Yoga Lab Masterclass

Class Description

This unheated (room temperature) class incorporates vinyasa, bhakti flow, hatha, yin, and restorative styles of asana (physical postures) practice to balance the mind and body so that we can continue to do our best work off the mat. Break up your week with a weekly all levels workshop. In this masterclass, we dive deeper into the monthly theme of practice. Ask questions and get them answered in a semi-private class setting. Modifications offered in this accessible class for beginners, experienced, and seasoned (level 2/3) practioners. Join the community in studying yoga (sangha)! Class Benefits • Promotes circulation, prevents or reduces strain, manages or eliminates chronic pain from sedentary lifestyle • Reduces stress and cortisol levels naturally by engaging the parasympathetic nervous system with breath work and mindfulness • Develops physical strength, mobility, energy, and focus on and off the mat • Improves sleep, metabolism, digestion, and hormone balance • Offers a supportive, local community on the path of yoga • Expands breath volume through breathwork and releasing tension • Prepares the mind and body for meditation practice • Improves recovery between high-intensity exercise • Advances knowledge of alignment and modification options for fast-paced vinyasa classes Class may include yogic tools: fellowship (sangha), yamas (restraints), niyamas (observances), asana (posture), pranayama (breath), pratyahara (sense withdrawal), dharana (concentration), and dhyana (meditation). Occasionally, we'll learn to use therapy balls and yoga props for self-myofascial release. Preparation • Wear Comfortable clothes, layers if you run cold • Bring a yoga mat, water bottle • Ground floor studio, bathroom, indoor lounge, outdoor deck/patio • Register ahead, memberships available, drop-ins welcome Who Should Attend? This class is open to all ages, sexes, genders, and levels of experience with yoga. Pregnant / prenatal yoga students are welcome to attend. Students who are postpartum or have experienced pregnancy loss are welcome to join once cleared by their providers. This class can be beneficial to students seeking to, • Manage stress or balance hormone levels • Foster long-term health, wellness, and fitness • Develop a local community • Adopt a healthy lifestyle with accountability • Premept preventable diseases or manage arthritis through physical activity • Practice without extra heat, such as for students with asthma or on their prenatal journey