Pilates: Beginner Level 1, Class 2

This class features a blend of yoga and pilates-inspired exercises designed to target and strengthen the deep muscles of the core, including the abdominals, obliques, and lower back to improve posture and stability. Note: A block is optional for this practice.  This class is Day 3 of Melissa's Ignite the Fire Within series. Key Pose(s) include:  Chair Goddess Boat Pilates Pulse

A ladder flow sequence to enhance core stability and endurance. Starting with a set of postures and building on that foundation to focusing on breath to movement for a deeper core engagement. This class is Day 2 of Melissa's Ignite the Fire Within series. You can find the third class here. Key Pose(s) include:  Lunge Wild Thing Fallen Star

Please help us welcome our newest instructor, Melissa Birnie! Join Melissa in this dynamic flow designed to awaken and activate your core muscles. A blend of powerhouse poses and core strengthen movements to cultivate strength and stability from the center of your being. This class is part one of a progressive series that builds in intensity. Note: A block is optional for this practice.  You can find the second class here. Key Pose(s) include:  Pyramid Pilates Inspired Movements  

This class brings awareness to the hands, wrists, core, and tons and tons of tummy massaging. While the full pose will come in a soon-to-be-released offering, this intermediate class gives you the confidence and skills to balance the tipping point of peacock prep bravely. See-sawing between effort and surrender, this class will leave you feeling balanced. Key Pose(s) include:  Peacock Preparation

This core-focused practice starts on your back to turn on the core canister and describes how to engage effectively for functional, everyday movement in your yoga practice. We work further into core work in tabletop, standing, front support plank posture, and even some shapes for the back core in the prone position. This practice is sure to help with back issues or recovery and is good for postpartum, and overall core strength. This can either be done as a stand-alone class or as the final day of Back to the Mat series. Key Pose(s) include:  Plank Cross-Body Coordination

To maintain or rehab yourself back into shoulder health with both mobility & stability, this practice gives you several helpful and therapeutic exercises! This can either be done as a stand-alone class or as Day 3 of Back to the Mat series. You can find the final class here. Key Pose(s) include:  Interlace Hands Front Lying Shoulder Work Table Top Forearm Plank

This playful balance-focused class will help you access and get reacquainted with the center line of your body. This practice works on balance progressively through a ground-up foot-focused approach and mindful weight transfer drills from one leg to the other. This can either be done as a stand-alone class or as Day 2 of Back to the Mat series. You can find the third class here. Key Pose(s) include:  Seated Meditation or Savasana

Been a while since you were on your mat or since you practiced a flow or vinyasa style class? This gentle, methodical approach to get you back into your breath-guided asana practice will leave you feeling strong, agile, and over time, ready to take on postures or have the stamina for longer practices. This can either be done as a stand-alone class or as Day 1 of Back to the Mat series. You can find the second class here. Key Pose(s) include:  Sun Salutations Revisited & Modified Triangle Warrior II Forward Fold Bridge

This is a quick vinyasa practice that Josh normally does that covers the whole body, it includes some hip opening, balance poses, and corework. Key Pose(s) include:  Bound Side Angle Half Moon

Ron begins the class with a brief conversation about embodiment, interoception and consent as a jumping point to offer support and empowerment for yogis to adapt their practice, ensuring the best rewards for their time spent on the mat. The tempo of the class is generally slow, offering time to adapt and be present with the postures and the potential beneficial effects. Key Pose(s) Include: Warriors I & II Side Angle Sun Salutations Twists Forward Folds Into Single Leg Balance Tree Pose