In service to all ages and stages of life, seven days a week!
Baby and Me Yoga - This class is for parents and babies to explore the sequence of developmental movement patterns that babies go through during the first year of life, a critical sequence from pushing up, to crawling and on to walking. This developmental movement sequence can be seen as their yoga practice, and one you as a parent can learn from them. It is surprising how similar the developmental sequence that babies go through is to a sequence of yoga asanas. The developmental movement sequence that babies move through organizes their digestive, nervous, muscular, skeletal, endocrine and fluid systems.
Hatha Yoga - The level of this class will adapt to fit the participants. In class we will use the breath and asana to explore our relationship to our bodies – the cells, tissue, muscle, glands and organ. We will learn to meet our body wherever it is in that moment and challenge ourselves to accept and reinforce our natural integrity and wisdom. The style is gentle, supportive and restorative. As well as a good overall “workout”, there will be time to let go, relax and leave the mat in a more peaceful state.
Kids Small Forest Style Karate - This class for kids will build skills while using exercises and principles from traditional karate. We will practice balance and agility through games and exercises, and learn some basic karate techniques including a punch and front kick. Participants will begin to access their physical power, use non-verbal communication in a self-defense context, and learn how to trust their "gut" feelings -- while having lots of fun doing it!
Pilates is a method of exercise designed to lengthen and strengthen muscles, bring balance to the body and build chore strength. In this class we will utilize the work of Joseph Pilates as well as integrate some deep stretches and Yoga poses. Each exercise can be modified to fit each individual. All levels are welcome.
Prenatal Yoga - A safe and fulfilling form of exercise, yoga provides an opportunity for pregnant women to cultivate a deepening whole-body awareness and confidence in the process of pregnancy and motherhood. We will focus on postures appropriate for pregnant women, emphasizing the breath and relaxation, flexibility and strengthening of muscle groups that are specific to pregnancy and childbirth. This practice encourages deepening the connection with your growing baby and honoring the amazing transformation occurring in your own body. Attending pre-natal yoga classes are a wonderful way to connect with other pregnant women in our community, making connections that last into motherhood.
Stretch and Restore integrates Feldenkrais with Hatha and Restorative Yogas to open the body and mind, creating a relaxed, natural state. We move through Feldenkrais exercises and Hatha poses slowly and hold them with breath and an easy intention. A soft, internal awareness restores the subtle bodies, creates space in the tissues and joints and shifts negative attitudes. In between asanas are periods of deep rest. Leave calmer, more centered and deeply restored.
Sunday Meditation: Sourcework - Moving in to Meditation from Yoga. Kevin Ryan and other teachers will lead meditation on Sundays after Yoga Brunch. This time will be spent cultivating mindful awareness using practices drawn from various traditions: Buddhist, Taoist, Vedic, and Western sensory somatic practices. This time together will incorporate our bodies, minds, voices and give time for sharing sacred space together on a weekly basis. Class will be given on a donation basis. Proceeds will benefit local and global initiatives.
Teen Yoga - Join us for a six-week session welcoming teens at any level – from total beginner to super advanced. In this class, practice concentration, learn simple breathing techniques, and get stronger and more flexible in yoga poses. Come see why yoga isn’t about being a pretzel, but about just being You!
Yin Yoga is a restorative practice that allows the body and mind to calm down and settle into a state of mindful attention and intention. Passive poses are held on the floor for three-to-five minutes in order to nourish the connective tissues of the body while the muscle tissues are relaxed. Joints, bones, fascia, ligaments, and tendons will receive the fluids and oxygen in order to be lubricated and supportive for the whole body. In addition, yin poses help stimulate various meridians of the body which, under Chinese Medicine, are energy channels that support the interrelationship of our organ systems. With patience and dedication, this class will, overtime, help build flexibility particularly in the hips, thighs, lower spinal areas, and knees as well as remove blockages of tension and tightness in the body. This class is beneficial for beginners, athletes, people with sedentary day jobs, or even people with a practice or interest in meditation. It will be an excellent way to unwind from the work week!
