Yoga: Non-Heated Classes
Welcome to healing and connection. By committing to your yoga practice you will notice an increased sense of presence, wellness, and mindfulness - as calm infuses into your life on so many levels.
We understand - yoga in a heated room is not for everyone. That is why we offer classes that are not heated! Many are of a restorative nature, but some are powerful in nature and you will build your own heat as you move through the class.
Most of the classes we teach offer consist of Hatha and Vinyasa (Flow) yoga principles. Our teachers draw from diverse backgrounds including Ashtanga, Iyengar, Baptiste, Bikram, and more. We offer a unique breadth of experience as our instructors come from an eclectic mix of backgrounds. They bring ideas and teachings from several different schools.
Ready to regain your flexibility and feel and be stronger? A great class is built around listening to your body, and honoring the messages that is sends. No expectations, just surrender! We believe that every practitioner has his or her own valid reason to step on the mat, and we respect each person's individual experience. We encourage you to adjust or modify your practice as you see fit.
BUTI YOGA (WARM & NO HEAT):
Buti Yoga workouts transform your BODY + SOUL with cardio-intensive bursts of tribal dance, primal movement + conditioning woven into a dynamic yoga practice. This calorie-scorching workout fuses power yoga with cardio-intensive tribal dance + body sculpting primal movement. Created by Celebrity Trainer Bizzie Gold, Buti Yoga utilizes the Spiral Structure Technique to sculpt + tone the deep abdominal muscles that stabilize and strengthen the body. Instead of linear movements, Gold favors movements that challenge the body along all planes of motion - THE RESULT - long, lean muscle with sexy feminine curves.
LEVEL: Experience Suggested TEMPERATURE: Warm & No-Heat (check schedule) TIME: 60-minutes
CANDLELIGHT UNWIND & RENEW (WARM & NO-HEAT):
By gentle candlelight, restore and passively open the body by use of bolsters, blocks, straps and other props to help bring ease and rest. Restorative postures will be supported and held for longer periods of time allowing you to ease into an idyllic state. Allow your physical body a break as you open your mind, joints, and ligaments. Offered in the WARM and NO-HEAT temperature varieties. Check the schedule to find the right selection for you. All levels of practitioners will enjoy and benefit from this bliss-eliciting class.
LEVEL: All levels TEMPERATURE: Warm & No-Heat (check schedule) TIME: 60-minutes
CANDLELIGHT YIN (NO-HEAT):
A slow-paced style of yoga with postures that are held for longer periods of time—for beginners, it may be up to two minutes; more advanced practitioners may stay in one pose for five minutes or more. Yin yoga poses apply moderate stress to the connective tissues of the body—the tendons, fascia, and ligaments—with the aim of increasing circulation in the joints and improving flexibility. This style digs deep into the layers of the body and helps one to release the emotions, feelings and memories stored within the body. A more meditative approach to yoga, yin aims at cultivating awareness of inner silence, and bringing to light a universal, interconnecting quality. This class sets the mood for deep relaxation with candlelight.
LEVEL: All levels TEMPERATURE: No-Heat TIME: 75-minutes
CHAKRA RESTORATIVE (NO-HEAT):
Chakras are subtle energy centers within your body that need to be balanced for optimum health. Enjoy this almost spa like experience using gentle yoga poses to open up your chakras, achieve total relaxation and allow your body to heal itself. Perfect for those facing medical or emotional challenges as well as those just needing some stress release.
LEVEL: All levels TEMPERATURE: No-Heat TIME: 75-minutes
FREEDOM FLOW (NO HEAT):
An eclectic, wide-ranging, almost free-form class that allows abundant opportunity for individual experience and needs. You will be practicing among yogis of varying levels - so it's not unusual to see one student in Child's Pose and another doing Sun Salutations. Draw from what your body is telling you and take it where you’d like in this virtually open-forum class.
This class is appropriate for anyone – including those struggling with chronic illness or pain, or those who simply want to feel better in body and soul. Our UNIVERSAL YOGA classes draw from various traditions, including: yin, restorative, gentle flow, aromatherapy, amongst other traditions. Expect the unexpected in this class.
