Class Descriptions
Hatha Yoga
A less vigorous combination of yoga postures that can be adapted to fit all ages and physical conditions. This class will provide explanation of correct form, alignment and breath, and help you develop a solid foundation for your yoga practice.
Beginners and on-going students
Eclectic Hatha
A cohesive style combining various yoga traditions, this class moves faster than our beginner Hatha classes, but not as fast as a Vinyasa or Ashtanga class. This class will provide explanation of correct form, alignment and breath, and help you develop a solid foundation for your yoga practice.
All levels welcome
Multi-Level Flow
This class includes sun salutations, alignment, a slow flow and relaxation. This yoga class is perfect for students of all levels, including those brand new to yoga.
All levels welcome
Vinyasa Yoga
The word Vinyasa means "breath-synchronized" movement, and refers to a carefully arranged sequence of asanas (yoga postures). Movement from one asana to the next follows the breath. The result is a smooth, flowing class that builds heat, endurance, flexibility, strength and concentration.
Students are encouraged to listen to their individual body as they move, paying attention to the breath to maintain a safe, effective practice.
All levels welcome
Fun with Vinyasa
The word Vinyasa means "breath-synchronized" movement, and refers to a carefully arranged sequence of asanas (yoga postures).
Movement from one asana to the next follows the breath. The result is a smooth, flowing class that builds heat, endurance,
flexibility, strength and concentration.
In this class, sun salutations will prepare the body for a series of standing, seated and lying down postures. There will be "break-out" sessions where we will practice challenging and invigorating postures.
Intermediate/Advanced level
Evening Yoga
A centering class for beginners and experienced students, this class presents simple asanas, breathing and meditation practices to cultivate physical and mental will being.
All levels welcome
Intro to Ashtanga
The Intro to Ashtanga class provides a strong foundation for the practice of Ashtanga yoga for anyone wishing to join the more advanced Short Form and Primary Series classes, or develop their own home practice (called Mysore practice). As taught in the Sri K. Pattabhi Jois lineage, in this class we will learn the proper techniques for sun salutations, standing and seated poses, as well as inversions and closing poses. To cultivate a deeper internal awareness, emphasis will be placed on the importance of the breath to link each movement to the next and the use of bandhas (internal locks) to support the poses and develop an overall balanced and graceful practice. Posture modifications will be offerred to make advanced poses more approachable.
This is a great class for beginners looking for an active practice.
All Levels Welcome
Ashtanga-Inspired Vinyasa
The word Vinyasa means "breath-synchronized" movement, and refers to a carefully arranged sequence of asanas (yoga postures).
Movement from one asana to the next follows the breath. The result is a smooth, flowing class that builds heat, endurance,
flexibility, strength and concentration.
This class is based on the principles and asanas of Ashtanga Yoga. The class begins with Surya Nasmaskara (Sun Salutations) A and B, and then flows into Ashtanga, non-Ashtanga and counter poses.
Prior yoga experience recommended
Ashtanga Short Form
Ashtanga yoga is an ancient system of yoga that was brought to the modern world by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. Sun Salutations prepare the body for a series of standing, seated and lying down Asanas (poses). This practice produces intense internal heat and sweat to detoxify the entire body.
Prior yoga experience recommended
Ashtanga: Full Primary Series
The Ashtanga Primary Series, known as "Yoga Chikitsa" in Sanskrit, or yoga therapy, is an ancient system of yoga that was brought to the modern world by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. This challenging and disciplined style of yoga entails a specific, flowing sequence of poses moving from Sun Salutations to a series of standing, seated and inverted asanas (poses) in a moving meditation. Attention is paid to the breath (ujjayi pranayama) and internal aspects of the body (bandhas) to cultivate inner awareness, calm the mind and produce intense heat to detoxify the entire body.
Prior yoga experience recommended
Active Asana
For students who wish to pep up before calming down, this class is primarily posture-focused, with ample time to experience the deeper tools which yoga gives us to properly transform our state of mind.
All levels welcome
Kripalu Yoga
Kripalu classes guide you to move at your own pace, honoring your body's needs in each movement. In a compassionate and non-judgemental way, you will leave the class feeling uplifted and centered.
