classes
Soft Strength Classes℠
(Chair-Based and Mat-based options)
Chair-Based Soft Strength℠ is designed to improve strength, flexibility, balance, and mobility using the support of a chair. Other props, such as dowels, blocks, blankets, Therabands, balls, and bolsters, enhance the practice to make it more accessible.
Class begins seated, focusing on the breath with easy-to-explore movements. We incorporate more movement complexity to enhance pelvic and hip strength. Progressive strength and mobility work will lead to chair squats and, in turn, our ability to sit and stand. We also use props to target the wrists (grip strength), arms, and shoulders,
Students should come prepared to work hard as they learn about how their bodies are designed to move.
This class is suitable for all levels—even the seasoned practitioner will pick up a few tips and tricks. It is appropriate for people who want to learn more about their bodies but may have limitations due to knee, hip, or back pain.
Chair-Based Soft Strength℠
Mat-Based Soft Strength℠
Mat-Based Soft Strength℠ is designed to improve strength, flexibility, balance, and mobility from the floor. Other props such as dowels, blocks, blankets, therabands, balls, and bolsters will add load to build strength and increase movement complexity.
Class often begins on the floor, either on the back or belly. We use the breath to focus our attention and develop intra-abdominal pressure (to help with back pain). We isolate and activate larger muscle groups to build some heat and prepare for more complex movements in kneeling and standing.
The class is suitable for practitioners of all levels. It is the perfect support and supplement to any activity you participate in off your mat.
Muscle Mending℠ is a restorative class designed to alleviate exercise soreness and promote recovery through somatic principles inspired by methods like Feldenkrais.
This class focuses on gentle, mindful movements that help release tension, improve body awareness, and restore optimal function to muscles and joints. Whether recovering from a challenging workout, heavy lifting, or just needing to unwind tight muscles, Muscle Mending provides a soothing environment to reconnect with your body, enhance mobility, and facilitate healing.
Perfect for all fitness levels, this class encourages a deeper understanding of your body’s natural movement patterns, helping you recover faster and more effectively.
Muscle Mending℠
(a Soft Strength Recovery class)
Mindful Flow is a moderate vinyasa flow where we move with intention, focusing on fluidity, resilience, and mindful connection to the body. We build strength, explore balance, and open the body while honoring its unique needs and limitations. Each movement is approached with mindfulness, creating an opportunity to deepen body awareness, enhance mobility, and cultivate a sense of calm amidst the challenge.
Mindful Flow
Restorative Yoga emphasizes deep relaxation and body awareness, offering a supportive space to unwind, release tension, and enhance flexibility. Using props like blankets, bolsters, and straps, we'll help you find ease in each pose, encouraging you to soften into the present moment. Through breath-centered movement and a focus on comfort, Restorative Yoga nurtures your body and mind, helping you find balance, restore energy, and move with more confidence and less pain.