LEVEL: All levels (move at your pace) TEMPERATURE: No-Heat TIME: 60-minutes
GENTLE YOGA (WARM-HOT & NO-HEAT):
This class focuses on deep relaxation, rejuvenation and healing. Promoting physical and mental fitness through poses, breathing exercises, guided imagery, and often meditation. Suitable for most fitness levels and ages - GENTLE YOGA is a soothing practice held in our infrared-heated room (WARM-HOT variety): allowing for deep stretching of muscles and relaxation. This class is suitable for beginners and those who are looking for a slower paced, more expressive experience. This class will help you develop body awareness, learn basic asanas and their various modifications. An emphasis on proper alignment will help you slowly and safely build strength. Within this class a full explanation of yogic breathing is offered, along with instruction on how to link your breath with movement.
For your convenience, GENTLE YOGA classes are offered in the WARM/HOT and NO-HEAT variety. Check with our schedule to find the right class for you.
LEVEL: All levels (move at your pace) TEMPERATURE: Warm to Hot & No-Heat TIME: 60-minutes
HATHA (HOT & NO-HEAT):
Hatha is also translated as "ha" meaning “sun” and "tha" meaning “moon.” This defines the balance of masculine aspects—active, hot, sun—and feminine aspects—receptive, cool, moon - within all of us.
Hatha yoga can help us toward the path of creating balance and uniting opposites. Our physical bodies we develop a balance of strength and flexibility - while we also learn to balance our effort and surrender in each pose.
Arrangements of postures are also designed to open the many channels of the body - especially the spine (the main channel). Allowing for freely- flowing energy. This is a vigorous and powerful 75-minute class is held in a comfortably-lit, and non-heated room.
LEVEL: All levels (move at your pace) TEMPERATURE: No-Heat TIME: 60 & 75 minutes
INTRO SERIES (NO-HEAT):
The perfect classes for new learners. These non-heated classes introduce poses that are considered the “building blocks” that form the rest of our classes. The Intro INTRO SERIES will introduce the general shapes of foundational poses, to develop strength and flexibility. These classes focus on prana (breath or life force) and postural alignment via fundamental postures (asanas) and sun salutations (Surya Namaskar), allowing clients more time in poses to master the basics.
The perfect forum for questions that you have for the instructor.
LEVEL: Beginner TEMPERATURE: No-Heat TIME: 60-minutes
KARMA YOGA - YOGA OF SERVICE (NO-HEAT & WARM):
Yoga of Service – A percentage of each drop-in for this class will be donated to a different charity each month. We'd love to know any suggestions you have regarding local charities!
Karma Yoga – is one of the four paths of yoga. The word “Karma” means “to do, to act”. Any emotional, mental, or physical act is called Karma. Karma also describes the consequence of this act, thus the word also refers to the Universal Law of Cause and Effect - where intent and actions of an individual (cause) influence the future of that individual (effect).
This class will allow for the opportunity to lead without ego in a gently-restorative, all while relinquishing attachment to a specific outcome from the sequence of postures. Therein lies the opportunity for spiritual awakening. Once you begin to awaken, you search for practices/deeds to purify and to help you awaken even further.
LEVEL: All levels (move at your pace) TEMPERATURE: No-Heat & Warm (check schedule) TIME: 60-minutes
KIDS YOGA (NO-HEAT):
We feel that a yoga practice provides the foundation for everything in life. Yoga increases strength and flexibility, and subsequently enhances/augments an array of sports and dance training activities. Studies have found that yoga increases attentiveness and awareness so that children perform better in school. Many parents, teachers, and child experts attest that yoga brings focus to assist children in finding calm in dealing with stress and strong emotions.
YOGA FOR KIDS incorporates fun yoga poses, provides breath work, and meditation. Often accompanied by storytelling, games, music, and more!
