YOGA
Yoga is a philosophy, or way of living, and in Sanskrit means to: yolk or unify the body and the mind. This “union” can be achieved through the regular practice of the 8 limbs. The practice of yoga is an ancient healing art form that has been around for thousands of years. We do our best to honor its Indian and Southeast Asia roots, revering it as a spiritual practice to calm the mind, building mental strength and endurance, helping us to manage stress with mindfulness, improve focus and sharpen concentration. Practicing living our yoga takes time, dedication and discipline. If we seek to discover who we truly are, we must practice. When you arrive to our studio, know that we value creating peaceful sanctuary for one another. The practice of yoga should be embraced as a way towards self discovery, not simply an exercise routine to check off the to-do list. We appreciate all, and all are welcome here. Please come as you are.
scheduling & pricing:
Classes are offered on a sliding scale, ranging from $10 to $20 per session - or pay what you can! Since our studio only fits 10 students, spots are limited, and we highly recommend signing up online in advance to secure a place. While drop-ins are welcome, availability is not guaranteed. We will always try to make room for you.
Payment can be made at class through cash, check, Venmo or Zelle.
Parking
The studio is conveniently located in the Village of Hyde Park. Please park along Church Street or Main Street.
Please avoid parking in the Post Office Parking lot or across the street in front of our neighbors homes.
Your support is essential, as it helps us keep classes affordable and allows us to continue expanding our wellness programs for the benefit of the entire community.
PRACTICE OFFERINGS
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Ashtanga is a beautiful, strong, and disciplined practice that offers a well-defined and set sequence of postures. It emphasizes core elements such as pranayama (breath control), bandhas (energy locks), and asana (postures) to cultivate a deep mind-body connection. Students will be carefully guided through essential poses designed to strengthen both the body and mind, promoting increased confidence, stamina, strength, stability, and flexibility over time. This is a 90min class.
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Like the Ashtanga Primary Series, this practice focuses on the same basic elements but in a shorter, easier format - class is 60mins. It helps prepare the body and mind while slowly building endurance for the Primary Series. This way, practitioners can build strength without feeling overwhelmed.
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One way of enhancing wellness, that encourages a sense of belonging, is to practice together. This monthly community class not only focuses on practicing our yoga on the mat, but we also spend time afterwards practicing off the mat strengthening our compassion towards one another. We will start with a 60min Vinyasa practice, that is suitable for all levels, and close with sharing food and stories. A light snack will be provided.
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This gentle vinyasa practice moves at a slower, calming pace, giving you plenty of time to transition from one posture to the next. It offers a wonderful opportunity to build strength, improve stability, and enhance flexibility. As you move through the sequences of postures, feel yourself come alive, reenergized and centered - leaving feeling refreshed, renewed, and empowered for the day ahead.
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Our seated 30min morning practice combines meditation and pranayama to foster inner harmony. We begin with meditation to encourage the mind to calm and pranayama to boost energy. This practice helps us to cultivate inner peace, harmony, clarity, and focus. No experience necessary.
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A practice centered on deep, restorative relaxation, using supported poses combined with focused meditation techniques. Various props such as bolsters, blocks, and blankets assist the body in releasing tension by relaxing muscles, joints, and energy channels. Sessions typically begin with grounding meditation, calming breathing exercises, and reflective journaling to cultivate mindfulness, gradually transitioning into gentle, restorative poses that promote deep rest, healing, and overall well-being.
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This class offers an active and engaging sequence of postures aimed at helping you find grounding and connection through mindful movement paired with focused breath awareness. Featuring a diverse range of postures, it is particularly well-suited for those seeking variety and renewed energy to their practice. This practice seeks to improve strength, endurance, stability, and flexibility.
Om shanti, shanti, shanti
Om Peace, Peace, Peace
