NOTE: Some classes are not available for live-stream and/or simulcast.
Please see schedule for current availability.
Please see schedule for current availability.
Yoga and Yoga -Based Movement Classes:
Gentle Vinyasa Flow
Vinyasa Flow puts a contemporary spin on the parent practice of Ashtanga Yoga. Gentle Vinyasa Flow allows for growth and variations as your personal practice progresses making the class accessible to most abilities and all stages of yoga experience. Participants can expect to gain familiarity with, and learn basic principles of alignment in, common Yoga poses. Variations and options are offered and demonstrated in each class creating greater accessibility and allowing for a diversity of body shapes and abilities. Practitioners explore mindfulness practices and meditation for stress reduction, along with Yogic philosophy. No prior Yoga experience necessary. Appropriate for the Absolute Beginner to the Absolutely Legendary!
Vinyasa Flow puts a contemporary spin on the parent practice of Ashtanga Yoga. Gentle Vinyasa Flow allows for growth and variations as your personal practice progresses making the class accessible to most abilities and all stages of yoga experience. Participants can expect to gain familiarity with, and learn basic principles of alignment in, common Yoga poses. Variations and options are offered and demonstrated in each class creating greater accessibility and allowing for a diversity of body shapes and abilities. Practitioners explore mindfulness practices and meditation for stress reduction, along with Yogic philosophy. No prior Yoga experience necessary. Appropriate for the Absolute Beginner to the Absolutely Legendary!
Sunset Yoga
We delve into the myriad benefits of yoga practice through basic pranayama (breathing practices); yoga sequences emphasizing alignment, breathing, and conscious movement; and reflection on yoga philosophy as it applies in our practice and in our daily lives. We strive to make each class a well-rounded session that leaves every participant feeling relaxed, renewed, and well-nourished in body, mind, and spirit. Moderate intensity; some knowledge of yoga helpful but not required.
We delve into the myriad benefits of yoga practice through basic pranayama (breathing practices); yoga sequences emphasizing alignment, breathing, and conscious movement; and reflection on yoga philosophy as it applies in our practice and in our daily lives. We strive to make each class a well-rounded session that leaves every participant feeling relaxed, renewed, and well-nourished in body, mind, and spirit. Moderate intensity; some knowledge of yoga helpful but not required.
Vinyasa 2.0
Enjoy an energetic, fun, yet challenging physical practice. This class is best suited to those with some prior yoga experience and familiarity with foundational pose names. Expect instruction to be more subtle, with fewer alignment cues but with options and adaptations offered to support your practice. Alongside the physical practice (asana), explore yoga’s ethical precepts, meditation, mantra, breath-work, the Energy Body & the relationship of these concepts to overall health. Appropriate for the yoga Dabbler to the Established Yogin/Yogi!
Enjoy an energetic, fun, yet challenging physical practice. This class is best suited to those with some prior yoga experience and familiarity with foundational pose names. Expect instruction to be more subtle, with fewer alignment cues but with options and adaptations offered to support your practice. Alongside the physical practice (asana), explore yoga’s ethical precepts, meditation, mantra, breath-work, the Energy Body & the relationship of these concepts to overall health. Appropriate for the yoga Dabbler to the Established Yogin/Yogi!
Yoga Conditioning
In this class we utilize controlled movements to strengthen the body and develop joint stability improving range of motion and allowing you to access Yoga postures more safely and confidently. Class includes both mat and chair practices. Gentle cardio is occasionally added to round out the practice. Movement options are demonstrated to support your practice regardless of physicality.
In this class we utilize controlled movements to strengthen the body and develop joint stability improving range of motion and allowing you to access Yoga postures more safely and confidently. Class includes both mat and chair practices. Gentle cardio is occasionally added to round out the practice. Movement options are demonstrated to support your practice regardless of physicality.
Tao: Movement Wellness
Beginning Tai Chi
Tai Chi is continuous, slow, meditative movement and controlled breathing. It has roots in Chinese healing and is widely recognized for its health and wellness benefits. It stems from martial arts and improves strength, flexibility, and balance. Tai Chi is a memory practice as well as a physical practice. The movements, or forms, follow a pre-determined pattern. Each class builds on the previous class. For example, Tai Chi for Arthritis and Yang 24 Forms are two separate Tai Chi practices and would be learned independently from each other. Tai Chi has been recognized by the Center for Disease Control, the National Council on Aging and the Arthritis Foundation for its health and wellness benefits.
Tai Chi is continuous, slow, meditative movement and controlled breathing. It has roots in Chinese healing and is widely recognized for its health and wellness benefits. It stems from martial arts and improves strength, flexibility, and balance. Tai Chi is a memory practice as well as a physical practice. The movements, or forms, follow a pre-determined pattern. Each class builds on the previous class. For example, Tai Chi for Arthritis and Yang 24 Forms are two separate Tai Chi practices and would be learned independently from each other. Tai Chi has been recognized by the Center for Disease Control, the National Council on Aging and the Arthritis Foundation for its health and wellness benefits.
