Yoga Styles
Find the style that is right for you
Vinyasa
Vinyasa classes utilize smoothly flowing and consist of a series of poses that will teach you to coordinate with the flow of your breath. Vinyasa movements cultivate balance, stability, flexibility, and vigor. Breath awareness and coordination are carried throughout the practice as the asana ebbs and flows between effort and ease. Because vinyasa practice puts a strong focus on sun salutations, most vinyasa classes will focus heavily on this sequence. The continuous movement of vinyasa reflects the impermanence of all forms and the necessity of accepting change to achieve balance and completeness.
Align & Flow
This is a mindful movement practice that incorporates meditation and pranayama. It will be a moderate pace of practice and options will be provided for all levels of practitioners; some yoga experience is recommended. The intention of this class is to move thoughtfully and slowly enough to offer alignment instruction to build functional, sustainable movement patterns that increase the health and wellbeing of each practitioner, but quickly enough to build heat, strength, and stamina.
$10 community flow
$10 Community Flow Join us for this heated morning class which consists of a series of poses that will teach you to coordinate with the flow of your breath. All abilities welcome, mats provided! This class has moved inside the studio (217 Grand Ave.) for the colder months.
Mobility & Foam Rolling
Let’s get moving in a meaningful way! In this movement mobility class we will focus on functional, full-body strengthening exercises, balance, tension release (ball and foam rolling), and stretching. This class builds stability and strength in a safe way, so we can continue to move with confidence and intention in our daily lives.
Iyengar Yoga
Iyengar yoga is a type of hatha yoga based on the teachings of BKS Iyengar, and on the eight limbs of yoga as described in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. It focuses on precise body alignment, the use of props to help students of all abilities perform the asanas, and an understanding of the therapeutic potential of yoga. The asanas build strength, flexibility, stamina, and balance, and the postures are held for longer periods of time in order to cultivate control of the breath, concentration, and inward self study. Classes are characterized by their precision, with teachers giving detailed verbal instruction and actively correcting misalignments.
SLOW FLOW YOGA
Slow Flow is a mindful, slower paced yoga class that is meditative and emphasizes peace and calmness of body and mind. Poses are held for a longer period of time to teach principles of proper physical and energetic alignment. This means that you can plan on taking several rounds of breath in each pose, instead of moving to each breath. The challenge in the class comes from holding postures for a longer period of time and the simultaneous steering of consciousness to the awareness of breath and movement. Breathing and mindfulness practices are taught in simpler sequences. Slow Flow is a great place to start if you are new to flow-style yoga or anyone wanting a methodically paced class that still emphasizes the connection between breath and movement.
Therapeutic Yoga
Therapeutic Yoga uses a methodic application of sequences to unwind fascial patterns of holding and pain in the body. Much of the work is floor-based and passive, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy! This therapeutic style of Yoga resets the nervous system, opens the joints, and releases patterns of restriction in the body, using long holds and specific alignment. This is an all-levels class, and everybody—athletes, couch potatoes, young and old, will find this practice accessible and will benefit from it.
Kaiut yoga
This yoga practice was designed to serve the modern body and mind. Francisco Kaiut’s method is influenced by his professional practice as a chiropractor and his education in craniosacral and polarity therapies, deep tissue massage, and hatha yoga. The Kaiut Method works deeply with the joints, to return the body to its optimal structure and function, thereby allowing the internal systems to work as efficiently as possible for as long as possible—anti-aging yoga from the inside out. By focusing on the joints instead of stretching the muscles, practitioners can work with the cause behind the symptom. This inclusive method uses simple shapes to create a yoga format accessible to all practitioners regardless of flexibility, strength, age, or experience, and is intended to restore true freedom of movement to the body, and in turn the mind.
Hot YOGA
This heated 90-minute class blends posture series and vinyasa flow for a sweat-filled, full-body workout. With a focus on strength, flexibility, and endurance, the format shifts regularly to keep you engaged and challenged. Suitable for all levels, with options to adjust or push your practice further. Get ready to move, sweat, and leave feeling strong.
Hatha Yoga
Hatha yoga provides a well-rounded yoga experience. It includes postures, breath work, and meditation. This class integrates breath with movement. The strong, slow pace offers time to be present in each pose. Poses are often held for a few breaths, giving time to explore its physical and mental challenges. Classes focus on releasing tension, connecting with the breath and helping students gain strength and flexibility. Practitioners enjoy the live music of harmonium and sung mantras.
Yin YOGA
Yin yoga is a deeply relaxing practice that targets the joints and interconnective tissues of the body. It restores range of motion and flexibility while relieving pain and chronic tension. Poses are held for a few minutes each to allow for muscle and fascia release. This practice complements any active yoga practice or exercise routine.
