Class Levels

All Levels:

Students of all levels are welcome to join this class. Beginning students will receive instruction and adjustments appropriate to their level while experienced students will be offered more challenging variations of the poses taught.

Level 1 - Beginners:

Highly recommended for students new to yoga as well as experienced yoga practitioners wishing to refine their alignment and breath. This class emphasizes basic yoga postures that build core strength and flexibility.

Level 2 - Intermediate:

This is a more vigorous class that introduces students to inversions, arm balances and backbends. Focus will also be placed on deepening the breath with each movement to create a continuous flowing practice. This can be a very demanding class, so please come only if you have at least 2 years of yoga experience.

Level 3 - Advanced: The most challenging level, recommended for people who are ready for advanced variations of inversions, arm balances and backbends. Please note that this class is not appropriate for beginners. If you are unsure whether this class is for you, please ask the instructor for advice before attending.

Class Descriptions

Anusara-inspired:

This dynamic style of Hatha yoga uses the biomechanical principles of alignment to build strength, flexibility, balance and coordination from the inside out. The student is encouraged to embrace the spiritual purpose of yoga by following their heart, and allowing themselves to "flow with grace."

Restorative:

This is a gentle, therapeutic style of Yoga that uses props to support the body to deepen the benefits of the poses. It is a soothing and nurturing practice that promotes the effects of conscious relaxation. Great for people recovering from injuries or those of you who are particularly tight:)

Hatha Flow:

This class will focus on deepening your practice and creating inner balance by working in the poses with attention to alignment, breathing, and body awareness. This class will also explore pranayama, and vinyasa flow, helping students align their poses, while often holding poses for longer durations.

Yoga Core:

This class blends an invigorating Hatha Flow practice with core focused mat exercises. Students will develop awareness of breathing patterns and spinal alignment, while strengthening the deep muscles of the abdominal area and engaging the Yoga Bandhas.

Therapeutic Yoga:

This class draws upon yoga’s profound ability to create health in the body, mind, and spirit. It weaves together gentle and restorative poses, pranayama, and meditation to support your body’s natural capacity to heal. The class is open to all students yet is particularly well suited to those working with injuries, ailments, or anyone seeking a gentler pace. Please come at least 10 to 15 minutes early if you have a specific injury or concern so that the teacher has sufficient time to discuss it with you.

Gentle Yoga:

Gentle classes allow yoga to be more accessible to people of all sizes, ages, and fitness levels. The class moves at a slower pace, making use of props as necessary to support you through each pose. Each class explores a combination of gentle standing, seated, balancing, and restorative poses as well as some pranayama (breathwork). No prior yoga experience is necessary.

Yoga for a Cause:

This class is donation only, which means you only pay what you can afford. It will be taught by a rotating group of teachers from the studio so students will be exposed to different teachers and styles. All classes will be uplifting and incorporate movement with the breath. The classes will be appropriate for all levels, from first timers to long time practitioners. And most of all, they will be FUN!

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, and in honor of all the women in our lives, all the proceeds from this class will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. This foundation provides mammograms and early detection services to low income women. Breast cancer affects 1 in every 8 women worldwide. With early detection and good health care, chances of survival from this disease are drastically increased. However, an alarmingly high percentage of women do not have access to good health care or detection services. We as a yoga community are going to do our part to help.

Bollywood Dance:

In this course, students will experience a unique fusion of Indian folk dance and Hatha Yoga – both which have roots in India. The Indian dance component consists of a combination of regional folk dance styles, such as Garba (Gujarat region) and Bhangra (Punjab region). Much of the choreography could be considered “Bollywood” style. The dancing encourages self-expression, light-heartedness and grace. The Hatha Yoga allows the body to remain supple and relaxed. The dancing and yoga are fused together throughout the class. Students will be able to integrate grace, style, and rhythm into yoga poses (which may be familiar to many.)

Cost: $11 drop-in, $50 for 5 classes, $40 for students (cash or check only – this class is not included in Kaya Yoga monthly passes or class cards)

Healthy Back Yoga:

Healthy Back Yoga incorporates restorative poses, pranayama, core strengthening and alignment principles to reduce and prevent back injuries. This classes is open to all students whether you are currently working with a back injury or would like maintain a healthy spine and prevent injury.

Please come at least 10 to 15 minutes early to class if you have a specific injury or concern so that the teacher has sufficient time to discuss it with you.

Kaya Yoga:

This class is geared towards intermediate students who can align their own bodies in each posture without the assistance of the teacher. You will practice along side Kia while she gives simple instructions and encouragement. Not for beginners!

Prenatal Yoga:

Prenatal yoga differs from other yoga classes in that it provides a safe and effective way to support you and your baby through pregnancy and prepare your body for labor. It offers tools to ease some common discomforts of pregnancy such as backaches, fatigue, and nausea, while keeping you strong and flexible. Classes will flow at a calm and gentle pace, and will make ample use of props to ensure each student is comfortable and getting the most benefit from a pose.