Class Description

The Asthtanga Primary series is a series of postures in logical sequence designed to open and strengthen the body. Each posture is an introduction to the next, and joined together with the breath to create a rhythmic experience. Combined with some Vinyasas, this class creates warmth in the body and focuses on core strength.

This power yoga class is a vigorous variation of a Vinyasa flow class intended to provide a full body work-out. The focus is on increasing muscle strength through holding poses for a longer duration thereby increasing stamina and toning the body. This in an intermediate level class, intended for students with a average to good level of flexibility and fitness.

Class is based on systematic mat and equipment based exercises. Each class is designed to improve your posture, core strength, flexibility, muscle tone/contouring and body awareness. This is done by focusing on core stability, including pelvic and shoulder girdle stabilization, neutral alignment and patterned breathing. Pilates mat classes aid in restoring the natural curves of the spine, relieving tension and enhancing self-confidence.

A unique class that uses the traditional Pilates Reformer & Cadillac separately, or blends both pieces of equipment, adding integrated movement to your Pilates workout. Prior Reformer experience required.

Yin –Tensive In Yin Yoga the poses are held for longer offering a slow intensive stretch working deep into the connective tissue focusing particularly on the hips and spine. Yin compliments any Yang Yoga practice (Hatha, Vinyasa, Astanga) . Experience a lightness and sense of inner calm when you follow Yin-Tensive with a Yang Yoga class.

A 60 minute mediation with Anuradha is a medley of the Gongs & various ancient & therapeutic sound healing instruments, Chanting, Breath Work, Aroma Therapy and Guided Visualization blended with an aim to release emotional blocks & assist spiritual evolution in the participants.

The Booty Barre Method is a revolutionary new program that raises the barre on your group exercise classes. Booty Barre fuses Pilates, Dance and Yoga with fluid athletic intervals. It feels good, it's fun and it works! The method incorporates a well-balanced fusion of isometric movements,counter- balanced with full range of motion choreography, creating a program that translates into functional strength and beautiful physique. www.thebootybarre.com

Well rounded work-out focusing on toning and strengthening the arms, thighs and buttocks. Learning the principles of centering, concentration, control, precision, breath, and flow will help you during your pregnancy, the birth of your baby and your postnatal resurgence. The practice of Pilates during your pregnancy will also strengthen your abdominal, back, and pelvic muscles to assure that your pregnancy and labor are more comfortable. Postnatal pilates focuses on strenthening and toning your weak muscles, increasing flexibility ,improving your posture for a healthy back, all with the aim to encourage core engagement and improve general muscle tone and overall abdominal strength.

Yoga is an eastern Indian tradition that focuses on strength, flexibility, & spirituality. Pilates focuses on building strength in the deep muscles of the abdominal region, the body's core. Yogalates takes the best of yoga & the best of Pilates & integrates them into one balanced system of exercise. Incorporating a refined awareness of the breath & the core, Yogilates is both functional & fun, practical & powerful, flowing & inspired.

Yin is a still practice offering students time to surrender into a deep slow stretch encouraging the body to open organically. This quiet practice works with mindful breathing bringing the awareness within. This sense of centred calmness then flows on into a meditation practice.

This is the essential introductory class for beginners and those new to yoga. It is also worthwhile for anyone with a regular practice wanting to get back to basics. In this class, students will be introduced the core elements of Yoga, as well as the mechanics of alignment and breathing, which are the basis of a lifelong practice. Each class will also include therapeutic self-massage techniques using Yoga Tune Up® therapy balls to release overburdened muscles and encourage deep mind-body relaxation.

It is a meditation technic in which we use instruments call Tibetan singing bowls to accompany and help reach a relaxing brainwave activity.
It is a wonderful complement to Yoga classes and an amazing practice for chakra balancing.
The ultra-sounds and vibrations of the bowls alone will take you to unimaginable places yet very close to your heart....

With Ha meaning “sun” and tha meaning “moon,” Hatha yoga is a path toward creating balance by uniting opposites. Utilizing a sequence of physical postures (known as Asanas) we develop a balance of strength and flexibility. We also learn to balance our effort and surrender in each pose. Hatha yoga asks us to bring our attention to our breath, which helps us to still the fluctuations of the mind and be more present in the unfolding of each moment.

Morning Warrior is particularly for those who want a class that focuses more on building strength and stamina than flexibility. We will explore sun salutations that will warm up the body, of course some warrior poses and some more difficult poses that will lift your strength game. This class will keep moving, so you will work hard and probably sweat, but in the process you will brighten and buff your body and soul!

For expectant mothers, you will strengthen the uterus, pelvic and core muscles, increase flexibility and coordination, improve circulation & digestion, and exercises the spine, thus alleviating many common discomforts. Our class is specially designed for all stages of your pregnancy, with special modifications for each trimester. NOTE: students should be past their first trimester before joining a prenatal class.

The Reformer Pilates machine uses resistance springs to increase the intensity of Pilates mat based exercises. The exercises you will be taught on the reformer will increase the toning capacity of Pilates, as well as improving your posture, core strength, flexibility, muscle tone/ contouring and body awareness. The reformer aids in lengthening the muscles further, leading to an even more toned body.

In Taoist philosophy, the qualities of Yin are dark, calm, passive and deep. Based on these principles, Yin Yoga uses passive postures held for longer periods of time to allow for deep opening in the connective tissue of the hips, pelvis and spine. Meditation may be used. Yin Yoga can be practiced by any level of student. However, Yin-Yang Yoga classes will alternate quiet restorative poses with intense flow sequences and require a higher level of fitness.