Yoga Styles
Yin Yoga
Yin Yoga targets the bodies deep connective tissue as opposed to the superficial muscles targeted during a yang style class. Yin yoga is a wonderful compliment to more active forms of yoga and important to incorporate into our busy lives which can overstress the body and overload the nervous system. Yin counter balances by focusing on passive postures performed on the floor and is designed to slow the body down, so it can regenerate and rebalance, Emphasis is placed on relaxing into a posture as opposed to muscle engagement . Yin softens the muscles and releases tension. Typically a Yin posture will be held for 3-5 minutes to allow this to happen. Yin is a wonderful way to go deeper into the experience of yoga as we rest in more meditative states allowing us to observe at a deeper level sensations and feelings , providing a opportunity to practice kindness towards ourselves. Yin helps stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system which regulates sleep, calms and balances the body and mind, regulates energy, increased mobility, lowers stress, builds stamina, lubricates and protects joints, allows more flexibility, releases fascia and helps with TMJ and migraines.
Regular practice of Yin Yoga fosters deeper relaxation and can help manage anxiety and stress.
Restorative Yoga
The practice of Restorative Yoga focuses on being receptive not active. Being not doing. During this practice you are supported in shapes with blocks, blankets or bolsters rather than the use of your muscles. The use of props assists the body to open up through a deep relaxing passive stretch Restorative Yoga assists our nervous system to switch from fight or flight to rest and digest. A deeply nourishing practice that will leave you feeling deeply relaxed in mind, body and spirit.
Release 2 Rest
A hybrid class diligently created by senior yoga teacher Nikki. A deeply delicious class of releasing through mindful movement with breath melting into Yin and within , before resting and restoring. A fabulous class to release the week that was, to rest and restore for the week ahead. Sure to leave you feeling balanced , connected to self and rejuvenated.
Hatha Yoga
The oldest most widely practiced yoga in the western world. Traditionally Hatha Yoga offered a total life philosophy, incorporating how we relate to external and internal experiences as a path to inner peace. All other physical practices of Yoga stem from Hatha Yoga. Slow Hatha is a low impact practice with a variation of sitting, laying, standing and twisting postures with focus on pranayama. Suitable for all levels.
Strong Hatha / Vinyasa
Strong Hatha/Vinyasa
This class weaves together pranayama, mindful movement, and breath awareness to create a
strong yet balanced practice. Expect a dynamic flow that builds strength, stability, and focus
while still honoring the foundations of Hatha yoga. Multiple levels of asana are offered, making
the class accessible for beginners while still challenging for more experienced practitioners.
Come prepared to connect deeply with your breath, move with intention, and leave feeling both
energized and grounded.
Move and Meditate
A well-balanced hybrid class of movement and stillness.
When we move the body, we shift energy, and when we allow the movement to settle into stillness, we see what remains.
Join us in movement and stay for stillness
Breathe & Be
Breathwork + Sound Healing + Yoga Nidra.
Yoga + Nidra = a specific yoga meditation technique allowing you to relax, recharge, rejuvenate and awaken your awareness to your higher consciousness.
By using the breathwork we can tap into our Nervous System and Limbic system to regulate emotions, memories, immune response and signaling our nervous system to calm the body.
Please note this is a gentle group exploration of the breath, your experience will be guided by Nikki