Class Levels

All Levels:

Students of all levels are welcome to join this class. Beginning students will receive instruction and adjustments appropriate to their level while experienced students will be offered more challenging variations of the poses taught.

Level 1 - Beginners:

Highly recommended for students new to yoga as well as experienced yoga practitioners wishing to refine their alignment and breath. This class emphasizes basic yoga postures that build core strength and flexibility.

Level 2 - Intermediate:

This is a more vigorous class that introduces students to inversions, arm balances and backbends. Focus will also be placed on deepening the breath with each movement to create a continuous flowing practice. This can be a very demanding class, so please come only if you have at least 2 years of yoga experience.

Level 3 - Advanced: The most challenging level, recommended for people who are ready for advanced variations of inversions, arm balances and backbends. Please note that this class is not appropriate for beginners. If you are unsure whether this class is for you, please ask the instructor for advice before attending.

Class Descriptions

Anusara-inspired:

This dynamic style of Hatha yoga uses the biomechanical principles of alignment to build strength, flexibility, balance and coordination from the inside out. The student is encouraged to embrace the spiritual purpose of yoga by following their heart, and allowing themselves to "flow with grace."

Restorative:

This is a gentle, therapeutic style of Yoga that uses props to support the body to deepen the benefits of the poses. It is a soothing and nurturing practice that promotes the effects of conscious relaxation. Great for people recovering from injuries or those of you who are particularly tight:)

Hatha Flow:

This class will focus on deepening your practice and creating inner balance by working in the poses with attention to alignment, breathing, and body awareness. This class will also explore pranayama, and vinyasa flow, helping students align their poses, while often holding poses for longer durations.

Ashtanga Flow:

A deeply meditative and fluid practice, students will explore pranayama and the integration of movement and breath in a flowing series of postures inspired by Ashtanga Yoga. This practice creates a deep internal heat, quieting the mind, awakening a dynamic internal dance and a deep sense of vibrant stillness.

Kaya Yoga:

This class is geared towards intermediate students who can align their own bodies in each posture without the assistance of the teacher. You will practice along side Kia while she gives simple instructions and encouragement. Not for beginners!

Bhrigu Raja Yoga:

Bhrigu Raja Yoga (Royal Yoga) focuses on meditation, relaxation and is a rehabilitative yoga form. It is based on a series of exercises that lead to a state of high concentration and interior silence, generating an essential foundation for the exploration of oneself, which is the highest goal of Yoga. Today, the spread of this type of Yoga is due to Dr. Shri Brahma Gopal, his two sons - Jayant Kumar Bhaduri and Heymant Kumar Bhaduri, and his greatest disciple, Shivshankar Tripathi [Shibuji].