Class Descriptions
CVY ALL LEVELS VINYASA – Cathy Valentine
This all-levels Vinyasa Yoga class synchronizes breath with movement which helps the student develop a greater sense of self-awareness, balance, and harmony. This class will emphasize smoothly flowing movements guided by the breath. This class is appropriate for all levels of yoga. The instructor will offer modifications for level 1 students as well as more challenging poses for advanced students.
CVY MINDFUL VINYASA -Cathy Valentine
This is a moderate paced Vinyasa class, suitable for all levels. Each class is unique, combining detailed cueing of the postures with an exploration into the energetics of yoga (Chakras, Nadis, Doshas). Mindfulness practices are emphasized throughout the sequences to build inner awareness. The teaching approach is “user friendly and hands on” which allows for both, the very beginner and the more advanced student, to be challenged.
CVY JOURNEY FLOW – Cathy Valentine
This is a moderate pace, Vinyasa class suitable for all levels. Eastern philosophy, spirituality and anatomy are all weaved skillfully into dynamic flow sequences. This class takes you on a journey through the self to the SELF. This class is appropriate for all levels of yoga students who have some experience with yoga. The instructor will offer modifications for level 1 students as well as more challenging poses for advanced students.
CVY ZEN SLOW FLOW – Cathy Valentine
This class is a slow paced, highly modified Vinyasa class suitable for all levels. The emphasis is on creating a meditative flow and relaxed mindset. Breathing, Meditation and longer relaxation techniques are offered, creating an environment for introspection and self-study.
CVY YIN YOGA – Cathy Valentine
All levels, floor-based posture class that focuses on lengthening the muscles surrounding the hips, pelvis, and lower back. Students typically hold these postures for 3-10 minutes per side in order to lengthen the connective tissue that surrounds the joints and increase its elasticity. The essence of Yin yoga is stillness and surrender which helps to restore energy and calm the nervous system. During the longer held postures, introspection and self-study allow students to find insight and answers to life’s deeper questions, creating transformation and liberation.
YOGA & SELF-MYOFASCIAL RELEASE – Judi Lyons
Self-myofascial Release is an easy, targeted, and drug-free self-treatment method that can provide immediate and long-lasting pain relief. SMR techniques can improve posture, mobility, stability, range of motion, blood flow, nerve function, and the immune system.
MINDFUL DESIGN – ALIGNMENT FOCUS – Judi Lyons
A mindful yoga practice for structural integrity, recovery, and injury prevention.
QI GONG - Paty Masson
This practice typically involves moving meditation, coordinating slow-flowing movement, deep rhythmic breathing, and a calm meditative state of mind.
CBT YOGA - Paty Masson
Paty is certified in Trauma Informed Yoga and as a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. She designed her signature program CBT Yoga, which is the perfect blend of Yogic philosophies and CBT Principles. This kind of yoga flows along with deep meditations on cognitive distortions or undesired thoughts, it is a unique way to help practitioners in their journey to awareness and how to heal their own lives.
CARDIO YOGA DANCE – Paty Masson
This yoga class gets you moving and grooving to some Latino music. Get creative with your yoga practice and enjoy the flow of movement with beautiful music.
GENTLE YOGA FLOW – Karen Reisdorf
Gentle yoga with slow mindful transitions. Each class incorporates sound healing a contemplation and/or energetic theme. Great for someone new to yoga or wanting to turn more inward.
SLOW FLOW YOGA – Karen Reisdorf
Level 1/2 yoga flow with a focus on breathing, strength and mobility. Many options for your perfect intensity.
YOGA NIDRA – Karen Reisdorf
Experience deeper levels of inner freedom than you ever imagined possible. Give yourself permission to rest, balance and restore, tapping into new sources of energy. This inspired meditation practice will awaken your whole being, allowing you to enjoy life fully. There is nothing required of you but to lie down and listen. Healing Sounds are incorporated. Be supported, held and nourished as you discover profound peace and vibrant health. Welcome to Yoga Nidra, the antidote for modern life.
VINYASA FLOW – Sonja Smith
Vinyasa Flow yoga emphasizes the sequential movement between postures, coordinated with and guided by deliberate breath. The Vinyasa practice becomes a moving meditation that creates strength, freedom and fluidity in the body and mind.
RESTORATIVE YOGA – Alessandra Poroj
Restorative yoga is suitable for practitioners of all levels. By definition, restorative yoga is a restful practice that holds yoga poses (asanas) for a longer duration using props like yoga blocks, blankets, and bolsters. It is a practice of deep relaxation that emphasizes the meditative aspect of yoga—the union of body and mind. With the use of props, for support, many of the postures are held almost effortlessly.
BEGINNER’S YOGA – Joyce Kingsbury
A class designed for beginners, but great for all levels. Learning the basics of poses (asanas,) as you flow through sun or moon salutations, and other various vinyasas.
MORNING MOVEMENT – Mandy Mona
Start the day preparing your body, mind and spirit by using gentle movements.
YOGA THERAPY – Mandy Mona
This therapeutic yoga class will ease your body and mind of stress and tension. You will feel renewed, refreshed and relaxed.
CORE & MORE – Roxy Nino
A yoga class that puts focus on strengthening the core, balancing, strengthening, and more…
VINYASA VARIATIONS – Roxy Nino
You will go through a variety of vinyasa flows targeting different areas of the body. Connecting the breath with the flow while being present in the moment, and also creating strength, flexibility, and balance. All levels.
MAT PILATES - SUSAN TOMASELLI
One of the most popular forms of Pilates, mat Pilates, is a kind of exercise that does not require any equipment and you just need a mat to practice it. Mat Pilates is considered more effective than the other types of Pilartes as it requires you to use just your body weight to increase core strength and build muscles without any fancy machines. Mat Pilates includes movements like core exercises, and planks and may include the use of extra accessories like stretching bands, sticks, dumbbells, exercise balls, etc. This basic form of Pilates is a great choice for beginners who wish to include Pilates in their daily regimen.
FITNESS YOGA – Lindsey Pommerenck
The emphasis is placed on strength, balance, flexibility, along with modifications and proper form. Beginner/Intermediate class.
ZENERGY YOGA – Fran Hrapsky
This Vinyasa class will boost your morning. We will create energy and heat using flowing postures. Stretching it out, and then ending in a ZEN-ful Savasana.
FRIDAY FUN FLOW – Fran Hrapsky
Begin your weekend doing a Fun Flow with Fran. Using upbeat music and having more active and fluid flows, it’ll feel more like dancing than doing a traditional yoga class. All levels.
STRETCH & STRENGTHEN – Roxy Nino
Stretch and strengthen your body through a variety of postures. Through stretching and strengthening poses you will lengthen and build muscles to create a stronger and leaner body. All levels.