Hatha Yoga

What is Hatha Yoga?

Hatha Yoga is the most widely practiced form of yoga in the world. Hatha Yoga uses postures (asana) and conscious breathing (Pranayama) in combination with mental focus to develop awareness, strength and flexibility, and relaxation. Through proper alignment and mindful actions of the body, Hatha Yoga brings balance, strength, and a sense of well-being to the practitioner.

Flow-Based Hatha Yoga uses movement and breath together to produce a "flow" of postures that lead from one to the next.

Benefits of Hatha Yoga

• Builds strength
• Increases flexibility and muscle tone
• Brings focus to the mind
• Encourages physical and mental balance
• Developes proper body alignment
• Reduces stress
• Encourages a sense of calm and peace
• Increases lung capacity for better breathing

"When I practice Hatha Yoga it is a special time for me to be with myself. The world is so loud and crazy and yoga is a place where I find peace, along with the strength to handle what is happening in our world." -Ryan

Gentle Yoga
Gentle Yoga is a great place for those who just want to take it slower. Classes focus on releasing tension, connecting with the breath and working with the joints. Gentle yoga brings balance to a hectic schedule, and classes are appropriate for students with limitations.

Hatha Star *
Hatha Star * focuses on the foundations of the practice and the mechanics of the postures in a class that is welcoming to beginners, but can also be helpful to experienced yogis seeking more refinement while building a strong yoga practice.

Hatha Yoga
Hatha Yoga combines postures (asanas) with conscious breathing and focus to develop strength, flexibility and mental clarity.Students can expect to develop body awareness and explore varied postures in a mixed-level environment.

Hatha and Meditation
Hatha and Meditation uses asana and pranayama together to relax tensions, soothe the body and relax the mind, culminating in an extended period of meditation.Perfect for mind, body and spirit.

Hatha Intermediate
Hatha Intermediate takes the basics of Hatha and adds a playful element.This class is for those who want to explore more complex poses-such as inversions and balances-in a learning environment.
 

"Hatha allows me to explore the relationship between my breath, my mind, and my heart. Sometimes those relationships get muddled and within the peace and quite of my practice I am able to find those connections and find that I’m a better person for doing so." -Christon

"Hatha Yoga is wonderful for the mind and body. Hatha Yoga has shown me that I can make positive changes in my life. I find that I am deep breathing when stressed and I have better posture. I would encourage new students to try as many teachers as possible as selection is a personal thing." -James