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Class Descriptions

Inside Flow Studios, you'll find a place for movement
and balance. You'll also meet wonderful instructors
who will guide and inspire your yoga and pilates practice.

Our classes follow a basic weekly schedule, but are subject to change.  To find the class that's right for you, please review our class descriptions below and current class schedule.

Please Note: Classes at Flow Studios are limited to 12-15 students.

Align & Flow Yoga

This yoga class combines very detailed alignment work, inspired by the tradition of B.K.S. Iyengar, with the joyous flow of a Vinyasa-based practice.  From the specific placement of the body in a given posture, to the transitions between poses in the Sun Salutation, the goal of this class, at every level, is to clarify.

Anusara Inspired (Hatha Flow) Yoga

A precise, yet playful practice for students of all levels of ability and yoga experience.  The practice will include challenging flow and the introduction of advanced postures, balanced with gentle and grounding poses to bring your body, mind and heart to an optimal place of connection and balance.  This class uses the alignment principles and heart opening style of Anusara yoga, a rapidly growing yoga system founded by John Friend.

Class Series: Chi Gung

In this class, we will learn simple, soothing movement and stillness practices that reconnect us with the healing life force that is all around us and within us.  By focusing kind, non-judging attention on our moment-to-moment experience of body and mind, we will balance our internal energy flow, gently mobilize and release all the major joints and muscles, and ease into a place of inner serenity and peace.

This 5-week class series starts on July 10, 2011.  $15 per class.  Suitable for all levels of fitness and is excellent training for the adept athlete as well as those who are healing from illness or injury.

Hardcore

Hardcore is a fierce blend of the most effective pilates techniques and circuit training.  This intense, high-energy pilates workout is designed to deliver serious results including toning and improved core strength.  The warp-speed pace is only part of the charm.  Our instructor, Leslie Goldman, is as motivating and talented as they come.  All fitness levels welcome, but prepare to be challenged.

Hardcore Lite

All the intensity and fun of Hardcore packed into a 30-minute class.

Hatha Flow Yoga

An invigorating yet steady flow that will inspire total body connection and ease of motion.  All levels welcome.  Beginners will be led gently and advanced enthusiasts will be given opportunities to deepen the practice.  Each class includes gentle flow sequences as well as time to ‘be’ in some of the poses- new focus postures will be explored in each class and then woven into the flow.  Focus and attention to proper alignment during flow is taught with specific and individualized attention for each participant.  Conscious breathing and awareness of energy is encouraged throughout.

Lift It - Yoga

In this class, we'll be using light weights, never exceeding 5lbs and often staying at the 2-3lbs level.  Our instructor, Trane, will take you on both a physical and mental journey.  We achieve this by allowing the weights to become nothing more than an extension of the body, placing the focus on movement, alignment and strength.  This class involves a great deal of visualization and can be used to overcome obstacles that directly relate to other everyday life situations.  All levels are welcome.

Pilates Mat

Performed on a mat, we'll take you through a series of controlled movements that flow together to strengthen your core muscles and lengthen the tight muscles of your lower body.

Restorative Yoga

Restorative Yoga is a healing practice that uses props to support every pose.  The purpose is restoration of energy: to rest, heal and digest.  Working with the nervous system to create conditions for relaxation, we remain in supported postures for 10-20 minutes with plenty of time to sink into this restful practice.  You may want to wear layers of comfortable clothing, including warm socks.

Vinyasa Flow Yoga

Similar to Ashtanga Yoga where the breath is synchronized with a progressive series of postures, but rather than a set series of postures, this is free style. Ours is sometimes synchronized with music.