YOGA CLASSES AT NIRVANA YOGA
Beginner's Class: Foundational yoga poses are practiced with focus on alignment, strength, stretch, and balance. Breathing techniques and complete relaxation included. There will be exposure to samples of all the classes we offer so that you can feel comfortable about joining any class on the schedule. There's time to ask questions and get feedback from the teacher.
Earth Series: Expect to feel balanced, centered and grounded. Lot's of standing postures, balancing, seated folds and hip openers. Strengthen at a slow pace with detailed instructions. Great for all levels. Fire Series: An active class featuring extended breath work, core strengthening, strong postures, backward bending, deep stretching, cleansing and detoxifying. Dynamic movements and longer holds alternate with short meditations and rests. All levels. |
Flow & Restore: Create a powerful connection of mind, body and spirit through a nourishing blend of strengthening & restful postures weaved in together with awareness of breath to let go of stress. Open to All Levels
Gentle Yoga: A perfect class for those new to yoga, or those who are interested in a low impact practice at a comfortable pace. Plan to relax, stretch, breathe and rejuvenate.
Mindful Yoga: A class designed to balance body, mind and spirit. We cultivate attention to breath with sequences that emphasize softness, flow, and feeling good in your body while developing resilient strength.
Open to all levels.
Open to all levels.
Pilates/Yoga Fusion: A series of classic Pilates mat exercises to build core strength & stability. The yoga postures will provide stamina, stretch and relaxation.
Refresh & Renew: Refresh & Renew yourself from the inside out! Svaroopa® Yoga is a unique, meditative style of yoga that releases the deepest tensions in your body, quiets your mind, and facilitates healing.
Classes begin and end with a guided awareness to settle you in with deep relaxation. The poses open up each area of your spine, alleviating aches and pains, quieting your mind and bringing you to your natural state of awareness, vitality & joy. Suitable for all levels.
Classes begin and end with a guided awareness to settle you in with deep relaxation. The poses open up each area of your spine, alleviating aches and pains, quieting your mind and bringing you to your natural state of awareness, vitality & joy. Suitable for all levels.
Restorative Yoga: A sequence of 5-6 restful poses to benefit the body and mind by letting go of stress and tension. Relaxation of the nervous system sets the body up for deep healing capacity. Restful positions are supported with props (2-3 blankets, 1 bolster, 2 blocks.)
Vinyasa: A creative, and sometimes vigorous, sequence of postures mixed in with sun salutations that flow with concentration on the breath. Develop grace, self-expression, strength, balance, and flexibility. Experience and knowledge of basic poses required. Great for Advanced Beginners.
Yin Yoga: A series of postures each held for 1-5 minutes, with slow transitions in between. Long holds allow for deep stretching of connective tissues and release of tension. Breath awareness is encouraged. We use 2 blocks, a blanket and a bolster. Open to all levels.
Yoga Nidra: A form of guided meditation that allows you to scan the body and tap into a state of relaxed consciousness as the mind settles in a place between wakefulness and sleep. The only thing you have to do is get comfortable and follow the sound of the instructor’s voice. No physical postures are taught in this portion of the class.
Chair Yoga: On Hold (please let us know if you're interested) A gentle form of yoga practiced sitting or using a chair for support during standing poses. Class incorporates breathing exercises, stretching, yoga postures, and relaxation. Chair yoga is especially suitable for older adults and people with balance or coordination challenges.
Prenatal Yoga: On Hold. (Please let us know if you're interested) Learn and practice useful breathing techniques, and postures to soothe discomforts of pregnancy. Prepare the body and mind for labor while connecting with other mamas to be in the community. While this class is designed for those who are pregnant, others such as partners or supportive friends, are welcome to join. If you have a history of miscarriage, or have had trouble conceiving, please consult with your caregiver to determine the best time to join.