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Hatha Yoga is a traditional form of yoga that focuses on the physical postures (asanas) and breath control (pranayama) to achieve a balance between the body and mind. It aims to create a state of equilibrium and harmony by practicing various poses and breathing techniques. 

Hatha Yoga is often seen as a foundational practice that prepares the body for deeper spiritual practices and meditation. It emphasizes physical alignment, strength, flexibility, and the cultivation of inner awareness.

Hatha Yoga, unchanged for thousands of years, aims to balance the body and mind by joining the energies represented by the sun ('Ha') and the moon ('Tha'). In a Hatha Yoga class, physical postures and breathing techniques are practiced slowly with static holds. Originally, Hatha Yoga was the yoga of force, encompassing various practices such as asanas, pranayama, mantra, mudra, and cleansing techniques.

Despite the mystery surrounding its origins, Hatha Yoga practices, are acknowledged for creating positive changes, affecting physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Over time, Hatha Yoga practices spread to the West, incorporating influences from gymnastics, contortionism, and bodybuilding. Using yoga to enhance connection, vitality, and engagement with the world, even for those who cannot embrace asceticism.

Yin yoga is a gentle and introspective style of yoga that focuses on holding passive poses for longer. Unlike more active forms of yoga, Yin yoga involves holding passive poses for an extended period, typically ranging from 3 to 5 minutes or even longer.

Yin yoga is characterized by its meditative approach, encouraging practitioners to cultivate mindfulness and presence while holding the poses longer. It promotes flexibility, joint mobility, and a sense of calm by releasing tension and stress from both the body and mind. Yin yoga is an excellent complement to more dynamic yoga styles and is particularly beneficial for individuals seeking relaxation, improved flexibility, and a deeper connection to their inner selves. It's suitable for all levels of practitioners, making it accessible to those with varying levels of yoga experience.

We often incorporate variations of poses and we encourage our yogist to bring their own rolled blankets to support students in finding their edge and maintaining comfort during prolonged holds.

Practitioners are guided to cultivate awareness of their breath, sensations, and thoughts during the practice. This mindfulness helps deepen the physical and mental benefits of the practice.

Pilates is a physical fitness system developed by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century. Its original name was Contrology. It focuses on improving balance, stability, muscular endurance, strength, and overall body awareness. Pilates exercises typically involve controlled and precise movements that target the core muscles, which support the spine and help maintain proper posture.

Key features of Pilates include:

1. Core Strength: Pilates places a strong emphasis on building a solid core by engaging the muscles of the abdomen, lower back, and pelvis. This core strength helps stabilize the body and promotes better posture.
2. Whole-Body Workout: While core strength is central to Pilates, it is also a full-body workout. Pilates exercises engage various muscle groups, helping to improve overall strength, mobility, and balance.
3. Mind-Body Connection: Pilates encourages a mind-body connection through focused and controlled movements. Practitioners are taught to be mindful of their breathing, alignment, and the sensations in their body during each exercise.
4. Low-Impact: Pilates exercises are generally low-impact, making them suitable for people of different fitness levels and ages. They can be adapted for individuals with varying physical abilities.

Pilates is known for its ability to improve posture, strengthen the core, and promote overall physical well-being. It is often used in rehabilitation and is popular among gymnasts, dancers, and those seeking a balanced and functional fitness routine.

Iyengar Yoga is one of the most respected and well-known styles of yoga, developed by B.K.S. Iyengar in the 20th century. This style is distinguished by its emphasis on detail, precision, and body alignment during yoga poses.

Main Features of Iyengar Yoga:

1.⁠ ⁠Body Alignment: Iyengar Yoga focuses on the importance of proper body alignment in each pose. Correct alignment helps prevent injuries and enhances the physical and mental benefits of yoga.

2.⁠ ⁠Use of Props: Iyengar Yoga uses props such as yoga blocks, belts, blankets, and chairs to assist in performing poses correctly and without undue strain. These props help individuals who lack flexibility or strength to perform the poses accurately and safely.

3.⁠ ⁠Focus on Stability: Iyengar Yoga emphasizes holding poses (asanas) for longer periods, allowing the practitioner to fully engage in the pose and reap its benefits. This focus on stability and holding poses helps strengthen both the body and mind.

4.⁠ ⁠Sequencing of Poses: In Iyengar Yoga, the sequence of poses is carefully planned to achieve specific physical and mental effects on the body. These sequences are usually designed to improve the flow of energy in the body and prepare it for more advanced stages.

5.⁠ ⁠Attention to Detail: This style places special emphasis on teaching the precise details of each pose and how to perform it correctly. This precision helps improve the practitioner’s awareness of their body and its connection to the mind.

6.⁠ ⁠Gradual Teaching: Iyengar Yoga is typically taught in a gradual manner, with simpler poses leading to more complex and advanced ones over time.

 Benefits of Iyengar Yoga:

•⁠  Increased Flexibility and Strength: This style helps improve flexibility, strength, and body balance.

•⁠  ⁠Stress Reduction: The focus on breathing and body alignment can help reduce stress and promote mental relaxation.

•⁠  Enhanced Body Awareness: Attention to the details of poses and the use of props helps improve the practitioner’s awareness of their body and its capabilities.

•⁠  ⁠Suitable for All Levels: Due to the use of props and emphasis on precision, Iyengar Yoga is suitable for people of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners.

Iyengar Yoga is renowned for its focus on detail and the use of props, making it one of the best styles of yoga for improving alignment and body awareness, with numerous positive effects on both physical and mental health.

  Vinyasa yoga is a practice that is based on a fluid combination of poses in sequences that accentuates linking breath with movement. Usually in a Vinyasa practice, there is a constant flow of motion at a good, fast pace. 

It combines physical activity, breath work, mindfulness and meditation into one practice. Vinyasa does as much for the mind as the body. 

The benefits of this style of yoga is that it is a functional form of health, which means it is a movement-based practice that can be applied to enhance activities of daily life through improved muscle tone, increased range of motion, balance & core strength; all while achieving emotional calmness, focus and harmony.

This movement flow can also be done at a gentler pace in a ‘slow flow’ that builds body awareness with an emphasis on alignment, refining the musculoskeletal system and expanding lung capacity.

The essence of Vinyasa is a flow of asanas & transitions, connecting the body harmoniously through strength, flexibility & balance. 

Kali Natha Yoga is prayer in motion and movement with awareness. You can practice this yoga at any age, in any physical condition. A deeply healing practice of Divine Feminine, Kali Natha Yoga is a series of Kundalini and tantric yoga movements and breathing techniques. Together these practices enhance your stamina and calm your nervous system. At the end of the practice, you enjoy inner quiet and profound refreshment in body, mind and spirit.

This is a yoga of intent — focusing your passion for life and desire to embody love — you feel the mind, body and soul align. The practice fills you with joy, connects you to Mother Earth, opens your creativity, and imbues you with resiliency, simplicity, and intention. You embody this essence and carry it with you, on and off the mat

Benefits:

•  Activate your creativity
• Be calm when faced with challenging circumstances

• Feel strong and flexible in your body

• Expand your capacity for joy 
• Cultivate balance, calm the nervous system, enhance intuition, and achieve deep relaxation.

This gentle flow enhances flexibility and promotes relaxation, helping you unwind and reconnect with your body. 

After yoga, sink into a peaceful meditation and sound bath featuring crystal bowls, chimes, gongs and more. Let the calming sounds and vibrations wash over you, bringing deep relaxation that melts away tension and restores balance. 

Ideal for all levels, this class offers a chance to nurture your well-being and experience the transformative power of mindful movement and sound.