About Yoga and our Class Descriptions
Do I need to reserve or book a spot for class?
No reservation requited! Just come on in, we have mats and everything you need for a great yoga practice. All classes are $10 cash drop in.
*The entry code for the building is 0201
What is yoga?
Yoga is a tradition and a science with roots in ancient India that has evolved over centuries to embrace the wisdom of many places and times. Although it means something different to each person, it is rooted in oneness or returning to the Source. Throughout history, it has been split into various 'schools' focusing on different aspects of yoga. Each branch is of the same tree, the tree of the Self. Yoga means union.
Styles and Teachings.
Yoga 101-is a basics class for those who want to begin or get a little more information about Yoga. This class is generally slower and perfect for those just starting out. We will work with all the essential elements of a well rounded yoga practice, but just a little slower.
Hatha Yoga -Represents opposing energies: hot and cold (fire and water, following similar concept as yin-yang), male and female, positive and negative. Hatha yoga attempts to balance mind and body via physical postures or "asanas", purification practices, controlled breathing, and the calming of the mind through relaxation and meditation. Asanas teach poise, balance and strength and are practised to improve the body's physical health and clear the mind in preparation for meditation in the pursuit of enlightenment.
Vinyasa- Denotes a flowing, dynamic form of yoga, connected to breath or pranayama in which yoga and mudra transitions are embodied as linkages within and between asana.
Yin/Yang-Yoga balances the practices of Yin and Yang yoga, finding flow in stillness and stillness in movement. In Yin Yoga, long-held passive poses draw energy into the facia, ligament and tendons of the body bringing ‘juiciness” and flexibility to these often dry stiff part of the body. In contrast, Yang Yoga (Vinyasa is type of Yang yoga) is a fluid movement of poses linked together by the breath. Heat is created, muscles are strengthened and we express ourselves energetically. In this union of practices, every part of the body is enlivened and engaged.
Yoga Nidra-
Yoga Nidra's active meditation is both extremely powerful and easily accessible to anyone of any age or physical ability. This practice can bring about great healing and gives one the opportunity to lose body consciousness and make a deeper connection with what is beyond this plane. This class is taught in the style of Sri Dharma Mittra who says frequently that, "Relaxation is the best antidote for impurities." Come and embrace the opportunity to let go of stress, illness, pain, and disease. Dress very comfortably and bring bolsters, blankets, or other props as needed since you will want to find the ability to remain lying still during the entire practice..
Acro Yoga-Blends the spiritual wisdom of yoga, the loving kindness o Thai massage, and the dynamic power of Acrobatics. These three ancient lineages form the foundation of a unique new practice that cultivates trust, connection and playfulness.
Contemporary Movement class -Want to dance, develop strength, and stamina, while discovering your creative self? Realizing that the body is a source of knowledge that informs kinesthetic awareness, the studio is a
place to discover these creative possibilities, by developing ones consciousness,
imagination, and creativity. Come join us to dance, have fun and be free!