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Class Descriptions
| Advanced |
| This advanced asana practice gives students an opportunity to reach beyond level 2 classes. Students will explore a deeper asana experience and work towards more demanding postures. Previous level 2 yoga experience and solid understanding of asana is a must! |
| Anusara 1 |
| Anusara (a-nu-sar-a), means "flowing with Grace," or "following your heart". Founded by John Friend, Anusara Yoga is a powerful hatha yoga system that unifies a Tantric philosophy of intrinsic Goodness with Universal Principles of Alignment™. The practices seek to bring the body into an optimal state of being through balanced and dynamic action based on a universal guiding philosophy.
Anusara 1 introduces students to the Universal Principles of Alignment™ by opening them to their own intuition and wisdom. Students learn the basic notions of alignment and form. Each class has a guiding theme. |
| Anusara 2 |
| Anusara 2 is an intermediate practice. Students refine their understanding of the Universal Principles of Alignment and playfully explore deeper poses like Handstand and Wheel pose as well as deeper themes. |
| Anusara Mixed |
| Energise and support your body, mind, and heart. The Mixed-Level class is for any student who has prior yoga experience. You will be led through a practice with attention to the attitude, alignment, and action of the pose. |
| Anusara-inspired Hatha 1 |
| Suitable for all levels, with or without Anusara Yoga experience, this class begins with a clear outline on how to listen to your body’s wisdom with an introduction to the Universal Principles of Alignment. These include Loops, Spirals and concepts such as "flowing with Grace” or “following your heart”." It is an exploration into the art and science of yoga in a highly attentive and supportive environment. |
| Anusara-inspired Hatha 2 |
| Suitable for experienced Anusara Yoga students, this class includes a wide variety of postures from many different categories of Asana. Knowledge and experience gained in the basics class is explored in depth with a greater variety of postures. |
| Ashtanga 1 |
| The classical form of power yoga as taught in its traditional sequence. Combines power and flexibility with movement, bandhas and breath to produce an energetic and detoxifying practice. Shortened Primary and Finishing sequences. |
| Ashtanga 2 |
| The classical form of power yoga as taught in its traditional sequence. Combines power and flexibility with movement, bandhas and breath to produce an energetic and detoxifying practice. Ashtanga 2 completes the Primary and Finishing sequences. Students must have previous Ashtanga or Power Yoga experience. |
| Ashtanga Basics |
| Students interested in traditional Ashtanga Yoga but are worried about the sequence being too challenging - this class is for you! You will be guided through the complete basic level practice, allowing you to build a strong foundation for further advanced Ashtanga practice. Students already familiar with Ashtanga practice are also welcome - gain valuable insight into your own practice and develop it further. |
| Classic Lotus |
| We're working on this class description so please check back shortly. |
| Core & Twist |
| Focus on the core work. Strengthen your abs and back.
At the same time through twisting stretch your spine and release your upper body.
It is suitable for everyone.
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| Core Flow Yoga |
| A creative, flowing, vigorous style of yoga with an emphasis on core work. |
| Dheesan |
"Dheesan" in Sanskrit means to be granted with intelligence.
This intense practice is designed to improve your flexibility, strength, endurance and most importantly, intelligence. The focus of this class is not the postures but the steps towards them. A flow of sub-basic postures will take you to some exhilarating advanced postures, including intensive twists, backbends and inversions. Directed to think for each pose, you will progress to find your own way to the postures, from basic alignment to refinement.
A series of deep stretching exercises will open up your major joints and release accumulated tension in muscles and emotional blockage. The dynamic nature of this class will also elevate your mood and refresh your mind. This class challenges students to stretch their limit and remove fear. |
| Forrest Yoga |
| Forrest Yoga is an inspiring, grounding and healing yoga practice that through intelligent sequencing, builds flexibility, strength and integrity. The practice is an intensely physical and internally focused practice that is guided by the use of breath and core exercises, encouraging you to find a deeper connection with your physical and emotional body. |
| Free Friday |
| Celebrating the start of the weekend with a fun & playful class. There will be lovely music, partner work, and interesting instructions to lead the practice. This class is open to students at Power 1 level. |
| Gentle Class |
| An extra gentle yoga class suitable for beginners, people with limited mobility, those nursing minor injury or pain, or anyone who wants to relax and enjoy a straightforward, undemanding class. |
| Gentle Flow |
| A gentle, flowing practice. Slow, restorative and breath-based. |
| Groove |
| An all-level freestyle flow yoga class set to music. Ethereal, pulsing music infuses the practice to ignite joyful and energetic movement. It is an invitation to feel the depth of stillness in motion. Good for moving stagnant energy and revitalising body & mind!! The class begins with a gentle flow and is followed by more dynamic movements. The practice completes with relaxing, deep stretching postures and savasana. |
| Hatha 1 |
| A standard, all levels class. Excellent conditioning for the body, breath and mind. Ideal for beginners. |
| Hatha 1 - Niguma's Chakra Series |
| Lady Niguma is a woman yogi from India who lived a thousand years ago. She taught a special kind of yoga which removes the stress and trouble of modern working life at the same time that it keeps us young and fit.
