CLASSES

Vinyasa yoga is a dynamic and flowing style of yoga that emphasizes the connection between breath and movement. The term "vinyasa" in sanskrit translates to "arranging something in a special way," and in yoga, it refers to the sequence of poses that flow smoothly from one to the next, guided by the breath. Each movement is linked to either an inhale or exhale, creating a rhythmic flow. Vinyasa yoga builds strength, flexibility, and endurance, while also providing a meditative experience due to the focus on breath and continuous movement.

Yin yoga is a slow-paced style of yoga that involves holding passive stretches for longer periods, ranging anywhere from 2 to 10 minutes. The focus of yin yoga is on deepening flexibility, increasing circulation, and promoting relaxation. The practice targets the body's deep connective tissues, such as ligaments, joints, and fascia, rather than the muscles, which is the focus of the more active, yang, styles of yoga such as Vinyasa. The poses are all done on the mat - seated or lying down - and the emphasis is on finding stillness and surrendering into each pose. It encourages mindfulness through connecting with the breath and the sensations in the body. It has a calming effect on both mind and body, helping to release stress and tension while fostering a sense of mental clarity and deep relaxation.

Yoga Nidra, often referred to as "yogic sleep," is a state of conscious relaxation that guides practitioners into a deep state of rest while remaining fully aware. It is a meditative practice that promotes relaxation on all levels—physical, mental, and emotional—while still keeping the mind alert. Yoga Nidra is done lying down in a comfortable position and involves a systematic process of relaxation. The practice involves a guided process of body scanning, breath awareness and sometimes visualizations aswell and the setting of an intention or "Sankalpa." The goal is to guide the practitioner into a state between wakefulness and sleep, allowing the body to deeply relax while the mind remains aware. Some key benefits of Yoga Nidra include: Deep relaxation: It reduces stress and anxiety by activating the parasympathetic nervous system (rest-and-digest response). Improved sleep: It can help improve the quality of sleep and alleviate insomnia. Emotional healing: By accessing deeper levels of consciousness, it can aid in processing and releasing unconscious and subconscious thoughts and memories and their accompanying emotions which can result in healing and releasing trauma. Enhanced creativity and clarity: The practice can lead to greater mental clarity and an enhanced sense of well-being.