If we assume that:

• yoga is the practice of being present to what is without entanglement in ideas of what is
• yoga is deep listening, creating space for what is to be
• yoga is seeing patterns, those well established and the fresh ones being made, while carefully observing the shifts between the patterns to see what lies between and underneath

then, categorizing different styles of yoga is a bit tricky.

Most schools of yoga borrow from each other's methodology. Often it is hard to say which is which.

We have tried to organize the styles to give you an initial reference point when looking for a class to go to so please treat is as such. Even within a style, the teacher will create a container that will either work for you or not.

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Hatha – Combination of pranayama (breath work), sun salutations and various yoga postures. Many styles fall under this umbrella. It can be very gentle and accessible or quite challenging – depending on the level and focus.

Ashtanga – Can be quite vigorous. Sun Salutations, standing and seated postures are linked with vinyasa (fluid transition) creating a rhythmic meditative flow.  The sequences are set by Shri K. Pattabhi Jois – sometimes we follow them and ride a wave, sometimes we play and change things around.

Flow – Here the sky is the limit. Sequences are often created by our experienced teachers. Focus will change, form will be different – what will be the same is the smooth links and transitions. Sometimes music will hold the container for the practice.

Power – Is loosely based on the Ashtanga format. We will be warming up with Sun Salutations followed by a vigorous asana practice with a focus on breathing that includes an awakening segment for the hips, core, or shoulders that changes every week.

Yin – This practice focuses on yielding and surrendering to gravity. Passive stretching, poses held for up to five minutes. No, this is not siesta time… The poses are held in a space of vigilance. Passive stretching aims to get deep into the body – the bones and ligaments as opposed to more superficial soft tissue. The practice can be quite challenging as well as very gentle, depending on where you want to go – many options, props, alternatives.

Baby & Me - This class is designed for mothers and babies, from infant to crawling. Special attention is devoted to mothers developing core strength and stability – involving a particular emphasis on strengthening the back, abdomen and pelvic floor, as well as relieving tension in areas such as the neck, shoulders and back. Previous yoga experience is not necessary to fully benefit from the classes, and women who have practiced yoga before will find these classes are a great way to transition back to their pre-pregnancy practice.  Throughout the class, you will have the option to either involve your baby in the movements, to hold him or her, or to have your baby close to you on your blanket. You will also have the opportunity to learn and practice short baby massages and shiatsu.

• Ashtanga Yoga
• Hatha Yoga (All Levels)
• Vinyasa Flow
• Yin Yoga
• Baby and Me
  
  This class is designed for mothers and babies, from infant to crawling. Special attention is devoted to mothers developing core strength and stability – involving a particular emphasis on strengthening the back, abdomen and pelvic floor, as well as relieving tension in areas such as the neck, shoulders and back. Previous yoga experience is not necessary to fully benefit from the classes, and women who have practiced yoga before will find these classes are a great way to transition back to their pre-pregnancy practice.  Throughout the class, you will have the option to either involve your baby in the movements, to hold him or her, or to have your baby close to you on your blanket. You will also have the opportunity to learn and practice short baby massages and shiatsu.
• Power Yoga
• Yin - Meditation