Yin/Yang Yoga - "Yin" and "Yang" are terminologies used in Chinese Medicine to describe the interrelationship between opposite qualities. In the context of how one paces through life, a "Yang" lifestyle is indicative of being on-the-go constantly and engaging in movement or activity. A "Yin" lifestyle involves rest and restoration, or inactivity. Too much or too little of each type can lead to stress on the body. In the context of the elasticity of body tissues as they pertain to exercise, "yang" tissues like muscles are more fluid-filled, soft, and elastic where as "yin" tissues such as connective tissue (ligaments, tendons, fascia, and bones) are dryer, harder, and stiffer. Paul Grilley, founder of Yin Yoga, differentiates exercise which works the muscle tissue as "Yang" while exercise that focuses on the connective tissue is "Yin."
By beginning a practice with yin poses, one can increase their ability to perform yang-focused postures. More importantly, because the joints, ligaments, and tendons gain lubrication and flexibility from yin poses, injuries can be minimized during muscle-engaging poses. Yang style of yoga during this class includes a heat-building flow sequence for gaining strength and stability in the muscles of the abdomen, back, and lower/upper body. This combination approach guides one to feel an integral balance in their body and mind.
Yoga AM - Stretch and Strengthen - Jump start your day with an invigorating class of stretching and strengthening. After a night of restful sleep, visit Patanjali's Place for a shift into a healthy and productive day. Not only will the student receive the benefits of awakening, they will also receive an injection of greater circulation and respiration, two essentials for greater clarity and focus.
Yogalates combines the flexibility and grace of yoga with the dynamic, strengthening movements of mat-based Pilates. This class will focus on developing core abdominal muscles, and improving overall strength, flexibility, and balance through a creative combination of yogic kriya flows and Pilates exercises. This class is perfect for yogis who want to improve their core strength, and/or Pilates followers who love the flow of yoga. This mixed level class is a wonderful workout for all fitness levels; no prior experience necessary. If you,ve been curious about Pilates but haven't yet given it a try, this is the class for you!
Yoga Lunch - Take a break from an otherwise hectic day, by retreating into a session designed to both restore and revitalize. For 60-minutes, practitioners will take a mental break by turning their attention away from the concerns of the day. As for the office worker, they will be treated to an opportunity to move from the sedentary to the mobile through a balance of stretching and strengthening.
YogaBasics - This FUNdamentals class is intended to provide a general introduction to yoga in a nonthreatening, fun environment. Along with an openness to unimagined possibilities, students are encouraged to bring both questions and notebooks to this seminar class. Participants will learn introductory poses with attention to symmetrical physical alignment and mindful breath. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing to facilitate comfort and ease.
Yoga Brunch - For those wanting to sleep a little later on Sunday morning, Yoga Brunch is an opportunity to transition into a day of greater recreation or relaxation . During the 75-minute class, the instructor will tailor the instruction to the desires of the class. Whether it be a little more laid back or a little more vigorous, participants will be provided with modifications and adjustments to better suit their objectives for the day
Yoga PM - Stretch and Strengthen - Wind down from your day with a restorative class of balanced movement. On the way home, stop in for a transformation from earlier tension and stress, to an experience of releasing and letting go. After 60-minutes of movement, practitioners will be treated to restful and restorative stillness, complete with blanket and eye pillow!
Yoga Sanctuary - If meditative motion is your idea of a meaningful practice, this is one viable option. In the stillness of the morning, participants are encouraged to find the centering breath while transitioning into greater mental awareness. For the next 60-minutes,students are encouraged to maintain the centering breath of awareness through each transition and pose.
Yoga-Tone - Yoga-Tone incorporates Hatha Yoga poses and flows with some Pilates movements creating a complete workout for the body, mind and spirit. This class was first developed at Duke University, where it was featured as a fitness class. The goal of Yoga-Tone is to successfully address strength, core, flexibility, body awareness and relaxation utilizing Hatha Yoga and Pilates movements.
All yoga props, including mats, straps, blocks, bolsters, dowels and eye pillows are provided. One only needs to appear!
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