About

Yoga

A Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline, a part of which includes breath control, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures, is widely practiced for health and relaxation.

There are many reasons to practice Yoga:

• The Physical Aspect

• Build Strength and Stamina

• Improve Flexibility – Coordination – Balance

• Enjoy Mental Relaxation

• This is a set of specific exercises – called poses

• Breathing Techniques and Meditation Principles

Vinyasa:

Vinyasa is an approach in which you move from one pose directly into the next. There’s a flow to a Vinyasa session, though the specific poses and the pace of the flow vary from one instructor to the next.

Restorative:

This form is relaxing and uses props to support the body. Each pose is held for five minutes or longer. By relaxing in poses, with the aid of props, without strain or pain, we can achieve physical, mental, and emotional relaxation.

Hatha:

Hatha places special emphasis on controlled breathing and posture. Building core strength, through deliberate and slow movement in specific poses, enhancing strength and flexibility. Classes must include a mix of asana (poses), pranayama (breathing exercises), and meditation.

Kundalini:

Kundalini in Sanskrit translates to “life force energy” (known as prana or chi in the yoga community), which is thought to be tightly coiled at the base of the spine. These sequences are carefully designed to stimulate or unlock this energy and reduce stress and negative thinking.

Partner Yoga:

Partner Yoga allows two people to relate to one another through assisted poses. From stretching your levels of trust to strengthening your communication, couples yoga can have a positive effect on your relationship that extends far beyond the physical.

Iyengar:

Iyengar Developed by B.K.S. Iyengar, founder of Yoga Therapy. Iyengar yoga emphasizes detailed structural alignment and longer holds of poses. It differs from other styles in three ways: precision, sequence, and use of props. By the use of props, students are able to meet their bodies where they are at, encouraging health.

Sivananda:

Sivananda is a form of hatha yoga based on the teachings of Hindu spiritual teacher Swami Sivananda. Classes are generally relaxing: while most classes end with savasana (a final relaxation/corpse pose), Sivananda starts with this pose, then moves into breathing exercises, sun salutations, and then 12 basic asanas.