Hatha Yoga
Hatha means “force” or “determined effort” in Sanskrit. It is the path of physical transmutation. The goal of Hatha Yoga is enlightenment through the disciplined practices of: Postures (āsana), Breath control (prānāyāma) and Cleansing techniques (shodhana). These practices encourage poise, balance, strength, concentration, inner stillness, perseverance, patience, self-acceptance, clear self-observation and a lightness about life. Hatha Yoga in its many modern variations is the style that most people associate with the word "Yoga" today. The different styles of yoga practiced in yoga studios today are all primarily Hatha Yoga. They differ based on how each style uses asanas and pranayama to strengthen the body and the mind.
Vinyasa Flow Yoga
This class focuses on synchronizing breath with movement (vinyasa). Poses will be linked together in a flow that will warm the body and ease the mind. Improve strength and flexibility while relieving stress with these invigorating classes.
Iyengar Yoga
Iyengar's method focuses on precise alignment and building strength and tone in the body. Precision leads to safety in the asana (pose), it encourages mindfulness, discipline, and a deep awareness of the body.
Kundalini Yoga
Kundalini yoga incorporates breathing, yoga postures, mantras, mudras and meditations. These five components are used in specific combinations or sequences called Kriyas, which enable the creative energy (Kundalini) to flow and circulate up the spine.
Anusara Yoga
Founded by John Friend in 1997, Anusara yoga is a school of hatha yoga which unifies a life-affirming Tantric philosophy of intrinsic goodness with Universal Principles of Alignment. Anusara yoga's remarkable growth is due in large part to its uplifting philosophy, epitomized by a "celebration of the heart" that looks for the good in all people and all things. Consequently, students of all levels of ability and yoga experience are honored for their unique differences, limitations, and talents.
Mom & Kids Yoga
Atma Yoga
Atma Yoga integrates yogic philosophy and yoga practices that work together in this modern age. Highly spiritual but far from new-age, Atma Yoga draws upon the ancient sciences of yoga to give students the necessary tools for becoming modern yogis. Most yoga classes will be beneficial for the body and mind but do little for the soul that is still craving for the ultimate experience. It is for these mature souls that ATMA YOGA was created. Visit www.atmayoga.net to find out more.
Meditation
Stabilizing meditation
Meditation through fixing the mind on an object (a mantra, the third eye or the breath, for example)
Analytical meditation
Meditation through reasoning and reflection. This includes: 1.Subjective meditation – meditation to cultivate a new attitude or strengthening a way of thinking (such as compassion) 2.Objective meditation – meditation on a topic, such as impermanence
Visualization meditation
Meditation in pictures, such as visualizing enlightened beings to enhance faith and conviction. This is a combination of stabilizing meditation and analytical meditation. Analytical thought creates the image at the start of the meditation and brings it back to mind when it is lost. Stabilizing meditation develops a clearer visual image and holds it with one-pointed concentration
Vipassana
Meditation through developing mindful awareness. Vipassana helps us to be more centered and develop equanimity to different situations and people
