Class Descriptions

---

Flow yoga, also called "flow" because of the smooth way the poses run together, is one of the most popular contemporary styles of yoga. Vinyasa means linking movement with breath. During your yoga practice you can focus on bringing awareness to your breathing and using your breath as a way to guide you through the movements. Vinyasa yoga is a dynamic practice where you move through a flow of different yoga poses.

Gentle Yoga is largely a strength class that allows time to hold each pose, breathe and deepen the pose as you’re able. Many of the poses will work your core, helping you build strength in your back and tummy areas.

Power yoga combines the athletics of Ashtanga with the flow of vinyasa Power yoga practice can include almost any yoga pose, put together in sequences designed to build strength and endurance. Power yoga tends toward strength building because the poses are held longer.

Yin Yang is a fusion class beginning with Yin postures of stillness that release tension from the body and promote a calm mind. The Yang portion of class includes fundamental yoga postures that focus on strength and balance, followed by restorative yin to end the practice. Suitable for beginner yogis through advanced.

During Zen class you will Breathe...Stretch..and Release, Lose the tension in every part of your body and mind. During the class your instructor will use several manual techniques and adjustments to help deepen your stretch and induce muscle relaxation.

A Yin yoga class usually consists of a series of long-held, passive floor poses that mainly work the lower part of the body – the hips, pelvis, inner thighs, lower spine. These areas are especially rich in connective tissues. The poses are held for up to five minutes, sometimes longer. Yin is almost entirely passive, although some Yin asanas contain Yang elements. During the asanas, muscles are relaxed to avoid muscle spasm, which could result from engaging muscles for long periods.

As the name suggests, Mat Pilates is a form of exercise done on a mat placed on the floor. You need to practice controlled breathing and movements for the exercise to develop core strength, balance, and flexibility. Mat Pilates classes require a series of short and precise movements that work on the legs, hips, abdomen, and back muscles. It teaches you to perform the exercises slowly and deliberately,