Designed to teach basic principles of Ashtanga Yoga at a slower pace. Emphasis
on
breath awareness and modifications to prepare students for Level I classes.
Primary
series of Ashtanga Yoga. Powerful linking of postures developing strength
and flexibility.
Integral to Ashtanga Vinyasa: Bandas (energy locks to develop true strength
and support), Ujjayi Breath (a focused breathing that regulates body temperature
and balances the system) and Dristi (focusing the eyes-moving from an outerspace
to an innerspace).
Mysore classes teach new and experienced yoga practitioners in the traditional
form that Ashtanga is taught in Mysore, India by our Guru Sri. K. Pattabhi
Jois. Beginners and advanced practitioners work side by side, but at their
own pace. One to one guidance and adjustments are given based on each student’s
specific needs. Like a private lesson, in a group energy setting.
Students are asked to arrive within the first hour of class to begin practice.
All students are welcome. This is a traditional method of learning Ashtanga
Yoga with lots of hands on adjustments and attention to the needs of individual
students. A visual aid will be provided for new students. This is a very supportive
and unique environment to learn Ashtanga Yoga, and students wishing to practice
second series may do so in this class.
Vinyasa flow classes are "HIP". Get lost in music, explore poses,
open your hips and shoulders. Enjoy the creative challenge. Vinyasa is an
evolution of ashtanga vinyasa yoga, experience with ashtanga is very helpful.
Ashtanga Vinyasa taught to the beat of Live Drums!!! Experience a deeper breath
awareness and insights into your practice with the beat of the drum.
Hatha Gentle for Back Care - A strong, healthy back is essential to
our well-being and vitality. This class is designed to help create and maintain
a strong and flexible back- it will also help you to develop greater awareness
of how to care for your back. Includes stretches and hip-openers to warm up
the body, and poses to strengthen your back and abdominal muscles. This class
is also suitable for those who are just starting yoga, or those who simply
wish to take a more gentle approach.
This class is grounded in Moksha Yoga*. Moksha is translated from Sanskrit
as freedom. Freedom is the quality that allows the Moksha series to change
and to evolve based on the needs of the students. Students are guided through
a series of postures designed to free the lower back, hips, knees, shoulders,
and neck. In this process, the body is strengthened, toned, and opened, while
the mind becomes still.
* Moksha Yoga is practiced in a heated studio.
We will practice without heat at Yoga Mala!
Sattva is a “state of being”, an inspiration, and is the state
of balanced mind, so that the individual can experience the authentic self.
Posture sequences are designed in flows to open specific areas of the body
(i.e. the front body, the back body, or the side body etc.). This class includes
interesting variations on many Ashtanga poses. Designed for all levels.
“Yin is In”! Yin Yoga is a passive but powerful practice which targets
tendons, ligaments and fascia within the body (eg. connective tissue). During
a Yin Yoga class each posture is held between 3 and 5 minutes to encourage
the slow and safe opening of connective tissues and joints, leaving the yogi
with an overall feeling of lightness, spaciousness and peace. A Yin Yoga class
is the perfect antidote to stress and an opportunity to learn meditation based
on body sensation. This class is open to all levels of students. Yin yoga
is also a great counter balance for more active yang styles of yoga such as
Astanga. Great for strengthening and opening the lower back and hips!
This class begins with slow gentle Yin postures to clear energetic blockages,
develop core strength, and help you relax inward; followed by a more dynamic
Yang practice for developing strength, muscle tone, balance and stamina.
| Passive Yoga | Gentle Yoga | Moderate Yoga | Active Yoga |
| Yin | Yin Yang | Moksha Inspired | Ashtango Intro |
| Hatha Gentle for Backs | Sattva | Ashtanga | |
| Sattva Gentle | Yoga for Runners | Ashtanga 1 | |
| Vinyasa | |||
| Ujjayi Pulse |
