Class Descriptions

Hatha Vinyasa Yoga Classes

Hatha literally means “Pose”, and Vinyasa means “to connect the poses together with the breath”. In hatha vinyasa, the class is taught by moving from one yoga pose, called an Asana, to another using breath cues. This is commonly a more vigorous workout, and some poses are held up to 5 breaths. Every yoga class works all the major muscle groups in the body, with some classes targeting specific areas of the body that will receive the most concentrated results of the vinyasa. Themes include promoting strength, flexibility and balance. Every class begins with centering (bringing the focus to the present) with the Christian Focus Group utilizing verses and Christian mantras and other groups utilizing quotes or poems, affirmations, etc. Every class ends with Pranayama (breathwork) and Savasana (final resting pose).

Gentle Yoga Classes

This class is a gentle form of yoga, with the use of props to insure maximum benefits are received from the poses. Props may include blankets, bolsters, straps, blocks, and Chairs. (Please be sure to let us know if you know ahead of time that you would like to use the chair. If you do not know, that's okay! We will decide when we better see where you are in your yoga.) Modifications are offered so that everyone can successfully participate. Themes include promoting strength, flexibility and balance. Every class begins with centering (bringing the focus to the present) using quotes, scriptures, poems, affirmations, etc. Every class ends with Pranayama (breathwork) and Savasana (final resting pose).

Restorative Yoga Classes

In restorative yoga classes we use the aid of props including round and/or rectangular bolsters, yoga blankets, straps, blocks, and walls. These props are used to support the body and allow it to fully relax into the poses. Poses are held anywhere from 1 minute to 15 minutes. This facilitates a greater opening and release, while reversing the cumulative effects of stress on the body. Great emphasis is placed on being completely comfortable in each and every pose, so that tension does not block full release. It is important in these classes to let your teacher know if at any time you experience pain or significant discomfort. Savasana at the end of the class commonly includes a guided imagery to assist in facilitating a fully relaxed state.

Kids Yoga Classes

Kids yoga is a great way for children learn safe and effective coping and to find balance in their emergent lives, when everything around them seems epic. Classes are in the format taught by YogaFit Kids! using the “3 hills”. We begin with a fun centering, warm up and share circle. After that, poses are introduced and practiced in fun (and sometimes silly) yoga games. Finally, the kids are taught to bring their focus from “with” time to “within” time and poses are worked on in a more meditative manner. Class ends with breathwork and Savasana, with guided imagery suitable for the age group. Share circles commonly are opened at the end of class for questions or comments from the children.

Chakra Flow Yoga Classes

This is a series, and includes hatha vinyasa classes focusing on the areas of the body associated with each of the chakras. The first class theme is Muladhara, or the root chakra, and focuses on grounding through the legs and feet. The second class theme is Svadisthana and focuses on hip openers, and so on. Each of the chakras correlates with a position on the spine, where nerve bundles and members of the neuroendocrine system are connected. This can be viewed as the different aspects of our lives, the different roles we all play, and the different coping mechanisms we all have. Yoga is whole body wellness, and this class series really delves in deeper to one of the paths exploring that principle.

Christian Focus Group

Over the years, Christians have placed a great deal of energy toward spiritual wellness. In our Christian focus group we aim to bring about that same enthusiasm for whole body wellness. God created us as whole beings, complete with a spirit, a mind and a body (1 Thessalonians 5:23). He then commissioned us to take care of this gift he gave to us (1 Corinthians 6:19). These classes focus on total well being and incorporate physical postures with scriptural meditation and breathing exercises, all designed to equip our students with a Christ focused approach to whole body and spirit wellness. The Christian Focus Group meets for both Restorative yoga and Hatha Vinyasa yoga. Please check the schedule for details.

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