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.

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.

  - THE COMMUNITY YOGA CLASS IS TAUGHT IN THE ANUSARA STYLE.

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.

GENTLE YOGA - This is a one hour class for those who are exercise novices, recovering from injuries, or pregnant.  The teacher will tailor the class to your needs.  You will develop strength and flexibility through gentle postures.  This class will feature fewer standing poses than any of the other yoga classes at the studio.  The class is also open to anyone who wants a gentle stretching class to start the workday!

MOMMY AND ME YOGA.  Come breathe, stretch and strengthen with your baby!  Join us to meet other moms (of course, dads are welcome too!).  Tuesdays 10:30-11:30.  Babies 6 weeks to 18 months. 

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.


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.

MEDITATION GROUP.  We meet on the first and third Saturdays of every month at the Unitarian House, 818 Court Street, Lynchburg, VA.  No experience necessary.  We begin with a guided meditation, followed by a short stretching and discussion period, and we end with a period of unguided meditation.  Chairs provided.  Bring your own cushions.