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Ashtanga Yoga
Ashtanga Yoga is a system of yoga transmitted to the modern world by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. This method of yoga involves synchronizing the breath with a progressive series of postures—a process producing intense internal heat and a profuse, purifying sweat that detoxifies muscles and organs. The result is improved circulation, a light and strong body, and a calm mind. This is the most rigorous type of yoga on the planet. If you are a fan of Madonna, this is one of the main forms of exercise she practices. Try it. It’s tough but you might just like it.
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Pilates
Pilates Mat Class - A series of controlled exercises designed to enhance strength, flexibility, balance, and breath. Improve core control, coordination, shoulder stability, spinal movement, and standing alignment. Exercises are catered to all ages, body types, and fitness levels. A perfect balance to yoga or any exercise program. If you want a flat belly or tight butt, then this is where you should be to work those areas.
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Yin Yoga
Yin Yoga contains an ancient, and some say original, form of asana practice. The sages who pioneered the path of yoga used asanas to strengthen the body, so that they could sit for long periods in contemplative meditation. If you have ever sat for a long time with legs crossed, you know the hips and lower back need to be strong and open. The sensations you felt were deep in the connective tissues and the joints. These are the deep yin tissues of the body, relative to the more superficial yang tissues of muscles and skin. Yin Yoga opens up these deep, dense, rarely touched areas, targeting the connective tissue of the hips, pelvis and lower spine. It’s time to relax and follow your breathing as your body unwinds slowly.
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Power Yoga
Power yoga is a general term used in the West to describe a vigorous, fitness-based approach to vinyasa-style yoga. Most power yoga is closely modeled on the Ashtanga style of practice. The term "power yoga" came into common usage in the mid 1990s, when several yoga teachers were looking for a way to make Ashtanga yoga more accessible to western students. Unlike Ashtanga, power yoga does not follow a set series of poses. Therefore, any power yoga class can vary widely from the next. What they have in common is an emphasis on strength and flexibility. The advent of power yoga heralded yoga's current popularity, as people began to see yoga as a way to work out. Be ready to strengthen, stretch and sweat!!
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Slow Flow
Slow Flow will allow you to experience the fullness of your practice by slowly merging asana and breath to create a powerful, yet subtle, meditative flow. Slow Flow is perfect for beginners to become familiar with the postures of the body. Also, a wonderful practice for intermediate to advanced students to allow their practice to slow down and deepen. Still challenging but in a mental way with more emphasis on alignment, breath and the foundational tools of a yoga practice. Let it all go and just flow with the class while you take full deep breaths.
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Virkam Yoga
Based on the Bikram Yoga series of 28 poses, this style is also known as Hot Yoga (we will not heat the room) and the instructor will vary the poses slightly from the original sequence. The first half of class will be standing postures and the second part will be floor postures. This class will build strength, flexibility, endurance and transform your body. This class is suitable for anyone regardless of age or capability. All levels and ages of students enjoy this sweaty style of yoga. Good for beginners. Be ready to challenge yourself!!
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