For the student with (or wanting) an established practice, in general good health and range of movement, and desiring a practice of strength and flexibility

~ Grounding and intention setting (Sankalpa)

~ May include intermediate-level Pranayama techniques

~ Warm up, seated, standing, balancing and inverted pose sequences

~ Complex poses added to build strength, balance & stamina

~ Verbal cueing & demonstration, self-adjustments by student

~ Slow Vinyasa flow style, focus on transition between poses

~ Increase or lessen pose intensity by using props

~ Final relaxation in Savasana with guided or silent meditation

For the student desiring a slow, mindful practice, and those comfortable with time in silence. Choose an intentional approach to challenge your beliefs and limitations, or make it restorative to aid in your mental and/or physical health rehabilitation.

~ Grounding & intention setting (Sankalpa)

~ Clearing & calming breathing techniques

~ Extensive use of props to support the body in each shape

~ Poses held for several minutes to target connective tissues

~ Time & space to "turn within", connect mind & sensations

~ Mindfully transition out of each pose for a short time in a “rebound” position to feel the effects upon the body and mind

~ All poses verbally cued & demonstrated

~ Student to self-adjust, assistance offered if requested

~ Long Savasana with guided Yoga Nidra or silent meditation

This class is most appropriate for the yoga beginner and those requiring a gentle approach to yogic practices, including breathwork and mindfulness.

~ Settling-in & breathwork techniques

~ Warm up, standing & cool down pose sequences with some balance components

~ Focus upon foundational poses & their variations, much of it practiced on the floor

~ Verbal cueing & demonstration (watch and try for yourself, I won’t touch you)

~ 15- to 30-second pose holds, some gentle flowing movements

~ Use props to help your body hold poses, “raise the floor” or to cushion body parts

~ Final relaxation in upright or lying down position

~ Simple (but maybe not easy!) short, guided mindfulness meditation

75-minute mixed-level yoga class with variations and adaptations offered throughout to meet each student’s needs. Includes traditional silent meditation.

~ Silent meditation in Savasana (5 mins) to settle & set intention (Sankalpa)

~ Standing warm-up sequence of three rounds of 6-Part Daoist Breathing as a moving meditation (Qi Gong)

~ Seated, standing, prone, reclined and inverted yoga poses

~ May involve building up to peak pose, taking extra time for attempts

~ Approx. 30-second static pose holds, no Vinyasa flow

~ Verbal cueing & demonstration so the student can follow along

~ Prop use to help your body maintain alignment in poses

~ Pranayama (breathwork) takes place at the end of asana practice

~ Silent meditation in Savasana (5-10 minutes) to integrate the practice and rest the body and mind