Beginners that prefer a slower, more gentle pace

Are you a beginner or new to yoga?

Do you feel like you are currently out-of-shape?

Do you have some aches & pains, some physical limitations or major injuries?

Or do you simply just prefer a slower paced class where you have longer time in the poses?

Below are the classes that will be suit you if you answered yes to these questions.

Classes below are organized by gentle to more difficult. If the Beginner’s Yoga class times suit you, please try that class at least once.

Hatha

Hatha yoga is a class where you will be challenged with more static poses – working the alignment in detail, building heat and stamina. There might be a bit of flow occasionally, but generally this slower class will give you the ability to go deeper in the postures – working your alignment, stretching and strengthening. These movements will increase circulation, improve posture, relieve tension in the body, and create a sense of well-being. Breathing, relaxation and meditation techniques will be practiced to make this a well rounded yoga class. Great for beginners or anyone that loves a slower paced yoga class.

Chakra Yoga

Chakra yoga, a hatha yoga practice rooted in ancient traditions, focuses on the various layers of energy fields surrounding the physical body (the so-called “subtle body” or “energy body”) with the purpose to create a balanced activation of energy flow between the 7 main energy centers or chakras, responsible for different behaviors, mental and physical values in life such as vitality, security, communication, compassion, self-confidence, love etc. Chakra yoga is a slow paced but strong practice, with long holds of hatha yoga poses, with precise physical alignment cues but also energy awareness cues for students to perceive the specific chakra/energy center activation and flow of energy in each particular pose. It takes your practice to a deeper level of energetic or subtle awareness. It brings balance and an enhanced energy flow with a great impact on all levels of your being: physical, energetic, mental, emotional and spiritual, that will reflect in all areas of your life.

Yin & Yang

Open to all levels of practice and abilities, this class focuses on an exploration of basic yoga poses and how to connect them through attention to breathing, proper alignment and mindfulness. These classes will help you increase your flexibility and strength in a safe gentle flow, while relieving and preventing back pain, strengthening the core, releasing stress and and leaving you with a feeling of inner peace. No yoga experience necessary. Great for beginners or anyone that loves a slower paced flow yoga class.

Yin Yoga

This class begins with Yin Yoga, a passive form of yoga that helps move Chi through the meridian lines, and over time stretches the deeper connective tissues of the body. It then moves into a strength building practice with a focus on slow flow and alignment. Sometimes we will mix it up and start with a bit of yang before yin, then yang again, ending with a deep relaxation and meditation. Great for beginners or anyone that loves a slower paced yoga class with a bit of flow.

Beginner’s Yoga*currently no classes

Beginner’s yoga is for anyone that would like to start a yoga practice but they just don’t know where to start. You will learn the basic poses and how to destress by using your breath and training your mind & body to relax. These movements will increase circulation, improve posture, relieve tension in the body, and create a sense of well-being. In this class you will feel comfortable that everyone is in the ‘same shoes’ as you. We were all beginners once in everything we do – so just start and enjoy the journey.