Descriptions
Level 1 Classes- Suitable for Beginners
Mixed Level Classes- Suitable for Experienced Beginners to Intermediate students
Community Classes- These classes are taught by new teachers and are open to everyone but are not recommended for pre- natal students or anyone working with serious injury or chronic pain
Level 1 Hatha Yoga:
These classes are designed for beginner yoga students and as such will move at a slower pace with detailed instruction and modifications offered.
Level 1 Anusara Inspired™:
In this Level 1 class the focus is on learning the foundational poses and basic principles of Anusara Yoga to build strength, increase flexibility, and foster greater focus. Suitable for pre or post natal students.
Level 1 Indoor BeachFit:
This one hour fitness class is designed to warm and tone your core, fire up your metabolism,
stimulate the lymphatic system, tune your balance, build an overall oneness feeling and intuition in the body by strengthening the neuro-muscular relationship and raising body
awareness.
Mixed Levels Yin Flow:
Yin/flow yoga combines yin postures (see Yin Yoga description), with gentle flowing movements to assist in better circulation and joint mobility. This class is a great introduction to the Yin practice.
Mixed Levels Vinyasa Flow:
Mixed level vinyasa classes will move at a steady pace and will include intermediate level poses. Modifications will be offered to suit varying levels of practitioners. Focus is on breath synchronized movement to encourage greater body awareness and increased energy.
**Due to the nature and focus of Yin Yoga, it is not appropriate for pregnant woman or those with recent muscle strain or joint injury.
Mixed Levels Power Flow:
Power yoga is a fun and vigorous style of yoga that is taught in a continuous flow style to increase energy and vitality while building strength and stamina. The emphasis on breath initiated movements helps to cultivate greater focus and attention while the mindful progression of postures allows for deeper opening and increased flexibility. This class is open to mixed levels but may not be suitable for the absolute beginner due to it’s faster pace. Modifications will be offered to suit individual students where possible while allowing everyone to move together as a group.
Mixed Levels Anusara-Inspired™:
Anusara Yoga is a system of Hatha Yoga that combines asana technique, yoga philosophy and good company. A fun, heart-felt and often sweaty class that moves at a steady pace and includes intermediate posture work. Variations will be given to suit varying levels of practitioners.
Level 2 Vinyasa Flow:
These classes will move at a steady pace suitable for intermediate to advanced students. Classes will include advanced posture work including arm balances and inversions.
Yin Yoga:
Often called the quiet practice Yin yoga is deep and meditative. Sequences of floor based, long held postures work to release tightness and shorting of the deeper connective tissues within the body while focus is directed into the full experience of each moment.
**Due to the nature and focus of Yin Yoga, it is not appropriate for pregnant woman or those with recent muscle strain or joint injury.
Restorative Yoga:
This class is suitable for all levels. Restorative yoga is a gentle, therapeutic style of yoga where props are used to support the body in restful poses. This nurturing practice focuses on restoring the central nervous system and promotes conscious relaxation.
Meditation:
Please join Tracy Crocker on Sunday Mornings 9:30-10:30 for group meditation. This sit is open to all silent meditation practices. Tracy holds this space to create a supportive environment ideal for meditation with others.
A donation of $2 is requested to support the space, create a library and purchase tools.
Please arrive on time but feel free to quietly leave early.
Please call Tracy at 250-725-2326 with any questions.
A calm quiet mind.
Sacred Heart Chakra Dance:
Welcome to the alchemical transformational journey of Sacred Dance. Open to the divine flow of Shakti, receive the Grace of Shiva, expand through the light body and in ecstasy we shall celebrate our return to LOVE!
This class begins in a seated circle to center and create intention then Dionne and her music flow help lead you into your dance experience. Expect to freely move and dance to your own rhythm and creativity. Class ends in a closing circle. Sacred Heart Chakra Dance’s philosophy is closely related to that of Yoga, but the physical aspect of the class is not structured like most yoga classes. No mats or props are used for this class.