Here is a description of the Yoga classes we offer at YogaSoul. To see our current class schedule and to register, click here.
Kundalini Yoga & Meditation Kundalini Yoga uses ancient yogic techniques to unify body, mind and spirit. Classes include movement, postures, strength training, mudras (hand positions), mantras (chant), & meditation. Kundalini was first introduced to the western world in 1969 by Yoga master Yogi Bhajan. It is an ancient and powerful form of yoga, considered to be the mother of all other forms of yoga. Although ancient it is a very appropriate for the times in which we are living in and ideal for the active person who needs to lower their stress level, achieve inner peace, calmness, and improve their health and well-being. Students come to class for many benefits including increased flexibility, heightened metabolism, healthy weight maintenance, spiritual awareness, relief from depression or insomnia, and overall increased vitality.
Kundalini Yoga is referred to as the yoga of awareness. It works to integrate the glandular system and the nervous system. The benefit is a balance between the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of the self. The breath, combined with posture and mantra, focus the mind and can help to eliminate harmful negative thought patterns. It is truly a scientific technology that can affect the consciousness.
Gentle YogaSoul
Gentle YogaSoul is a Hatha-based practice that is suitable for all levels, rooted in linking breath with movement. Postures will stretch & strengthen your body as well as open and focus your mind and spirit. All classes end with relaxation.
Restorative Yoga
A specialty class held on a periodic basis. This class starts with Gentle Yoga poses to warm the body. The use of props, blankets, bolsters, essential oils, and scented pillows provide a completely supportive environment for total relaxation in each Yoga pose. Each sequence will move the spine in all directions for optimal balance. This relaxing class will also provide an environment where the flow of blood restores and renews the cells by enhancing the exchange of oxygen on a cellular level. Restorative Yoga poses also help relieve the effects of chronic stress. The Teacher may incorporate Reiki and Thai Yoga Therapy for an even more energetic experience.
Yin Yoga
Yin yoga is considered by some to be the oldest form of Hatha yoga. Yin is distinctive from other forms of yoga, however, because it is designed to stretch the connective tissues, ligaments, tendons and joints in the body and not the muscles. Poses are done primarily in a seated or lying down position and are targeted towards the lower back, hips, pelvis and legs. Each posture is typically held from 2-5 min. The intention of yin yoga is to keep energy flowing smoothly through the body by lengthening and strengthening the tissues that are often overlooked. Yin is considered an ideal form of conditioning to aide one in the process of prolonged meditation.
Hatha Yoga
Hatha yoga classes are designed to cultivate a deeper awareness of poses (asanas), attention to alignment and understanding of yogic breathing (pranayama). Many other styles of yoga, including kundalini yoga and yin yoga, have it roots in Hatha yoga. Hatha comes from the Sanskrit words “Ha” meaning “sun” and “Tha” meaning “moon.” Hatha yoga is a path to unite these currents of energy to bring harmony and balance into the body.
Vinyasa YogaSoul
Vinyasa YogaSoul offers a truly unique Yoga practice based on intuition. Vinyasa heals, detoxifies and exhilarates the body and mind with emphasis on movement, balance and intention and uses a warmer environment to do so.
Vinyasa links the postures practiced in other traditional Yoga classes (such as Hatha) into a sequence of movements that “flow” with Ujjayi breath in a more vigorous series. Vinyasa involves moving from one posture to another with very little rest in between. This creates a practice that is invigorating, empowering and it allows the student to embrace life with renewed personal strength. Teachers at YogaSoul believe in proper alignment while allowing students the freedom to flow with their own intuition, using breath as their guide.
Variations on the Sun Salutation are often used as a warm-up, followed by a standing sequence, balancing poses, and then seated poses. Inversions* may also be introduced. As in all Vinyasa classes, relaxation ends the class. Vinyasa is recommended for students who are familiar with Sun Salutations and are interested in exploring a more movement-oriented class. Gentle YogaSoul is a great way to get familiar with many of the poses used in Vinyasa. YogaSoul has created a challenging program that combines strength, flow and spirituality. This class is done at 75 – 80 degrees.
This class is offered to beginners and advanced students, Vinyasa YogaSoul emphasizes breathing to connect the body and mind.
Intuitive Yoga
In an intuitive yoga class, you never know what to expect! Each class is tailored towards the needs of the students present. An intuitive teacher will use their intuitive gifts to tune-in to the group consciousness and teach yoga postures based on that resonance.
YogaAbs
Try this fun variation of Yoga abdominal work! Yoga philosophy states that a key to vibrant health is a strong digestion. Whenever we strengthen our abdominal muscles we strengthen our digestion. This 45-minute class focuses on giving you strong firm abs and builds our power center at the navel point. All levels welcome!
Meditative Yoga
Enjoy a profound meditative space. This class, based in the Kundalini Yoga tradition, will include longer meditation periods and deeper relaxations. We will begin with a short warm up kriya (set of exercises) and then have a focused meditation. The effect of meditation are numerous, including: healing yourself or others, creating prosperity, developing vitality, moving past stress or fear and so much more!
