Whether you are an advanced practitioner or just beginning your yoga or fitness journey, we have a class that is right for you. Check out our class descriptions below...

*** Group or One on One Yoga, Qi Gong, or Fitness Instruction ***

YOGA CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Yoga Styles: Hatha * Yin * Restorative * Iyengar * Kundalini * Aerial

ALL LEVELS HATHA YOGA

All levels is a hatha class appropriate for all levels. After centering the mind and warming up the body we will move mindfully through a traditional hatha yoga sequence: sun salutations, standing and balancing poses, forward folds, backbends, twists and inversions. With three primary goals: Physical Vibrancy, Emotional Balance and Metal Clarity, this class will serve as a foundation for the discovery of deep peace and true personal power that lies beneath the activity of the mind. All levels welcome.

CANDLELIGHT RESTORATIVE

Let yourself completely relax by candlelight. Restorative yoga enables deep relaxation that leads you towards a healing experience. Restorative yoga can be practiced by anyone, from beginners to advanced yoga practitioners. Postures are typically supported poses by props to allow the body to release held tension and enter into a state of deep relaxation. Slowing down the pace of life allows you to disconnect from activity of daily life, especially if you are in need of stillness and balance in your life. Restorative yoga also soothes the nervous system, slowing your breathe and mitigate the effects of the regular fight-or-flight response that can be damaging to your physiology and well-being. Some other benefits of a restorative practice is to opens the doorway to a deeper understanding of your body, strengthening self-awareness, self- acceptance and creating a feeling of nurturing and safety. The main focus of Restorative Yoga is to relax into the pose, with the aid of props, without strain or pain, you can achieve physical, mental and emotional relaxation. This practice is great for anyone looking to slow down, to relieve stress, to calm the excessive mind chatter. Props: Mat, bolster, blanket/large towel, two blocks.

REST and RESTORE

This class is a restorative class with supported postures, using bolsters, blankets, or other props. The postures are very gentle and held for 5-7 minutes—a practice that helps release tension and fatigue from the body and aids in a nervous system reset and deep relaxation. We will finish with a lovely guided meditation. This practice is suitable for all levels and is an amazing way to start off your week.

GENTLE/PEACE

Gentle yoga, because of its innate gentle nature, is perfect for those who cannot meet the demands of a physically straining exercise due to age, recovery from injuries or surgery yoga is geared toward the student who wishes to move at a slower pace. We will focus on movement for all the joints and muscles in the body, including a deep focus on spinal movement. The combination of movement and breath techniques with an experienced teacher will help create enhanced range of motion, flexibility, balance and peace through both movement, stillness and challenging times. These techniques will enhance and deepen relaxation to assist in softening muscle tension and calm the mind. This class will guide you into decreasing physical, mental and emotional stress while calming the nervous system and leading you to a path of peacefulness. Studies have proven beneficial for many health concerns, including pain, reducing the heart rate and blood pressure, as well as relieving anxiety and depression.  Recommended props but not necessary: bolster, 1 or 2 blocks, strap, blanket

GENTLE SLOW FLOW

This practice will revitalize your body, relax your mind, increase your energy and reduce stress. Simple movements will increase the range of motion of the major joints and improve flexibility. This gentle approach is ideal for those looking for a less strenuous practice. This class is appropriate for all ages and levels of yoga. Slow flow is not as gentle as gentle restorative but not as intense as all levels. Recommended props: 2 blocks, blanket, strap, bolster.

JOURNEY to the SELF

"Journey to the Self" in the context of yoga, often described as "Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self," emphasizes a holistic practice that encourages self-discovery, inner peace, and personal growth through movement, breath, and mindfulness.

We will combine stretching , strengthening, mind focus and breathing techniques in a soft, gentle way to provide a comprehensive yoga experience that benefits both mind and body.  

• Benefits
  Flexibility: Increases range of motion and reduces stiffness.

• Strength: Builds muscle tone and endurance.

• Focus: Enhances concentration and mental clarity through balancing poses and breathing techniques.

• Relaxation: Reduces stress and promotes overall well-being.

VINYASA

Vinyasa yoga links movement and breathe while flowing seamlessly from one posture to the next. The flow blends breathe work, smart movement and focused alignment that will leave you energized, strong and more in tune with your body. This class is appropriate for new and experienced practitioners.

SOUL FLOW

Soul Flow is a Vinyasa based class. We will be moving throughout the practice, exploring traditional postures, often with small tweaks to target different areas of the body. Soul Flow focuses on the feel of postures on the surface and deeper within. Traditional breathing techniques and bandha activation are utilized together with asana to explore the inside out from head to toe. (Bandha refers to energetic locks that, when activated, help harness and redirect energy within the body, improving stability, strength, and deepening the practice.)