LEVEL: Geared toward children TEMPERATURE: No-Heat TIME: 50-minutes
KUNDALINI YOGA (WARM and NO-HEAT):
Through asanas (postures), mudras, breath work, and meditation, the practice of Kundalini Yoga balances the glandular system, strengthens the nervous system, and enables one to harness the energy of the mind and the emotions. This allows us to be in control of ourselves, rather than being controlled by our thoughts and feelings. This is yoga for every person. It is said that the Kundalini Yoga experience goes right to your heart, to your core. These teachings are designed to give you “hands on” experience of your highest consciousness. By approaching Kundalini Yoga with and open heart, mind and with respect - your life can change.
LEVEL: All levels TEMPERATURE: Offered Warm and No-Heat (check schedule) TIME: 60-minutes
PRENATAL YOGA (NO-HEAT):
Prenatal Yoga uses the wisdom of yoga to eas and support expecting moms throughout all the stages of pregnancy. Honoring where the body is at and the chemical and hormonal changes taking place during this special time, we will move through poses safely and slower than normal vinyasa flow class. Many of the discomforts associated with pregnancy such as swelling, back pain and constipation among other things can be aided through a yoga practice. Breathing exercises and meditative moments will also foster strength in preparation to endure the birthing process. This class is designed to create a sacred space of community and connection to others going through the journey and be able to tap inward into intuition and the honor the intelligence of the body.
All trimesters are welcomed.
LEVEL: All trimesters TEMPERATURE: No-Heat TIME: 60-minutes
RESTORATIVE YOGA (NO-HEAT):
This is an opportunity chill out in restful postures on the floor while being completely supported by cushions, blankets and more. Expect to spend several minutes opening the body and releasing muscles in each pose to allow for passive stretching, better posture, a calmer nervous system and a quieter mind. This class is ideal for anyone under stress, looking for efficient workout recovery, healing from an injury or anyone who spends too much time hunched over a computer. You’ll go home feeling refreshed, rejuvenated and ready to conquer the world.
LEVEL: All levels TEMPERATURE: No-Heat TIME: 60-minutes
REVIVE - RESTORE - RENEW (WARM & NO-HEAT):
Pamper yourself with the ultimate in self-care. This class provides an invaluable opportunity for learning to slow down. Breathing and control (pranayama) techniques along with mellow movement, hip openers, and many prone poses. You will walk out feeling regenerated and renewed!
As indicated on the schedule - this rejuvenating class is offered in WARM and NO-HEAT temperature varieties. Refer to the schedule to find the class just right for you!
LEVEL: All levels TEMPERATURE: Warm & No-Heat (check schedule) TIME: 60-minutes
SLOW BURN YOGA (WARM & NO-HEAT):
Geared towards our clients drawn to a powerful challenge and full-body workout. This class is a slow flow power yoga class where the postures will be held longer - you will feel the burn!
You will leave with the satisfaction of completely working out your body and an appreciation for the asanas.
LEVEL: Intermediate to advanced TEMPERATURE: Warm TIME: 60-minutes
WHO NEEDS COFFEE? FLOW (HOT, WARM & NO-HEAT):
Like your morning pick-me-up hot? This energizing class for all levels builds, strength and increased flexibility the more you practice. Move through a creative sequence that is intended connect to your breath and find the appropriate body alignment. An invigorating series of asanas - that still allows you to control the pace you deem comfortable (yet challenging). You won't need caffeine after this class!
This soon-to-be classic series is offered in all three temperature varieties - HOT, WARM, and NO-HEAT. Please refer to the schedule for the class that's right for you.
LEVEL: All levels (move at your pace) TEMPERATURE: Hot, Warm, & No-Heat (check schedule) TIME: 60-minutes
YIN YOGA (NO-HEAT):
A passive, yet powerful practice Yin Yoga involves variations of seated and supine poses classically held for 3- to 5-minutes, accessing deeper layers of fascia. What makes Yin unique is that you are asked to relax in the posture, soften the muscle and move closer to the bone. Yin poses apply moderate stress to the connective tissues—the tendons, fascia, and ligaments—with the aim of increasing circulation in the joints and improving flexibility. Practice is designed to help you sit longer, and more easily, in meditation by stretching connective tissue around the joints (primarily the knees, pelvis, sacrum, and spine).