Yoga Classes
Here is a description of the Yoga classes we offer at YogaSoul. To see our current class schedule and to register, click here.
Kundalini Yoga & Meditation
Kundalini Yoga uses ancient yogic techniques to unify body, mind and spirit. Classes include movement, postures, strength training, mudras (hand positions), mantras (chant), & meditation. Kundalini was first introduced to the western world in 1969 by Yoga master Yogi Bhajan. It is an ancient and powerful form of yoga, considered to be the mother of all other forms of yoga. Although ancient it is a very appropriate for the times in which we are living in and ideal for the active person who needs to lower their stress level, achieve inner peace, calmness, and improve their health and well-being. Students come to class for many benefits including increased flexibility, heightened metabolism, healthy weight maintenance, spiritual awareness, relief from depression or insomnia, and overall increased vitality.
Kundalini Yoga is referred to as the yoga of awareness. It works to integrate the glandular system and the nervous system. The benefit is a balance between the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of the self. The breath, combined with posture and mantra, focus the mind and can help to eliminate harmful negative thought patterns. It is truly a scientific technology that can affect the consciousness.
Gentle YogaSoul
Gentle YogaSoul is a Hatha-based practice that is suitable for all levels, rooted in linking breath with movement. Postures will stretch & strengthen your body as well as open and focus your mind and spirit. All classes end with relaxation.
Restorative Yoga
A specialty class held on a periodic basis. This class starts with Gentle Yoga poses to warm the body. The use of props, blankets, bolsters, essential oils, and scented pillows provide a completely supportive environment for total relaxation in each Yoga pose. Each sequence will move the spine in all directions for optimal balance. This relaxing class will also provide an environment where the flow of blood restores and renews the cells by enhancing the exchange of oxygen on a cellular level. Restorative Yoga poses also help relieve the effects of chronic stress. The Teacher may incorporate Reiki and Thai Yoga Therapy for an even more energetic experience.
Yin Yoga
Yin yoga is considered by some to be the oldest form of Hatha yoga. Yin is distinctive from other forms of yoga, however, because it is designed to stretch the connective tissues, ligaments, tendons and joints in the body and not the muscles. Poses are done primarily in a seated or lying down position and are targeted towards the lower back, hips, pelvis and legs. Each posture is typically held from 2-5 min. The intention of yin yoga is to keep energy flowing smoothly through the body by lengthening and strengthening the tissues that are often overlooked. Yin is considered an ideal form of conditioning to aide one in the process of prolonged meditation.
Hatha Yoga
Hatha yoga classes are designed to cultivate a deeper awareness of poses (asanas), attention to alignment and understanding of yogic breathing (pranayama). Many other styles of yoga, including kundalini yoga and yin yoga, have it roots in Hatha yoga. Hatha comes from the Sanskrit words “Ha” meaning “sun” and “Tha” meaning “moon.” Hatha yoga is a path to unite these currents of energy to bring harmony and balance into the body.
Vinyasa YogaSoul
Vinyasa YogaSoul offers a truly unique Yoga practice based on intuition. Vinyasa heals, detoxifies and exhilarates the body and mind with emphasis on movement, balance and intention and uses a warmer environment to do so.
Vinyasa links the postures practiced in other traditional Yoga classes (such as Hatha) into a sequence of movements that “flow” with Ujjayi breath in a more vigorous series. Vinyasa involves moving from one posture to another with very little rest in between. This creates a practice that is invigorating, empowering and it allows the student to embrace life with renewed personal strength. Teachers at YogaSoul believe in proper alignment while allowing students the freedom to flow with their own intuition, using breath as their guide.
Variations on the Sun Salutation are often used as a warm-up, followed by a standing sequence, balancing poses, and then seated poses. Inversions* may also be introduced. As in all Vinyasa classes, relaxation ends the class. Vinyasa is recommended for students who are familiar with Sun Salutations and are interested in exploring a more movement-oriented class. Gentle YogaSoul is a great way to get familiar with many of the poses used in Vinyasa. YogaSoul has created a challenging program that combines strength, flow and spirituality. This class is done at 75 – 80 degrees.
This class is offered to beginners and advanced students, Vinyasa YogaSoul emphasizes breathing to connect the body and mind.
Intuitive Yoga
In an intuitive yoga class, you never know what to expect! Each class is tailored towards the needs of the students present. An intuitive teacher will use their intuitive gifts to tune-in to the group consciousness and teach yoga postures based on that resonance.
YogaAbs
Try this fun variation of Yoga abdominal work! Yoga philosophy states that a key to vibrant health is a strong digestion. Whenever we strengthen our abdominal muscles we strengthen our digestion. This 45-minute class focuses on giving you strong firm abs and builds our power center at the navel point. All levels welcome!
Meditative Yoga
Enjoy a profound meditative space. This class, based in the Kundalini Yoga tradition, will include longer meditation periods and deeper relaxations. We will begin with a short warm up kriya (set of exercises) and then have a focused meditation. The effect of meditation are numerous, including: healing yourself or others, creating prosperity, developing vitality, moving past stress or fear and so much more!