- All Levels Flow -
Flow yoga, in which movement is synchronized to the breath, is a term that covers a broad range of yoga classes. This style is sometimes also called vinyasa flow yoga, because of the smooth way that the poses run together and become like a dance. The breath becomes an important component because the teacher will instruct you to move from one pose to the next on an inhale or an exhale. In terms of yoga asana, we can interpret this as a connection between movement and breath.
- Gentle Yoga -
The Gentle Yoga class offers a full, yogic practice which moves through a range of postures in an unhurried yet progressive tempo. We focus on finding our optimal alignment and creating movement from that place. Enhanced by breath work, props and relaxation each class will also work on strengthening, lengthening and release. This is an ideal class for beginners, students with physical challenges who are uncomfortable in an all level class or anyone desiring to calm the pace of their practice.
- Iyengar Yoga -
Iyengar Yoga is based on the teachings of B.K.S. Iyengar (1918-2014), one of the modern yoga’s most revered teachers and practitioners. He helped bring yoga to the west with his pioneering teaching in the 60s and 70s and with his book Light On Yoga, which has served as a “bible of yoga” for generations of yoga students and teachers.
Iyengar yoga emphasizes precise alignment of all parts of the body within each yoga pose. B.K.S. Iyengar taught that alignment awakened the intelligence of the body, deeply engaged the mind, and helped students penetrate and harmonize the physical, mental, and spiritual “layers” of the self. He also greatly extended and refined the use of yoga props and was a pioneer and master of using yoga therapeutically.
Iyengar yoga is grounded in the ancient Indian art of yoga. Iyengar Yoga teaches not only yoga poses (asana) and breathing techniques (pranayama), but all eight “limbs” of classical yoga, which range from ethical practices to meditative absorption.
Iyengar Yoga teachers are held to an unusually rigorous standard. Certification as an Iyengar Yoga Teacher requires years of training and evaluation. We are trained to teach proper alignment of the body, to use props to modify the poses and teach specific actions, and to incorporate all the limbs of yoga into our teaching to help students penetrate and harmonize all the layers of the self.
- Mindful Slow Flow -
Slow Flow Vinyasa is a slower pace class, mindfully movements connected with the breath, while holding poses longer than a traditional vinyasa flow. You will be guided through each Asana slowly and mindfully. Transitions between and longer held poses are intentionally linked to the breath. This slower paced class allows time to explore the postures while cultivating strength, flexibility, balance and calm. This class allows you to explore your edge and will stretch and lengthen muscles with a gentle approach. Slow Flow is all about slowing down and concentrating on your mind-body connection.
- Yin Yoga -
Yin Yoga is a complementary yoga practice to more dynamic and active yoga styles. In Yin Yoga, floor postures are held passively for several minutes in order to access a safe and positive ‘stress’ on the deeper layers of connective tissue in the body. Physically, Yin Yoga restores and maintains the natural mobility of the joints, primarily between the navel and the knees. Energetically, Yin Yoga opens the body’s meridian system, which enhances the body’s energetic flow and supports emotional equilibrium. Yin Yoga emphasizes stillness and silence. The practice prepares both the body and mind for deeper experiences in meditation.
- Sunday Vinyasa Flow -
Appropriate for all levels. Vinyasa is a dynamic and fluid style of yoga that emphasizes the union of breath and movement through a series of sequenced poses that seamlessly flow together. This practice encourages transition from one posture to another, creating the harmonious flow. Each movement is linked to an inhalation or exhalation. You'll experience both foundational postures and creative variations that will strengthen, open, and restore your body and mind. This delivers a well-rounded and total body experience. Vinyasa Yoga offers a creative and adaptable approach, allowing practitioners to explore various postures, and to discover the connection to breath, breath to movement and quieting of the mind.
- Yoga for Core Strength -
A series of yoga poses and Pilates exercises that will help develop core strength. A strong core can assist in one's yoga practice as well as many other physical activities.
- Restore & Renew -
This 1 1/2 hour class will begin with a seated meditation focusing on breath control (pranayama). A short period of gentle movements, which will lead to several restorative postures. Each posture is 5-10 minutes long, where props (bolsters, blankets, blocks) will be used to allow the joints and muscles to completely relax, allowing for a gentle deeper stretch and opening. Kelley will be guiding the gentle movements, and restorative postures and Clare (Reiki Master) will share Reiki and light touch energy bodywork throughout the class and will end with a long savasana.
Class Descriptions
- Six Week Beginner's Series -
This six-week series is designed to introduce the student of Yoga to the practice. If you’re brand new to yoga and looking to build your practice before stepping into a class, or simply curious about trying yoga after hearing about the incredible benefits that it can have on your physical wellbeing and mental health, this series covers all the yoga basics to get you started – and excited!
In these beginner yoga classes, led by Sheryl Gauthier, using her own manual, Teaching the Beginner from the Heart, you’ll learn the fundamentals of yoga including: common yoga poses - broken down by pose with each class, and transitions, how to stay safe with proper anatomical alignment, and more about yoga’s rich, fascinating history in six fun and informative classes.
This series is great for beginners, but also those looking to relearn the basics of yoga. So whether you’re a yoga teacher, a returning student or a current student going through yoga teacher training, this yoga basics program is a wonderful resource to continue revisiting.
Yoga from the Heart