Class Offerings
I believe there is a yoga for every body, so I try to offer classes that give each students the professional instruction they need while also allowing them the freedom to explore their body and breath, in a safe and nurturing space.
Private and Small Group Sessions
Let’s work together! Tailored to your specific needs, desires, and goals, private and small group yoga lessons are personal, fun and challenging. Private lessons allow beginners to safely learn the foundational elements of yoga in a one on one format, while intermediate students are encouraged to deepen their own personal exploration of breath, body, and spirit. Small Group lessons are a wonderful way to bring yoga to your family or friend group. I have worked with families, wedding parties, Girl Scouts, and neighborhood groups. It’s a wonderful way to get to know more about yoga and each other. Whether in the studio or in the comfort of your own home, virtually, you will enjoy the extra attention that private and small group yoga sessions offer.
Mindful Vinyasa Flow
Mindful Vinyasa Flow classes are a great place to slow down and truly experience your body and mind in a thoughtful way. Whether you are in the studio or joining us from the comfort of your home, you will enjoy all the benefits of a well rounded yoga practice, while taking your time to move and breathe mindfully. Students gain strength, stamina, balance, and flexibility, as they move through a thoughtful series of classical Hatha yoga poses and some light flow. The breath will guide you and modifications are offered and encouraged to accommodate students of all levels.
Yoga in the Park
Join us at Unionville Community Park for a gentle evening flow to unwind mid-week. Enjoy the fresh air, the sounds of nature, and the beauty of the park, while experiencing a well rounded sequence for all levels. We will begin with a centering meditation, then move through a thoughtful series of poses with focus on the breath. Each class will include centering, breath work, a generous warm up, standing poses and stretching. A peaceful Savasana will round things out and bring you back into balance and ready to face the remainder of your week, feeling calm and relaxed. Bring a mat, a blanket or towel, & water.
Mixed Level Vinyasa Flow
In the studio or on the patio, this class will take students through a thoughtful sequence of poses that move with the breath. Sun salutations and variations are used to warm the body and calm the mind. This compassionately vigorous class combines dynamic movements and steady holds to strengthen and build resilience. Modifications are provided and encouraged so that students of all levels can experience the peace and presence of a well rounded yoga practice while personalizing their experience on the mat. Some yoga experience is helpful.
Yoga in the Vineyard
Yoga in the Vineyard at Stargazers Vineyard and Winery. Enjoy a 60 minute Flow and Glow yoga practice in the breathtaking landscape of this local vineyard. Following yoga, relax and enjoy a glass of delicious wine or Hibiscus tea. On occasion a light lunch plate, with Hummus, pita, olives, and veggies are catered for your pleasure. Everyone who has participated has been blown away by the beauty of the setting and the relaxing combination of Yoga, nature, and outdoor fellowship. Register by calling Stargazers directly.
Release and Restore
Release and Restore is a simple yoga practice with a complex effect on the body. A thoughtful sequence of poses are passively held for 3-5 minutes in order to stress and stretch connective tissue throughout the body. When taught well, this style of yoga offers the student an opportunity to hold poses and go inward to explore the body, mind and spirit. Students learn to practice patience and self lovingkindness. Restorative poses are used toward the end of class to calm the Central Nervous System and leave students feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. This class is an excellent companion practice to styles like Vinyasa flow, which tend to be more active or Yang in nature.
Yin Yoga
Yin Yoga is a style of yoga that is based on Chinese philosophies and Taoist principles. While more active styles of yoga like Vinyasa and Ashtanga yoga are “yang” in nature and focus on your muscles, Yin Yoga targets connective tissue, like fascia, ligaments, joints, and bones. Much of Yin Yoga is practiced down on the mat. It is a passive and contemplative practice that gives you opportunity to turn inward. Poses are held for 3-5 minutes which allows you time to tune into the physical sensations of your body and the tendencies of your mind. Yoga props are often used in Yin to support the body in these longer holds, so that you can fully relax to release muscular effort.
Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga is one of the most gentle forms of yoga. Students perform postures and breathing exercises using the support of a chair. This class is perfect for students recovering from illness or injury. Also wonderful for active seniors and anyone who wants to experience the many benefits of yoga without having to get up and down from the floor. Benefits include increased strength, mobility, balance and flexibility, along with improved circulation and cognition.. Each class ends with a final relaxation experience, either in the chair or laying on the mat. No prior yoga experience necessary.
Restorative Yoga
Restorative Yoga provides students with a delicious way to relax and release. The goal of a Restorative Yoga is to relax the Central Nervous System, letting go of the fight vs. flight mode, and inviting in rest and digest. Yoga props like bolsters, blankets, and foam blocks are used to lift the floor to meet and support the body. Most postures are done on the mat and held for 5-10 minutes. A thoughtful and traditional Restorative Yoga sequence ensures students build on their experience in each pose to achieve complete relaxation by the end of the session.. This self-care class will leave you feeling completely nurtured and renewed.
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Let’s practice together! I can’t wait to see you on the mat and share with you all the wonder that is yoga.