Class Descriptions

Our classes are listed below from beginner to intermediate/advanced. we advise new students to base their class selection on their current activity level. please click here to view our class schedule to see class times and lengths.

THE BASICS

A beginning yoga class that touches on the fundamentals of all forms of traditional yoga. Control over the breath, body, and mind will begin. Meant for the beginning student but all levels are welcome.
ASHTANGA BASICSA beginning yoga class that touches on the fundamentals of ashtanga primary series. Rooted in ancient India, the physical practice of Ashtanga Yoga has developed over the ages into a science of the human body. Using the breath as a vehicle, the student is guided through an abbreviated version of primary series which is a series of poses specifically designed to cultivate balance, strength, and flexibility. Ashtanga is a tool for self observation and nurtures peace of mind. In this basics class, control over the breath, body, and mind will begin. Meant for the beginning student but all levels are welcome.
SLOW FLOWWe need to slow down! We all rush through our lives so quickly we often miss what is right in front of us. This is the energy we often bring to the mat. In this class we take pause. We slow down the flow to the subtle muscle actions in each posture to give them time to work us from the inside out. We deal deeply with breath as well as different techniques on meditation to find stillness, and peace within our heads and our hearts. All levels are welcome.
Intro to Primary seriesThis class will introduce students to the fundamentals of ashtanga primary series. Students who may not feel quite ready for a regular ashtanga primary series class will enjoy the slower, more broken down aspect of this class to learn the ins and outs of the postures and the transitions in between.  Beginner/intermediate level class.

VINYASA YOGA

Vinyasa (meaning "flow" in English) is a blanket term used by yogis to describe a multi-disciplinary class which focuses on alignment and breath awareness while moderately flowing from one posture to the next using breath as the vehicle. This class pulls from some of the many different paths of yoga including Iyengar, Hatha, Power, and Ashtanga yoga. Using sun salutations and breath-linked movement to transition from one pose to the next makes for a physically challenging class that allows students to flow and focus on their breath while detoxing the body, mind and spirit. All levels are welcome.
AROMATHERAPY VINYASA

A vinyasa-based class with the addition of aromatherapy. The instructor will take you on a journey of your senses that will compliment the energy in the room and the postures being taught in sequence. All levels are welcome.
deep stretch & meditationThis class will focus on the subtle muscle actions in the postures chosen to be focused on that day. Subtle muscle action brings awareness and intelligence to the practice. If you know where the body is supposed to be, in all its smallest pieces of alignment, you gain the awareness to keep your body safe at any pace in any practice. We begin with a very slow gentle version of the surya namasksaras (sun salutes) and move into our focus postures. There is a deep working in with long holds to get into each piece. After the hour-long practice, the second hour of the class is for meditation. You can begin a meditation practice this way. If you choose to sit for 5, 10, 30 or a full hour, this allows you to still the mind and calm the spirit. This class is suitable for intermediate beginners up to advanced students.

ASHTANGA PRIMARY SERIES

Ashtanga yoga involves synchronizing the breath with a progressive series of postures. Rooted in ancient India, the physical practice of ashtanga yoga has developed over the ages into a science of the human body. Using the breath as a vehicle, the student is guided through a series of poses specifically designed to cultivate balance, strength, and flexibility while detoxing the body from the inside out - physically, mentally and spiritually. Ashtanga is a tool for self observation and nurtures peace of mind. Intermediate level class.

ASHTANGA follow the yogi

This will be a silently led practice. If you are not quite to the point of mysore and you need a visual lead, Hilaire will be practicing primary, second, or a combination of the two. There will not be verbal instruction. Students will follow Hilaire's lead as she practices. There may be some adjusting and assisting. Take your Ashtanga practice into your own hands. Begin to find freedom in your practice! Intermediate level class.

POWER YOGA

Based on Ashtanga yoga, power yoga is more challenging vinyasa flow class that combines the alignment and deep focus of Iyengar with the fluidity and energy of Ashtanga, using breath as the vehicle. This form of yoga challenges the mind, the body, and the spirit to work as one to detox, heal, and open the individual physically, emotionally and spiritually. Hot power yoga classes are the same format only the room is 5-10 degrees warmer than a traditional power yoga class on our schedule. Intermediate/Advanced class.

inversions class

Start your day off the best way possible. This class will focus on the postures that reverse the aging process, the postures of youth and rejuvenation to refresh and wake the brain. We will begin with surya namaskaras (sun salutes) and then we will explore the depth of being in inverted postures for 5-minutes or more. Intermediate/Advanced practitioners only please.

mysore ashtanga

This class is for practicing ashtangis as their will be no verbal instruction. Come and practice through primary or secondary series at your own pace. This is your opportunity to utilize the studio for your own practice with the benefit of being in a class to share energy with other students and receive adjustments from an instructor. There will be no instruction to this class but adjustments will be offered. Intermediate/Advanced only please.

advanced power yoga

Based on Ashtanga yoga, Power is a challenging vinyasa flow class that combines the alignment and deep focus of Iyengar with the fluidity and energy of Ashtanga. This form of yoga challenges the mind, the body, and the spirit to work as one to detox, heal, and open the individual physically, emotionally, and spiritually. This class is not taught to all levels - it is an advanced power yoga class recommended for advanced students only.