CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Hatha Yoga

Hatha Yoga in a broader context of yoga is the overall physical practice and aspects of yoga. In a class description context, it implies a static form of practice where the practitioner holds the positions for longer periods of time. There is more of an emphasis on alignment and technique. Beginners welcome.

Vinyasa Yoga

Vinyasa Yoga implies more flowing movements between the poses. Synchronizing breath with movement is a major focus, along with technique and alignment.  This style allows for the teacher to have creativity and design her/his own sequences.

Dharma Yoga

Inspired by the teachings and classes of Yoga Master Sri Dharma Mittra, this class moves smoothly through traditional poses and sequences as well as some more modern exercises following with relaxation and meditation. Benjamin has been teaching since 2003 and has 200 and 500-hour certification from the Dharma Yoga Center in New York where he was an assistant to Sri Dharma Mittra and the center.

Rocket Yoga

The “Rocket” is a vinyasa flow class, created by Larry Schultz of It’s Yoga. It has emphasis on 1st, 2nd, 3rd Ashtanga Series Sequences and sequences poses from each series together to enable the student to deepen their practice, as well as give them permission to explore the Ashtanga poses out of sequence.

Power Yoga

Power Yoga is a general term used in the West to describe a vigorous, fitness-based approach to vinyasa-style yoga. Most power yoga is closely modeled on the Ashtanga style of practice. The term “power yoga” came into common usage in the mid 1990s, when several yoga teachers were looking for a way to make Ashtanga yoga more accessible to western students. Unlike Ashtanga, power yoga does not follow a set series of poses. Therefore, any power yoga class can vary widely from the next. What they have in common is an emphasis on strength and flexibility.

All levels of yoga practitioners are welcome.