This Pilates practice focuses on the core, abs, glutes, legs, upper body & mind - all with Pilates principles engrained.  

 

It is an HIIT (High-intensity interval training) workout which involves bursts of cardio excerice followed by brief periods of rest. 20 seconds of hard work followed by 20 seconds of rest trains the mind & body to know that we can do anything for 20 seconds.

 

It is SO fun - upbeat music, detailed and specific instruction. It is all science based combining aerobic & anaerobic workouts into one training session. You will be burning calories while improving endurance, building stamina/strength & increasing flexibility (both mental & physical).  Strong mind, strong body.

 

The room will be warm in order to loosen up the muscles & make you sweat! There are modifications to accommodate all students. Most importantly, everyone does the best they can with the best they've got.

Based on a fixed series of standing and seated postures, this 75-minute class will challenge both the physical and subtle body.

 

The union of postures, breath, drishti and bandhas eventually allows the practitioner to discover a moving meditation.

Therapeutic Breathwork sessions include a facilitated breathing practice that may produce powerful mental, emotional, and physical effects. These
sessions are guided by a trained and skilled, trauma informed facilitator who may use a combination of: verbal coaching, touch, music, and movement to support the client in the
process of emotional release and physical relaxation. Facilitators move around the client throughout the session, providing guidance and/or support, helping clients to stay present in the experience and navigate any challenging emotions or sensations that may arise.

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Therapeutic Breathwork sessions may include, but are not limited to, deeper, faster breathing. These guided practices can produce changes in the body chemistry which may cause temporary tingling sensations, strong muscle contractions, lightheadedness,
changes in body temperature, feelings of release or relief, and/or strong emotions. Some participants may also experience changes in brain waves similar to deep states of meditation or a lucid dream-like quality during the session.

We begin on the floor with subtle movements to warm the body and release the fascia.

 

Then we practice gentle yoga postures to increase flexibility, strength, and balance.

 

We end class with restorative poses that offer passive stretching of the body and deep relaxation. All are welcome to join this class to renew, relax, and restore.

Expect to find muscles you never knew you had!

 

By combining the grace of a performer with the grit of an athlete, you’ll build functional strength, improve your posture, and develop that signature dancer’s body.

Heart Songs & Circle Songs is an ongoing interactive project to nurture harmony and community in the world through the teaching and sharing of original songs.

 

In worship service, song circle, workshop, or concert format, Heather and Bernice bring this work into churches, schools, homes, community centers, informal gatherings, and anywhere that the ideals of harmony and unity may take hold.

Yin is a practice of passive stretching: getting into position and simply shifting focus into the breath and allowing the body to move in its own way through the pose.

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Poses are held longer (3-5 minutes) to allow the body to enter a deeper state of stretch within the pose, getting through the muscles and into the fascia.

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The challenge of yin isn’t from the movement through poses, but rather from learning to relax into them despite any discomfort that might be present.

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All levels are welcome.

A non-flow class using stillness to strengthen, lengthen, and hydrate deep connective tissue to increase flexibility and mobility.

 

The practice of long, passively held floor poses balances the flow of energy and improves our physical and emotional health. All levels are welcome. No yoga experience is necessary.

Greet the day with some long breaths and playful movements.

 

Morning Flow focuses on whole body awareness- moving through sequences of poses while tuning into the entirety of the body and its engagement within the pose.  Through this greater body awareness the intention is to challenge ourselves- strength, balance and flexibility- without causing harm.

 

All levels are welcome, however please note this class moves faster and is more challenging than a beginner specific class.