Taoist Yoga – Based on Eastern systems of medicine and energy work, this class is the ideal blend of yin and yang. Yang refers to the fluid movement sequences and strong poses challenge the muscular tissues of the body, mobilizing the energy and lifting the spirit. Each Taoist yoga practice will also include passive, relaxed Yin poses for deep tissue stretching, and time for relaxation and meditation.
Yin Yoga – This form of Taoist yoga is a slow, relaxed practice holding floor postures for three to five minutes at a time. It is the ideal complement for more dynamic or “Yang” forms of yoga that emphasize muscles. A Yin yoga practice emphasizes stretching and stimulating deep connective tissues of the hips, pelvis, and lower spine. This style of practice is not only therapeutic for the body, it also allows for a calming of the mind and spirit. By drawing the student’s awareness away from the muscles and deeper into the bones a profound level of relaxed focus is achieved.
Hatha Yoga - By definition, all forms of yoga practice involving postures and breathwork are considered hatha yoga. Classes will be adapted each day to the unique and changing needs of the students who attend. All levels welcome!
Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Flow Yoga - All of these styles of yoga are characterized by a focus on a dynamic connecting movement that creates continuity between the more static hatha yoga postures. Ashtanga is the traditional Indian system that gave birth to the others. Vinyasa translates roughly as linking - both movement with breath, and the postures with each other. Less traditional offspring of these styles are often referred to simply as Flow Yoga. Practitioners feel the fluidity, strength, and lightness created by this practice spill over into other aspects of their lives.
Rocket - Developed by Larry Schultz, founder of It's Yoga. The Rocket is based on traditional Ashtanga Vinyasa but is designed to make the practice more accessible, more challenging, more fluid, and more fun! Expect lots of movement, arm balances, inversions, core strengthening and sweat. The rocket gets you there faster - ROCK IT!
Core Yoga - This fun, high-energy class works the breath, mind, spirit, and whole body but focuses on building that CORE! (AKA "guts and butts" Yoga) Expect to sweat and shake, but you'll be glad you came!
Kids Yoga - Yoga at an early age encourages self-esteem, body awareness and compassion. It also increases flexibility and strength while fostering concentration and improving a sense of calmness. In this class, children are encouraged to use their imaginations while exploring creative movement and yoga. All of which is done in a non-competitive environment. They don't know all of that is happening because to them the class is just FUN!! Yoga brings that beautiful natural light all children have to the surface. For kids age 5 and up, under 5 must be accompanied by an adult. Also note special pricing for Kids Yoga classes, $10 for one child, $5 for each additional child.
Power Lunch Hour - This class is guaranteed to energize your afternoon! A playful combination of multiple styles of yoga, adapted to the unique needs of each class. Don't work through lunch, workout!
Pre-Natal Yoga - Pregnancy is one of the most beautiful and creative times in a woman's life. It is filled with changes, challenges, and the purest joy. Throughout the various stages of pregnancy, yoga helps to release the stress the changing body endures by increasing strength, flexibility, stamina, and awareness.
Prana Yoga - A yoga practice focused on feeling and moving the prana (energy) of the subtle body. Through simple practices such as visualization and breathwork the yogi learns to feel and control this vital energy, leading to greater awareness and health.
Yin Yoga and Philosophy - This is a class of postures and postulations, offering the opportunity to explore the teachings of the various wisdom traditions of the East with a focus on the scriptures and sutras of Taoism, Buddhism, and of course - Yoga. Each day the class will be led through a Yin Yoga practice while averse or series of verses within an overarching theme will be discussed. The aim of the class is to spread the light of understanding through regular weekly exploration of these important spiritual works.
Restorative Yoga - This class provides a unique opportunity to relax deeply and to restore our overworked nervous system to a place of balance and better health. This is a class more of being than doing. Students are guided into simple, comfortable poses on the floor supported by props; including pillows, blocks, and blankets. The main focus being to relax into the poses, allowing the props to support and assist in relaxation.
mp-Day Yoga are both brought to you by the charismatic Sandi Carpenter, and her lighthearted style covers many dimensions of the practice from basic postures to breathwork and beyond.
Meditation by Donation - Meditating calms the mind, reduces stress, increases concentration, helps discover ourselves, and makes us better people. But it can also be difficult to learn the practice without guidance and support - so we offer that opportunity for the benefit of all. Each session will begin with gentle yoga postures (asana) to warm up the spine to assist in sitting comfortably and releasing tension. Preparation continues with breathing techniques (pranayama) and leads towards silent meditation practice for 15-30 minutes. All levels welcome.
Tai Chi - aims to address the body and mind as an interconnected system and is believed to have mental and physical health benefits to improve posture, balance, flexibility, and strength. The modern practice of Tai Chi includes sequences of slow movements coordinated with deep breathing and mental attention. Tai Chi can reduce stress, anxiety and depression, and can also enhance concentration, awareness and coordination. Suitable for all fitness levels. Each Tai Chi class will be limited to 12 participants, first come first served.