Our Typical Class Components include:

1. Centering and Breath Awareness: We begin with simple guidance to establish a connection between the mind and body and bring to the present moment.

2. Warm-up and Stretching: Awaken the body with a series of gentle warm-up exercises to help improve flexibility, increase blood circulation, and release any tension accumulated from sleep.

3. Asanas (Yoga Poses): Explore a variety of poses, including standing, seated, and balancing poses. Each posture will be carefully guided, emphasizing proper alignment, stability, and breath awareness. Variations will be provided to accommodate different levels of flexibility and experience.

4. Pranayama (Breathing Techniques): Deepen your breath control and vital energy with specific pranayama techniques. We'll incorporate breathwork exercises to enhance lung capacity, improve focus, and calm the nervous system.

5. Relaxation and Meditation: As the class draws to a close, experience deep relaxation through guided Savasana (Corpse Pose). This phase allows your body to integrate the benefits of the practice and encourages mental clarity and emotional well-being.

It is a misunderstanding that you have to be flexible or strong to do yoga, a goal of yoga is to gain this through continued and consistent practice. In time you will find yourself becoming more flexible and strong. Our approach of classes work on many levels including the body, the breath, the mind and the spirit.

Our Yoga Foundations is your best bet; especially if you are re-committing to your health.

This class rotates through a logical sequence of foundational poses and helps you gain confidence with breathing and moving through common seated, standing, prone and supine postures. Intentional. Instructional. Inspiring.

Your next best class option is Gentle Yoga.

It is a good idea to try different classes to get an idea of the style of yoga class that is right for you. Hatha 45, 60 or 75 are all-levels classes that more physically demanding than our other classes; variations/modifications are cued to support accessibility.

Gentle Yoga and Restorative Yoga classes are less physically challenging. Please refer to our offerings page to read our class descriptions, or contact us and we’d be happy to help you figure out where to start!

Yes. We welcome all levels of students to try any class. We have a “do what you can” philosophy for all our students in every class we offer. Our teachers will support and encourage you by providing variations and adjustments as needed to help you grow on your yoga journey.

No, it is not. We have normal room temperature in our studio and believe it’s best for you to generate your own internal heat by warming the body up naturally through breath and active movement when necessary. Inversely, you are able to keep the body cool when it needs to be as well.

Athletic clothing that is comfortable and allows you to move freely. Yoga is practiced barefoot, though some find gripping socks useful. If you find you are slipping on your mat, our instructors can work with you to help you find ways to firm your foundation.

Bring a yoga mat if you have one. If not, you may use one of ours and sanitize it with provided cleaner when class is over.

It is best to practice yoga on an empty stomach. So try not to eat a full meal at least two hours before class. Personally, if I feel I’m too hungry to practice and I need some fuel, I might have half a banana or a handful of nuts.

Drinking water during class is not recommended; it can be a distraction on the mat, they get knocked over and makes for an obstacle course if we are to provide hands-on corrections.

It is a good idea to come to class hydrated and drink plenty of water after yoga class.

We recommend you keep your water bottle with your belongings separate from your mat during your practice.

If pain comes up in class, always gently back off and let the instructor know so we can help you modify the posture.

If you have a previous injury or medical condition please speak the instructor in order to get advice about any poses or movements you need to avoid.

In some cases it may be best to go through some one-on-one sessions to understand how to make adjustments in a group class.

Yoga can be very beneficial during pregnancy, but make sure to ask your obstetrician first and let your instructor know you are pregnant.

If you’ve never done yoga before, it’s generally recommended not to start during the first three months of pregnancy, since your body isn’t used to it. However, if you’re a regular practitioner, you can continue. There are also modifications so that you can enjoy the full benefits throughout your pregnancy.

Basically, it comes down to whenever you can fit yoga in. We suggest you experiment with finding your own yoga rhythm and what works for your schedule.

As in many things in life, consistency is the key. Even if you practice once a week, you’ll feel the difference.

Don’t set unrealistic expectations for yourself. Beginning and maintaining a yoga practice is a journey of self discovery. We are here to help you along the way!

Our bodies and bone structures are all very different so there isn’t just one ‘right’ way to do a pose. It’s about finding out what works for your own body. Yoga isn’t about how you look in a pose, it’s about how you feel.

Developing this body awareness takes time and practice. Our experienced instructors will provide appropriate cues, variations, and help you align your body as it is able. We like it when you let us know what you are experiencing during a practice.

You will probably experience different sensations than you’re not used to, and you will feel your muscles working, but if you feel any type of “warning” pain, such as sharpness or pinching, listen to your body and come slowly out of the pose.