Yoga

Yoga is literally defined as the "union of the mind, body, and spirit." The meditation of yoga stimulates and calms the mind, allowing it to rest. The postures improve muscle tone, flexibility, strength and stamina. The breathing releases stress and anxiety and quiets the mind. By uniting these three elements, your body works more efficiently and helps you attain a higher level of consciousness.

Even if you are not into the spiritual side of yoga, yoga is still for you. Research shows that yoga helps to control anxiety, arthritis, asthma, back pain, blood pressure, carpal tunnel syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, depression, diabetes, epilepsy, headaches, heart disease, multiple sclerosis, and more. "Yoga is the ultimate multitasking; you get to workout, stretch, breathe, meditate and reduce stress, all in an hour and a half," claims Holly Briscoe, Oxygen Instructor.

Knowing which class is right for you can be a love-hate experience, which is why we have created a diversified yoga program; from high intensity to low key, we have the yoga experience that's right for you 7 days a week, morning noon and night. Towels and mats are provided, but we recommend buying your own mat.

The class focuses on building core body strength and flexibility using a series of yoga postures, stretches and breathing techniques in a warm room. Benefits include increased strength, improved range of motion, endurance and overall physical conditioning. Beginners and advanced welcome.

Bikram Yoga:
This discipline, in which the room is heated to enhance yoga's natural benefits, incorporates 26 specific postures and breathing techniques for a total physical and mental workout that relieves stress, boosts the immune system, strengthens muscles, increases lung capacity, and improves posture and spinal alignment.

Power Yoga:
This vigorous style of yoga blends strength and balancing poses along with great stretching... promising a great workout yoga style. Classes are taught by certified yoga instructors.

Kids Yoga:
Cooperative games, theme activities, storytelling, music, and art engage the natural energy and enthusiasm of the 5, 6 and 7-year old child. Classes explore yoga poses, breathing exercises, visual imagery and relaxation techniques while conveying lessons in self-expression, body image, social skills, positive thinking, and environmental awareness.

Kindling the maturing independence of 8, 9 and 10-year olds, these classes encourage a deeper sense of body awareness, self-exploration and interpersonal skills. Alive with flowing sequences, balancing poses, breathing exercises, and creative relaxation techniques, children are sure to relish in their selves. As well, partner poses and cooperative yoga games inspire positive peer interactions that they are sure to carry into their everyday lives.