Gentle Yoga
Focus on releasing tension, connecting with the breath and gaining strength and flexibility. Gentle Yoga is a combination of postures coordinated with the breath, performed at a gentle pace which allows time to be present in each pose. This class provides the opportunity to explore your practice, to find the play between strength and flexibility, stability and ease, and to gain a greater understanding of physical alignment and balance.
Chair Yoga
Work on strength, flexibility, and mindfulness all while seated in the chair. This class is good for beginners, those who benefit from a seated class, and even professionals who need a quick lunch-time stretch without changing clothes.
Mid-Week Mobility
Feel like the tin-man? This class is a no-frills approach to building joint and muscle flexibility. Ease into your body with active range of motion movements and passive stretches. We might even sneak in some relaxation at the end (shh!).
Yoga for Seniors
Build strength and endurance, increase flexibility, and improve posture and balance. Students are encouraged to use props, modify poses, transition carefully, and find their appropriate balance between ease and effort. Seated chair poses, standing poses, and floor work (alternatives provided as needed).
Yin - Slow Deep Stretch
Yin yoga consists of a series of long-held, passive floor poses and breath to ease the body further into the pose. Poses are held for longer periods of time (up to 5 minutes) to target deep tissue relaxation. Postures are frequently supported by props to allow you to release and relax. Long holds are beneficial to promote flexibility. Yin is very meditative and can be a perfect complement to a more active lifestyle. For an article about all the benefits of Yin Yoga, go HERE.
Restorative Yoga
In a restorative yoga practice, the focus is on releasing tension in the muscles and gently stimulating the organs through long-held poses designed to support and comfort. A variety of props such as blankets, blocks, bolsters, sandbags, and eye pillows may be used to achieve comfort. Restorative yoga allows us to relearn the art of relaxation while developing the skills and abilities to self-soothe by engaging the parasympathetic nervous system response. Read more about the benefits of restorative yoga here.
ACTIVE
ACTIVE classes combine strengthening movement and yoga fundamentals into gentle flows. Classes end with deeper stretching and relaxation. Appropriate for beginners, but participants should feel comfortable getting on and off floor without difficulty and being on hands and knees.
Active Yoga
Combine strengthening movement, joint mobility work, balance, and yoga fundamentals into gentle flows. Classes end with deeper stretching and relaxation. Options to challenge participants at their individual level are offered. Students should feel comfortable getting on and off the floor. Beginners welcome.
Active Flow
Combine strengthening movement, joint mobility work, balance, and yoga fundamentals into gentle flows. Active Flow includes strengthening holds and deliberate preparation to work toward more challenging poses/balances. Students should be familiar with yoga asana. Students should feel comfortable getting on and off the floor.
Kundalini
Kundalini Yoga is a combination of active movement, breath (pranayama), meditation, and chanting. Its goal is not only to make the body stronger and more energetic, but also to increase your level of self-awareness and consciousness.
Mid-Week Mobility
Feel like the tin-man? This class is a no-frills approach to building joint and muscle flexibility. Ease into your body with active range of motion movements and passive stretches. We might even sneak in some relaxation at the end (shh!).
Gentle Joint Flow
Designed for older adults and those taking extra care of their joints who enjoy or benefit from movement in a flow pattern. Class starts from the chair with a gentle flow, then standing poses with options to use the chair for gentle movements and balance, followed by deeper stretches on the floor or in a chair (alternatives provided as needed).
"I have a fairly rigorous walking routine and do some strength training with weights. Tanaya’s classes provide the other fitness components I’m looking for - flexibility, mobility and balance with a hearty helping of strength work and centering/focusing." -Marion D.
