Hatha Yoga
From Traditional and gentle mindful practice to Strengthening and flowing practices. Every class uses asana~ "postures" and "pranayama"~ breath.
Sometimes we include mantra, mudras, concentration and philosophy. Sometimes we include more Western athletic practice such as pilates.
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Traditional Hatha Class
Traditional Hatha is a slower paced practice that encourages mindfulness and quietness within. Similar to moving meditation with many pauses for stillness. Feel free to stay in a shape as long as you wish. A meditation practice after this movement can be a full spectrum experience of Yoga. See my...
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Hatha Chill
A slower-paced Hatha practice to bring mindfulness and embodiment into your day. Great for beginners or advanced practitioners.
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Hatha Side body
Twisting, side stretching and strengthening the side body doesn't happen in daily life so this is a great target area to work with. You'll feel a new flexibility in your torso, spine and shoulders.
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Break for Neck Stretch
This is a quick and easy work break to keep your neck, shoulders and back healthy.
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Hatha No Wrist Practice
Our wrists can be sensitive especially with repetitive use at a 90 degree angle. Take care of your wrists, both prevent or recover from an injury.
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Cooling practice or "Pitta Balancing"
In Ayurveda, each constitution requires certain yoga postures and breathing for balance. If you are in a leadership position or love to organize, this practice will bring you peace. Ayurveda + Yoga are meant to be used together for individualized holistic health.
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Slow Wall Practice
A short, gentle hatha practice with inversions and chest openers
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Sun Salutation B
Detailed explanation of this sun salutation. This is an Ashtanga lineage variation. It's a great way to get going
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Sun Salutation A
Learn the nuances of sun salutation A and get a movement break
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Traditional Sun Salutation
Such a great way to begin moving your joints when you don't feel inspired. Enjoy the detailed description and cueing of these common forms
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Yoga Feet with tensegrity
Gioia Irwin developed the Tensegrity Repair Series to restore the health of joints and connective tissue. Here are a few of the 20 movements in the series.
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Hatha for Strong Hips
External hip rotation, core and shoulders are all touched on in this class. A slow paced strong Hatha practice with detailed description and space for silence.
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Hatha with Props (100 min)
Surrender into your amazing body. Re-learn effortlessness in movement and mindfulness and heal through self-compassion.
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Chest Opening Hatha (35 Minutes)
There's something about opening the physical chest that makes room for your emotional heart to open. Sometimes the body leads you into feeling more love and gratitude.
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Hatha Hips & Shoulders (58 Minutes)
A well-rounded practice with mantra, pranayama, asana, philosophy tips and inspiration.
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Strong Hatha (35 minutes)
Get energized with a short and strong Hatha class that includes breath and flowing movement
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Durga Practice (58 Minutes)
Durga represents justice. A graceful warrior. Story with movement is a great way to learn and remember. Bastrika breath, no standing poses but with warriors on your knees.
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Retreat Day 10 Moola bandha
The moola bandha is an advanced practice in hatha yoga. Explore moving from the physical to the energetic and spiritual dimensions of this practice
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Retreat Day 20 Grounding Hatha with props
Let your heart soothe your mind in this hatha with props practice. Try bhramari breath throughout. This class is traditional, grounding and great for a Vata dosha ~ a constitution that has trouble with anxiety, insomnia and digestive issues.
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Short seated Hatha flow
Connect with your Self in this short hatha flow all in grounding poses
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Yoga for Low Back pain
Since low back pain can come from various sources, this class offers variations that make it work for the majority of students. If you're just looking to stretch your low back, you'll enjoy this class.
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Hatha for the nervous system with Niki
Morning or evening, this is a great class for balancing your nervous system.
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Yoga for paddleboarding
Also included are shoulder stretches and chest openers
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Traditional hatha with 4 chair balance
Sometimes you need a little help to start your asana practice. This class gets you there with fun sequencing