Geshe Michael Roach introduced her yoga and how it works to our teachers through the Lady Niguma Yoga Series Teacher Training in order to spread her knowledge and bring the benefits of this practice to our students
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| Hatha 1 Shivananda based |
| A gentle class, ideal for beginners, that focuses on sun salutations, the 12 basic Shivananda postures and a final deep relaxation. The basic asanas in the Shivananda sequence are traditional postures that have been practised for centuries. Relaxation or yoga nidra is an essential part of this style. It allows the body and the mind to release unnecessary tensions and to integrate the benefits of the physical practice. At the end of the session, you feel re-charged and inspired. |
| Hatha 2 |
| Intermediate level class. Building on the basic postures introduced in Hatha 1. Excellent conditioning for the body, breath and mind. A regular Hatha 1 practice is recommended prior to attending this class. Not for beginners. |
| Hatha Beginner |
| A standard, all levels class that covers the basics and provides excellent conditioning for the body, breath and mind. This is an ideal starting point for anyone interested in pursuing the journey of yoga. |
| Hatha Shakti |
| This class combines the energy work of Kundalini yoga with the healing power of simple hatha yoga postures. Mantra, meditation and breathwork are also part of this class, which is great for beginners! |
| Hatha yoga with Chris Kummer |
| We're working on this class description so please check back shortly. |
| Hot 1 |
| A standard, all levels hot class conditioning the body and mind. |
| Hot Flow |
| This is a Power Vinyasa class taught in a heated room. The heat will provide for a detoxifying sweat while you flow through a dynamic sequence of postures following your breath. |
| Hot Hatha |
| A standard Hatha class taught in a heated room. Excellent conditioning for the body, breath, and mind. |
| Hot Hour |
| A condensed version of the Hot 1 class. Ideal for beginners. |
| Hot Yin/Yang |
| This class blends the elements of Hot, Hatha, & Yin yoga, adding heat to the traditional Yin/Yang class to further facilitate deep healing. The class begins with basic asana to promote circulation (prana/energy), then shifts to deep, long, holding poses to affect the connective tissues of the body, and cultivate a peaceful and meditative mind. Ideal for all levels. |
| Hot Yoga Therapy |
| Yoga-chikitsa (Sanskrit) or Yoga therapy is a wonderful tool, with which you can take a look inside yourself – then reach out for help and correct all the flaws that you see. Yoga therapy is that facet of the ancient science of Yoga that focuses on health and wellness for all levels of students. Since all asanas will be sitting and lying-down postures, students won’t get tired and can sweat out toxins in the moderately hot temperature. |
| Intro Series |
| Kick-start your beginning practice & the new year by strengthening your foundation. The Intro Series cover 30 classical yoga poses that are essential in your practice. Learn the right approach to the pose and its variations for deeper opening. This class is sequenced to lift your spirits. Pranayama and Deep relaxation included. |
| Jivamukti |
| Jivamukti: "Jiva" - individual soul; "Mukti" - liberation. The word Jivamukti is derived from the Sanskrit word Jivanmuktih ("liberation while living"). Jivamukti is a yoga method established by David Life and Sharon Gannon that aspires to greater peace, unity, environmental awareness and karma consciousness. Ahimsa, one of the five tenets of Jivamukti, encourages all to avoid harm and violence; it ultimately manifests the sacred notion of oneness in all beings. A Jivamukti yoga class is a physically vigorous and intellectually stimulating practice that combines chanting, asanas, breathing exercises, music, meditation, and devotional study through simple scriptural readings. |
| Jivamukti Basic |
| This class is based on Hatha Yoga and four weeks comprise one cycle. Weekly themes include standing poses, sitting poses, backward bend, sun salutations and inverted poses. Ideal for beginners. |
| Kids Yoga |
| This class is a time to align the young and creative minds of our kids with some fun and powerful yogic techniques to focus the mind and build co-ordination. Basic poses are learned in a very playful environment to maintain our natural flexibility and to learn how to enjoy it!Ideal for ages 4-7 |
| Kirtan |
