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Class Descriptions
Aerial Yoga
Description coming soon.
This class is appropriate for all levels
Anusara Inspired
Anusara (a-nu-sar-a), means "flowing with Grace," "going with the flow," "following your heart."
Anusara Yoga® is a powerful hatha yoga system that unifies a Tantric philosophy of intrinsic Goodness with Universal Principles of Alignment (UPA's)™. The UPA's can be applied to both the asana practice and to living one's daily life off the mat. Anusara classes could emphasize a number of different areas of asana including backbends, arm balances, standing poses, inversions, forward bends & twists in creative sequences to help students deepen their practice & understanding of
body biomechanics. Each classes is rooted in a heart and Spirit based theme.This class is appropriate for all levels
Beginner Yoga
Perfect for those with little or no background in yoga. Physical postures (asana), breathing and relaxation techniques (pranayama), and meditation are all taught at a slow and easy to understand pace, in a safe environment. Benefits of the class include, but are not limited to; strength, flexibility, balance and learning to still the mind.
Family Yoga
Freestyle Ashtanga
Takes the basic standing and seated postures of the traditional ashtanga flow and vinyasas, tossed in with various other postures, balances and modifications to enhance an overall, well balanced yoga practice. This is a strong and energetic class for those who love to sweat and challenge themselves!
This class is suitable for someone with a regular practice.
Gentle/Beginner Yoga
The class blends Hatha Yoga (stretching), Pranayama (deep breathing), Pratyahara (relaxation techniques) and
helpful hints for a healthier life. Everyone is encouraged to work at their own pace. The class begins with standing/balancing poses to align the body and focus the mind, then sitting and prone asanas to strengthen muscles and internal organs. A simple meditation is also introduced. Those with health concerns are encouraged to come to class as, if needed, you will be given alternative ways of doing the asanas to help your health improve. The result is a more relaxed, centered and inspired You. We also laugh a lot in class!
This class is appropriate for all levels.
Hatha Yoga
Includes a combination of traditional yoga postures in both a yin (relaxing) and yang (stimulating) style to promote balance. Emphasis is on breath, alignment, and the movement of prana (energy) to various areas of the body through a gentle and relaxing practice. Relax, refresh and rejuvenate.
This class is appropriate for all levels.
Hatha Flow Yoga
Description coming soon.
Iyengar Inspired
The primary focus in this particular class is physical alignment. Yoga props are used in some poses to assist the practitioner in attaining ideal alignment if plagued by inflexibility, injury or other health complications. This is an ideal class for those dealing with an injury or health issues as well as those that want to deepen their practice and have an interest in anatomy.
This class is appropriate for all levels.
Karma Yoga Class
YogaKids
Introduction into the postures of yoga through yogic games, creative movement and play as well as various art modalities. Children learn to move and stretch their bodies in a easy and natural way which:
Improves and promotes good posture and body awareness, promotes relaxation, creativity and imagination, increases flexibility, strength and balance, builds self-confidence and self-esteem, develops concentration, focus and self discipline.
Yoga is a wonderful asset to any sport and provides a healthy way for children to alleviate physical and emotional tension from their bodies and minds, as well as attuning them to their true potential.
Little Lotus (ages 2-5)
Introduce yoga to your little one. Learn the postures of yoga through yogic games, creative movement and play as well as various art modalities.
Yoga is provides a healthy way for children to alleviate physical and emotional tension from their bodies and minds, as well as attuning them to their true potential. Moms and dads are welcomeThis class is for children ages 2-5 with an adult. No previous yoga experience is necessary.
Peaceful Warrior 30 Day Challenge
A 30 day yoga challenge incorporating hatha, vinyasa flow, anusara inspired and meditation each week, giving the participants a balanced and challenging experience. Suitable for any body whether your goal is increased fitness and flexibility, peace of mind or self awareness, this 30 day challenge will develop discipline, focus and create an opportunity for goal attainment. An added benefit is the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who are seeking balance of body, mind and spirit.
