Anusara inspired classes are flow style classes with an emphasis on sequential action and biomechanical alignment. Anusara (a-nu-sar-a), means “flowing with Grace,” “going with the flow,” “following your heart”. Founded by John Friend in 1997, Anusara Yoga® is a powerful hatha yoga system that unifies a Tantric philosophy of intrinsic Goodness with Universal Principles of Alignment™. Currently, Anusara Yoga is one of the most popular and fastest growing yoga styles in the world. Anusara's remarkable popularity is due in large part to its uplifting philosophy, epitomized by a "celebration of the heart," that looks for the good in all people and all things. Consequently, students of all levels of ability and yoga experience are honored for their unique differences, limitations, and talents. More information is available at www.anusara.com.

Never tried yoga or want to get back to the basics? This class is for you! Join us for a fun, light-hearted class focused on cultivating a strong foundation on which to build your yoga practice. With student focused, individual attention, the class is an ongoing study of basic alignment, breathing and sequences. Classes are taught in an open style which includes flowing sequencing as well as focused work on specific postures, answering questions along the way, and having students working with each other. No experience necessary. All props provided.

Let it flow like water................... Within the physical body is a subtle flow of rhythmic, energy pulsations that we call prana, or life force. FLOW (Vinyasa) is a form of yoga in which each pose flows into the next in coordination with the breath and through carefully balanced sequences. The fundamental principals of internal alignment (bandhas), yogic breathing (Ujjayi Pranayama), breath synchronized movements (Vinyasa) and the sequencing of traditional asanas (Iyengar Yoga), prepare the practitioner to open the body, develop steadiness of mind and freedom of vital life force energy. Using meditation to quiet the mind, and music to inspire, students are guided to more advanced levels of practice and spiritual development. Moving with the rhythm of the breath helps us recognize our experience as a reflection of the greater spanda (pulsation) of the universe, constantly pulsing— the rising and setting sun, the ebbing and flowing tides, the beating of the heart. Move through the forms in a flowing state of grace. The breath leads the way. This is Flow.

Let it flow like water................... Within the physical body is a subtle flow of rhythmic, energy pulsations that we call prana, or life force. FLOW (Vinyasa) is a form of yoga in which each pose flows into the next in coordination with the breath and through carefully balanced sequences. The fundamental principals of internal alignment (bandhas), yogic breathing (Ujjayi Pranayama), breath synchronized movements (Vinyasa) and the sequencing of traditional asanas (Iyengar Yoga), prepare the practitioner to open the body, develop steadiness of mind and freedom of vital life force energy. Using meditation to quiet the mind, and music to inspire, students are guided to more advanced levels of practice and spiritual development. Moving with the rhythm of the breath helps us recognize our experience as a reflection of the greater spanda (pulsation) of the universe, constantly pulsing— the rising and setting sun, the ebbing and flowing tides, the beating of the heart. Move through the forms in a flowing state of grace. The breath leads the way. This is Flow.

Hatha STHIRA SUKHAM ASANAM (2:46) sthira=steady; sukham=comfort; asanam=posture. Asana is a steady, comfortable posture or yoga pose. This class focuses on three aspects: technique, sequencing and timing. TECHNIQUE means that in practice one learns ever finer adjustments in the alignment of how to perform the asana and pranayama. Correct alignment allows the body to develop energetically and harmoniously in an anatomically correct way so as to avoid pain and injury. We begin with the alignment of the joints and the bones, and then move to the muscles, ligaments, skin etc. Props (such as blocks, straps, and blankets) are used to adapt the posture to the student for proper alignment and to develop even strength and flexibility. SEQUENCING refers to the order of postures or pranayama. There is a powerful, cumulative effect achieved by practicing asanas in particular sequences. By varying the order of postures, the mental and emotional effects of the practice can be intensified in a manner not otherwise possible in order to bring about changes to the whole being including one's spiritual evolution. TIMING: Postures are practiced mindfully, sometimes with long holds, to create stability and cultivate awareness. When this has been achieved, then one remains stable for some time to intensify the depth of the posture and so extract its benefits. The prolonged practice of asana and pranayama affects the individual on an organic (physiological), mental, spiritual and physical level. Teachers of this class have studied with certified Iyengar Yoga teachers.

The Iyengar form focuses on the classical asanas with subtle awareness on internal alignment and symmetry. Props, such as blocks, straps, and blankets, may be used to adapt each posture to the student.

Pregnancy is a powerful time for women and a rite of passage. Use your prenatal yoga practice to tap into your innate strength and wisdom. Deepen your connection with your body, your baby and other pregnant women. Pre-natal yoga flow offers a blend of Kripalu, Integrative Yoga Therapy (IYT) and Vinyasa inspired poses that cultivate compassion, connection, flexibility and strength for pregnant women. Within a supportive community, a pregnant woman can become more accepting of her changing body and more attentive to and aware of her developing relationship with her growing baby. Using mindfulness practices, women can learn breathing techniques that facilitate both yoga poses and the birthing experience. Classes are designed to challenge and inspire as well as to relax and restore.

A class created for those who enjoy or would like to practice moving at a slower pace with yoga and life. The world continues to be moving faster and faster all the time. It is easy to get caught up in it and takes practice to slow down. In Slow Flow we begin by creating an intention for our practice through meditation, bringing peace to our heart and mind. We begin movement from one posture to another at a comfortable pace while listening to our own inner/outer rhythm of breath. This allows us the time to observe how we are getting into the pose, how we hold the pose and where our breath is within the body. We practice rooting ourselves into the ground beneath us, engaging the muscles, observing and then correcting our alignment. Using our breath to release any physical and emotional pain/stress trapped within the body and mind while holding each asana. We can bring light and open space within these areas of our bodies that need healing. We grow in our own individual path with yoga while creating more love, compassion, peace and awareness within ourselves and to all sentient beings.