Mixed Levels
A general class designed to accommodate students with different levels of yoga experience. An active class, that focuses on foundational poses to build strength, stamina, flexibility, develop body awareness and help relieve stress. At least one session of Beginning Yoga is recommended. This class is not for students with serious physical limitations.
Beginners Series & Fundamentals of Yoga
This multi-week series is specially designed for new students. You will learn the foundations of Iyengar yoga to help you build strength, flexibility and relieve stress. Designed for total beginners and students who want a better understanding of the foundational poses of Iyengar yoga. Each 60-minute session will build upon the prior class in a progressive manner. This is an active class and you will get the most out of the classes if you attend the entire series. Upon completion of the series, you will be prepared to enter our Yoga Fundamentals or Mixed Levels class. All body types and abilities are welcome, however this class is not for students with serious physical limitations.
Ageless Beginners
A class for students who need to increase balance and stability, and may have some physical limitations that make it necessary to practice slowly and with focus. Designed for beginners and those who want a better understanding of the benefits of Iyengar yoga. Must be able to get up and down off the floor.
Ageless Continuing
For students with some Iyengar yoga experience who want to build strength, improve balance and coordination, while relieving stress. Emphasis on supported poses that increase mobility and strength. It is designed for those whose injuries or limitations make it necessary to practice slowly and with focus. Must be able to get up and down off the floor. At least one session of Beginning Yoga or Ageless Beginners recommended.
Refine & Strengthen Your Practice
An intermediate level class for students with a good understanding and practice of the foundational poses who wish to progress their practice. Basic standing postures are refined, more complex standing postures and seated twists, more forward bends, and more backbends are introduced. Students going into this class should be comfortable with shoulder stand and headstand or an appropriate substitution.
Advanced - two hour classes
A class for serious students of yoga and Iyengar teachers who have had at least one year of steady Iyengar style yoga practice (or by permission of the instructor). All poses learned so far will be done with more refinement and more advanced asanas will be introduced. Students should be able to hold shoulder-stand and headstand for 5 minutes as variations of these poses will be practiced. This class will challenge your mind and your body and take your practice further.
Community Class
A 45 minute class offered at a sliding scale from $5 - $15 or use the membership class pass you already have. We offer sliding scale in the spirit of equity and accessibility while inviting you to support our teachers and studio. If you can pay more, please do so. This allows us to continue offering yoga to a large and diverse array of community members. We recognize that the lower end of our pricing may still feel out of reach, or you may want to take classes beyond our Community Classes. We have a special scholarship fund to provide this type of support. Contact us for more information.
Pranayama Series
Pranayama, in its simplest form is the study of the breath. Though breath is always present in our practice, we don’t always pay attention to it. These classes will teach possible prop set-ups to enhance the movement of the breath, how to observe the breath, and then some techniques to control it. Through the control of the breath we can bring our attention deeper within, learn how to deeply relax, and better understand the connection between the body, the mind and the breath. If you are new to this class, please take a few minutes to view Chris' video on Common Pranayama Setups.
Restorative
Restorative yoga helps provide physical and mental balance to help manage stress and anxiety. Through the use of props that allow you to hold poses longer, you gain the benefits of deep, passive stretching. These special restorative classes will include supported poses and breathing techniques that will rest your body and calm your mind. Typically offered monthly in most classes.
