Yoga Studies

This class is for teachers and students of Yoga that wish to deepen their practices and studies of Yoga in new areas for personal growth and transformation.    

April 1—The Hamstring Class

There are many reasons that we may have tight hamstrings. We may ask ourselves, are we really stretching them correctly? And are we really spending enough time with the hamstrings to undo the years spent getting them tight? This class will focus on many practices we can get the hamstrings to respond to our yoga, so we are never bored.  Imagine one hour just focusing on your hamstrings! All levels.

April 8—Banded Together:  MeltMethod to Hydrate the IT Band and Quads

In this MeltMethod class we discover how the IT band and quadriceps play a key role in keeping the knees and legs hydrated, happy, and pain-free. This class will teach you ways to prep your IT band by hydrating the calves, shins, and back of thigh–bringing benefits to the knees and the entire lower body.  You must have a MeltMethod Soft Foam Roller to participate on Zoom.  These supplies are provided for in studio students but it is helpful to bring your own.  All Levels.

April 15— The Balance Class

Many of us take balance for granted, but everyone can benefit from improving it. Balance training exercises strengthen core muscles and improve stability, making you lighter on your feet. Balance training helps create muscular balance in the body, improves neuromuscular coordination by getting the brain to talk to the muscles, and teaches your body to use the core for stabilization. All Levels.

April 22—How to Get the Benefits of Shoulderstand without Doing Shoulderstand

Sarvangasana (Shoulderstand)  requires proper propping for optimal alignment and injury prevention. Even advanced yoga practitioners may feel it is a pose that they are not comfortable with. Some students may have postural challenges, neck injuries, shoulder injuries, and muscular tightness that can interfere with safe practices. This class will explore variations to practice in the place of the full pose and still experience its calming effect on the nervous system, and its other benefits.  It is called the Queen of Asana for a reason!  At least 6 months of asana practice.

April 29—Yoga and MeltMethod for Chronic Neck Pain

Many of our problems in the neck and shoulder area result from our habitual postures which leads to dehydration in the connective tissue that supports the neck and reduces the cervical spine’s natural curve. This class will explore ways to help rehydrate the connective tissue issues in the shoulders and neck using the MeltMethod Soft Foam Roller.  Also, the class will practice effective yoga stretches to help develop healthy shoulders to support the neck, and return the cervical spine toward a healthier alignment. Recommended:  2 months of asana practice and a MeltMethod Soft Foam Roller.