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Class Descriptions
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.
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 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.
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
Kids Yoga
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.
Mamma Fit (Baby & Me)
Mamma Fit yoga classes provide an opportunity for you to regain strength and flexibility, to bond with your baby in an enjoyable activity and to make friends with other moms. Dads are welcome too.
This class includes both flowing yoga movements and
slow methodical exercises for strength and awareness with attention given to developing core strength and stability with emphasis on the back, abdomen, and pelvic floor while relieving tension in areas including the neck, shoulders and back.
This class is for mom's or dad's with their babies up to crawling age. No previous yoga experience required.
Peaceful Warrior 30 Day Challenge
A 30 day yoga challenge incorporating hatha, vinyasa flow, yin, freestyle ashtanga 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 next 30 days free. 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. A private viewing of the movie "The Peaceful Warrior" will be shown prior to start date, where participants will set their intentions for the month. Valid for downtown studio only. Limited registration. No refunds. Registered classes not included.
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
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.
Satsang & Transformation Circle
By discovering your spiritual journey, you will learn to transform yourself through truth and spiritual awakening. Our Satsang & Transformational circle will explore the deeper meaning of yoga and life while learning to enhance your health, relationships and well-being. Awaken your passion purpose and power.
A Satsang and transformation circle is spontaneous and free-flowing just like life. Meditation, yoga kriyas (ancient yogic practices to used to facilitate spiritual awakening) and open discussions will take place.
The beauty and excitement of our transformation circles is that anything can happen and everyone can be openly involved to whatever unfolds. The facilitators will often talk informally on some topic and or, answers questions. We may bring in special guests to play music, sing, chant or dance.
During a traditional Satsang, people laugh, talk, cry, get angry, relax and, in the best situation, experience presence and bliss. Our aim is to allow you to have a deeper understanding of yourself and to renew your purpose.
This class takes place the last Sunday of every month. No previous experience required.
Satyananda Yoga Nidra
Satyananda Yoga Nidra was devised by Swami Satyananda Saraswati from traditional Tantric practices and has had a major impact on the world of yoga. Satyananda Yoga Nidra is a pratyahara technique in which the distractions of the mind are contained and the mind is allowed to relax. This practice has had a profound transformative effect on practitioners.
People feel that they are relaxing when they collapse in an easychair with a cup of tea or coffee, have a drink or a cigarette, read a newspaper or watch television but this, in fact, is merely sensory diversion. Twentieth century research into sleep has proven that even entering into this traditional haven will rarely banish stress. True relaxation is an experience far beyond all this. For absolute relaxation, one must remain aware. This is Satyananda Yoga Nidra: the state of dynamic sleep.
Satyananda Yoga Nidra is a systematic method of inducing complete physical, mental and emotional relaxation. During the practice, one appears to be asleep, but the consciousness is functioning at a deeper level of awareness. Full details are set out in the book "Yoga Nidra" by Swami Satyananda Saraswati.
This class is appropriate for all levels.
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 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 Boot Camp
Yoga Fit Boot Camps are 10 Day functional fitness programs integrating yoga with strength & conditioning training designed to fit your schedule, Monday through Friday from 630-745 am.
The Yoga component incorporates a combination of yoga postures for balance, flexibility, concentration and, finally, relaxation.
The Strength & Conditioning training improves core and muscular strength, power, and cardiovascular endurance. It involves resistance training using props and fitness bands.
Yoga Fit is for anybody and every body. All levels welcome.
WHY a bootcamp?
A full energizing 2 weeks of hands on training and education with a certified Fitness Trainer/Yoga Instructor
Designed to get you fully operational for a fit, healthy and enjoyable lifestyle
Resistance bands for camp required but not provided by studio.
This class is appropriate for all levels.
Yoga for Runners
In this 6 week series, participants are led through yoga postures designed to strengthen and stretch key areas for runners including: hamstrings, hips, core strength and breathing. Additionally, if participants have specific injuries or areas of concern, those are worked on in this class. The pain that runners experience is often not from running itself but from the imbalances that running can create within the body. Bring your body back into balance with yoga so that you can continue to run long and hard for years to come. This class is suitable for runners and endurance athletes with or without yoga experience.
This class is appropriate for all levels.
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