Yoga Class Descriptions
Basics & Breathing Intro: Join us for an introduction to yoga & an orientation of Yoga Rasa. This class will familiarize you with the benefits & purpose of yoga, basic yoga alignment points, explain how our studio works, address ways to fit yoga into your schedule & lifestyle, & answer frequently asked questions about yoga. This class serves both as an informational & experiential introduction to Yoga and is a great start to beginning a yoga practice. However, please feel free to begin with other classes at any time. RSVP required. All Levels
Yoga Fundamentals Instructional Class: Focuses on fundamental alignment points, basic poses & sun salutations. This class generally offers a slower practice with an emphasis on 2-3 poses each week including use of props & time to ask questions. Appropriate for yoga beginners, those who are new to working with a teacher, & intermediate students who would like to spend more time on individual poses. All Levels
Yoga Fundamentals + Focus: Focus on fundamental alignment points, basic poses & sun salutations. This class generally offers a slower practice with an emphasis on 2-3 poses each week including use of props & time to ask questions. Class ends with a brief focus meditation practice. Appropriate for yoga beginners, those who are new to working with a teacher, & intermediate students who would like to spend more time on individual poses. All Levels
Yoga Foundation: Teaches the principles of alignment, form, flexibility, strength & stability; developing mindfulness; & yogic breathing. Yoga is a skill which teaches healthy biomechanics of movement that will improve & maintain good health for years to come. The process of learning the poses stabilizes & brings flexibility to the spine & joints of the body. The method of breathing builds respiratory efficiency & creates balance in the nervous & endocrine systems. All Levels
Yoga Foundation & Focus: This class teaches the principles of alignment, form, flexibility, strength & stability; developing mindfulness; & yogic breathing. Yoga is a skill which ,teaches healthy biomechanics of movement that will improve & maintain good health for years to come. The process of learning the poses stabilizes & brings flexibility to the spine & joints of the body. The method of breathing builds respiratory efficiency & creates balance in the nervous & endocrine systems. Class ends with a brief focus Meditation practice. All Levels
Yoga Foundation 1+: This class takes the principles from Yoga Foundation & builds from there. You will continue to gain lower body strength & stability while working more into shoulder stability & extension of the spine. This class focuses on the ability to move toward challenging poses such as backbends & arm balances using the process of staging. The benefits to the body, breath, & mind include stability, fluidity, & focus. All Levels
Yoga Foundation 2: This class builds on the skills learned in Yoga Foundation, using more challenging poses to take learning to a more advanced level. Use lower body strength & stability to develop thoracic extension, & deepen focus & self-awareness within practice & in life. Experienced Beginner
Yoga Foundation 2+: This class builds on the skills learned in all other classes, using more challenging poses to take learning to a more advanced level. Use lower body strength & stability to develop thoracic extension, deepen focus & self-awareness. This enables the student to utilize the structure of precision, focus & technique to become effortless, fluid & free! This class introduces intermediate yoga poses & sequences to blend movement & breath which further develops the capacity of focus & concentration. Participants can expect greater muscle definition, core strength & intelligence, increased respiratory efficiency ultimately leading toward greater awareness & empowerment. Experienced Beginner
Jai Yoga: The intention of this Yoga Foundation class is to prepare for the week ahead through awareness of the breath and the present moment. Allow this practice to be your cure for the Sunday evening blues and set the intention for a victorious experience during your week. All Levels
Yoga Stability: This class offers similar format & benefits to those gained in Yoga Foundation class, with additional emphasis on core strengthening, stability, & balance. Balance & stability are both a physical & a mental practice, & this class addresses both mind & body to bring the student a greater sense of inner stillness & power. All Levels
Evolutionary Healing: Join Liz to learn how to approach your day-to-day life in a way that brings you true healing & transformation! This class is for anyone who knows that health is much more than “not feeling sick.” In this weekly lecture class, Liz will share with you what Yoga & Ayurveda teach about health and well-being. These 5,000+ year old systems are based on a sustainable health, one in sync with the laws of nature, and one that we have a significant role in creating for ourselves. From the big picture of our view of the world to the specific steps we can take every day, this class addresses health for all aspects of our nature ~ body, mind, & spirit.
Shanti Rasa Flow: A conscious cultivation of inner balance, equilibrium, wisdom, & serenity that is the fruit of living yoga. Shanti means “peace,” & this practice is meditation in motion, focusing primarily on following the breath. Students are guided through the practice with reminders of alignment & form but with emphasis on staying present & aware of the breath. The structure & approach of this class allow the nervous system to unwind. This type of practice cultivates the ability to create an oasis amidst a busy life. All Levels
Joyful Yoga: Turn your “serious” week into serious fun! As adults, we need to remember that life is not so serious, and neither is yoga! This class is a combination of great music, asana, partner yoga, dancing, games, Thai massage and many other activities that combine yoga with FUN. By the end of the week, it is time to remember to laugh, have fun and enjoy your life with a group of others who want to do the same. All Levels
Pre-Natal: Gracie brings in her experience of practicing yoga through her pregnancy & places special emphasis on body awareness & trusting your intuition, breathing most efficiently for you & your baby on & off the mat, & strengthening the muscles of the core & hips. Enjoy a slow & controlled practice, incorporating poses & relaxation practices most beneficial to you & your baby during the pregnancy. All Levels
Meditation: An introduction to the practice of meditation that focuses on building greater concentration & improving the ability to handle stress. Learn a variety of techniques & practices in a way that brings more mindfulness into daily life. The ability to meditate is what gives high achievers in all fields that mental “edge.” Develop a strong, relaxed mind & watch how the benefits continue to grow over time. All Levels
Yoga Nidra: Enjoy Complete Relaxation & Restore Balance of Body & Mind! Yoga Nidra is a systematic method of inducing complete physical, mental, and emotional relaxation. What we normally term “relaxing” is actually a diversion from our stresses, not an antidote to them. Even when falling asleep, we pass too quickly through the alpha brain wave state to adequately let go of the tensions of the day. The practice of Yoga Nidra creates a state of complete relaxation and receptivity. It provides a means of transforming and positively utilizing tension as a stepping stone to greater awareness, efficiency, and achievement in life. What to bring: any supports you like to use for Savasana (including eye pillow, blanket, neck support, etc.). All Levels
Yoga Rhythms: Dr. Paul Hatton will blend his healing expertise gained from Yoga Teacher Training, Chiropractic & extensive background as a musician to enable the student to practice & learn drumming. The healing benefits of drumming are numerous & with Dr. Hatton's fun & whimsical approach students will feel empowered while learning a fun new skill! All Levels
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