Yoga Synthesis Class Descriptions
Gentle Restorative Yoga
A restful, calming class incorporating breathing, meditative awareness, gentle movements and stretches leading into passive-releasing and supported poses. These classes are appropriate for anyone who requires or prefers a softer, gentler approach to yoga.
Gentle Basic and Basic (Level 1) Yoga
A slow-paced class incorporating breathing, fundamental joint- releasing movements and stretches along with basic full-body stretches, standing poses, balancing poses and a number of floor stretches as well as gentle strengthening poses. This class is good for new students and those who prefer a slower practice. Props and basic level variations are offered for good alignment and ease in the postures. The Gentle Basic usually includes restorative poses.
All Levels Flow Yoga
All Levels Flow class is designed to transition students towards more dynamic classes, focusing on fundamental yoga conditioning for coordination, strength and flexibility. These classes establish the stepping stones for growth for newer students as well as giving more experienced students some stronger options.
Flow (Level 1-2) Yoga
Flow 1-2 classes offer moderate to stronger postural practices: flowing movement with options for jumping-style Sun Salutations and postures to develop strength and flexibility for deeper practice. Flowing postural sets, backbends and inversion options are incorporated for those ready to take their practice to the next level. Previous yoga experience is recommended.
Vinyasa (Level 2 & Level 2–3) Yoga
Vinyasa classes feature more dynamic postural practices with options for stronger jumping-style Sun Salutations and standing pose flows. You will explore arm balances, deeper backbends and inversions. Previous experience definitely recommended!
Guided Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga
A dynamic vinyasa style of Hatha Yoga taught by the late Sri Pattabhi Jois of Mysore, India. This class is a guided 1st Series form of Ashtanga: a set sequence of poses, synchronized with breath, always done in the same order, starting with jumping Sun Salutes and ending with backbends and inversions.
Guided Meditation
These guided classes give students a chance to practice a variety of meditation techniques and approaches to mindfulness. We encourage anyone who practices yoga postures to meditate, to compliment and balance the physical practice. Meditation is a wonderful tool on its own and can be life changing for anyone. All levels of experience are welcome.
Kids Yoga
A fun, exhilarating opportunity for kids to experience a playful approach to yoga. Yoga improves coordination, balance and movement integration for all stages of a child’s development. Children experience a safe environment where they are able to explore yoga postures, movement and breath in a supported non-judgmental atmosphere. Children are encouraged to learn more about who they are and their relationship to the world around them.
Teen Yoga
Practicing yoga during these years introduces young adults to healthy lifestyle habits that will encourage healthy choices in life. Like all who practice yoga, teens benefit both physically and mentally. Yoga reduces stress and anxiety as teens learn to calm the body and calm the mind using breath and postural practice as their guide. Yoga helps increase flexibility, improve muscle tone and build strength in the body. Many teens feel the benefits of yoga from a strengthened core, improved posture, better coordination and balance. As teens develop their practice, their understanding of mind body connection grows and they feel a stronger sense of self.
Movement & Meditation
Working with subtle energy movements, such as Chi Gong and The Five Rites, to prepare the body for a synthesis of meditations to release, discover and renew your body, mind and spirit. All Levels welcome.
Trauma Release Exercise (T.R.E.®)
Would you like to access a simple tool that helps your body to naturally discharge tension and stress? T.R.E.® is a gentle set of exercises that turns on your body’s innate re-balancing process—providing an immediate experience of relaxation. By releasing everything from everyday stress to deeply held physical tension and trauma, T.R.E.® frees you up to meet life’s challenges with greater ease. Best of all, your body does the work; you get relief without needing to process or retell your story.
You’ll learn to use T.R.E.® to let go of stress and old patterning. The exercises work for all body types and are easily adaptable for any fitness level or mobility challenge. Once you’ve learned T.R.E.®, you can practice it independently, at your convenience. Empower your body to heal itself, and open up to greater sense of joy and wholeness.
Energy Medicine Yoga®
Energy Medicine Yoga is an integrative practice, uniting ancient healing methods with modern science. Classic yoga postures are woven and paired with Energy Medicine techniques to communicate with the body in its own language and innate wisdom. By focusing on your body as a living system of energy, you are empowered to self-heal, thrive and flow in the life you are meant to live.