The class descriptions listed below pertain to classes on the ‘ongoing’ schedule at our center:
Gentle Yoga
You will be guided through a variety of yoga postures (primarily on the mat) designed to reduce stress, gently open the body, and enhance well-being. This class builds awareness of body and breath through movement, stretching, and restorative poses. It is perfect for beginners or experienced students seeking a slower pace.
All Level
This class offers a variety of asanas (poses) with accommodations and modifications offered for all levels of students. Beginners through experienced students will feel welcome and challenged in this upbeat class.
TM Core Chaos Yoga/Abs Class
Core Chaos abs class is an intermediate-advanced class to work the total core, including abdominals, back and everything that originates from this center of your body! This class will utilize traditional and advanced Pilates, Power Yoga and an energizing atmosphere!
Wicked Hot Vinyasa (for Intermediate-Adv)
Meaning “breath synchronized movement”, Vinyasa combines Hatha, Astanga, Iyengar, Power and Bikram yoga styles and attracts those who prefer a more challenging experience. Performed in a warm to hot room, these flowing sequences build on one another leaving participants feeling invigorated and balanced.
Wednesday Meditation
Give yourself a stress and relaxation break! Cultivate present moment awareness through guided meditation. Sitting on cushions, chairs or the mat, we’ll practice awareness of breath, thoughts, feelings, sensations, and sound using different forms of meditation, including healing meditation, mindfulness meditation and chakra meditation. The first Wednesday of the month only is a guided meditation; remaining Wednesdays at 12:30 our sanctuary may open for self-guided reflective meditation for our yoga students.
Pilates Mat
A 45-minute core building (abdominal, back) class based on the teachings of Joseph Pilates. The focus will be on utilizing breath to engage core muscles to move properly and efficiently. Muscles are at their strongest when they are toned, lengthened and stretched.
Gentle Power Yoga
This hour long class combines a series of fluid movements such as Sun Salutations A and B, along with other asanas or poses which may be held longer to allow each student to sink deeper into the pose. This class is suitable for intermediate level or advanced students. Students should have some knowledge and experience with basic yoga asanas.
Power Yoga (suitable for intermediate/advanced students or athletes) This class will provide many physical challenges. Participants should have some intermediate knowledge of yoga asanas and sequencing.
First Light
This class offers 50-minutes of Hatha yoga to begin your day. Gentle movements are followed by more traditional yoga poses which are suitable for all levels. We will conclude our sunrise practice with a centering savasana to bring the focus back to the mind and body, preparing to face the day.
Yogalates
This fusion class is a combination of pilates and yoga. Pilates matwork focuses on strength and specific core-training exercises, while yoga focuses on relaxation and deep breathwork. This class provides the best of both.
Tai-Chi This class, instructed by George Hoffman of Silver Dragon, is perfect for all ages. The movements of Tai-Chi are gentle, fluid and graceful and designed to enhance the flow of “Chi”, or life force/energy, though the body. No previous experience in yoga, Tai Chi or Qi-Gong is required.
YIN YOGA Yin Yoga poses are held longer than traditional yoga postures, and are typically done seated, not standing. A typical asana may be held 3 -5 minutes. While classes are suitable for all levels, including beginners, even advanced practitioners of power classes will find these classes challenging, and a nice balance to a traditional strong or hatha practice.