Asana
- Singular immobile bodily posture that
a person assumes in an attempt to isolate the
mind by freeing it from attention to bodily functions.
The third of the eight stages intended to lead
the aspirant to samadhi,
the trancelike state of perfect concentration.
Private Class- Permission needed prior to the
day attending. ~ 30 minutes ~ |
Ashtanga
- is the system of Yoga taught by Sri K. Pattabhi
Jois at the Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute
in Mysore, India. This method of Yoga involves
synchronizing the breath with progressive series
of postures—a process producing intense
internal heat and a profuse, purifying sweat
that detoxifies muscles and organs. The result
is improved circulation, a light and strong
body, and a calm mind. ~ 90+ minutes ~
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Gentle
Yoga – Focused on beginners and
those looking to unwind gently. This class is
based on the Feldenkrais Method and at a slower
place to allow the new student to learn the
integration of breathing and moving with safe
alignment and focus. A supportive class open
to all students looking to learn and refine
their practice. ~ 75 to 90 minutes ~
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Hatha
- If you are new to yoga this class will help
introduce you to yoga or continue your path,
hatha
yoga is the most widely practiced form of yoga
in America. It is the branch of yoga which concentrates
on physical health and mental well-being. Hatha
yoga uses bodily postures (asanas),
breathing techniques (pranayama),
and meditation (dyana)
with the intention of bringing about a sound,
healthy body and a clear, peaceful mind. There
are nearly 200 hatha
yoga postures, with hundreds of variations,
which work to make the spine supple and to promote
circulation in all the organs, glands, and tissues.
Hatha
yoga postures also stretch and align the body,
promoting balance and flexibility. ~ 60 to 75
minutes ~
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Hot Flow
– Room is heated to 80+ degrees which
adds a more dynamic and releasing aspect to
a flowing yoga class. Breath awareness, meditation,
alignment, and relaxation. Hot Flow classes
emphasize breathing in motion, releasing and
flowing as a release in transition. The flowing
comes from your mind while the releasing begins
with the skin. A challenging class for those
with a regular yoga practice. ~ 75 to 90 minutes
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Hot Yoga 26
- is the Bikram Yoga style of twenty-six Hatha
Yoga postures and two Pranayama
breathing exercises designed to provide a
challenging, invigorating, rejuvenating and
effective yoga experience. During this 90
minute class, you will work every muscle,
tendon, ligament, joint and internal organ
in the entire body, giving you an incredible
sense of well being taught by a trained Bikram
Yoga Teacher. ~ 90 minutes ~
Conducted in a heated room, Bikram Yoga detoxifies
the body through perspiration, tones the muscles
and flushes every cell and organ in the body.
Whatever your age, injury, or prior yoga experience
(if any at all), this yoga will benefit your
body and mind in ways you never imagined possible!
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Hot Yoga
-A mix of pranayama
and asana
layered with pulsating energy. Poetic dialogue
immerses the student into themselves. A primal
practice of pure indulgence and release. Room
heated to 105+ degrees with Bio-Energy* Heat.
Bring water, a towel, and a mat. Plan to sweat!
Detoxifying, enlivening and mind awakening!
~ 75 to 90 minutes ~
*Bio-Energy Heat is technology that warms its
surroundings without excessively heating the
air or pumping out chemicals, fumes, or odors.
Plus, your body will enjoy the health-promoting
properties of bio-energy heat, which facilitates
healthy skin, cell regeneration and healthy
circulation. If
attending Michael's HOT YOGA please keep in
mind that class can get crowded, you'll want
to show up 15-20 minutes early, to make sure
you get a spot.
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LSD
- Short for Long Slow & Deep or commonly referred
to as Yin Yoga. This class will help
you learn the areas of your anatomy deeply and
safely. Everyone who attends this class is astonished
at not how far they go, but what they learn! As
a compliment to your usual practice or your only
practice; this is a deep exploration into yourself.
~ 120+ minutes ~ |
Meditation
- A class that will give you a chance to take
care of yourself, to step away from the noise
and chaos of everyday life and go inward. Use
this time as a tool to invite more peace into
your life and the lives of others. An excellent
way to prepare for your yoga practice or close
your practice. ~ 30 to 90 minutes ~ SUNDAYS
& Fridays- 30 MINUTES ~
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Open
Flow Yoga / Vinyasa - Open your mind
and flow with your body is the essence of this
practice. Open class consists of flowing hatha
yoga sequences partnered with contemporary teachings,
breath awareness, meditation, hands-on alignment,
and relaxation. Open Flow classes emphasize breathing
in motion, or meditation in motion. The flowing
grace comes from your heart while the opening
starts with your mind. ~ 75 to 90 minutes ~ |
Open
Flow II / Outside Flow - Differs from
an All Levels
or Open Flow in the degree of focus and we practice
outdoors for outside flow. Having the basics of
your body mastered will allow the extra time to
work on more advanced poses. This is a private
class. Permission
is needed prior to day of attendance. |
Power Yoga
- Power Yoga practice consists of flowing hatha
yoga sequences that tap into the true "Power"
in yoga which does not come from the physical
strength. The power comes from the mental strength,
in learning, knowing and trusting yourself.
~ 75 to 90 minutes ~
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Pranayama
- Translated as prana
or breath control. The ancient yogis developed
many breathing techniques to maximize the benefits
of prana. Pranayama
is used in yoga as a separate practice to help
clear and cleanse the body and mind. It is also
used in preparation for meditation, and in asana,the
practice of postures, to help maximize the benefits
of the practice, and focus the mind. ~ 45 to 60
minutes ~ |
Silent
Music Hot Yoga - The traditional Hot
Yoga 26 Sequence with music and no talking. Students
need to be familiar with sequence (at least 10
classes) before taking this class. *not
recommended for first-time students because there
is no-dialogue guiding the pose sequence.* ~90
minutes~ |
Sun
Salutations – The Sanskrit word
for Sun Salutation is Surya Namaskar. Surya means
"Sun," and "Namaskar" is a
greeting of honor and respect to the divinity
present in each one of us. 1/3 of the classic
108 salutations will be practiced to welcome the
Sun. ~ 45 minutes ~ |
Yoga -
Any of the methods or disciplines prescribed,
esp. a series of postures and breathing exercises
practiced to achieve control of the body and
mind, tranquillity, etc. Union of the self with
the Supreme Being or ultimate principle. ~ 75
to 90 minutes ~
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