class descriptions

Ashtanga Vinyasa

Based on the primary series of ashtanga yoga, classes teach sun salutations, basic standing postures, and deep (Ujjayi) breathing. These classes are recommended for students at all levels. This class includes alignment instruction and demonstration.

Basics (level 1)

A slow paced class with detailed alignment instruction and demonstration. Meditation and breathing are taught. This class is essential for beginners. More advanced students can use Basics to deepen their practice.

Core Strength For Yoga

Tone your abdomen, strengthen your back, and create a strong center. Go deeper into internal organs to release toxins, and bring freedom and fluidity into your body. Developing a strong core will help you avoid injuries and is a great compliment to your regular yoga practice. All levels.

Forrest Yoga Basics (level 1)

A slow paced class with detailed alignment instruction and demonstration. Forrest yoga is intense, mindful yoga that builds flexibility, intelligence, and strength while helping students to deepen their relationship with their authentic self. More advanced students can use Forrest Yoga Basics to deepen their practice.

Forrest Yoga Advanced (level 2 & 3)

Vigorous and demanding, this class is a carefully constructed flowing series of intensive yoga asanas. Backbends, inversions and arm balances are emphasized. This class helps students learn to have freedom in their body. Students should be familiar with Forrest Basics and Vinyasa classes.

Gentle Yoga

This slow-paced class is designed to revitalize and restore your body, relax your mind, increase energy, and reduce stress. For beginners or experienced students who want a slower paced, less strenuous class.

Hot Power Practice

A “HOT” yoga practice with minimal cuing, no assists and smooth music, creating a synchronized quiet chorus of movement and breath.

Mixed Level classes (all levels)

These classes cover the range of Basics and Vinyasa classes. Modifications and variations are offered to increase or decrease the intensity of the class.

Mixed Level Practice (all levels)

Mixed-Level Class (see above) but with no hands-on assists. It includes smooth music, creating a synchronized chorus of movement and breath.

Power Vinyasa

Heated, flowing classes based on the Baptiste Vinyasa Power Yoga style.

Vinyasa (level 2)

This fast paced class introduces the flowing form of yoga called Vinyasa. More advanced students are offered challenging variations.