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Check out the types of Yoga classes that we offer below…
Yoga provides many benefits to your body, mind and spirit. It connects mind and body through a series of postures, breathing exercises and meditation. This connection produces unity, and can improve your health by reducing stress and creating a greater sense of well-being.
Your body feels better because when you practice yoga, your body becomes toned, flexible and stronger. Although you don’t have to be able to touch your toes to enjoy our classes, yoga improves athletic performance.
Research has shown that yoga:
- Improves respiration, energy and vitality.
- Promotes cardiovascular and circulatory health.
- May also help alleviate specific kinds of pain, including migraine headaches, lower back problems, arthritis and pain during childbirth.
Your mind becomes more at ease because yoga teaches you how to center your awareness in your body. You feel less stressed, more positive and self-accepting.
Yoga builds awareness of your body, your feelings, the world around you and the needs of others. Most students leave class smiling and feeling relaxed and happy!
Most yoga styles fall into the general category of Hatha Yoga. Hatha Yoga is a system of yoga which dates back to Yogi Swatmarama, who lived in the 15th century in India. The aim of Hatha Yoga is to create greater balance between body and mind, to free the flow of the life force in the body, and ultimately, to prepare body and mind for more subtle spiritual experiences of meditation.
A Hatha yoga practice includes yoga asanas, yoga postures designed to improve health and remove imbalances, and Pranayama, traditional breathing exercises to help bring greater peace to the mind and the subtle body.
We are currently offering the following Hatha Yoga classes:
Yoga for Stress Relief and Anxiety
Do you or someone you know struggle with high levels of stress, suffer from anxiety, depression or experience day to day blahs? Join Amy Reed, for this heart-centered class. You will be guided with care through a flow that focuses on opening up the heart and hips in order to reconnect to your true nature. … Continue reading Yoga for Stress Relief and Anxiety
Kalachakra QiGong
Marlice will take you through a mesmerizing set of flowing Qigong and Tai Chi movements on the rhythm of soothing meditative oriental music. This standing mind-body-soul practice will allow energy to unblock and flow to all parts of the body, starting the healing process and promoting overall health, vitality and longevity. The goal is to … Continue reading Kalachakra QiGong
Brand New Beginner Yoga Series
If you were curious about yoga and the health benefits this practice can bring you, this series is for you! I believe that yoga is for everybody and that you don’t have to be able to touch your toes or be in super great shape to practice it. In this short 4 week series, I … Continue reading Brand New Beginner Yoga Series
Open Heart Yoga – Energizing Practice
Move your energy with us. This is a fun and easy going practice for all levels. We build inner and outer balance aligning the breath with movement, holding postures, and relaxation. Let your radiant inner sun shine. Advance sign up or drop in. View the Yoga class schedule »
Gentle Hatha Yoga – Stretch and Relax
We all need some gentleness in our lives! During this gentle practice of yoga we will stretch, elongate, and strengthen our bodies. We will bring our attention inward and connect to the breath. As we go through the poses we will feel the sensations and remember that our bodies look for comfort not discomfort. I invite … Continue reading Gentle Hatha Yoga – Stretch and Relax