RATES

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

  • In this late-afternoon class, we’ll mindfully move slower with our breath through a creative and fluid sequence of postures designed to let go of the accumulated stress from our week. The intention is to leave us feeling rejuvenated from having had a hand in creating space for our own well-being. We’ll also take a longer, optionally prop-supported savasana at the end to a live soundtrack of calming acoustic guitar music.

  • In this class you’ll move through a fluid and creative sequence of postures centered around the breath. It’s meant to challenge and energize you, while also giving space to rest and recuperate. This class also includes not only music throughout, but live music by the teacher Matt at the end as you drift in savasana.

  • This vigorous, intermediate/advanced class is designed for athletes of all types including but not limited to runners, bikers, and climbers. This class will focus on using the core that all athletes need, increasing flexibility to the quads and hamstrings which become tight from running and biking, and breath awareness to bring you more energy and focus when your body is running low. Then, the class flows into yin with a few deep stretches at the end of each class. Yoga is a great way to cross train for any sport.

  • Welcome the new week as the sun goes down with candlelit yin yoga with Lucy. Lit with candles and with the soothing music of crystal bowls, this class is a weekly self care dream. Yin yoga is an internal practice where we work with fascia and the energy lines of your body. Each pose is held for several minutes.

  • Flow yoga links movement and breath through a series of physical postures designed to strengthen, stretch and challenge the body and mind. The class will begin with breath work and centering meditation, and start slowly with attention given to developing mindful awareness of breath and body and build to a flow practice including salutation series and balance work, ending with stretching and relaxation. Modifications will be provided to allow for various levels of experience and physical challenge.

  • Start this 75 minute class with a gentle and soulful slow flow, and then get comfy for the second half of class in long held yin poses. Yin is a quiet form of yoga aimed at stretching the fascia. Poses are held for 5 minutes and allow for rest in between poses. Refresh for the weekend with this Flow to Yin class.

  • Hatha yoga employs a wide range of classical yoga poses to strengthen and open the whole body. Class is taught in a dynamic flow of postures, with focus on sound alignment principles based how the joints and muscles of the body naturally function. In addition to verbal instruction, the teacher may from time to time assist students with gentle manual adjustments and succinct demonstrations. Breathing exercises may also be included.

    Level I

    An ongoing exploration into the art and science of yoga using a wide range of yoga poses to strengthen and open the whole body. An attentive and supportive environment appropriate for beginners and ongoing students.

    Level II

    Knowledge and experience gained in level 1 is explored with increased challenge in a wider variety of postures.

  • Soulful and sweet, Intuitive Flow is a vinyasa practice that focuses on dynamic movement and playful transitions. This is a level II+ class, so you can expect time building heat and playing in arm balances. The playlists are fun and heavy on beats, and the studio will be dimly lit so our intentions can be internal and focus on lasting change. We build body sensing focus to integrate emotions and stay in the present moment.

  • This is a satisfying and complete yoga practice. Breath is an integral part of this practice. We will use pranayama (breath-control) through the entire class to balance energies. Each class starts with an intention, moves through salutations, embraces long holds in postures, challenges balance, and ends in a calming relaxation.

  • This is a slower-paced class, designed for increasing hip and shoulder flexibility, and for experiencing a state of deep relaxation. The class is beneficial for those seeking to reduce stress levels, to increase flexibility through long held supported poses, and for those healing from injury. Relax and rejuvenate through restorative poses which release tension in a tranquil environment. As your body relaxes completely, your mind will also experience a deep sense of peace.

  • This 60 minute class begins with light breath work and warm-up, and moves into a well-paced set of Sun Salutations with variations to build heat and energy. Then incorporates strength and balance poses that lead into more challenging sequences with inversions, hip and chest openers. Class is designed to work towards the practitioner’s intelligent edge, then reintegrate the physical work through relaxing pranayama and savasana. The intention is to provide an approachable, light-hearted, yet challenging path to integration of mind and body through breath and movement while improving strength and length! Modifications and props are encouraged for both the optimal experience and safety.

  • Vinyasa is a flowing sequence of diverse poses, This class typically begins with a warm-up series, sun salutations emphasizing the importance of connecting breath with movement, incorporating more challenging postures such as creative standing balance postures and, of course, there will be modifications and variations offered for all poses so that the intensity and challenge is up to the individual.

  • A class that will include longer, more passive holding of specific yoga poses. All the poses are done on the ground with use of props to help you relax into the poses. Poses are held for 3-5 minutes with focus on the breath to assist in deepening the stretches with time. Yin targets the connective tissue around joints, while a more traditional yoga practice, yang, addresses the muscle system. This class can be deeply opening if you choose, or simply a more restorative practice.

  • This class starts with a calming breath practice meant to calm the nervous system. As we move into yin poses, we focus on finding the intelligent edge of opening and while relaxing into the stretch. The end of practice moves into a deep relaxation and Yoga Nidra. Students leave feeling nourished and rested.

  • Improve your climbing performance and feel better in your body. Yoga For Climbers is designed to stretch, strengthen, and soothe targeted muscle groups specific to climbers.

    Not just for climbers, this is a powerful class for all who’d like a challenge

Class Schedule

Along with in person classes we offer zoom classes! Have a membership or pass and want access to our zoom classes? Email NAYC at info@northernarizonayogacenter.com to get details.

We respectfully acknowledge that we live and work on the indigenous land Kinłání. The rich indigenous history of this region is not confined to the past; it is a vibrant and living legacy that continues to shape our present.