| Kirtan is a Bhakti Yoga practice of chanting Sanskrit mantras with music. Mantras carry sound vibrations that have a powerful healing effect on all levels of our being. Chanting Kirtan is like an active, effortless meditation that helps you dissolve thoughts, getting you out of your thinking mind and into the feeling heart space. Wonderful for stress release, mental relaxation, creating peace and calm within, cultivating joy and bliss - and enjoying a rather different and fun night out! |
| Kundalini |
| Kundalini yoga is a very powerful, yet equally accessible kind of yoga. In every class we will do something called a kriya – a series of postures that have been put together to reach a specific goal. It can be kriya for strengthening the navel centre, kriya for improving the digestion, etc. Every class finishes off with a meditation. These meditations can also be very different, with some including mantras, some comprising mantras and pranayama, and others combining mantras and movements. There are approximately 2,000 different kinds of meditations in kundalini yoga. This practice delves deeply into strengthening of the mind. All levels. |
| Kundalini Yoga |
| Kundalini Yoga is yoga for the city dweller – people who cope with the daily challenges and stresses of holding jobs, raising families and managing businesses. It combines breath, mudra, eye-focus, mantra, body locks and postures in a precise, conscious manner to affect body, mind, and soul.
The practice of Kundalini Yoga balances the glandular system and strengthens the nervous system. The list of amazing benefits from regular Kundalini practice is long and documented – but to really understand its effects on your well-being, you must experience it. |
| LAUGHTER YOGA |
| Laughter Yoga (LY) is an interesting and unique concept, bringing laughter to everyone. This class instils fun and joy by initiating laughter exercises with childlike playfulness, so laughter becomes real and contagious. As we laugh from the belly, it activates the diaphragm & lungs. In LY deep breathing happens naturally, which brings more oxygen to the brain and other parts of the body, and strengthens the immune system. It releases stress to bring on relaxation. Get healthy, feel more energetic, burn calories and be happy with Laughter Yoga! Ideal for anyone who wants to laugh and enjoy life. |
| Moon Day Practice |
| Traditionally, Ashtanga yoga practitioners are supposed to take rest from the vigorous vinyasa yoga practice during the new moon and full moon. It gives practitioners a day of rest and also a chance to practise letting go, even if that happens to be one's favourite activity of yoga asanas. During the new and full moon, the tides of rivers and oceans are affected drastically–and human beings are comprised of up to 60% water. It naturally follows that we are also somewhat affected by these moon cycles. On these days of rest, it is recommended that meditation and pranayama be practised. As such, Moon Day Mysore classes will be dedicated to restorative yoga and pranayama from 6:30-8am–self-practice guided by the teacher and followed by some chanting, Sanskrit, yoga sutras of Patanjali and occasional Bhajan/Kirtan. There will also be a discussion on Yoga Sutra Sadhanna (Practice) as explained by Patanjali in his now famous text. |
| Mysore |
| The traditional method by which Ashtanga Yoga is taught in Mysore, South India. Students are individually and gradually taught the Primary Series of Ashtanga until they are able to practice the sequence from memory. When Primary Series is complete, Intermediate Series then follows. Class is open to anyone interested in learning this method. Students may arrive anytime within the first hour of the class. |
| Nada Yoga |
| Nada Yoga means "union through sound". An ancient spiritual art and science of inner transformation through sound and tone. Suitable for all levels. This class helps you to focus and relax; release negative emotions; reduce stress; and improve stamina and concentration. |
| Not so Hard-Core |
| Have you been wanting to try Core class but worried that it may be too intense? This beginner-friendly class is designed to create a strong foundation for your practice but with out being 'so hard core'! |
| Partner Yoga |
| With a partner, you can learn how to practice postures in a whole new way! Join this class and have fun learning about your own practice by helping someone else with theirs! Partner Yoga is fun and designed for students with at least one year's experience. Class will include backbends, inversions, and balancing poses. Bring a friend... or meet one in class! |
| Patanjali Yoga 1 |
