Class Descriptions
Mysore Practice
Mysore practice is also a style of practice where the practitioner no longer requires step-by-step instruction from a teacher but rather you follow printed guides in the studio until you memorize the sequence. The instructor present serves as a guide. It is most desirable that the student practice in a Mysore style setting for optimal growth.
Ashtanga Vinyasa (60 or 90 minutes)
This is where the practitioner becomes familiar with the Primary Series sequencing of Ashtanga in preparation for a full practice. “Ashta” means 8 (eight) in Sanskrit. The student will come to recognize the 8- limbs of Ashtanga at this point in their practice and begin to integrate these 8-limbs both on and off the mat. Individual feedback from the instructor on tristana, asana and readiness for a full Led Primary practice comes at this stage in the student’s path.
Prana Ashtanga Vinyasa
Experience our playful and challenging vinyasa class, cultivating our life force and energy bodies increasing our capacity for joy in everyday life. Prana Vinyasa incorporates a fusion of postures and sequences from the primary, intermediate, and advanced Ashtanga series with additional asana sequences. This allows for a diverse and dynamic practice, ensuring that every class is a new adventure. This class focuses on establishing a solid understanding of breath awareness, enhancing our ability to focus and cultivating a strong energy body.
Led Primary Series
Primary series, or yoga chikitsa, is regarded as yoga therapy for the physical body. It is a sequence of postures (asanas) each designed to prepare the body for the next posture. Therefore, no postures are omitted yet modifications are given for the more advanced poses. The physical body is cleansed and detoxified in this series and the student continues to more fully embody the 8-Limbs.
Intermediate Series (aka Second Series)
Second series, or nadi shodhana, is a sequence of poses designed to cleanse the central nervous system and the energy channels of the body known as the nadis. Nadis are the channels or tubes through which neurotransmitters travel and can be considered a point where the seeds of disease, or dis-ease, reside. The intermediate series is for the dedicated practitioner who has fully assimilated the primary series of Ashtanga and has been observed by the teacher to be ready for advanced asana.
Vinyasa
This fun, engaging class teaches sun salutations, standing poses, balancing postures, seated and reclining poses, backbends and core isolation. Special emphasis is placed on moving in and out of postures safely. Correct alignment for integral poses and breath integration is worked in through dynamic sequencing. Have fun with asanas from the first thru third series of Ashtanga!