Yoga Explained: Reciprocal Inhibition

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  

Julia and Melissa join forces in this partner class to help you slow down and enjoy practicing yoga with another person. Laugh, breathe, stretch, and relax together! Key Pose(s) Include: Double Tree

This is a short and clear exploration of the popular and effective breathing technique called box breathing.  This simple breathing technique is one you can use regularly to bring you into a place of focus, calm, and ease. Key Pose(s) include:  Seated Breathwork

This standing class looks at flow as a style of practice and explores how to embody flow through the connection of movement to breath, with the intention of bringing playfulness and ease into our practice. The practice is composed of two simple flows, each repeated. The first-time postures are supported for a few breath cycles and the second-time postures flow through more continuous movement. Key Pose(s) include:  Warriors I, II and III Side Angle Tree Pose Standing Splits Twists

Let's get uncomfortable! This hip-opening class with Helen invites you to breathe deeply, sink into your hips and consider how forgiveness might support you in your yoga practice and beyond. Key Pose(s) Include: Half Butterfly Pigeon

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

Got tight hips and no time? This reclined hip opening practice with Helen gets right to it with one pose done four ways. Key Pose(s) include:  Half Happy Baby

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