AERIAL

Aerial Yoga general description
Aerial Yoga blends traditional yoga poses with the support of a hammock, offering a unique and invigorating experience. In this class, you'll use the hammock to deepen stretches, build strength, and improve flexibility, all while floating above the ground. Aerial Yoga helps to decompress the spine, relieve tension, and enhance body awareness. Whether you're new to yoga or an experienced practitioner, this class provides a playful and accessible way to explore balance, core engagement, and inversions. Expect a mix of stretching, strengthening, and relaxation, leaving you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. Please read the disclaimer below.

Aerial Yoga (Swing at hip height)
In this dynamic Aerial Yoga class, the hammock is set at hip height to provide support for a variety of inversions, standing poses, and core-strengthening exercises. The elevated swing allows for deeper engagement and more challenging poses, helping to improve balance, strength, and flexibility. You’ll explore a blend of traditional yoga postures with the added benefit of suspension, enabling you to safely practice inversions and open up the body in new ways. This class is perfect for those looking to deepen their practice while building confidence in more advanced movements, leaving you feeling energized and empowered. Please read the disclaimer below.

Gentle Aerial Yoga (swing at knee height)
In this relaxed Aerial Yoga class, you'll use a hammock set at knee height to gently support your body as you explore slow, flowing movements and deep stretches. The swing offers a sense of weightlessness, helping to release tension, improve flexibility, and enhance relaxation. This class is designed for all levels, providing a peaceful environment where you can unwind, decompress, and connect with your breath. Expect a soothing, low-impact experience that promotes balance and gentle strength, leaving you feeling centered and calm. Please read the disclaimer below.

*Aerial Yoga DISCLAIMER:

By participating in Aerial Yoga, you acknowledge and agree to the following safety guidelines:

1. No Jewelry: Please refrain from wearing jewelry that could potentially cause injury or damage to the equipment. This includes rings, bracelets, necklaces, or any other items that may get caught during your practice.

2. Appropriate Clothing: For your safety and comfort, please wear shirts with sleeves to avoid any direct contact between your skin and the equipment, which helps maintain cleanliness and prevents soreness or irritation.

Your safety is our top priority. Thank you for adhering to these guidelines to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants.

FITNESS CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

PILATES (NEW)

Build strength through balanced motion using the Pilates method. This low-impact workout focuses on controlled movements that promotes core stability, mind-body connection and increased range of motion resulting in improved  posture and flexibility. Come and discover a balanced approach to fitness that leaves you feeling rejuvenated and empowered. Designed for all levels. 

This will be a 45 min class.

FLOW

Flow helps you build on your flexibility and strength in a yoga and Pilates inspired class. Choreographed moves and poses to music will guide you through controlled breathing, stretching, and strengthening of your entire body, leaving you feeling centered, balanced, and strong! All levels are welcome to this class.

CORE CONDITIONING

Core Conditioning uses resistance and light weights to condition your entire core. This quick and effective workout strengthens the muscles of not only your abs but also your back, butt, legs and shoulders. (Think of your core as everything between your shoulders and knees!) This workout is highly recommended for runners, bikers, swimmers, skiers...it's a great foundational class to make you better at all other activities! Functional strength training means you are strengthening the muscles you use in everyday activities! All levels are welcome and equipment is provided. 

COMBAT CARDIO

Combat Cardio is a high-energy, no contact cardio workout inspired by martial arts. You can work this class at any level. Fast paced music and choreographed moves will lead you through multiple kicks and punches that will leave you drenched in sweat and feeling like a super hero! This class is not intended to teach defensive combat but to help release all your stress and get a fantastic workout at the same time!

HIIT

High Intensity Interval Training class that packs a serious sweat session into a quick cardio/strength workout.
Intensity: High, best suited for intermediate to advanced
Duration: 30 minutes

LIIT

Low Intensity Interval Training class, like HIIT, focuses on cardio and strength but with less impact.
Intensity: Low, best suited for beginner to intermediate
Duration: 45 minutes

STRENGTHEN & STRETCH

This class is devoted to learning proper stretching techniques, as well as building foundational strength to improve overall fitness in all other areas of life.
Intensity: Low, best suited for beginner to advanced
Duration: 60 minutes

CHI FLOW DANCE CLASS (NEW)

Give your spirit the freedom it craves in this MONTHLY class. The movements can get your energy flowing, uplift your mood and relieve stress, and leave you feeling empowered.

