Class Descriptions Yoga Traditional hatha yoga, the physical aspect of yoga study, includes postures (asanas) and breathwork (pranayama) to improve the body's flexibility, resiliency, strength and balance. Yoga can calm and clear the mind, reducing stress and increasing wellness. Based on poses practiced for thousands of years, yoga has a rich history as a healthy art. But yoga is more than just exercise; the practice allows us to connect to our best selves and offers a chance to feel good in the body we inhabit. Cathy's yoga classes are light-hearted and compassionate, with the intention to make yoga accessible to everyone. Cathy is inspired by the work of Vanda Scaravelli, who taught students to be firmly grounded first and then to release the spine and its energy through the breath. Mandy's classes emphasize proper body alignment and attention to breath. Mandy has been a dedicated practitioner of Iyengar yoga since 1998 and is a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher. Eva's classes are eclectic, as she draws from all the major yoga philosophies to help her students feel great by the end of class. Children and adults of all age groups are among her regular students. No matter how exhausted her students are when they arrive, they leave feeling more balanced and energized. Eva is a certified yoga teacher for adults and children and has been teaching yoga for 10 years.    Choose a class appropriate for your body and interest. Wear comfortable clothing that you can move in easily — loose-fitting shorts or sweatpants, and a t-shirt, for example. Key to Yoga Classes: G = Gentle and basic poses; Beginner-friendly M = Multi-level; Modifications--more or less challenging options--offered for all levels P = Prenatal in 2nd or 3rd trimester, with doctor's OK V = Vigorous, more physically challenging asana. Classes explore deeper yoga practices such as inversions, pranayamas, and/or yoga philosophy and meditation TLC Yoga - Simple stretches and restorative poses (supported with bolsters, blankets and other props). Ideal Prenatal class!  TLC Yoga is an excellent class for those recovering from injury, illness, surgery, or jet-lag.  Beginner-friendly! Supported (restorative) Yoga - Includes a variety of relaxing, nurturing positions based on traditional yoga poses  We use props--bolsters, blocks, and blankets--to fully support the body, allowing deep physical and mental release.  Given this support, the body can heal, renew, and move toward balance. Restorative yoga is often described as "active relaxation" and an entire restorative class is suggested as a part of everyone's yoga practice at least once per month.                 Beginning Yoga Series requires pre-registration and is THE place for those new to yoga, or for anyone just returning to a regular yoga practice. Classes are progressive, with each week building on the asana, postures, and pranayama, breathwork, of the week before. By completion of the series, students will have experience with backbends, forward bends, twists, balance poses and simple inversions, as well as several breathing patterns. Beginning Yoga  may be repeated, or you may attend other yoga classes of your choice after the series. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.                                                                           Lao Tzu