Class Guide

Our classes are for all ages and abilities
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Class Guide

Our classes are for all ages and abilities

Ashtanga

Brought to the modern world by Pattabhi Jois. This method focuses on synchronizing the breath with a series of postures. It’s dynamic and physically demanding.  Ashtanga means eight limbed and refers to the eight-fold path of yoga as outlined by the sage Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras. To perform the asana correctly in Ashtanga yoga one must incorporate the use of vinyasa.  Vinyasa means breathing and movement system.  For each breath there is one movement.  The synchronised breathing and movement helps improved blood circulation and joint pain and removes toxins and disease from the internal organs.  Through the use of vinyasa the body becomes healthy, light and strong.  We would recommend you have an intermediate to strong practice when attending, this is not suitable for beginners.

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Beginners Yoga

The Beginners classes follow a 4-week program with a different focus every week. Each class is designed on breaking down postures, focused on developing clear and safe alignment in foundational poses. The Beginners class provides the structure to help students to be able to eventually enter into any class intelligibility and safely.
The 4-week cycle is running continually so it doesn’t matter if you miss a week.

A welcoming introduction to the yoga practice.

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Awakening Flow

This vinyasa flow based class is designed to awaken the body and breath.  Vinyasa is a type of yoga that links movement and breath to attain balance in the mind and body.  This yoga class is a subtle power flow curated for the morning hours.  It will build strength, stamina, focus and energy for the day ahead.

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Hot Yoga

Our Hot Yoga classes are designed to make you increase strength and flexibility while working under the conditions of a heated room which gets warmed up to 40 degrees.  It’s not an intense heat we have at the studio but rather it’s a heat you can work with that penetrates the body beneath the skin. The heat allows you to work more deeply into the muscles without over stretching.

Each Hot Yoga classes are taught by experienced teachers who will guide you through the practice safely while giving modifications to suit whatever level you are working at.  Hot Yoga is a good introduction if you are new to yoga and is an inviting space for anyone who is curious about the practice.Be prepared to sweat so stay hydrated before attending the class. Be prepared to sweat so stay hydrated before attending the class.

Safety instructions and guidelines for yoga students before attending a hot yoga class:
1. Check your health: Ensure that you are in good physical condition before participating in hot yoga.
If you have any medical conditions or concerns, consult with your healthcare provider to determine if
hot yoga is suitable for you.
2. Hydration is key: Proper hydration is essential when practicing hot yoga. Start hydrating well before
the class and continue drinking water throughout the day. However, avoid drinking large amounts of
water immediately before the session to prevent discomfort during exercises. Besides hydrating
before the class, remember to continue drinking water or electrolyte-rich beverages after the session
to replenish the fluids lost through sweating.
3. Eating advice: Avoid consuming heavy meals at least 2-3 hours before the hot yoga class. A full
stomach may make certain yoga postures uncomfortable and can lead to indigestion. If you need
some nourishment before the class, opt for light snacks like a piece of fruit, a handful of nuts, or a
yogurt.
4. Listen to your body: Pay close attention to how your body feels during the class. If you experience
dizziness, nausea, or any discomfort, take a break and rest in a comfortable pose like Child’s Pose or
Savasana. Don’t push yourself too hard, especially if you’re new to hot yoga.
5. Inform the instructor: Before the class begins, let the yoga instructor know if you are new to hot
yoga or if you have any injuries or physical limitations. This way, they can offer appropriate
modifications and guidance tailored to your needs.
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Hot Power Yoga

A dynamic & intense style of yoga, that beautifully blends funky music with modern strength techniques and traditional asanas. Each class is individually designed, offering varied and fun routines to improve strength, mobility and balance.

Classes maintain awareness on the breath and at times take HIIT format for a legitimate workout. Prepare to sweat a lot!

Please follow the same protocol as stated in Hot Yoga.

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Jivamukti Yoga Open Class

An Open class presents classical yoga teachings as relevant to one’s life on and off the mat, drawn from the Focus of the Month essay, supported by chanting, breath awareness, flowing vinyasa sequences, alignment exploration, hands-on assistance, relaxation and meditation.

All Open classes include 14 points—asanas, meditation and spiritual teachings—in a sequence creatively designed by the teacher.

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Jivamukti Spiritual Warrior

Jivamukti Spiritual Warrior classes are designed for busy people who only have an hour to practice. The class is fast paced and invigorating and is certainly a get in shape class. The structure is fixed, set sequence instructed in a vinyasa style. It is fully balanced which includes asana warm up, chanting, setting of intention, surya namaskar, standing poses, backbends, forward bends, twists, inversions, meditation and relaxation. The teacher focuses on keeping the pace moving.

Since the asana sequence is always the same, a student will pick it up quite quickly after only a couple of classes. Anyone with a sense of adventure are welcome.

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Relax and Restore

Our restorative class does exactly what it says time to relax and restore. By slowing down and enjoying a class taught in a warm room, candle-lit studio and gentle music, and suitable for students of all levels.
Most forms of yoga today are dynamic, active practices designed to work only half the body, the muscular half; the “yang” tissues. Yin yoga allows us to work the other half; the “yin” tissues of our ligaments, joints, deep fascial networks and even our bones.
Yin yoga practice is designed to restore our nervous system and help release deeply held tensions from body and mind.

This class is based on mainly seated or lying down poses and we encourage the use of props to support you in postures. This is to allow for as little effort as possible while holding poses, in which we can remain anywhere from two to five minutes. A class that reminds us where we need to find the time to be still, unwind and be gentle with ourselves.

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Stretch and Flow

Join us for a Saturday morning stretch and flow in a hot room. Ease into your morning practice and warm up the body by using breath work with mindful movement.

Then we move and flow with the breath. An invigorating and energising practice leaving the mind and body feeling strong, centred and ready for the weekend .

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Hot Shots

Hot Shots is a short dynamic class designed to get you sweating and working hard within 45 minutes.

This dynamic class with no breaks. Be prepared to work hard, sweat loads and leave refreshed!

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Hot Shots

Hot Shots is a short dynamic class designed to get you sweating and working hard within 45 minutes.

This dynamic class with no breaks. Be prepared to work hard, sweat loads and leave refreshed!

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Sunday Rest  

 

Traditional a Sunday is known for a day of rest but in the modern world that can be a difficult thing to do. This class is based around two styles of Restorative and Yin. A fusion where the first half is stretching and stressing (as finding the edge) the fascia and ligaments and holding postures between two to five minutes. Then the last part is possibly using the support of blocks or bolsters to help let go.  Learn to let go and breathe, just being in the moment, discovering the stillness and grounding of the practice taking it away and having a relaxed chilled Sunday. Open for all levels where having the mindset where we can still be challenged when we allow the body to release and let go.

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