Class Descriptions
Deep Stretch Restorative Yoga
Deep Stretch is an active stretching class that targets primary muscle groups surrounding the hips, hamstrings and upper back. Living in a forward facing, seated world, these areas tend to be tight for everyone. Tight muscles can cause imbalance and pull the body out of alignment.
Yin/Yang Yoga
Yin/Yang Yoga is a class in which to experience the benefits of a balanced practice of yin and yang styles of yoga. The yin style of long-held passive poses opens the body to more flexibility and chi flow through the subtle channels while also engendering a more contemplative, non-reactive quality of mind.
A more active, dynamic, yang style of vinyasa will follow, strengthening and invigorating the body and mind. Each class will conclude with meditation.
TriYoga
TriYoga is a complete hatha yoga method in which the breath and focus are united with flowing and sustained postures in systematized sequences. This class benefits everyone, beginners to advanced, as students refine core alignments, build strength and flexibility in all areas, and develop breath awareness. Bolsters, pillows and props can be used to ensure comfort and alignment.
Functional Yin Yoga
This Yin Yoga practice focuses on Myofascial release and skeletal variations of the body, by skillfully adapting various Yoga poses to fit the needs of every individual student. Experience the difference of how it feels to stretch and release muscles and fascia implementing long-held passive poses that opens the body to promote flexibility and chi flow through the subtle channels while also engendering a more contemplative, non-reactive quality of mind.
Utilizing the breath, with mindfulness, will encourage the body and mind to connect with equanimity, evenness, and balance, in this powerful meditative practice
Thai Yoga Therapy
This sacred art is healing, invigorating and rejuvenating. It awakens the loving spirit and all senses opening the chakras and all meridians of the body. The result is the feeling of well-being and bliss. Nuad Boram is based on the northern style of traditional Thai Massage. Its foundation dates back 2,500 years ago during the time of Buddha. The basis is one of energy, at its most fundamental level. We reference this "energy" or "life force" as Prana. As in yoga, we continue in parallel with this "energy" and its indefinite power for healing. Being of good health, at least by majority definition is not being sick and able to function both through thought and physical independence. In Eastern philosophy, this concept is more defined as a balance of our chakras, or specific channels of energy flow that are in constant balance, where all of our internal systems, as well as our mind and spirit, are one in harmony. Sickness, diseases, and pains are considered to be an imbalance in this energy flow. Nuad Boram allows a reopening of this flow through stimulation allowing the mind and body to become balanced once again. Meredith Dawn Kramer
Yoga Nidra
Yoga Nidra often referred to as Yogic Sleep is the conscious awareness of the deep sleep state. It is an ancient Tantric technique made popular in the West by Swami Satyananda. This simple, yet powerful tool moves you to a state of deep relaxation and has the potential to take you beyond the three normal states of consciousness (waking, dreaming, and dreamless sleep states), to the 4th state of consciousness (Turiya).
There a multitude of physical benefits from practicing Yoga Nidra, including reduced stress, fatigue, anxiety, and worry; a better night’s sleep; improved digestion; and increased immune function. Spiritually, Yoga Nidra gives you access to that space between thoughts, beyond mind. In this space, we reset the body, expand the mind, and see things from a different vantage point. This allows for the burning or neutralization of Samskaras (deep impressions), the true goal of Yoga Nidra. This is the promise and power of Yoga Nidra.
Yoga Nidra is multilayered in its benefits as we move through the different layers of our being. Through the different Koshas or subtle bodies that overlay our essence, we gain deeper levels of mastery over our lives. This technique has been known to help patients with PTSD, terminal illnesses, mental disorders and other imbalances, physically, emotionally, and mentally. This practice is for everyone, whether you consider yourself healthy or not. Everyone can benefit in some way from the practice of Yoga Nidra.
Private Yoga & Meditation Packages
Originally, the science of yoga and meditation was passed from one teacher directly to one student. Today, this approach to teaching Yoga guides each person in developing a practice that is relevant to his or her own body and life experience. A private session will allow you to deepen your practice and help you experience the benefits of yoga and meditation in a more personal way. Private classes are for new and experienced students and for those with an injury or condition.
For new students:
As a new student, you may be intimidated by the public classroom environment or you may have a busy schedule that makes it impossible to attend a group class. Private classes create the opportunity to focus on you and make sure you are getting off to an appropriate start. Private yoga and meditation instruction can help you integrate into our public classes. We can also provide one on one classes on an ongoing basis.
For more experienced students:
Experienced students benefit from privates as well. You are able to have a deeper insight into specific meditations, postures or categories of yoga and meditation that interest you. Private yoga sessions are the perfect learning environment. I can help you with posture alignment, modifications and can help you develop a balanced home practice. Private yoga classes can also give the experienced student time to learn about yoga philosophy.
For those working with an injury or condition:
We can adapt the practice of yoga and meditation to meet the needs of people facing physical and mental health challenges. We can help you manage your condition, reduce your symptoms and improve quality of life.
Sessions begin with a brief intake to assess the student's needs, and depending on the particular situation and may include:
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Specific breathing techniques (pranayama).
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Supported yoga postures to release tension and deeply relax the body.
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Meditations to focus, calm, and center the mind.
Purchasing multiple packs of sessions not only saves you money, but provides us with an opportunity to assess your needs, create a personalized plan and set goals, and check in on progress towards these goals. You can purchase one of the following packages below.
1. Relax and Renew - The focus of these sessions are primarily on relaxation and stress management. With a concentration on easy to learn breathing exercises and meditation techniques, as well as stress relieving active and supported yoga poses.
2. Build Strength and Focus Energy - This package is for someone who is physically active and wants a high energy practice to build strength, increase lung capacity, and endurance. This may be to improve overall health and fitness or to enhance other sports or activities.
3. Build Your Own - Sometimes you want a combination of increasing energy and relaxation. There are countless breathing exercises, yoga sets, and meditations that can be combined to bring balance to one's life.
4. Introduction to Kundalini Yoga - This package is for someone who is new to Kundalini Yoga and Meditation. We will cover the different facets of this dynamic practice including Pranayama, Kriyas, and Meditation.
Pricing and Packages
One Hour - $100
3 Sessions - $225
5 Sessions - $350
10 Sessions - $650
90 Minutes- $125
3 Sessions - $325
5 Sessions - $475
10 Sessions - $850
