Our Yoga Classes
The Basics and Beyond
This class will break down Vinyasa or flow yoga into something less intimidating. We’ll focus on Sun Salutes, standing poses, balances, seated/reclining postures, and Savasana. We'll work with variations of these sets of poses to make them more manageable and familiar. We’ll even explore what is beyond the physical aspect of them. This class will leave you feeling balanced, strong, and powerful! Suitable to new/new-ish students and those who’d like to get back to the good ‘ole basics.
Beginner’s Class
Our Beginner’s Class is fabulous for new students and seasoned practitioners alike! In this class, you will learn the foundations of yoga and ways to implement the tools in the Mindful Yoga Therapy “toolbox”, including Breathing, Mindful Movement, Yoga Nidra, Gratitude, and Meditation. Suitable to all levels.
Chair Yoga
Our Chair Yoga class is wonderful for those who are new to yoga, dealing with an injury or health condition, need the support of the chair for stability, or simply choose not to come to the floor. You’ll breathe, move, stretch, strengthen, and balance the nervous system. A joyful class for adults of all ages.
Hatha
Our Hatha classes build both flexibility and strength. The postures create more space in the body and help bring it into alignment. This practice balances the energies of ha = sun/male and tha = moon/female. Hatha is suitable for all levels.
Love Your Asana
This hands-on, interactive experience will help you customize your postures, deepen & empower your physical practice, and develop your understanding of alignment in your own, unique body. Bring your practice to a new level. Everyone is welcome.
Slow Flow
Our Slow Flow, like our Vinyasa, is a continuous and creative flow of postures, set to the melody and synchronicity of breath. This class approaches Vinyasa at a slower pace, building up strength while students learn the fundamentals of a flowing practice. If you have been curious about Vinyasa, this is a great place to start. If you are a regular practitioner, this class will help you develop stamina with longer holds. Try it out, you might be surprised!
Sweet and Serene Saturdays
This class is held outdoors, weather permitting, on the lawn of Black Birch Vineyard, located at 108 Straits Road in North Hatfield. Kick off your weekend with a Hatha practice while taking in the sights and sounds of nature. Bring a towel to place under your yoga mat, as the grass is sometimes a little damp upon arrival.
Present Power
This invigorating, powerful, and strengthening practice comes from the Ashtanga system. It features sun salutations and a flowing sequence of postures in a specific order. It is one of our absolute favorites and always leaves us feeling OM-azing!
Yin Yoga
This class is a slow-paced and introspective practice, primarily from the mat and with the support of props. They are held for a minimum of 2-5 minutes each to target the deeper muscles and tissues in our body, which results in increased flexibility and mobility. The practice activates the parasympathetic nervous system, helps us become more resilient to stress, teaches us self-compassion, and helps us slow down. Suitable to all levels.
Yoga for You
Yoga for YOU is designed to introduce ALL bodies to practices of yoga, in a safe and supportive environment. You will learn the basics of developing a practice to enhance your life and feel oh-so-good. If you have ever felt you are not flexible enough for yoga, not the right age, or not the right size, this series is for you! Yoga for YOU is a 6-week series held at different times throughout the year. The current session happening now. Stay tuned for the next one!!!! Pre-registration is required.
Yoga Nidra
Yoga Nidra is a deep relaxation practice. Although Nidra means “sleep,” you are awake during Yoga Nidra. The only thing you have to do is breathe, get comfortable (props are available for support), and follow the sound of the instructor’s voice. This is a wonderful practice that helps people sleep better and find more peace. Bring your family, your friends, your partner, your parents, and even your teens!
Vinyasa
Vinyasa is a continuous and creative flow of postures, set to the melody and synchronicity of breath. No two classes are the same. The basic knowledge of postures is helpful, but the class is suitable for all levels.
Gentle Yoga
This Mindful Yoga Therapy-inspired class is a wonderful practice for beginners and seasoned yogis. You will learn the foundations of yoga and ways to implement the tools in the Mindful Yoga Therapy “toolbox”, including Breathing, Mindful Movement, Yoga Nidra, Gratitude, and Meditation. Suitable to all levels.
All-Levels Yoga
In this class, you will be guided through classic yoga postures and offered modifications suitable to your needs. You’ll have the opportunity to keep your postures gentle or gradually deepen them. This class will focus on the dynamics of breath and movement, as well as using props to assist in your postures.
Bones and Balance
This Senior-specific class will help you improve balance, mobility, strength, and overall fitness. You’ll use chairs and walls for support, in addition to hand weights and other props to assist in the movements.
Candlelight Yoga
This class, set in an atmosphere of dim lights and flameless candles, will guide you inward and help you unwind. Activate the relaxation response, breathe, and move gently through a series of postures to prepare you for the weekend. Suitable to all levels.
Meditation
For those with a pre-existing meditation practice, who are interested in sitting together in the community. This is self-guided and will not be instructed. There will be time for questions at the beginning of the session.