Vinyasa Yoga
A series of poses that flow effortlessly, pairing breath with movement of the body, while focusing on alignment. Attending you can expect to find something new and challenging. The key to Vinyasa is moving with the breath, this can be done quickly or slow and even. Every teacher has a different style of Vinyasa, it is great to visit different classes and see what other teachers offer.
Intro to Yoga
A basics class, designed for students who have never done yoga, or have attended just a few classes. Typically this is taught in a 6-week series, where each class builds on the one previous.
Kundalini Yoga
Kundalini means 'the curl of the lock of hair of the beloved,' a metaphor to describe the presence of universal energy and consciousness within each of us. The Kundalini energy is feminine in nature and is often referred to as Mata Shakti, the feminine Mother energy of creation. Kundalini energy is considered the energy of the soul. When you experience this energy you feel awakened, sensitive and aware of your potential. Your body is a complex vehicle though which you experience your life. It has capacity for sensation, healing, regeneration, and radiance. The practice of yoga can raise your awareness so that your relationship with your body is more posivitve. Kundalini Yoga is the art of stimulating, accessing and directing energy. The tools used are breathe(pranayama), mantra (chanting), meditation, and Kriya (exercises). These techniques bring body, mind, and breath into rhythmic untiy. In this state of oneness is where healing can occur. The rhythmic alginment of breath, body, and mind gained through this yoga practice bring deep relief from stress and result in a sense of true relaxation.
Tantric Hatha Yoga
A unique system that includes a worldview and techniques to embody a philosophy. At the heart of Tantric philosophy is the theme that the world is absolutely and necessarily a spiritual manifestation (yes, even modern life!) and all experiences lead us closer to our true nature if viewed in the right context. While this is an inspirational thought, most of us do not experience the world this way. In addition to a worldview then, Tantric Hatha Yoga contains practices that help us to integrate this philosophy in a practical way. In our weekly Tantric Hatha Yoga classes, we will incorporate ancient techniques of Asana (physical postures), Pranayama (regulation of breath), Bandhas and Mudras (postures that draw energy within the body), Mantra (repetition of Sanskrit sounds having spiritually or energetically charged content), and Kriya (guided meditation). The Asana sequence is informed by Ayurveda to balance the physiology of the student. Ayurveda is the ancient holistic health system of India. The goal of the weekly Tantric Hatha Yoga classes is to work deeply on the nervous system of the student, allowing for optimal physiological function as well as a calm, clear mind.