yin yoga is a slow-paced style of yoga incorporating principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine with poses that are held for longer periods of time (3-5 min.).

yin yoga is a slow-paced style of yoga incorporating principles of traditional Chinese medicine with poses that are held for longer periods of time (3-5 min.).

vinyasa flow yoga emphasizes the sequential movement between physical poses guided by intentional breath. Vinyasa is a quicker paced class that incorporates cardio, strength, and stretch.

Yoga is more than a physical practice. It allows us to go inward to explore our thoughts and emotions. Mindfulness is the foundation of yoga and our connection to life. Learn how to apply the fundamentals of mindfulness and how you can cultivate a more mindful experience both on and off the mat.

hatha yoga classes will involve physical poses and breathing techniques (pranayama). These poses are typically practiced more slowly and with static posture holds for 3-5 breaths.

restorative yoga is a gentle, slow, still style of yoga that involves long, passive holds in a series of 4-6 restful poses.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) considers Qi (chi) to be your vital life force energy. Qi Gong is similar to yoga in many ways- both practices cultivate the movement of energy throughout the body using breathwork and meditation. 1000 Hands Buddha Qi Gong is a seated meditation using a series of mudras. This practice is a moving meditation that is great for students who struggle with sitting in stillness.
Mudras are hand and body gestures to facilitate moving Qi in a dedicated direction.

Option to purchase 1000 Hands Buddha handbook at registration to continue your practice.

hatha yoga classes will involve physical poses and breathing techniques (pranayama). These poses are typically practiced more slowly and with static posture holds for 3-5 breaths.

Join Pam and Mari in this 1.5hr restorative practice while receiving hands-on assists. Two teachers, four hands... what could be better?

When you don’t get enough physical touch (sometimes called touch starvation) you can become stressed, anxious, or depressed. As a response to stress, your body makes a hormone called cortisol. When you engage in physical touch, like a hug, your brain releases a hormone called oxytocin. This makes you feel good and firms up emotional and social bonds while lowering anxiety and fear.