Yoga Practices
**All classes are hot unless otherwise specified on the schedule.**
Yin:
This type of yoga focuses on working the connective tissue of the body and holding poses for 3-7 minutes. Holding the postures for this long stresses (a good stress) and works the fibres of the tendons, joints, fascia, and ligaments. This is a great class for individuals with tight muscles, injuries, and just wanting a good stretch (suitable for all levels, pregnant women should avoid this class).
Hatha Flow:
This class is ideal for beginners to yoga. It focuses on breath, relaxation, and strengthening the body and mind. This form helps to bring more flexibility to the body and helps calm the mind from the daily stresses of life (suitable for all levels).
Vinyasa Flow:
This is a flow that focuses on stretching, strengthening the muscles, and integrating the mind with the body. Vinyasa refers to the alignment of movement and breath, a method which turns static asanas into a dynamic flow. Classes are all unique to their teachers with standing, seated, balancing and inverted postures (suitable for all levels).
Hatha:
This class is ideal for beginners to yoga. It is slowed down, postures are done in steps, and modifications are given. This is suitable for anyone that prefers a gentle class, or inflexible bodies.
LuLulemon Community Class:
This is a Lululemon community class. Customers from lululemon and the general public, are able to come and enjoy this complimentary class.
Zumba:
Zumba® Fitness – When participants see a Zumba class in action, they can’t wait to give it a try. Zumba classes feature exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and international beats. Before participants know it, they’re getting fit and their energy levels are soaring! There’s no other fitness class like a Zumba Fitness-Party. It’s easy to do, effective and totally exhilarating, often building a deep-rooted community among returning students.
Prenatal Yoga:
Prenatal yoga helps prepare a mom-to-be for labor. It focuses on flexibility, strength and balance (suitable for all levels).
Back to the Basics (coming soon):
This is a registered class that is perfect for anyone that is new to yoga. Each week a new posture will be covered, and students will be taken through the class step by step. This class is ideal for anyone wanting to have a better understanding of postures, yoga, and just wanting to take it slow.
Restore and Repair (coming soon):
With all the stresses in life, sometimes it’s nice to take a time-out. This class focuses on relaxation. The body is supported with props that stimulate and relax the body towards balance. A restorative yoga practice will help relieve the effects of chronic stress, reverse effects of gravity, and improve the immune system. It also stimulates and soothes the organs (suitable for all levels).
Warm Flow (coming soon):
This class provides a dynamic range of poses by the teacher for a great mind-body workout, and has similar benefits of a hot practice (suitable for all levels, not for pregnant women).
Karma Classes (coming soon):
Karma classes are operated by donations only. A minimum of $10 is required. Passes are not accepted for this class. All donations will go to a specific charity or cause (suitable for all levels).
Core (coming soon):
This yoga class focuses on the abdominal muscles. It will tone your body, increase strength and stamina, and focus on breathing (suitable for all levels, not suitable for pregnant women).