Flow is a dynamic style of yoga that connects breathing with movement, generating heat by transitioning quickly between postures. It is a faster paced style which typically holds poses for five to ten breaths, requiring strong focus and concentration to stay connected to each and every movement.

Vinyasa has its roots in Ashtanga, developed by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois in Mysore, India, and is characterized by a focus on the vinyasa – a set of postures which enables the practitioner to flow between each pose. It often includes Sun Salutations in the beginning, followed by a standing sequence and ending with a seated sequence. Within this practice, we offer classes for beginners, intermediate and advanced students.

Beginner Series: Classes teach new students a basic sequence, with gentle-transition vinyasa poses and a focus on building the practice safely, to help students prepare for Level 1.

Ashtanga Vinyasa: Level I or mixed levels classes are moderately paced sequences with a combination of standing and seated poses from the Primary Series (including our 6:30 am classes and the Monday, Wednesday and Friday 12 noon classes). Level II/III are faster paced and include numerous inversions and other postures from the Secondary Series and includes our Rocket classes.

Vinyasa Flow: Level I or mixed levels classes are moderately paced sequences with a combination of standing and seated poses with a broader set of influences including Anusara, Forrest and Universal Yoga.  Level II/III classes are faster paced and include more advanced postures.

Jivamukti: This style of yoga is physically vigorous and dynamic as well as spiritual, intellectual and emotional.  Each class is supported by a monthly theme that interweaves philosophy and spiritual teachings from both modern and ancient yogic texts and incorporates chanting Sanskrit mantras, the spoken word, and inspiring music.

Bhakti Flow, developed by San Francisco-based teacher Rusty Wells, focuses on deep rhythmic breathing combined with a rigorous asana practice in a warm studio with inspiring music. Each class begins and ends with chanting.  Level I/II are for students who are comfortable with fast-paced sequences and have a basic understanding of key poses, including the Sanskrit names.  Level II/III for for advanced students who have developed a strong ujjayi pranayama break and feel comfortable with inversions and balancing poses.

Please see the class descriptions within the schedule page for more details..

For more information on Flow yoga, visit www.ayri.org (Ashtanga Vinyasa), www.itsyoga.com (Rocket Series) and www.rustywells.com (Bhakti Flow).