips, abdomen, and back muscles. It teaches you to perform the exercises slowly and deliberately, techniques that promote physical strength, coordination, and stamina.

The health benefits can include:

Low impact, builds core strength, improves posture , muscle tone, improves balance and flexibility , reduces stress , and is is a comprehensive exercise that can enhance mental and emotional wellness and physical health

Flow yoga classes are designed to build breath and body awareness through progressive circular movement. In these style of classes there are 5 major elements that are focused on:

Mobility (joint control/strength in current ROM)

Stability (your relationship with gravity and proprioception)

Strength (finding control in all directions and movements)

Conditioning (repetition to refine and to increase heart rate)

Flow (finding fluidity and movement in all directions, both on your mat and in your body)

Our Foundation Flow is a beginner-friendly paced class where the focus is building strength, awareness and fluidity as you transition from one asana to another. Our Power Flow classes focus on brining the circular movements to one breath per asana, making the overall practice more challenging and heat-building within the body.

Himalayan Yoga truly offers a rich and holistic approach to wellness and self-discovery. Kriya, breathwork, meditation, chanting and japa practice, the physical postures (asana) are all integral components of this ancient tradition.

Kriya, involves a series of physical, mental and energetic exercises that help align and balance the body, mind and spirit. It can be an extremely transformative practice that promotes physical strength, mental clarity and inner peace.

Breath work is another powerful aspect of Himalayan Yoga. By consciously working with the breath, you can regulate your energy and enhance your overall well-being. It’s amazing how something as simple as conscious breath work can bring about such profound effects.

Meditation, of course, is a fundamental practice in H.Y. It allows you to quiet the mind, cultivate mindful awareness and connect to your true Self, the Divine. Through regular meditation, you can experience increased vitality, reduced stress, a deeper sense of inner calm and great creativity.

Chanting and japa practice involves the repetition of sacred sounds or mantras. These practices help to focus the mind, purify the energy centers of the body and create a harmonious vibration within and around you. It’s a beautiful way to cultivate a sense of devotion and connect with the divinity within.

Of course, the yoga postures are also an important part of this practice; physically cultivating strength, flexibility and balance yet at the same time also bringing great benefits to the mind as you bring deep concentration and focus into practicing the wide array of postures.

As we are integrative beings, this is an integrative practice incorporating many components of the Yoga tradition to cultivate a state of unity within oneself and unity outside of oneself. Through these practices you will feel supported on the journey of inner transformation.

These practices move you towards stillness, and deep awareness while simultaneously bringing a sense of wholeness, aliveness, vitality and overall wellbeing so that you can be the best unique version of yourself. Let the light of your inner brilliance shine forth. Uncover the brilliance within You.

Divine Within, Divine Without

Expect the Unexpected!

Be prepared to practice a Hatha style class, or a Yoga Flow or a Gentle Slow moving flow class to a more rigorous and strengthening class to a practice blending different styles/lineages of yoga.

You never know what you are going to get!

The bottom line, which ever style or lineage of yoga you will be lead through the intention is consistent; it is to guide you towards a place of peace and tranquility yet simultaneously a feeling of aliveness.

The aspiration is to guide you towards feeling Whole moving you towards discovering your inner Divinity.

Tantra yoga is an opportunity to awaken to the sacredness within all of life. It is the merging of the spiritual realm & the earthly realm. In this class, we will weave together asana, meditation, pranayama, mantra, & engagement of the chakra(s). Sequences may vary from class to class (some focusing more on meditation while others are more movement-based), but you can always expect the heart of the class to come from a non-dual, traditional tantric perspective (i.e. everything that arises within & outside of the body is sacred). Each practice is an invitation to dissolve the perceived boundaries between the physical & the spiritual. The benefits of tantra yoga are abundant and may include, deeper connection to the Self, expansion of awareness, and an opening to the sacred essence within and without.

This core focused class is an opportunity to build strength in a yoga setting. You can expect the sequencing to incorporate many blocks of strengthening throughout. While the core work progresses and becomes more challenging throughout, the asana practice utilizes the engaged muscle groups or works to counter and open up what was working. Core O’Clock is a great class to assist in building the strength required for the progression of your more advanced Vinyasa practice.

During pregnancy, you want to stay in shape and do what is best for you and your baby. Prenatal yoga is a wonderful way to do both. In our go-go-go world, prenatal yoga offers a much-needed opportunity to slow down and connect with your baby and with your body as it transforms throughout your pregnancy. Whether you are new to yoga or are already an experienced practitioner, you can enjoy the many benefits of yoga during pregnancy.

Practicing can benefit both mother and child. Prenatal yoga focuses on breathing techniques, strengthening your body + pelvic floor and gentle stretching. These classes are designed to make you more flexible and prepare you for labor. You will be guided through a 75 minute practice by a certified Prenatal Instructor where you will also gain insight and knowledge on topics pertaining to your pregnancy + your baby!

Some of the benefits you can gain from participating in prenatal yoga classes:

• supporting your body through the rapid changes occurring

• lower blood pressure

• improve circulation

• building connection with your baby and other mamas who are on the same journey

• decrease stress and anxiety

• focus on strengthening your pelvic floor

• reduce risk of preterm labor and other complications

• strengthen + prepare your body and mind for labor

• alleviate many of the common discomforts of pregnancy such as nausea, constipation, varicose veins, swelling, back pain and sciatica while aiding in digestion

• and so many more benefits!

Restorative yoga is a gentle, slow, still style of yoga that involves long, passive holds in a series of 4-6 restful poses. Yogis are often supported by props to enhance or deepen their experience and achieve a state of total relaxation and release.

Most restorative yoga classes include a combination of therapeutic elements like essential oils, touch assistance, guided meditation and soothing music. They are the perfect supplement to more active classes like hot yoga or vinyasa yoga and a great recovery tool for those overcoming illness or injury.

Yogis of all levels will benefit from a rejuvenating restorative yoga class. It’s one of the best ways to counter a fast-paced, stressed-out life off the mat. Restorative yoga helps balance the mind and body, relieve tension and anxiety, improve the immune system, stretch deep fascia, increase flexibility and pave the way for meditation.

Yin Yoga is a slower-paced, more meditative version of the popular physical and spiritual discipline of yoga. In Yin yoga, the poses are held for a long period of time (typically three to five minutes or longer) to target the connective tissues (such as the ligaments) rather than focusing on the muscles. As a result, the asanas are more passive holds, with little muscular engagement.