Class Descriptions
For adults, Clarissa teaches a creative and energetic practice primarily based on the performance of a series of poses (asanas) known as the Sun Salutation. Vinyasa Flow is an eclectic style of Yoga that incorporates a wide variety of Yoga postures and breathing practices throughout the class. The flowing postures and breath-synchronized movement of a Flow class promote flexibility and coordination while gently increasing strength and stamina. With consistent practice, all classes will leave you feeling rejuvenated, clear-minded, with a deeper knowledge of self and mind-body awareness.
* Please contact Clarissa at paintedlotusyoga@gmail.com with questions or concerns. Should you have special considerations for your practice, Clarissa can customize a supportive and meaningful class experience for you.
Please visit the Painted Lotus Yoga Kids tab for detailed description of kids classes.
Gentle Flow
Introductory level class, allowing for growth and variations as your personal practice progresses. This class focuses primarily on gaining familiarity with, and basic principles of alignment in, common Yoga poses. Variations and options are offered and demonstrated in each class making traditional poses accessible to practitioners who are healing or have special considerations for their practice. Practitioners are introduced to mindfulness practices and meditation for stress reduction, along with Yogic philosophy. No prior Yoga experience necessary.
Vinyasa Flow 2.0
If you are ready to venture beyond Gentle Vinyasa Flow, join us on Thursday evenings this summer. In addition to a more challenging physical practice, participants will expand their understanding of Yogic philosophy & the Energy Body as we explore all 8 Limbs of Yoga & the relationship of these concepts to overall health. Familiarity with common pose names is suggested as participants work toward more fluid transitioning in Sun Salutations (basic Vinyasa & Ashtanga pose sequence) & are introduced to variations to the traditional sequence. Most classes can be adapted to chair or wall variations. Each class includes brief discussion & extended Savasana or Yoga Nidra (final relaxation).
Restorative Respite
Monthly Restorative Yoga Sunday:
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. 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 Restorative Yoga Sunday:
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. 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.