| This class is dedicated to our master of Yoga, Maharshi Patanjali. All the postures are based on Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra, and will help to improve flexibility and endurance. You will practise Forward Bending, Backward Bending, Balancing, Stretching and Twisting in each category of asanas, and also includes Sun Salutation. Suitable for all levels. |
| Patanjali Yoga 2 |
| This follow-on class to Patanjali Yoga 1 provides a deeper exploration of backward, forward, balancing, stretching and twisting postures to further strengthen the body, increase endurance and enhance flexibility. Sun Salutation is included. |
| Power 1 |
| An introductory level class for Power Yoga that is ideal for beginners who want to try a more challenging practice. This is a Vinyasa class with more of an emphasis on strengthening. Yoga experience and knowledge of basic postures is recommended. |
| Power 2 |
| An intermediate level sequence of power yoga postures. This class introduces deeper postures, balancing postures, and inverted poses. A regular Power 1 practice is recommended prior to attending this class. Not for beginners. |
| Pranayama and Meditataion |
| This special class includes texts on living mindfully, sitting meditation, and/or deep relaxation practice welcome to all. |
| Pre-Natal |
| This class is designed to meet the needs of pregnancy and new beginnings of motherhood. Come strengthen and relax your body, ease your mind and connect with your baby in a safe and supportive environment. Feel inspired and nourished in a community of women sharing the experience of pregnancy and birth. |
| Restorative Yoga |
| Restorative yoga is a deeply relaxing way of practising yoga. With the use of yoga props such as belts, blocks, blankets, bolsters and chairs, the student is able to achieve the form of the yoga pose without using much muscular strength. This enables the student to hold poses for a greater length of time and facilitates a deep release. Restorative yoga helps to soothe the nervous system, and calm and focus the mind. It is great for remedying jet lag, injuries and onset of cold or flu. It is also a beneficial way to practise yoga during the menstrual cycle or to help counteract the effects of a busy stressful lifestyle. Ideal for beginners. |
| Shivananda intermediate |
| An intermediate level class that explores classical yoga postures such as handstand, headstand, locust and scorpion, and focuses on the techniques to perfom the asanas and their benefits. Playing with tension and relaxation, active and passive, yin and yang, the practitioner learns how to liberate the spine, and balance his or her practice. At the end of the session, the body is lighter and the mind totally refreshed. |
| Special class |
| We're working on this class description so please check back shortly. |
| special workshop |
| The special workshop is a mix of topics, sometimes going deeper into specific areas of yoga or introducing new yogic concepts that are outside of the scope of the regular schedule. |
| Transforming your life to a healthy living : Beginner Hatha Yoga |
| The special workshop is a mix of topics, sometimes going deeper into specific areas of yoga or introducing new yogic concepts that are outside of the scope of the regular schedule. |
| Universal 2 |
| This style of yoga combines asana, vinyasa, pranayama, mantra, and yantra through multi-dimensional space. The focus is balanced consciousness on multiple layers – body, mind, and energy. An intermediate level flow class. This class introduces deeper postures, balancing postures, and inverted poses. A regular Power 1, Hatha 2, Ashtanga or Universal 1 practice is recommended prior to attending this class. Not for beginners. |
| Universal Yoga 1 |
The Universal style of yoga (USY) is based on the knowledge of the human structure and universal rules of modifications of this structure. According to the traditional idea of yoga, a human being consists of seven bodies, called shells or maya koshas. These shells, or forms, are called organic, power, psychic, mental, spiritual, causal and absence of form -- or Formlessness. The goal of the USY is to achieve harmony and balance within each shell, between the shells, and between the human being and the outer world. To develop and refine these shells, USY uses a diversity of practical exercises. One may practise the exercises pertaining to each shell separately; however, to speed up the process, USY combines various elements of different exercises that create a simultaneous impact on several shells.
