Class Descriptions

Check these out to see what different styles of yoga are offered here at Seva. Remember, we believe that ALL yoga styles are suited to ALL bodies. The beauty of yoga is that you always do you....listen to your body, do your own thing!

VINYASA FLOW

In a Vinyasa Flow class we move with our breath. One breath, one movement. A moving meditation.

HATHA YOGA

In a Hatha Yoga class, we hold our yoga poses for 3-5 breaths. This allows us the ability to sink further into the pose and feel how it feels in YOUR body.

POWER YOGA

This class will get your heart rate up! A Vinyasa Flow that moves faster than the typical class and allows participants to try some of the less common poses in yoga. Everyone can do power yoga, as we encourage going at your own pace, but a basic knowledge of yoga poses is beneficial. But don't be afraid! It's fun!

Caution: Music may be rockin'!

RESTORATIVE YOGA

This class uses props such as blankets, bolsters, blocks and sandbags to allow you to sink deeply into a pose. Designed for ultimate relaxation!

YIN YOGA

Yin Yoga is a style of yoga where poses are held for several minutes, stimulating the fascia and connective tissues, encouraging them to safely and gently lengthen and release. This is a floor based practice with most poses done in either a seated position or lying on the back, belly or side. Each class is different, focusing on energy lines, acupressure points and organs associated with the season according to Oriental Medicine.

HATHA PLUS

In this class, we weave myofascial release techniquies such as foam rollers and/or self massage into a carefully selected sequence of poses, highlighting different areas of the body each week.

YOGA NIDRA

Yoga Nidra is a deep guided meditation that takes you through several layers of consciousness and provides deep relaxation and stress relief. No physical practice is involved. Can be done laying or sitiing on a mat, or sitting in a chair.

FAMILY YOGA

Family Yoga is a great way for family members wo connect, along with learning and practicing some basic yogic principles. The yoga is done with games, songs and movement designed to be fun. All ages are welcome and all ages can have fun, but the activities are geared for children ages 3 to 8.

HATHA PUMP

In this class, we will go through traditional hatha poses, but with the option of using light hand weights to promote some upper body strengthening movements. Participants are not required to use weights but weights from 1 to 5 pounds will be provided.

YOGA STRENGTH

This class combines moves and exercises from the Core, Balance and Pump classes to give you a full body workout using moves inspired by Yoga and Pilates. Suitable for all levels, as each participant is given many options so they can customize the workout to how they are feeling each day

STABILITY AND MOBILITY

A class based on using controlled body weight and Pilates-like movement to create a more stable body and core, while adding full body dynamic stretching to promote nerve flossing and neuromuscular communication. Overall, this creates increased circulation, flexibility and enhanced muscular relaxation. All levels will benefit from this class. No experience necessary. Taught by a certified Athletic Trainer

BREATHWORK, CHANTING AND GUIDED MEDITATION

In this class we will discuss and practice various breathing techniques that can be used in class or in day to to life. We will also learn and practice some different chants. Class will conclude with a 20-30 minute guided meditation and time for some optional journaling or reflections. No movement. Class can be accessed on a mat or using a chair.

CORE AND MORE

A workout designed to strengthen your core. A strong core is essential to good posture, balance and general well being. We will use a variety of equipment, such as stability balls, foam rollers and blocks to perform some yoga and pilates type exercises. And we will finish with some balance poses, all of which depend on that strong core. A 45 minute class

BALANCE AND ALIGNMENT

A workout designed to help you with your balance. Balance is essential to our everyday lives from walking, running, playing sports and just existing safely as we age. We will use a variety of equipment, such as foam rollers, balance board and blocks to perform some yoga and pilates type exercises. And we will finish with some balance poses. A 45 minute class

S.E.A.T

S.E.A.T (Supported Exercise for Ageless Training) is a full-body exercise program developed to serve as an ageless workout for a multitude of individuals. The program is designed so that all the exercises can be performed seated, and participants may sprogress to standing if that is the goal. The program uses light weights or exercise bands, along with great music and fun dance moves (think 80s aerobics class in a chair). This is a scientifically based workout designed to help students get stronger and more flexible, while having fun!

RESTORATIVE YIN

Restorative Yin Yoga aims to calm the nervous system and release tension in the body and mind. We accomplish this through the use of props, hands on assists, and stillness. Long passive holds allow us to bypass the muscles so that we can nourish the deeper tissues of the body such as fascia, joints, and ligaments. The mind benefits from the meditative and introspective nature of this practice.

Restorative Yin Yoga is made up of floor-based postures held for 5-7 minutes. Each class includes the support of props such as blocks, blankets, bolsters, straps, and sandbags along with the option to receive hands on assists. Yoga props allow for gentle support and the opportunity to adjust your level of sensation. Hands on assists allow for deeper expression of postures and encourage the body to let go of held tension.

Restorative Yin is the yoga class you didn't know you needed.

SOFT TO STRONG FLOW

Poses and sequences progress from the softest to the strongest, allowing you to customize your practice according to how you feel each day

QIGONG

Qigong (chi gong) energy exercise with the intention for health, wellbeing, and attunement to love-wisdom. Harmonizing body, btreath, and mind through movement, static poses, engagement, and relaxation. Exploring awareness and energy from multiple traditions. Practice is done mostly standing and accessible to all.

PILATES FUSION

A pilates class that integrates the 5 basic principles of STOTT Pilates; a contemporary approach to the original 'Contrology’ created by Joseph Pilates, with flexibility, strength training, toning, full range of motion movement patterns while incorporating small equipment. Using tubing, hand weights, stability balls, balance boards, each other, foam rollers, fitness rings, cardio drills, and more. This class can adapt to the beginner thru advanced exerciser that focuses on concentration, control, and core. These are the three C’s that encompass the main focus areas of the original Pilates exercise program developed by Joseph Pilates.

We have fun challenging the 3 C’s, working together to support mechanical imbalances of the spine, diaphragmatic breathing, and more importantly working within our own fitness levels. The more we concentrate on the muscles we are working with control and core stabilization, the more we gain strength, increase our spine health, and improve our well-being.

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