Back Care - These classes are suitable for all practitioners, but special care is made to assist those with minor back issues. Overall emphasis is also placed on building a strong and healthy back for everyone, so as to avoid future back-related problems. If you have serious back injuries please speak with the instructor beforehand.

Hatha - This class incorporates many facets of a complete yoga practice: philosphy, breath awareness (pranayama), postures, and mental focus. Each session will include some discussion, some breath work, some flowing sequences of poses, and some longer, static postures. The goal is to increase strength, flexibility, and awareness of sellf concurrently. In actuality, Hatha Yoga is a generalized term referring to any of a number of approaches based on Patanjali's 8-path approach to yoga (Ethics toward others, Discipline toward self, Breath awareness, Postures, Sensory Control, Concentration, Meditation, Enlightenment).

Tri Yoga Flow Tri Yoga Flow uses smooth movements combined with rhythmic breathing to prepare for sustained postures. Props are encouraged to both increase and decrease depth of postures while maintaining proper alignment. Classes are designed to increase balance, strength, and flexibility through out the body while deepening the focus and breath awareness.

Intro - These classes are aimed at beginning students who are looking to learn about yoga and begin a practice. New students are welcome to drop-in at any time. Occasionally, 6-week series are offered so that beginning level yogis can introduce themselves more systematically to the basics of yoga. Please let us know if you would be interested.

Iyengar - The Iyengar method places special focus on developing strength, endurance and correct body alignment in addition to flexibility and relaxation. The standing poses emphasized in this system of yoga build strong legs, increase general vitality, and improve circulation, coordination and balance. Iyengar Yoga is meditation in action - the mind is focused on the actions of the posture and the movement of the breath. As the mind unites with the body and the breath students move into a meditative state. Self exploration occurs through discovery and release of physical tension patterns and psychological resistance. As practice continues, a student's ability to relax and to concentrate improves and inner awareness is enhanced.

Yin Yoga - A gentle class, conducted mainly on the floor with props. A series of deeply opening yoga poses are held for very long periods of time, typically 3 to 5 minutes. The practice increases elasticity in connective tissues, helps maintain full range of motion in joints, and stimulates energy meridians throughout the body. Known as "the quiet practice," students are encouraged to listen to their body's needs. The Yin practice brings balance to active Yang lifestyles and is excellent for preparing the mind and body for meditation. There are no prerequisites to this class - come as a complete beginner or as a yogi with many years experience

Viniyoga - Asana practice with the conscious integration of breath and movement of the spine. Practice brings a strong, flexible and resilient back coupled with a long and steady, smooth and subtle breath. Function is stressed over form. Repetition, adaptation and careful attention to sequencing and breath work are other key elements, respecting the individuality of each student. Visit www.viniyoga.com for more information.

Anusara yoga Anusara Yoga'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. -