Which class for me?

Pre-yoga   Arthritis? Achy or delicate or aged? Sore from an over-zealous class or accident or  recent surgery? Mellow aspects of pre-yoga are marked by beginning your practice on the floor and by ending upright. The minimum of up and down is a boon for unstable knees or for those experiencing dizziness or balance problems.

Level I   New to the yoga scene? Basically fit? Recovering from not too serious injury? Advised caution due to a physical condition? Pregnant? Stressed? Low energy? Overworked? Curious? Postures and breathing exercises will be consistently and repetitively presented in order to provide a basis for remembering them; and for maximum understanding of their benefits.

Level II   If you're familiar with yoga, or accustomed to exercise, start here. Classes remain meditative. Postures are held longer with expanded variations. Continued attention to breath and balancing poses are emphasized along with more standing postures, body lifting and strengthening poses. 

Level III/All Level   Many students enjoy the series postures (sun, moon, hero vinyasas etc.) and the more experimental approach.  Arm lifts, upsidedown poses, lunge/twists, back arches, and advanced breathing techniques are explored.

Level IV    Includes variations on the series poses, advanced balances, combination postures which may be up to three or four postures in one, upside down poses (headstand with variations, etc.), Fast paced assuming that students are fit and experienced.

All Level/Mixed   Saturday morning students often come from varied levels of interest and experience, and the all level classes accommodate the week-end kick-back mood.  The practice tends to be of a wake-up variety but remains rooted in the basic postures, continued breath awareness, meditation and focus.