REstorative Yoga
Rest and rejuvenate yourself with this restorative yoga class—Deeply nourishing poses held for longer periods of time, allowing for introspection and deep opening. This class will include inversions, with the support of props.
Prana Vinyasa
Prana Vinyasa is an energetic, creative, full-spectrum approach to embodying the flow of yoga, as cultivated by Shiva Rea and the Global Vinyasa Collective of Teachers. Students of all levels are empowered to experience prana – the universal source of breath, life-energy and conscious intelligence – as the navigating source of their yoga practice. Practitioners learn classical and innovative approaches to vinyasa yoga and the state of flow, inspired by Krishnamacharya’s teachings, Tantra, Ayurveda, Bhakti, and Somatics. Prana Flow classes are breath inspired journeys that offer a complete spectrum of rhythms from meditative and rejuvenating to the challenging and empowering. Every class is well rounded, following the mandala of the body and asanas – to create whole body transformation of strength and fluidity, circulation and centering.
Kundalini
A refreshing take on an ancient practice–align with your highest self and activate your infinite creative potential. Kundalini yoga is a combination of specific kriyas and meditation aimed at raising the kundalini energy. The practices also help prepare the practitioner physically and spiritually for the intensity of this energy. Together in this 45 minute class, we move our bodies, free our breath, and open our energy centers to feel more balanced! All levels welcome
Chair Yoga
Just like a regular yoga practice, Chair Yoga increases flexibility, strength and body awareness! Just about any standard yoga pose can be modified for chair yoga-including backbends, twists, hip openers and forward folds. It is a great form of yoga for every body, including those with physical disabilities or aging students who may find typical yoga inaccessible. For example, when standing poses are included in a Chair yoga class, the chair is used to help with and improve balance and/or performed seated.
Yoga in Paonia Town Park
This fun and expansive practice will be led outside at the Gazebo in Paonia Town Park! Join us for this seasonal practice, weather permitting. This is a donation-based class (suggested donation $10-$20) Mats will be provided. In the event of bad weather, our alternative location will be: PYMC, 217 Grand Ave.
Yoga at delicious orchards
Yoga at Delicious Orchards (Big B’s) Join us in the orchards for a special practice in nature! Our diverse and experienced local teachers from PYMC will take turns each week to lead this offering. Mats will be provided. Locals and visitors alike are welcome at this festive class! This class is a $15 drop-in.
Yoga in Paonia Town Park
This fun and expansive practice will be led outside at the Gazebo in Paonia Town Park! Join us for this seasonal practice, weather permitting. This is a donation-based class (suggested donation $10-$20) Mats will be provided. In the event of bad weather, our alternative location will be: PYMC, 217 Grand Ave.
Silent meditation
We start each session with a simple chime, followed by 30 minutes of silence and meditation. The silence is broken by another chime. Tea will follow, and conversation is then welcome. You are invited to bring your favorite sitting surface to this practice. This free class is a weekly community offering.
KIDS MOVEMENT & MINDFULNESS
Join us weekly for a 60 minute movement and mindfulness class. This class is perfect for kids ages 6-11. It will weave together fun poses, music, games, stories, and other sensory-integrated activities to promote flexibility, strength, balance, collaboration, mindfulness and wellness both on and off the yoga mat.
Acro Yoga
Yoga conditioning
Step into a transformative journey of “Yoga Conditioning”—-where we extend principles of yoga beyond the physical. Immerse yourself in a practice that conditions not only the body, but also our mind and spirit, enabling the profound power of transformation. This class guides us in finding balance amidst chaos, cultivating comfort and peace in the unknown. Embrace radical acceptance for uncertainty by fostering resilience and stability within. Join us as we steady the mind, body, and spirit for a journey of profound ease and self-discovery. In this class we will move through the 8 limbs of yoga, working with kriyas and a deep level of release through Yin. This class is multi-dimensional, and will always be something different, depending on the students who attend.
breathwork
Breathe to Transform. The breath is an entry point into ourselves. With it we can transform our energy, our physicality, the way that we relate to ourselves, others, and the world around us. It also serves as a portal to altered states of consciousness. Join Matthew and Levitie (on varying weeks) to try out ways of using your breath to access the subconscious, tap into deeper ways of knowing, improve your energy, breathing efficiency, and to become more embodied in your daily life.
sound bath
A sound bath is a full-body meditative experience where recipients lie down and listen to resonant sounds. ClaireZane’s sound baths include both crystal and Himalayan singing bowls, weighted tuning forks, and a singing crystal pyramid. Currently offered on Wednesday evenings immediately following the vinyasa class.