Chair Yoga | WE Flow | WE Flow Level 1
Gentle Yoga | Happy Hour | Hot Flow| Kids Yoga
Kripalu Yoga | Prenatal Yoga | Restorative
Somatic Yoga | Yin Yoga | Yin and Restore | Yoga Nidra
Gentle Somatic Yoga
Gentle and effective pain relief…
Do you have unresolved pain and tension in your body? Due to lifestyle, stress, trauma, sitting in chairs, we all have patterns in our bodies that can create imbalance in the form of muscles that are chronically tight and/or weak. Through gentle, repetitive movement, the practice of somatic yoga will help you unlock and release chronic pain and stress in the body. By working on our sensory motor system, our musculo-skeletal structure and overall health can improve without the use of medications and expensive treatments. Based on the work of Thomas Hanna, the term “somatic” means to experience something in your body. This practice is gentle and effective, no experience is necessary! Everyone can benefit from this practice, regardless of age and ability. Please join Deanna for this transformative and deeply relaxing practice.
Hot Flow
Detoxify and exhilarate…
This class is “heated” to 90° and is focused on detoxifying and exhilarating the body and mind with emphasis on movement, breath and balance. The higher temperature will make your muscles more elastic, and therefore less susceptible to injury; this also might allow you to go a bit further into your poses/asanas. The role of the instructor is to guide students to make the practice their own; and is often said in class, “I am only here to be your guide. You know your body best; please listen to it.”
Please bring a hand towel or a mat towel to absorb sweat and to prevent sliding on your mat. Please bring a water bottle to provide you with ample fluids throughout your practice; water breaks will be suggested often. Drinking lots of water both before, during and after class is a must!
This class is NOT recommended for individuals with cardiovascular conditions or issues (hypertension, hypotension, congestive heart failure, or impaired coronary circulation), circulatory conditions, are predisposed to bleeding (Hemophilia) or are pregnant. It is easy to “over-do”, especially stretching, in a heated class. When taking the heated classes, it is important for you to take responsibility for yourself and for your own safety… in other words, “You know your body best; listen to it.”
Please note: You must be at least 14 years of age to participate in hot classes, so the sweat glands have matured and are able to cool the body down.
The following could be symptoms of dehydration (Please drink plenty of water!):
- Dry, sticky mouth
- Thirst
- Headache
- Dizziness or lightheadedness
- Palpitations
- Inability to sweat
- Confusion
Gentle Yoga
Gently strengthen and stretch…
This class is for you if you are postnatal, recuperating from an injury, have a chronic condition that prohibits extensive movement, or just want relaxing, gentle stretching and strengthening. It is necessary to be able to practice seated on your mat, and on your back, belly, and knees. We will focus on mindful breathing and body awareness throughout the practice.
WE Flow
Flow from one pose to the next as well as within a pose…
Move with your breath, flowing from one pose to another and within a pose. Increase body and breath awareness and attain inner calm as you strengthen and stretch. Poses for stillness and relaxation will balance the practice. Through postures and conscious breathing, become steady, strong, flexible and relaxed. Come and create your perfect practice with your body, mind, heart and breath!
WE Flow Level 1
A great place to start your practice…
This level-1 class includes stretching and strengthening for beginners, seniors, prenatal and postnatal, and for anyone wanting or needing a gentler practice. Poses will include sitting, reclining on back and/or belly, kneeling and standing. Breathing, relaxation techniques and the use of props will guarantee you experience the benefits of yoga safely and mindfully.
Happy Hour Not Currently Offered
Let’s have some fun and unwind…
…on the Yoga mat! Leave your worries and stresses off the mat as you enjoy a lively, beginner-friendly level 1-2 class or a more challenging level 2-3 class, to de-stress and have fun at the end of your work week!
Kripalu Yoga
Meditation-in-motion…
Inspired by the practices of Swami Kripalu, this class offers a deep integration of breath work and postures.
After body and breathing warm ups, WE flow between and within postures to increase awareness and alignment, and to deepen into holds of postures. Options to add Kapalabhati breathing into a posture hold or mulabhanda/root lock are also offered.
