We have classes for all skill levels and intensities. If you're new to yoga, look for our "Great for newbies" label and don't forget to check out our information on Etiquette and Frequently Asked Questions.
- Flow
- Foundations
- Foundations Flow
- Gentle Yoga
- Ashtanga Inspired
- Yoga for Backs
- Yoga for Backs & Beyond
- Restore & Yoga Nidra
- Yoga Philosophy
- Virtual Classes
Flow
This dynamic class introduces a variety of postures – sometimes challenging, sometimes restorative – to open stiff areas of the body and to get you moving fluidly with your breath. Develop a greater sense of body awareness, strength, and agility while you find a freedom to your breath and movement. All levels welcome.
FoundationsGreat for newbies!
This is a great class for beginners looking for an active, movement focused class. Be prepared to learn how to link your breath to your movement through Sun Salutations, and basic standing and seated postures, and possibly work up a sweat in the process. You will gain strength, flexibility, and you will leave with a blissful feeling that you have indeed, worked your body and calmed your mind.
Foundations Flow
This is a great class for beginners looking for an active, movement focused class similar to our Foundations class but with a little Flow sprinkled in, so every class is a new experience! Learn to move with your breath, work up a sweat, and build a strong, centered and flexible body and mind.
Gentle YogaGreat for newbies!
Take an opportunity to unwind and slow down in this wonderful class, ideal for beginners and moms-to-be. You will be guided slowly through a variety of seated, standing and restorative postures, perfect for releasing stress and tension and rejuvenating the body and mind.
Ashtanga Inspired
This class explores the traditional Ashtanga yoga practice, and includes the meditative quality of moving with your breath through Sun Salutations, an accessible standing sequence of classic yoga postures, and a great variety of seated postures. We will explore a variety of sections of the traditional Primary and Second series each week with gradual variations for all levels.
By attending this class you will start to become familiar with a wonderful rhythmic sequence that you can take with you anywhere. A great combination of stretch and strength, this class is perfect for anyone wanting to dive deeper into their yoga practice and discover new possibilities of postures, movement, and breath. (It is recommended you have some experience with yoga and are familiar with Sun Salutations).
Sunday 8:45am is the guided and complete Ashtanga Primary Series.
Yoga for BacksGreat for newbies!
Using the principles and specialized props developed for Critical Alignment Therapy, this class is designed to relieve strain and tension in the body by using long holds in therapeutic postures. Once tension has been released, we start to develop more effective movement patterns in the body. This class is beneficial for anyone working through injury, chronic pain, or repetitive stress injuries, or just simply looking for relaxation. You will gain a greater sense of body awareness, a release of muscular tension, possible pain reduction, and an improved feeling of physical wellness. This is a great class for beginners!
Yoga for Backs & Beyond
This class combines the principles and tools of Critical Alignment with the foundations of familiar yoga postures. This class will work deeply on removing stress, strain and inefficient movement patterns in the body, and will help build strength and develop deeper body awareness. It is recommended you have attended 3 Yoga 4 Backs classes before attending this class.
Restore & Yoga NidraGreat for newbies!
A perfect combination for body and mind, this is the ultimate class for anyone desiring deep relaxation. Begin with a gentle and restorative practice to quiet and calm the body and mind. The body is then well prepared for Yoga Nidra, or yogi sleep. Resting in a supported supine position, you will be guided into a profound state of repose using visualizations and deep relaxation techniques. No previous yoga experience is needed – all levels are welcome. This class is typically offered one Sunday evening each month (date will be posted on our main page).
Yoga Philosophy
How can we take our yoga practice off of our mat and into our world? Join Ian and Emily for tea and discussion (and often homemade cookies!) one Friday every month as they take a look at some of the philosophies of the yoga practice. This is a casual environment for open discussion, questions, and discovery. All are welcome. Cost is by donation.
Virtual ClassesGreat for newbies!
Join us from the comfort of your own home. We are offering Live Streaming on many of our regular classes each week! Many of our classes will require yoga props such as a blanket, block, fabric strap, and/or spinal strap.
***Please note that we are subject to the woes of technology and things may go awry. The instructor may not always be teaching from the front of the room and you may have to rely on verbal instruction only. Live stream is a great supplement and support to your practice, but will never be as good as the real in-person thing.