This class is meant for the slightly more experienced yoga practitioner. During class, we will build a sequence of asanas (postures) that are tied together with breath to help build meditative movement, build inner tapas (zeal, discipline) and build awareness, coordination and confidence in your practice. In each class, we not only develop our physical practice, but also learn to deepen our energetic and subtle practices. Modifications and adjustments will be offered.

Autumn is a time of transition, when the trees change color and shed their leaves as the air becomes cooler and drier. According to Ayurveda, yoga’s sister science, autumn is the season of vata dosha, which is associated with the elements of air and space. Vata dosha can manifest as restlessness, anxiety, dryness, and instability in our body and mind. To balance vata dosha, we need to cultivate grounding, stability, warmth, and nourishment.

In this Hatha yoga class, we will explore poses that help us connect to the earth, calm our nervous system, and stimulate our digestive fire. We will start with a gentle warm-up, followed by a series of standing poses that emphasize alignment, balance, and stability. We will then move into some twists, forward bends, and backbends that massage our internal organs and release tension from our spine. We will end with a relaxing savasana where we surrender to the present moment and enjoy the fruits of our practice.

This class is suitable for all levels of practitioners who want to harmonize with the energy of autumn and find balance in their body and mind. Come join us for this seasonal Hatha yoga class and fall into balance!

This class is the perfect blend of gentle movement with asana (postures) with lots of time woven in for learning yogic breathing techniques. We hope to have you leave class feeling stable, calm and serene.

Class will start with gentle movement to prepare the body and mind for learning breathing techniques (that come the latter half of class). Class will end with plenty of time to cool down and rest. This is a great option for beginners that are new to yoga.