Expect to increase your vitality and to get quiet mentally and very relaxed physically. Although the postures are beginner-moderate level suitable, the intensity of the energy work and holds will challenge everyone!
Class is led by a teacher immersed in Kripalu Methodology and a graduate of the Kripalu Center’s 500-hour program.
Prenatal Yoga
Keeping moms-to-be strong and flexible…
This all-level class is for moms-to-be. Stretch, strengthen and de-stress effectively and safely throughout your pregnancy. You are also invited to participate in any level-appropriate classes facilitated by Beth, Cat, Leah, or Ali who are all qualified to safely instruct prenatal practitioners.
From one of our prenatal yogis: “I wanted to write a quick thank you note to your studio and especially Jamie. I started prenatal yoga I think in week 10 or 11 and quickly it became the highlight of my week. We started in studio and then with COVID transitioned to Zoom meetings, which actually worked out better for me. Jamie always welcomed modifying classes to our individual needs and provided so much support to those of us taking the class. Yoga became my oasis, and ultimate relaxation to get my week started off right. Little did I know how well it would prep me for labor, despite it being “prenatal”. I used the breathing techniques, poses, and mantras through 36 hours of labor, and was able to birth my son intervention-free. The doctors and nurses all commented how peaceful I was and how I was so much more calm and relaxed than even patients with epidurals. A million thanks to your amazing studio staff and to Jamie for being a vital part of making my dream labor come true! WEY will always hold a special place in my heart.”
Yin Yoga
Let’s stretch mindfully…
Yin yoga balances a revitalizing physical practice with a mindful inward approach. The focus is on stretching, strengthening and balancing the body while also quieting the mind.
Many yoga styles are yang because they focus on heat, movement and elasticity, whereas yin yoga is cooling, passive and static (holding) and the connective tissues (ligaments, tendons, and fascia), along with the joints, are targeted. These parts of the body are not elastic as are our muscles, and therefore, poses need to be held longer for effective stretching (approximately 1-3 minutes). Every body has its own unique range of motion and in this class we will explore and expand the range of motion of our joints and connective tissues; if they are not stressed and stretched, with persistence and consistency, they degenerate. A yin practice also improves the flow of prana/chi/life force through the body, as the blockages in the pathways/meridians are removed. Organ health is enhanced and the central nervous system is strengthened. The mindful and meditative approach of this class encourages us to go inward, and adds to a truly well-rounded practice.
Yin and Restore Not Currently Offered
Stretch and unwind…
A slow-paced, calming practice with the first half offering Yin Yoga postures to allow the weight of gravity to softly unwind you from your day, while the second half of class is designed to allow you to gently restore and reset your way into an easeful rest.
Chair Yoga
Yoga is for Everybody…
In Chair Yoga, yoga positions and poses are adapted through creative use of a chair. The chair replaces the yoga mat and becomes an extension of the body. The student is able to warm up the body safely and perform yoga poses with more support and stability. Poses are done seated on the chair or the chair is used for support during standing poses, forward and backward bends, side extensions, balancing, and leg and arm stretches. Poses will be individualized to meet your needs.
Kids Yoga
Fun and yoga for kids aged 5-10 years…
This is a creative, movement-based yoga class. The certified yoga instructor for these classes will guide and encourage your child/children to play, dance, move, create, build, listen and explore in a variety of both physical and mental ways. Your child/children will experience a yoga adventure in a completely fun and accessible way.
What better way to begin a yoga practice, than as a child, in a nurturing environment with supportive and fun guides and in the room next to your yoga-practicing-parent. Join us, and introduce your child in a conscious, mindful, intentional AND fun way to yoga!
Restorative
Relax to restore…
Deeply relax as your body is completely supported in longer held poses. By relaxing in poses with the aid of props, without strain, you can reach a place of mental, emotional and physical rest, offering healing and rejuvenation. This practice is beginner-friendly and could benefit practitioners of all levels.
Yoga Nidra
Feel deep rest while completely awake…
Relax the body and quiet the mind as you are guided through a visualization experience that enables you to release and feel deeply soothed. This is not a physical yoga practice. No meditation experience necessary.
