Gentle Hatha
Gentle Hatha: These relaxation focused classes move slowly through basic poses finishing with guided relaxation.A great class for those who enjoy a slower class, beginners or those with health concerns. A fantastic class for stress reduction.
Intermediate Hatha
Intermediate Hatha: In faster paced class we work with Pranayama (breathing techniques), Sun Salutations, intermediate poses, as well as guided relaxation. Some yoga experience suggested.
Athlete’s Yoga
Athlete’s Yoga: This class focuses on stretching muscles of the legs, lower back release and chest opening to bring balance to over trained muscles. A great class for those who demand a lot from their bodies, beginners or ongoing practitioners of yoga.
Ashtanga
Ashtanga: Ahstanga is a set sequence of postures beginning with Sun Salutations and progressing through the Primary Series. Ashtanga develops strength, stamina and flexibility in the practitioner, using a flowing sequence of poses linked by breath. Great for those wanting physical challenge and a faster paced class.
Ashtanga 1
Ashtanga 1: This class is based on the Ashtanga primary series working with the poses at a basic level for those new to Ashtanga or like a slower flow class.
Yin Yoga
Yin Yoga: This is a slower paced class holding floor poses between 1-5min. We relax the muscles; we aim our intention into the joints and the deep tissues wrapping them, not the more superficial tissues of the muscles or skin. A great class for those looking for serious flexibility work and for those interested in contemplation – a bridge to meditation.
6-Week Beginner’s Yoga Session
6-Week Beginner’s Yoga Session: De-stress. Feel your best. Experience different yoga styles.
Lunch Hour Yoga
Lunch Hour Yoga: This is an intermediate Hatha class designed to make you feel refreshed and rejuvenated for the afternoon!
Therapeutic Yoga
Therapeutic Yoga: These gentle, hour-long classes are for anyone with a chronic pain condition. No previous Yoga experience is required. You need to be independently mobile, and prior to starting the class, you need to complete a one-on-one assessment with Neil Pearson (Physiotherapist/Yoga Therapist) 250-486-5056.
Restorative Yoga
Restorative Yoga: This slow practice allows the body to fully relax by holding simple postures passively for extended periods of time often with the support of yoga props such as bolsters and blankets. Replenish your batteries!
Prenatal
Prenatal: Try yoga to support a more comfortable pregnancy and help empower and prepare for birth. We practice gentle stretching and strengthening movements for ease and endurance during pregnancy as well as breathing to relax and focus the mind. This class is designed especially for your beautiful pregnant body! No previous yoga experience is necessary.
Pre & Post Natal Yoga
Pre & Post Natal Yoga: For moms to be and new moms alike!
Mom and Baby
Mom and Baby: Rediscover your yoga practice with baby near by! We will respect the recovery that your body needs while gently toning the pelvic floor and abdominal muscles, stretching the upper back and shoulders, strengthening the lower back, helping reduce fatigue and increase relaxation and, of course, sharing time with other new moms and babies. Move your body in a way that feels good in a place where interruptions are expected and welcome.
Kids Yoga
Kids Yoga: Parent free. All you need is an imagination!