Class Overviews

26+2 Traditional Bikram Method

• 90 minute class includes the sequence of 2 breathing exercises and 26 postures (standing series ~45-50 minutes, floor series~40-45 minutes).
• Muscles, joints, and ligaments are prepared for each sequential posture and fresh oxygenated blood is recirculated to 100% of the body.
• Heat & humidity is used to warm the muscles, flush toxins and facilitate safe movement.
• Mirrors are used to support focus on breathing, alignment, and overall body awareness.

26+2 Silent with Music

• 90 minute class with therapeutic music and limited instruction.
• Practitioners have the opportunity to focus internally and explore their practice. 
• The teacher practices with the class, demonstrates the postures & transitions, and highlights critical points of attention as needed. 
• Please note:  If 3 or more new practitioners attend class, then additional instruction will be provided (*new practitioner = less than 5 classes). 

• 60 minute blended asana class for practitioners who need a shorter duration

• 90 minute class where 26+2 is included, plus 8-10 additional postures. 
• Practitioners are challenged with respect to stability, balance and transitions between poses.
• Recommended: understanding of the 26+2 postures.  Teaching & instruction is focused on new postures and transitions.

Ashtanga

• Weekend classes are ~60-90 minutes (Instructor led and Mysore style).  Weekday classes are 60 minutes.
• All classes focus on the Primary Series sequence created by Sri K Pattabhi Jois including sun salutations, standing, seated & finishing postures.
• Emphasis on breathing, internal heating, and proper alignment. 

Yin

• During these 60 or 90 minute classes, floor-based postures are held for extended time to reach beyond muscle to provide therapy for connective tissue and fascia.
• Yin yoga was first developed by Paulie Zink when he combined the practice of Indian Hatha yoga with Chinese Taoist traditions & reflections. 
• Emphasis is on breathing through tightness/tension in pelvis, hips, lower spine, shoulders.  It is sometimes referred to as "yoga for the joints".
• There are several class variations including Yin Yang, Yin Deep Dive and Yin Flow with Trigger Point Ball & Sound Therapy.