LEVELS + DESCRIPTIONS
LEVEL 1
This class is for absolutely anyone of any age, shape or size to experience the many benefits of yoga. No experience or flexibility required. Focus is on the correct positioning of basic yoga postures within one’s own body, while using props to increase the freedom and mobility of the body while concentrating on the breath to quiet the mind.
LEVEL 1/2
This class will dive deep into all asanas with a non-aggressive approach and moderate pace which allows you to dissolve into a more open, graceful body and relax into a steady mind. This class is open to all levels, but due to the slower tempo it is appropriate for beginners as well.
LEVEL 2
This class explores the beginning stages of advanced poses while keeping a focus on developing stamina and flexibility. After learning the basics, we concentrate on jumping forward and back in sun salutations, binding, explore challenging asanas, arm balances, inversions, and more vigorous sequences. An ongoing practice is recommended. (Recommended for students with at least 6 months of practice.)
LEVEL 2/3
In this vigorous yoga practice we build strength internally as well as externally. We cultivate concentration, confidence, and endurance. This class explores asanas with advanced variations and leads us to find our true inner potential by playing the edge while embracing the challenge. An ongoing practice is recommended. (Recommended for students with at least 6 months of practice.)
ABSOLUTE BEGINNER YOGA
Join us for this simple class designed exclusively for new yoga students. In this straight-forward and supportive class environment, you will be introduced to the basics of yoga and gain confidence to attend a Level 1 and Level 1/2 class at exhale! Learn basic yoga postures, art and benefits of breathing, correct positioning, and how to incorporate props into your practice. We recommend that you wear loose, comfortable clothing when practicing yoga.
FORREST YOGA
This class teaches the basic principles of working at a deeper level. Longer posture holds, abdominal core work, attention to alignment, and a deep emphasis of feeling and breathing spaciousness throughout the body characterize this transformative practice. This is a great practice for healing old injuries, bringing feeling to numb or disconnected areas of the body, and for releasing physical and emotional tensions from the body. This class is suitable for all levels, options are provided for the beginning and advanced student. Yoga room is heated to 85 degrees.
KUNDALINI YOGA
Kundalini Yoga is an ancient technology designed to awaken the Kundalini energy we are all born with. It's a dynamic class that focuses on various breathing techniques, mantras and asanas to re-establish the energy flow in the body, mind and spirit. Practicing Kundalini Yoga can produce powerful and dramatic results very quickly. It lifts your energy levels to new peaks, aligning your whole being until you become more awake, aware and vibrantly healthy. One session leaves you feeling fit, ready and able to tackle everyday challenges with new zest.
PRE/POST NATAL
This class is designed to meet the needs of pregnancy and new beginnings of motherhood. Come strengthen and relax your body, ease your mind and connect with your baby in a safe and supportive environment. Feel inspired and nourished in a community of women sharing the experience of pregnancy and birth. Please Note: A doctor's note is required for those who are pregnant to attend class.
RELAX DEEPLY
This calming, therapeutic class uses props to support the body in order to deepen the benefits of poses. Both soothing and nurturing, this class promotes the effects of conscious relaxation. An opportunity to be still, relax and let go! Open to all levels.
YIN + RESTORATIVE
Yin Yoga uses long, passive holds to work on the deep, dense connectivetissues of the body - the tendons, ligaments and cartilage - which aredifficult to energize and open. This deep, passive practice settles youinto poses for 3-10 minutes, bringing you inward. This practiceincreases flexibility, especially in the spine and hips and is veryrestorative and rehabilitative for the joints and muscles.Psychologically, it connects you to your intuitive and creative self.Restore balance with this complement to your activepractice, sports or other exercise, and your yang-dominant lifestyle.Restorative yoga teaches the body to surrender allowing for soft tissue injuries to heal, muscles to release, minds to quiet and deepen physical openings. A handful of poses are taught using yoga props such as blocks, bolsters and blankets in a quietly lit room. The body is completely supported in each pose mirroring the stretches in an active Hatha yoga class: hip openers, gentle backbends, shoulder openers, and side stretches. The practice is passive and relaxing. Great for all ages, first time students, pregnancy, and to complement an active lifestyle or more vigorous yoga practice. Teach your body when to be active and when to relax to increase performance, reduce stress and heal. This class is appropriate for men and women of all ages, fitness andflexibility levels.
VINYASA FLOW
A flowing class that integrates breath and movement, inner and outeralignment, strength and flexibility accompanied by music for arejuvenating and balancing effect. Our classes are ritual journeys thatrespond to the changing needs of urban life by infusing the highestquality of teaching with a transformative approach to yoga.
YOGA FLOW THERAPEUTICS
This is an all level Vinyasa-style yoga class with therapeutic cues to help you access awareness of movement, strength, agility, and balance - which combined create fluidity. Whether you have back, neck, knee, hip, or shoulder pains, you'll find a healing direction within your yoga practice here.