Our Form.

Our instructors are highly trained and have many years’ experience in a variety of Hatha Yoga traditions. The word Hatha means a balance of opposite forces in the body and, is usually used as an umbrella term that refers to any style of yoga that focuses on Asana, or physical postures. Most of the Hatha Yoga styles practiced in American studios today combine ancient form and contemporary innovations. Our classes derive primarily from the lineage of Krishnamacharya and styles developed by two of his students–BKS Iyengar (Iyengar Yoga) and Sri Pattabhi Jois (Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga). Many of our classes are taught in a Vinyasa form. Vinyasa is a flowing, athletic style of yoga that links breath with movement. It is often described as a moving meditation. This style allows teachers a great deal of flexibility and creativity in our teaching, and still brings great focus to the alignment principles taught in Iyengar and other yoga lineages. In a vinyasa practice, the breath is the foundation; the very source of movement. Cultivating this awareness of the breath allows us to move into stillness, quieting the constant chatter of the mind and bringing us back again and again to the present moment. Instructors offer both verbal and physical adjustments. We are sensitive to individual issues of touch. Please let your instructor know if you object to hands-on adjustments. Classes are offered in a variety of levels. Please come to a class that is appropriate for your level of experience, so that you can derive the most benefit and healthy challenge from the class without overdoing it. If you are not sure if a particular level is appropriate for you, please contact us. We’d love to help you find the right class.