Interested in Yoga??

Our Mind/Body classes focus on improving your flexibility, strength and balance while enhancing your posture, coordination and mental focus.

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YOGA

Yoga refers to traditional physical and mental disciplines originating in India. The word is associated with meditative practices in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. Within Hinduism, it also refers to one of the six orthodox schools of Hindu philosophy and to the goal towards which that school directs its practices. In Jainism, yoga is the sum total of all activities — mental, verbal and physical. Listed below is a list of classes taught by a few of our top notch trainers.  VINYASA Vinyasa Yoga uses the breath to link Yoga poses together to create a smooth and energetic practice that is strengthening, relaxing, and invigorating all at once. Employing the technique of connecting postures, this class focuses on breathing and movement, making it almost dance-like. HATHA & HATHA FLOW Traditional Hatha Yoga is a holistic yogic path, including moral disciplines, physical postures (asana), purification procedures, poses, yogic breathing, and meditation. The Hatha yoga predominantly practiced in the West consists of mostly asanas understood as physical exercises. It is also recognized as a stress-reducing practice. Hatha Flow uses body postures (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), and meditation (dyana) to obtain a sound, healthy body and a clear, peaceful mind. GENTLE YOGA Focuses on body awareness. You will learn how to move to prevent injury, create more openness in the joints and build strength and stability. INTEGRATIVE YOGA Great class for all levels. Focus on body alignment and breathing to develop the mind and body in a harmonious way to achieve strength, flexibility and relaxation. You will leave the class with a more fluid body, a quieter mind and a happier heart. YOGA FLEX Invigorate your mind, body and spirit while developing strength, flexibility, and balance. You will leave feeling relaxed, clear minded, and rejuvenated.

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PILATE’S

Pilate’s is a physical fitness system developed in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilate’s in Germany. As of 2005, there were 11 million people who practice the discipline regularly and 14,000 instructors in the United States.  Pilate’s called his method Contrology (from control and Greek), because he believed his method uses the mind to control the muscles. The program focuses on the core postural muscles which help keep the body balanced and which are essential to providing support for the spine. In particular, Pilate’s exercises teach awareness of breath and alignment of the spine, and aim to strengthen the deep torso muscles. PILATES REFORMER The Reformer is a popular, versatile and user-friendly Pilate’s apparatus! The benefits of Pilate’s Reformer training is: Enhanced body awareness and control. Increase of strength, flexibility, and coordination. Improved balance, posture, and body alignment.