Yoga offers many benefits, from reduced stress to improved strength and flexibility, but it can also be intimidating to some people. You may feel that you just “don’t bend that way,” won’t be able to keep up with others in a class or have physical limitations that will prevent you from moving down to (and up from) the floor. This gentle
Restorative Yoga is a very slow and gentle practice that is designed to return the body back into balance, thereby allowing both rejuvenation and healing to take place. Multiple props such a bolsters, blocks, blankets and straps are used to fully support the body so there is literally no effort required, allowing a complete release of body and mind. As
Yin Yoga targets the connective tissues of the body that the more active styles of Yoga practice do not. Highly beneficial for all, Yin Yoga focuses on the connective tissues of the hips, pelvis, and lower spine. It achieves stimulation and release of the tendons, ligaments, bones, and joints through long holds and a deeper awareness. Yin Yoga is a
Hatha Yoga is a set of postures and movements designed to align, strengthen, stretch and bring balance to the physical body. Hatha is translated as ha meaning “sun” and tha meaning “moon.” This refers to the balance of masculine aspects (active, hot, sun) and feminine aspects (receptive, cool, moon) within all of us. Hatha Yoga is a path toward uniting
Gentle Yoga is a synergistic blend of Restorative and Yin Yoga, incorporating props such as bolsters, straps, blocks and blankets. The props provide a supportive environment for total relaxation of the body and mind, allowing for both healing and rejuvenation to take place.
Pilates moves are combined with the use of the Swiss Stability Ball method for a complete full body workout. Pilates incorporates breath with movement to lengthen, strengthen and tone the body.
