Beginning Yoga - The Vinyasa Method

No other gym in town offers FREE Yoga classes to its members, and our beginning Yoga class is perfect for the person who wants to give Yoga a try without feeling like you're surrounded by ancient Yogi's. 

This is basic Yoga for the novice, so don't expect to be standing on your head yet.  Our instructor will take you through the class at a comfortable pace, showing you how to master the basic Yoga poses and helping to prepare you to move into the next level.

The Vinyasa Method

We practice the Vinyasa style of yoga which is characterized by a focus on vinyasa, or a dynamic connecting posture, that creates a flow between the more static traditional yoga postures. The vinyasa 'flow' is a variant of Sūrya namaskāra, the Sun Salutation. The whole practice is defined by six specific series of postures, always done in the same order, combined with specific breathing patterns (ujjayi breathing).

A standard Vinyasa consists of the flow from chaturanga, or plank, to chaturanga dandasana, or low plank, to urdhva mukha svanasana (Upward-facing dog), to adho mukha svanasana, or Downward-facing dog. The purpose of vinyasa is to create heat in the body, which leads to purification of the body through increased circulation and sweating. It also improves flexibility, as well as tendon and hard tissue strength, allowing the student to practice advanced asanas with reduced risk of injury.

Each sequence typically begins with 10 Sun Salutations and the standing poses. This is referred to as the "opening sequence". The student then moves to either the Primary, Intermediate, Advanced A, B, C, or D, depending on his or her skill level.

Once a student has mastered the beginning series, he/she may progress into the intermediate and advanced class on Thursday evenings.

Tuesdays at 6:15 pm
Saturdays at 10:30 am