Level 1

These classes are a great way to start and build a strong foundation in yoga at our studio! Learn the basics in breathing (pranayama), yoga postures (asana) and alignment and meditation. Basic sun salutations and entry-level backbends will be introduced. Gentle.

Level 1-2

For students familiar with the basics from Level 1 classes who wish to begin exploring more yoga concepts and poses. More intermediate postures will be introduced and practiced, with sun salutations, more intermediate backbends and basic inversions. Gentle-moderate.

Level 2

Deepen your practice as well as your connection to your physical and energetic body! Emphasis will include moving into deeper backbends, inversions, and more intermediate poses. Vinyasa (flowing moves linking the poses) may be included. Suitable for intermediate to advanced students. Student should have solid foundation of sun salutations and basic standing postures. Moderate.

Level 2-3

Classes are designed to further the student’s strength, stamina, and flexibility as more advanced postures are integrated. For the practitioner able to work on intermediate-advanced postures, backbends, and inversions. A greater range of inversions, back-bending and arm balances are introduced. Moderate-vigorous.

Anusara

Anusara means "flowing with grace." Anusara Yoga is heart-oriented, spiritually inspiring, yet grounded in deep principles of optimal body alignment, with the goal of creating freedom and balance in our lives.

Beginning Yoga

The basics and foundations of yoga for those brand new to yoga, and those wishing to refresh "Beginner's Mind." A perfect place to start if you don't know a thing. When you step into your first Level 1 class, you'll feel absolutely at ease!

Hatha

Traditional asana (postures) are held in accurate alignment. Emphasis is placed on core strength, flexibility, balance, concentration and breath control.

Tantric Hatha

Tantric Hatha uses asana (postures) as a technique, along with breath, meditation, visualization, mudras and bandhas (energy locks) to balance the main forces that sustain mind and the body, to transform the physical body and unblock or remove the obstructions to balanced energy flow. The Tantric approach to asana is drawn from the ancient wisdom that suggests that the quality of your energy determines your experience of life.

Soft Flow

Based in the Kripalu yoga tradition. Designed to work mind, body and spirit. Based on themes, classes will focus on a particular posture, yogic philosophy, or “body part.” Classes begin with meditation followed by a series of flowing postures designed to increase heart rate and flow of blood to muscles. We then move to standing and seated postures. Class may include yin yoga, pranayama, or meditative visualization. The focus in this 1-2 level class is learning more about the self as Kripalu focus on self-love and individuality.

Vinyasa Flow

A flowing series of postures, each movement synchronized with the breath. An aerobic, full body workout which builds strength, flexibility, balance and endurance while detoxifying and relaxing the body and mind. This class is designed for students with basic yoga experience and no chronic injuries.

Restorative

A gentle class to reduce physical and emotional effects of stress. Practice supported yoga postures using blankets, blocks and straps that open the body while slowing down the mind. The result is relaxation, greater mental clarity, improved alignment and physical freedom. May be suitable for those with physical limitations. Breath work is included. VERY GENTLE.

Pre-Natal

Kate’s prenatal yoga classes reflect her strong belief that pregnancy is a normal and healthy event in a woman's life. Moving far beyond simple asana’s (yoga poses) we incorporates deep relaxation exercises, breath-work, birth positions, remedies for common discomforts, coaching on proper body mechanics and key pregnancy exercises like squats and kegels, positions to encourage optimal fetal positioning, and much more. Prenatal yoga classes offer an excellent space for like-minded and like-bodied women in Sonoma to come together to share their experiences of pregnancy, their yoga practice, and make lasting friendships.