Qigong
Qigong is an ancient practice with roots in Taoism, which seeks to find harmony and balance through nature. Qigong philosophy is reflected in ancient Chinese medicine. It enhances health and well-being though the practice of slow continuous movements, or forms, and controlled breathing. Qigong practice improves strength, flexibility, and balance and can help reduce stress. Qigong forms can flow one into another or stand alone to be practiced through repetition. The structure of a Qigong class is similar to that of a yoga class in that one class does not necessarily build on the previous class, as is the case with Tai Chi. Tai Chi is a form of Qigong; however Tai Chi requires memorizing a pre-determined sequence of forms, whereas Qigong does not.
Qigong is an ancient practice with roots in Taoism, which seeks to find harmony and balance through nature. Qigong philosophy is reflected in ancient Chinese medicine. It enhances health and well-being though the practice of slow continuous movements, or forms, and controlled breathing. Qigong practice improves strength, flexibility, and balance and can help reduce stress. Qigong forms can flow one into another or stand alone to be practiced through repetition. The structure of a Qigong class is similar to that of a yoga class in that one class does not necessarily build on the previous class, as is the case with Tai Chi. Tai Chi is a form of Qigong; however Tai Chi requires memorizing a pre-determined sequence of forms, whereas Qigong does not.
Special Class Opportunities
Monthly Restorative Respite
Join us for this practice of stillness and release. Through the slow, simple movements of Somatic Yoga, our class begins by softening muscles and connective tissues that contribute to pain and tension. We then move into the Restorative Yoga experience where we will explore 4-5 yoga poses, completely supported by props. Restorative Yoga is an intermediate - advanced meditation practiced while resting in various yoga postures.These poses are passive rather than active, meaning that the muscles are in a state of near complete relaxation allowing the mind to soften and surrender. Poses are held for 5-10 minutes each, depending on the posture. Our class finishes in deep relaxation with a fusion of guided meditation, mindfulness, and yoga nidra (yogic sleep) often accompanied by the healing vibrations of singing bowls.
Join us for this practice of stillness and release. Through the slow, simple movements of Somatic Yoga, our class begins by softening muscles and connective tissues that contribute to pain and tension. We then move into the Restorative Yoga experience where we will explore 4-5 yoga poses, completely supported by props. Restorative Yoga is an intermediate - advanced meditation practiced while resting in various yoga postures.These poses are passive rather than active, meaning that the muscles are in a state of near complete relaxation allowing the mind to soften and surrender. Poses are held for 5-10 minutes each, depending on the posture. Our class finishes in deep relaxation with a fusion of guided meditation, mindfulness, and yoga nidra (yogic sleep) often accompanied by the healing vibrations of singing bowls.
Monthly Rolling Respite
Join Silke, RYT 200, for this monthly “Body Rolling" class where she will utilize fascia release techniques to guide you in finding hidden tension deep within your body. Silke will teach you how to effectively address these tensions in a way that few other practices can. In fact, by comparing “before” and “after” sensations, she can prove it! Each class includes a gentle warm-up practice, BodyRolling, and will end with a nice, long Savasana (guided relaxation). You’ll leave the class with your mind and body at ease.
Class offered on Zoom - No in-studio class option at this time. Standard class rates apply. Community Share Jar passes welcome!!
CLASS MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 2 PARTICIPANTS TO HOLD
PROPS:
• Coregeous Ball (Alternative Options: big softball, inflatable pilates ball, pillow, or blanket) If you would like to purchase, ball can be found at: Coregeous Ball on Amazon
• Therapy Balls, balls from Yoga Tune Up, or tennis balls. Silke’s favorite ones to use are the Recovery Rounds from RAD: Recovery Rounds on Amazon
• Yoga Block (Alternative Options: books or a small box)
* Yoga Strap (Alternative Options: a shawl, or soft belt)
Join Silke, RYT 200, for this monthly “Body Rolling" class where she will utilize fascia release techniques to guide you in finding hidden tension deep within your body. Silke will teach you how to effectively address these tensions in a way that few other practices can. In fact, by comparing “before” and “after” sensations, she can prove it! Each class includes a gentle warm-up practice, BodyRolling, and will end with a nice, long Savasana (guided relaxation). You’ll leave the class with your mind and body at ease.
Class offered on Zoom - No in-studio class option at this time. Standard class rates apply. Community Share Jar passes welcome!!
CLASS MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 2 PARTICIPANTS TO HOLD
PROPS:
• Coregeous Ball (Alternative Options: big softball, inflatable pilates ball, pillow, or blanket) If you would like to purchase, ball can be found at: Coregeous Ball on Amazon
• Therapy Balls, balls from Yoga Tune Up, or tennis balls. Silke’s favorite ones to use are the Recovery Rounds from RAD: Recovery Rounds on Amazon
• Yoga Block (Alternative Options: books or a small box)
* Yoga Strap (Alternative Options: a shawl, or soft belt)