Astanga, 176 poses, moderate sequential, flowing, Pranayama, heated room (75 degrees), relaxation
Level of Intensity = challenging
- A challenging flow of asana (poses) that will heat your body and build strength and balance
- The important and essential principles of alignment
- Nurturing hands-on adjustments
Fit To Be Tied Yoga
Aerial Classes
Aerial Yoga - This style of
yoga is done in a soft fabric hammock elevated above
the ground
about 3 or 4 feet. In contrast to a
traditional yoga class where we use strength to hold our
poses,
aerial yoga is about learning
how to let go within the posture.
The hammock is used to make
inversions more accessible by alleviating back and neck
compression. It also aligns the spine and decompresses the
joints of the body.
Aerial classes combine elements of yoga, aerobics, pilates,
and acrobatics to produce
an entirely new spin on the physical
aspects of yoga postures.
The hammock differs from traditionally utilized props in
that the entire class is practiced in tandem with the swing.
From the start of class to relaxation, the hammocks are
props that are never put away,
all of the poses in an aerial yoga
class are modified to include the support of the swing.
What an authentic exploration of Leela this practice could
be! In Sanskrit, Leela is the universal play
of consciousness, that aspect of
joyful abandon that lies in each and every situation, the
game of life.
In fact, Leela is life itself free of
all constraints, limitations and illusions. It is the field
in which we play out our roles in life to gain a deeper
understanding of ourselves and our purpose. Sometimes we
struggle
to find the freedom and fun in our
everyday situations. Even in our yoga practice, we can
become
so serious and determined that we miss
the bigger picture of joy that is the gift of the practice.
In an aerial yoga class you will hear
students shout, scream and they are just having a lot of fun!
There are a few contraindications to aerial yoga, similar to
those of inversions. People who suffer from uncontrolled
high blood pressure or glaucoma shouldn’t practice it. But
for all of the many people
who suffer from neck or back problems
that have prevented them from pursuing a yoga practice
in the past, aerial yoga might be the
answer. The traction that this practice provides allows
freedom of center and eliminates the
spinal compression that can occur in a traditional class.
Aerial yoga may not take the place of traditional yoga
classes, but it can bring balance to your practice. The
principles of balance and core integration that are the
major focuses of this style of yoga can help
to develop deeper strength and balance
that you can apply to a more traditional practice.
So come try an aerial yoga class and
let it speak for itself.
We teach energetic, challenging yoga classes in the heat! Our teaching styles are fun and safe!
Hot Yoga is a great way to work your
muscles from the inside out.
Let the heat do the work, simply go through your poses and
stay calm and relaxed.
We do not have “mean” or “snobby”
instructors. Our instructors are here to teach classes and
to help you. Anyone should be comfortable walking into any
of our Hot Yoga classes
and be confident that they will take an awesome class.
Don’t ever worry about your ability.
You will be more flexible after class, guaranteed!
You will learn a lot and discover a great way to stay in
shape for the rest of your life!
Our Hot class is a sequence of poses
designed for an “all over” body stretch
that anyone can enjoy and benefit from.
Essentially
every asana (yoga pose) will address the mobility of the hips in one
way or another. The physical goal of working with hip openers is one of
increased strength and increased range of motion in and around the
joint. The hip joint is the meeting place of the legs and the pelvis:
the merging of the lower half of the body with the upper half. Using
our legs, we connect with the earth, we move about, we take ourselves
forward in time and on our path in life. The pelvis holds the sacrum
and tailbone, securing in place the base of our spine. From a strong
and stable pelvic foundation, the spine can rise and lengthen.
These basics will help strengthen, align and open the back muscles in a way that is safe and comfortable.
