"Such an energetic, positive, studio
space filled with simplicity and tons of beauty! I loved my first
expereince here!"
-Melissa
YOGA CLASSES - LEVELS
LEVEL 1.0
Designed for beginners or students new to Power Vinyasa Yoga.
You will learn the basic alignment and form of the 53 postures
that compose the 90 minute Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga practice.
Yoga philosophy and helpful breathing techniques that inspire
and empower you on and off your mat are also taught and explored.
Each class progressively builds on the previous one, preparing
students to understand the progression of the 11 part series within
the Baptiste flow. Many people enjoy taking the INTRO
Series many times in order to soak up all the information
and apply the knowledge to their practice. Demonstration, discussion,
personal hands-on adjustments, and guided practice, provide you
with a solid foundation of this dynamic style of yoga.
LEVEL 1.5
A slower paced, modified Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga
sequence. The instructors offer the modified variations for all
of the postures throughout the practice, and students are invited
to work at their own levels. This class is the perfect next step
for people who have completed the Intro series or for practitioners
new to Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga. Each class may include a short
“posture clinic” with detailed information about a
focus asana.
LEVEL 2
These strong, steady-paced classes flow through the complete,
traditional Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga sequence.
The instructors offer modifications and variations throughout
the class so that students of all levels can experience a deep
and meaningful practice.
LEVEL 2-3
Created in 2003 by Lisa Black as her signature style, SHAKTI is a dynamic, fluid, vinyasa yoga sequence that is based on Shiva Rea’s "Mandala Namaskar." We will use rotating sun salutations as the main structure for the class where we face the front, back, and both sides of the mat. Within this dynamic flow, we explore creative variations of powerful standing postures, arm balances, twists, back bends and hip openers. While surfing your edge, we support each other in playful inversions that leave you empowered! Be prepared to sweat, have fun, and explore your practice in a new way. This class is Level 2-3 and is appropriate for anyone with at least six months or more of vinyasa yoga practice.
SHAKTI LEVEL 3
Created and founded in 2003 by Lisa Black, this powerful style
combines many elements of the vinyasa yoga tradition including
philosophy, chanting, music, pranayama (breath regulation), standing
postures, arm balancing, back bending, inversions, hip opening,
and relaxation. This style incorporates philosophy, postures,
and sequencing influenced by master teachers Baron Baptiste, Shiva
Rea, and Ana Forrest. Classes are based on the central theme of
“wave-like” fluidity and multi-directional sequencing
using a circular sun saluation or “mandala namaskara.”
The dynamic pulse and creative movements will challenge your mind
and body and leave you feeling free and uplifted. Pre-requisite:
Intermediate postures and sequencing--students should have at
least 6 months experience with vinyasa yoga.
