Class Descriptions

VINYASA (FLOW) MASTERS CLASS. This hatha yoga class combines alignnment with breath and meditation in a dynamic, fluid flow of movement. It is a challenging class designed for students with yoga experience. The room is generally warm (80-85 degrees) to encourage a deep inner cleansing as participants slowly move through a series of heat building poses. The teacher emphasizes smooth, steady breathing and mindful movement to help the student gain body awareness and become attuned to subtle physical and emotional sensations.

COMMUNITY YOGA FOR BEGINNERS: READY, SET, FLOW! This class is an introduction to vinyasa (flow) yoga. We will practice the separate poses of the sun salutation and learn to transition safely from one pose to the next.  in this class, we teach Anusara Yoga principles of alignment that students can apply to any yoga practice and which will help students participate in vinyasa or power yoga classes without injury.  Students learn yogic breathing techniques and the benefit of movement with attention to the breath.

ANUSARA INSPIRED YOGA. This hatha yoga class focuses on the universal principles of alignment identified by Anusara Yoga founder, John Friend. Students learn a specific system of alignment from the feet up, with each class building on the class before. Each class incorporates asana (the physical postures), as well as yogic breathing and meditation. Anusara Yoga is appropriate for beginning students, as well as more experienced yogis. Students receive individual attention and assistance. Together, we build strength through a mindful, focused, and carefully sequenced practice that emphasizes proper foundation in every pose. Anusara means "flowing with grace," and it is one of the most spiritually inspiring, therapeutically effective and physically transformative styles of hatha yoga. For more information about Anusara Yoga, visit www.anusarayoga.com.  The Anusara II class requires at least one session of Anusara Yoga (or comparable Iyengar Yoga practice).

YOGA BOOT CAMP. This is a class designed to focus on particular issues students are having with their practice or on poses that target particular areas of the body. It is designed to be more intensive and more personalized than the Vinyasa Masters classes.

KIDS YOGA. Mind Body offers yoga classes specially designed for kids (ages 8-12) and teens (13-17). Kids and teens discover the energizing, balancing power of yoga during this beginner's class with a nature oriented twist. Through yoga especially tailored to their age group, young people can improve concentration and performance in sports and school, as well as achieve the benefits of a strong body and peaceful mind.

TRIBAL BELLYDANCE. The introductory class covers fundamental elements of Tribal Style Bellydance - its origins, philosophy, movement, and music. No experience or dance training is required. The intermediate class builds upon the foundation of the introductory class and adds more complicated sequences and an opportunity for even more creative expression. Prerequisite for the intermediate class: at least two six-week beginner sessions or prior approval of the teacher.

PRE AND POST NATAL BELLYDANCE. This class is for women who are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or have recently given birth. Bellydance is a low impact dance form that centers on a woman's blance, flexibility, and core muscle strength. This class will focus on strengthening the obliques, abdominals, and back muscles; breathing in harmony with movement; and mastering rhythmic bellydance movements that many women find useful during labor and delivery.

PRE-NATAL YOGA.  These classes are designed for pregnant women in any stage of pregnancy.  Practicing yoga in pregnancy helps to improve balance, aids in digestion, and reduces swelling and inflammation around the joints.  Yoga can also help to ease sciatica and low back pain so common during pregnancy.  Yoga's focus on the breath is a useful tool during the discomfort of pregnancy and the sensations of childbirth.  Come enjoy the company of other pregnant yoginis; share in one another's joys and concerns and increase overall strength, flexibility, and well-being.  The last half hour of this class will focus on rest and relaxation techniques.  Your baby will thank you!

PILATES. Stott Pilates is a contemporary approach to the work of the late Joseph Pilates. The repetoire of exercises develops deep abdominal and back strength, leading to a firm, strong, and flexible body, without bulkiness. Joseph Pilates wrote: "in 10 sessions you will feel better, in 20 sessions you will look better, and in 30 sessions you will have a whole new body!"


TAI CHI. This practice was originally developed in China as a martial arts training exercise. It is practiced today to promote good health, reduce stress, improve movement and balance, and prevent disease. The unique "dynamic relaxation" of Tai Chi helps to harmonize body and mind. Everyone, young and old, athletically inclined or not, can benefit from the mindful movements of a tai chi practice.

EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE. EFT is an easy to learn technique of emotional "acupuncture" without using needles. Students learn to stimulate certain meridian points by tapping on those point with their fingertips. The stress relieving technique is very simple and portable!