A Yin practice increases circulation in the joints, thus improving flexibility – this make it instrumental for athletes. This class is the perfect complement to a high-intensity workout regimen. You will leave YIN YOGA feeling like a new person!
LEVEL: All levels TEMPERATURE: No-Heat TIME: 60-minutes
YOGA ESSENTIALS (WARM & NO-HEAT):
A casual, spontaneous class that explores fundamental yoga postures and basic alignment in a warm room. Learn the fundamentals to further your ability to safely explore a wider variety of poses. Experience and discover the positive effects of yoga in a warm room. Introduction to various techniques of pranayama – the extension of the prana (breath or life force) or breath control. These classes are offered in both the WARM and NO-HEAT varieties - as indicated on the schedule. Either way, be prepared to break a light- to significant-sweat.
Many students will enjoy the YOGA ESSENTIALS classes on an ongoing basis.
LEVEL: Beginner to Intermediate TEMPERATURE: Warm & No-Heat (check the schedule) TIME: 60-minutes
YOGA/MAT PILATES FUSION (WARM & NO-HEAT):
A perfect marriage of two great practices – Yoga and mat Pilates! Pilates mat classes emphasize the development of core (powerhouse) strength, flexibility, balance and endurance. The classes introduce exercises at multiple levels, allowing students to choose to work at a beginning, intermediate, or advanced pace. By blending Yoga asana with Pilates movement, students learn mindfulness, awareness of breath patterns, and spinal alignment. Expect engagement of the deepest muscles of your core.
This unique series of classes are offered in WARM and NO-HEAT. For an added challenge - the WARM offering is held in a room gently-heated (80 degrees) using infrared technology.
Various props (blocks, bolters, flex bands, foam rollers, rings, light weights, and balls) are often utilized so as to enhance/intensify the workout. No previous Pilates experience is necessary to join a mat class.
LEVEL: All levels (move at your pace) TEMPERATURE: Warm & No-Heat (as indicated on schedule) TIME: 60-minutes
YOGA - MOVEMENT & MEDITATION (NO-HEAT):
A unique combination of yoga movement and guided meditation. Classical yoga asana (postures), breath work, and gentle movements to build strength, flexibility and relaxation. There will be a focus on standing poses along with a seated segment that is suitable for all levels. A slower pace practice than vinyasa yoga – but incredibly strengthening and powerful! You will be guided through creative postures, focusing on your alignment through verbal cues and gentle hands-on assists, while you build strength, flexibility and a deep connection between your body and mind.
As the class begins, a dedication to a theme, concept, for primary focus, balance of breath throughout practice. You’ll learn to balance effort and surrender in each pose. This powerful class closes with meditation, to find presence, and slow down the "chatter" in the mind. Through this meditation, the utilization of guided imagery and breath to reach the parasympathetic nervous system will be employed.
LEVEL: All levels (move at your pace) TEMPERATURE: No-Heat TIME: 75 minutes
Yoga Nidra is a form of meditation that translates from Sanskrit as “sleep” yoga. This specific meditation practice focuses on body and breath consciousness. Yoga Nidra is conscious rest that takes you to a place between sleep and awake where the parasympathetic nervous system (rest response) is fully engaged. Complete rest in this way promotes wellness for all systems of the body down to a cellular level while keeping the mind engaged in deep meditation. Researchers have indicated that 30 minutes of Yoga Nidra may be the rest equivalent to one hour of sleep or more!
We practice Yoga Nidra lying down in Savasana.
LEVEL: All levels TEMPERATURE: No Heat TIME: 45-minutes
DON'T SEE A CLASS TO FIT YOUR NEEDS? Let us know! Let us know in person, or contact us here.
We will offer private and semi-private yoga classes and yoga parties. Learn more here.