At Yoga Tree, we encourage you to try the diverse branches of yoga which all offer different benefits to compliment your practice.
Hatha Yoga
Strength, flexibility, and stamina are developed by performing floor, standing and balancing postures. Heat is created in the body to detoxify and sculpt muscles by performing sun salutations and by holding postures longer. This accessible and eclectic blend of different styles of yoga designed to tone and stretch the entire body, releasing stress and creating a deep experience of well-being. Levels 1-2 is suitable for beginners & those wanting an easier practice. Levels 2-3 is a class for intermediate students wanting to take their practice to the next level.
Hatha Flow
Students move in a continuous flow from one posture to the next, combining the breath with their movements. Together with the breath students flow mindfully through the postures that lead naturally from one to the next. Students should be familiar with basic yoga poses. The class focuses on correct alignment, breathing, movement and focusing the mind. Students will leave the class feeling energized and rejuvenated.
Gentle Hatha
This is suitable for beginners, students of all ages and fitness levels. This gentle, slower paced class typically starts with breathing techniques followed by detailed instructions on how to perform each posture. It is non-competitive and most positions are easily modified to fit the individual needs of the practitioner.
Hot Yoga
The yoga postures are performed in a heated room, 38C (to replicate the temperature of yoga's birthplace in India). The heat will promote detoxification of the body and will allow a deeper stretch into the muscle tissues, ligaments and tendons.
If you're timid of the heat, a beginner or have any heart conditions try the reduced heat instead until you feel comfortable with the heat.
*Remember to bring a bottle of water and towel to place on mat
Reduced Heat Yoga
Similar to Hot Yoga however the temperature is set 10 degrees less at 28 degrees. Can be used to prepare for Hot Yoga classes if you are timid of the heat.
Ashtanga Yoga
Ashtanga yoga focuses on developing strength and endurance. As a set series of yoga postures an Ashtanga Prep class or level I will prepare for the full series of postures or perform only part of the series. Students move quickly from one pose to another in an effort to build core strength and flexibility.
Iyengar Yoga
Iyengar is a widely recognized approach to Hatha Yoga, it was created by B. K. S. Iyengar. Practitioners can pay close attention to the precise muscular and skeletal alignment as the teacher focuses on alignment and inner awareness.
This style is characterized by the use of straps, blocks and the Iyengar rope wall to aid in understanding the alignment of the posture. Practicing Iyengar yoga will give you a good knowledge of classic yoga poses so that whatever other style you practice, you will have the basic fundamentals of how to do each posture.
*Remember to bring a towel to place on props
Restorative Yoga
This is a gentle, therapeutic style of yoga that uses props to support the body to deepen the benefits of the poses. It is a soothing and nurturing practice that promotes the effects of conscious relaxation.
Kripalu Yoga
Intertwining the body, breath, mind, and energy is the primary goal of Kripalu yoga. Kripalu is a style of hatha based on Kundalini Yoga and comes out of Gujarat, India. You are encouraged to find your own level of practice on a given day by looking inward. Multiple options are given for some postures so that practice is suited for a range of body types and flexibility. Class begins with centering meditation, gentle warmups, then basic asana flow and/or holding postures, followed by breathing practices and meditation.
Bollywood Dance
This class will introduce you to a wide spectrum of Indian dance. From ancient classical styles of India, to modern Bollywood moves. It will explore the use of various body postures, rhythmic footwork, hand gestures, facial expressions, and story telling. Students will learn short routines, and learn a large variety of movements to explore the different regions of India.
Mommy & Baby
This is a class for mommies to share quality time with their babies and other moms through an energizing yoga practice. Postures will help mom refocus, regain strength and flexibility and soothe aching muscles from nursing and holding baby.
The class will begin with a dynamic sequence for mom, later incorporating and partnering with your baby. We will end with some breath awareness, relaxation and bonding with a few baby yoga postures.
Economy/ Community Class
These classes are offered as a way to make yoga accessible to everyone. Certified teachers will instruct the various styles of yoga classes. Drop in $7