Warrior Rules
Complete 30 consecutive days (630-745am) and receive the following 30 days free. Students must sign-in for each class and arrive prior to 630 am. Participants can miss 2 classes but must make-up the classes prior to end date or show proof of attendance at another yoga studio. All current pass cards will be frozen during the challenge. Warrior challenge is held at the downtown studio only. Free 30 days valid at all 3 locations for drop-in classes only. Limited registration. No refunds, credits or transfers.
No "drop-ins" for this class!
Post Natal Yoga
Post natal is a mommy and baby class for babies up to crawling age. It is an interactive class in which the baby practices yoga through limb manipulation. Baby massage is also incorporated into the class...a bonding time for mom and baby. Please inquire if interested in a mommy and me class for older ones.
This class is appropriate for all levels.
Pre Natal Yoga
The Pre-Natal Yoga Sessions are designed with the health and comfort of both you and your baby in mind. The poses will help to reduce pain in the lower back, hips and legs in addition to helping you maintain good posture throughout your pregnancy. These gentle stretches will also help you prepare for the birth by toning the pelvic floor, allowing for a more controlled delivery with fewer complications and enhanced post-natal healing.
This class is appropriate for all levels.
Restorative Yoga
This nurturing class is about gently opening the body and achieving deep relaxation. Blankets, blocks, walls, straps and props are used to support the body in poses for several minutes at a time. The result is a soothing practice that leaves you feeling nourished and restored. A great complement to a regular yoga practice, or for times when you feel tired, stressed or weak. Also great for seniors.
This class is appropriate for all levels.
Sacred Sounds
Description coming soon.
Shake Your Asana
Groove to the beats as you flow with your breath through this power practice fusing the synergy of music with body, mind and soul. If you like vinyasa flow or power yoga and music, you will love this class.
A solid understanding of sun salutation is recommended for this class.
Soul Revival
A well rounded practice including Chanting, Flow, Yin postures (long holds), and finishing with Yoga Nidra (Yogic Sleep). This practice will open the body, still the mind and leave you feeling restored and peaceful.
Sunrise Yoga
In this class, we will take a journey inward. Asana (physical posture) and prananyama (breath control) are used to create openings in the body. Meditation techniques are taught at the beginning of each class. Strength, flexibility, and balance are benefits. What a beautiful way to begin your day! All experience levels welcome.
You will benefit from experiencing classes with various teaching styles from the Lotus Soul family.
Vinyasa Flow Yoga
Vinyasa flow, sometime referred to as power yoga, is a class designed to stimulate the cardiovascular system as well as incorporating a variety of postures which target the various parts of the body.
Vinyasa is a term synonymous with sun salutations, a sequence of postures performed in a specific order that generate prana, the subtle energy which activates the psychic body.
Sun salutations are an effective way of loosening up, stretching, massaging and toning all the joints, muscles and internal organs of the body. Its versatility and application make it one of the most useful methods of inducing a healthy, vigorous and active life while, at the same time, preparing for spiritual awakening and the resulting expansion of awareness.
In a typical vinyasa flow class, vinyasa is alternated between static postures creating a flow of movement that engages the practitioner to merge with their breath and develop a deeper understanding of how to unite body and mind in the physical practice.
A solid understanding of sun salutation is recommended for this class.
Yin Yoga
Yin is the moon: feminine, stable, unmoving, conserving and tranquil. Yang is the sun: masculine, fire, rapidity and movement.
Many forms of Yoga practiced today are Yang (flow, vinyasa, Ashtanga). Yin Yoga differs from Yang styles of Yoga in that it focuses on the ligaments, tendons and fascia in the body. By gently stretching connective tissue the body responds by making the tissue stronger. In Yin Yoga, postures are held for 3 to 5 to 10 minutes, as connective tissue responds best to a long steady hold.
The hips, pelvis and lower spine are the focus of the majority of the postures. By paying special attention to these areas of the body, Yin yoga helps prepare the body for seated meditation.
Yin is a great compliment for those that practice Yang styles of yoga or for those looking for a quiet practice. This is a wonderful way to explore the subtleties of the body and breath.
This class is appropriate for all levels.
Yoga Fusion
Description coming soon.
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