This fun and unique practice is designed to move energy along meridian energy pathways and balance your chakras - or simply to feel good - and will leave you feeling more centered and grounded and inspired for your week ahead.

The class is practiced along with uplifting music. It will be mainly standing but can be done seated…

It includes, but is not limited to:

• Faster-flowing Qi Gong movements (pronounced chi-gung: the parent form of Tai Chi)

• Figure 8 dance moves

• Gentle kicking or punching movements

• Tapping on acupressure points

• Chi Massage

• Tracing Meridians (pathways of energy in the body)

• Tracing radiant circuits that can activate joy, resilience, and inner strength

• Breathwork

• Intentions and Affirmations during the practice

Class ends with a brief guided meditation and intention setting for the week ahead.

If you have missed going out dancing with friends, or thought of taking a tap dance class just to get exercise but that’s not exactly your thing... or heard of ecstatic dance, but it's way too "out there" for you, this class might be just what you’re looking for.

ENERGY TAPPING

Energy Tapping for Inspiration and Wellbeing

Our Holistic Happiness Coach will guide you in this MONTHLY energy tapping class. You may have heard it referred to as meridian tapping or EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique). 

It's all about creating a habit of giving your mind and body the right messages to promote your natural state of harmony and wellbeing.

Instructor Susan Balogh believes: "By nature, you are in a state of wellbeing and any way you wish to feel is available to you as you align your energy with it. Together, we will state intentions and affirmations as we tap on acupressure points along the meridians of the body used in acupuncture. The meridians are like rivers of energy flowing through your body. Tapping and intending how we wish to feel and what we want in life is a wonderful way to transform negative emotion to positive emotion. And it can happen rather quickly at times.”

Tapping like this can help you release and let go of stress or anxiety, self doubts, or any kind of resistance really. It has now been proven that the amygdala of the brain responds to the tapping. 

The class is held EVERY 4 Weeks. Some of the topics you will be “tapping” on and feeling your way into are:

• The feeling of wellbeing

• The feeling of self love

• A feeling of self acceptance and acceptance of others

• Feeling resilient and able to handle anything that life brings your way

• Feeling love and appreciation for all of life

• The feeling of unconditional happiness

• The feeling of freedom

• The feeling of being limitless

Optionally, toward the end of class you can ask for help with a specific concern and we will tap on a positive solution.

You will walk away with a renewed sense of self and inspiration to move forward with faith and purpose. You can easily practice this at home and expect more magic to show up in your life.

It is all meant to feel inspirational, fun, and enjoyable for you.

QI GONG CLASS DESCRIPTION

Qi Gong (pronounced Chi-Gung and translates to “energy work”) is often called the art of effortless flow or power, and can transform stress into vitality. Learn to coordinate your breath with flowing movements and "knock" on key pressure points to increase energy and relax you at the same time. It is considered the parent of tai chi, yet it mostly involves faster movements, and is actually fun! Affirmations and intentions are spoken throughout the class and ends with a guided meditation, adding a little extra inspiration to carry you through your week. This class is ideal for all ages.

With regular practice, Qi Gong can get any stagnant or blocked energy flowing which can relieve pain and improve health. You will notice the difference right away. Students are known to leave feeling empowered and more positive in the hours and days ahead.

“Improving your health and happiness doesn’t have to be hard. The effortless practice of Qi Gong offers profound life-changing benefits. It empowers you. It uplifts you. It gets you moving. It gets your stagnant energy flowing. At times it’s meditative and gets you breathing deeply. Regular practice can improve your mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual wellbeing. Thoughtlessly and effortlessly. It’s quite amazing.” ~ Instructor Susan Balogh

Potential Qi Gong Benefits when practiced regularly:

• Reduces depression and relieves stress

• Lessens anxiety

• Can relieve chronic pain

• Improves bone and cardiovascular health

• Improves balance

• Lessens chronic fatigue

• Improves focus and concentration

• Strengthens the lungs and immune response

• Most importantly, it just makes you feel great. It’s very empowering!

GUIDED MEDITATION

The term 'Guided Meditation' is used to describe the process of meditating under the guidance of an experienced teacher or practitioner.

 Guided meditation is widely accessible, and there is no need for any level of experience - only the capacity to listen. As such, it is an excellent starting point for beginners, as well as for those looking for a deeper intellectual understanding of the practice.

Pre-Registration for classes and workshops are MANDATORY. All registrations are handled through the MindBody system so when you click on any class schedule button to "View Schedule" or “Sign Up” you will be taken to the MindBody site to register.  We encourage you to utilize this online system but should you have any trouble registering for a class or need more information please call the studio at 716-310-6268 We look forward to seeing you soon and Namaste!

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