This class is perfect for beginners to exprienced Yogis. Since this is not a vigorous flow, this class is also perfect for students with limitations and seniors.
All levels welcome
Shakti Yoga Flow
Shakti means "sacred force" and "empowerment", and is known in the Indian traditions as the primordial cosmic, creative energy and dynameic force that moves through the entire universe. Additionally, Shakti is celebrated as an agent of transformation, as change is the only tru nature of reality. The ancient yogis developed hundreds of positions -- or asanas -- designed to unite us with the Shakti force within us, and the tradition continues to this day. Join Lisa for an exciting yoga adventure that ignites your Shakti Power and invites you to harness this force throughout your day.
All levels welcome
CORE Yoga
There has been a lot of emphasis on CORE training in the fitness world over the past few years and rightly so. The core muscles in the body are what keep you strong and injury-free in day-to-day life. In Yoga, the core is a primary part of all classes. Yogis have been teaching Core training for 5,000 years in subtle ways.
This class consists of Asana, Pranayama and some Bhandas to help strengthen and raise awareness to the core in all movement and balance.
This is a fun and sometimes challenging class. It will be warm, not hot, to keep the student limber and injury free. All are welcome to participate in this class to heighten their Core awareness.
All levels welcome
Please bring a towel and water
Gentle Healing Yoga
Joing us for a playful and gentle challenging yoga practice designed just for adult beginners (0-1 year of yoga). We begin our hour together with a series of delicious warm-up stretches, move into basic foundational sun salutations, and then begin to play with various yoga poses (asanas) drawn from this 5,000 year-old healing tradition. Each class invigorates the body, while focusing and relaxing the mind. With regular practice, students grow stronger, leaner, improve balance and coordination, and cultivate a thorough understanding of yoga and individual yoga poses.
A perfect introduction into our welcoming, heart-centered yoga community.
Beginners and on-going students
Prenatal Yoga
Pregnancy is a very special journey in your life. Yoga is an ideal way to prepare your mind, body and spirit for the challenges of pregnancy, labor, delivery and motherhood. Classes will be held in a warm, safe, positive, supportive atmosphere and you will get the opportunity to be part of a new community surrounded with other pregnant women.
You will learn:
- Relaxing breathing and visualization techniques to keep you in the moment
- How to prepare your body with trimester-appropriate postures
- Comfortable positions for your pregnancy and labor
- How to create a more nurturing environment for your baby during the course of your pregnancy
Please wear comfortable clothing, bring water for you to drink during class, and have a light snack an hour before class
Alexander Technique
This technique opens up new avenues of perception; you'll learn to access unconscious processes and free up repressed muscular energy, and then reintegrate and reorganize the body and mind for optimal use. Learn new ways to relax, breathe, think and move. The Alexander Technique teaches you how to be more effective while exercising, doing yoga or daily activities.
Please wear comfortable clothing; you will be lying down, sitting, standing and walking. If you wear contact lenses, please wear glasses instead.
All levels welcome
Awareness Through Movement: The Feldenkrais Method
Awareness through movement classes, developed by Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais as a means to re-engage the nervous system in the kind of organic learning we all do as infants but later usually abandon.
The emphasis is on sensory learning, resulting in movement and vitality that is more flexible, pleasurable and free from aches and pains. The lessons are easy to do and can be beneficial to everyone, results can be extraordinary.
Classes can be done laying on your back, side or stomach. There are also lessons in sitting, standing and walking. Classes are designed to help your body reorganize around a particular function. Many lessons are based on developmental movements and everyday functional activities.
The lessons consist of comfortable, easy movements that gradually evolve into movements of greater range and complexity. The Feldenkrais Method can be adapted to anyone, whether you are looking to move easier with less pain and effort or an athlete, dancer or performer looking to improve your craft.
For more information on The Feldendkrais Method please visit:
The Feldenkrais Institute
Please wear comfortable loose clothing. Students might wish to bring a cushioned mat or towel. You will be asked to remove jewelry, watches etc. prior to beginning the class.
All levels welcome
