At yogaview we believe that yoga is an extremely personal and individual endeavor.  We have gathered together some of the most experienced and non-dogmatic teachers in the area to offer ongoing classes that will improve your life by reducing stress and making you more healthy and more centered.  The style of our classes is primarily vinyasa, which indicates a blend of alignment-based yoga combined with creative sequencing and an emphasis on moving in synch with the breath.  While all our classes are great and most of our instructors are similar in many ways, you will naturally resonate with some classes and approaches more than others.  For this reason we encourage you to try different classes at different times to find the ones that suit you.  All of our teachers encourage you to modify your practice to suit your needs on any given day to the best of your ability and we will do our best to help with this understanding.  Below, please find descriptions for the various levels of classes.  Finding the right class level will greatly enhance your experience.  Feel free to ask our teachers and staff for help in finding classes that work for your needs. 

Level 1: taught by our most experienced instructors, yogaview’s level 1 classes focus on the basics of good alignment, breathing techniques (pranayama), and work to help students realize a strong foundation in yoga to help make one’s approach to life more effective, fun and less stressful.  These classes are ideal for the beginner or for anyone who enjoys working on the fundamental aspects of the practice. 

Level 1-2: this is more of an open formatted class where the teacher will gear the class to who comes.  Some yoga experience is recommended, though the instructor will give options in terms of how to approach the various positions practiced. 

Level 2: these classes will assume some working knowledge of the basic poses.  There will be more of an emphasis on the flow of the class and in linking the various positions.  As with all of our classes, students are encouraged to work at his or her own pace.  There is more of an expectation in these classes that students will know how to do this.

Level 2-3:  these are challenging classes, which require experience and work at a level somewhere between our level 2 and level 3 classes. 

Level 3: classes are geared towards teachers and experienced practitioners.  Poses can be held longer or moved into and out of more quickly.  Inverted poses, arm balances and more advanced back bends will likely be explored.  Students are expected to know when to back off and when to push forward in these classes. 

Introduction to yoga course:
Ideal for the complete beginner - a four week course which runs every month. Registration available on-line.

Ashtanga:
The method of yoga taught by Sri K Pattabhi Jois of Mysore, India. This form of inter-linking yoga postures accompanied by deep breathing creates a purifying internal heat, realigning the body and calming the mind.

Forrest:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         The pillars of Forrest Yoga® are breath, strength, integrity, and Spirit. The mission of this dynamic and mindful yoga practice is to create in each of us a sense of freedom, a connection to our spirit, and the courage to walk as our spirit dictates.

Gentle yoga:                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Gentle yoga is suited for those desiring or in need of a slower more gentle approach to the yoga practice. It is appropriate for all levels of capability and experience.

Restorative:                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Restorative Yoga is a form of active relaxation. Although TV watching, reading a book, or even sleeping serve to relax us, in Restorative Yoga we become active participants in the process of relaxation. Through gentle  flowing movements connected to breath, we foster our own connection to the flow of life. Through supported postures, we find the movement within the stillness. Props are used to support the body, essentially bringing the floor to you, so that poses become accessible and releasing.

Yin:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        “Yin” refers to still, quiet poses as opposed to active, high octane poses. Yin Yoga uses seated & reclining poses with long passive holds to allow gravity to do the work. The sensations you feel will be deep in the connective tissues and the joints, rather than the muscles.

Teen:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           The teenage years are a wonderful time to become involved in yoga. For teens that are physically active or involved in organized sports, the strength and flexibility that yoga provides can enhance performance and enjoyment as well as decrease the propensity for injury. For those not so athletically inclined, yoga can offer a positive avenue for self discovery in mind, body, and spirit.   For beginning and experienced students ages 12-16. 

Prenatal:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     This class is designed for expectant moms in all stages of their pregnancy. Experience relaxing yet challenging poses suitable for students of all levels. Students will learn key poses intended to help alleviate common aches and pains associated with pregnancy like back pain, leg cramps, and sciatica. Simple breathing techniques that are beneficial throughout the entire pregnancy are also taught in this helpful class.