Recommended for students with a minimum six months of hatha yoga practice. |
| Universal Yoga 2 |
| An intermediate/advanced level class of Universal Yoga postures. This class introduces deeper postures, inversions, full multi-directional sequencing, along with pranayam and mantra meditation. A regular UY-1 practice is recommended prior to attending this class. Not for beginners. Not for beginners. |
| Universal Yoga-Mandala |
| A mix level, full yogic practice for Universal Yoga. This is a mixed static/dynamic practice with equal emphasis on strengthening & stretching asanas for all parts of the body, mudras & pranayam for focus & energy balancing, full multi-directional sequencing, as well as yanta visualization and japa mantra meditation. The Mixed-Level class is for any student who has prior yoga experience |
| Upside Down |
| Turn your world upside down! This workshop-based class helps students to explore and improve their inverted poses. The class will focus on alignment and techniques for headstand, handstand, forearmstand and shoulderstand. A regular Level 2 practice is recommended prior to attending this class. Not for beginners. |
| Warm and Relaxing Stretch |
| Relax and pamper your tight and tired muscles in a mildly heated room. Postures are held for a longer period of time to create deeper opening of our bodies safely. Suitable for all levels. |
| Yin |
Exploring the body's subtle energies with long, deep stretching that focuses on the connective tissues of the body, and cultivates a peaceful and meditative mind.
Ideal for all levels. |
| Yin & Pranayama |
| This class cultivates the foundation for a seated practice. It combines some basic breath-work to centre the mind with very meditative yin poses to fuel the subtle energy flow. Students will be able to feel the poses on an energy level and benefit from the deep relaxation of the practice. All levels are welcome. |
| Yin and Meditation |
| A deep, restorative approach to the yoga practice. Yin offers long, meditative holds to delve into the deep connective tissues of the body. With a focus on the area of the hips and sacrum, release stress and tension throughout the entire body, creating structural and mental balance. Preparing our body and mind for a deep Meditation experience at the end of the class. |
| Yin Yang |
| This class blends the elements of yin & hatha yoga. The class begins with basic asana to promote circulation (prana/energy), then shifts to deep, long, holding poses to affect the connective tissues of the body, and cultivate a peaceful and meditative mind. Ideal for all levels. |
| Yoga Basics |
| An introduction to the fundamentals of yoga with explanation of the postures combined with correct breathing techniques. Class is conducted in a relaxed environment where students are encouraged to ask questions after class. Ideal for beginners. |
| Yoga Nidra |
| Psychic sleep – deep relaxation is the core focus of this session. Stretch out, release tension and stress from the body-mind complex. Ideal for beginners. |
| Yoga on the Wall |
| Asanas are practised next to the wall with props such as blocks, a rope and a pillow. By using the wall as resistance, we can learn how to use our muscular energy correctly and adjust our posture alignment accordingly. This class is great for anyone who wants to improve their flexibility and strength with good alignment. All levels. |
| Yoga sutras disscussion |
| Sri K. Pattabhi Jois was famous for saying that it's 99% practice and 1% theory – “Practice, Practice, and all is coming". But that one per cent theory is also important. There are 8 limbs to this Hatha yoga practice also known as Raja or Royal yoga. In this class we will discuss in depth each sutra of the four chapters of the yoga sutras of Patanjali, as well as some basic Sanskrit chanting and meditation. We will also compare and contrast the eight limbs of yoga as taught by Patanjali and the eight-fold noble path taught by the Buddha. |
| Yoga Therapy |
| Yoga therapy addresses your health on all levels using simple physical postures, breathing practices, relaxation techniques and short meditation. Once you have learned the techniques appropriate for your condition, you'll be able to use them to maintain better overall health. It's a myth that you have to be fit or flexible to benefit from yoga therapy. Anyone with neck, shoulder and lower back pain, fatigue after work, common ailments like anxiety, mild depression, stress, insomnia, constipation, migraine and digestive problems etc. will benefit from this soothing and relaxing class. |
| Yogamoves 1 |
| This beginner’s class teaches you how to practise Asana postures in sequence with the Anusara principles of alignment. It is a balance between free-flow movements and real results. A feel-fantastic flow class that takes you towards health and happiness. |
| Yogamoves 2 |
| This is an intermediate flow class that challenges you in a wide range of physical Asana postures with a life-affirming Shiva-Shakti Tantric philosophy of intrinsic goodness, knowledge accumulation and body awareness in yoga postures. It also seeks to develop a beginner’s mind, enabling you to become a humble yet advanced yoga practitioner. |
| 瑜珈飲食 |
| We're working on this class description so please check back shortly. |
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