GentleGlow | NourishGlow | RestoreGlow
* headstands and handstands are not taught in any of the classes offered *
"In the body-mind-spirit practice of Hatha yoga, we are becoming more and more aware of how we move, how we position our bodies, how we breathe, where we are in our minds, how we feel throughout our being, how we might move into a sense of stillness."
~Mark Stephens
Gentle Classes
a combination of hatha and flow
Throughout these gentle classes many options are given for the poses to allow for comfort and ease. We explore poses on our backs, on our bellies, kneeling and standing. Attention is put into simpler transitions that allow the body breaks between the positions so as not to strain those with sensitive joints. Static poses from traditional hatha yoga are mixed with the more dynamic practice of vinyasa yoga (flow).
These classes are perfect for those who may:
enjoy lower intensity classes
have some physical limitations
be beginning yoga students
Nourish Classes
gentle yoga followed by a long restorative pose
Similar to the GentleGlow class but we take a little more time to unwind and include some restorative yoga to soothe the nervous system.
The perfect class to:
reduce stress & tension
stretch & strengthen
comfort the nervous system
Restorative Classes
fully supported poses held for 5-20min each
Using a variety of yoga props or props found around the home (pillows, blankets, etc.), we fully support the body in a variety of poses to allow the muscles to release, the mind to let go, and our body to shift from fight or flight mode (stress) to rest and relax mode.
The perfect class to:
reduce stress
relieve tension
calm the nervous system
These classes have many benefits that include:
reducing the amount of the stress hormone cortisol circulating in the body
helping boost the immune system and accelerate the body's natural healing process
helping us release unnecessary habitual tension in the body and mind
helping us to discover where in the body we hold our stress/tension
helps to improve digestive function
quieting of the mind
soothing for emotional pain