Gentle Yoga Flow Classes 

!0 am Mon : Gentle Stretch Yoga Flow : This class is a gentler stretch class with slow soft flows for more mature bodies. The focus  is on a slow relaxed stretch, full body connection, short time frames for balance, and proper body mechanics .  We get a little chatty in this class,  there is a little catching up, and information on all the positive changes that are happening in Strasburg and the valley.  Studio Class.

10 am Wed : This class is a gentler flow for more mature bodies. The focus  is on a slow relaxed stretch, full body connection, short time frames for balance, and proper body mechanics .  We get a little chatty in this class,  there is a little catching up, and information on all the positive changes that are happening in Strasburg and the valley.  Parks and Recreation at the studio.

!0 am Wed  : Gentle Yoga Flow : This class is a gentle slow soft flows for more mature bodies. The focus  is on a slow relaxed stretch, full body connection, short time frames for balance, and proper body mechanics .  We get a little chatty in this class,  there is a little catching up, and information on all the positive changes that are happening in Strasburg and the valley.  Studio Class.

​ 6pm Friday night  Color Me Yoga : For those that enjoy a less than traditional yoga class. These classes will inspire thoughtful conversation,  gentle yoga flows, and creative  meditation . A typical class is 30 min of yoga,  a half hour of creativity with discssion,  followed by 30 minutes of yoga and deep relaxaion.  See the descriptions below for information on this class.  Parks and  Recreation at the studio.

10am Sat : Reiki Yoga:  Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation, wellness, health and healing. Reiki Yoga joins gentle yoga postures with Reiki. Yin Yoga postures stimulate life force energy, target connective tissue, and balance organ meridians through relaxing poses held for three to five minutes, lengthening and strengthening connective tissue. Take a journey through Yoga,  and learn “Level One Reiki Healing.” Consider adding this to your yoga journey.  Parks and Recreation at the studio.

10am Sat : Circle of Light Yoga: This is a great compliment to Reiki Yoga.  In this Slow Flow Yoga Practice we merge Reiki healing with light and color for a deeper practice. Imagine having an amazing healing light within you, that in its brilliance, can relax any part of your body, release tension and shine away concerns. Imagine your breathe as pure and blissful light. This light represents all that is good and positive,  qualities that exist in a loving universe full of healing potential. This class combines gentle flow yoga with meditation, and a healing light circle, sending this into the world for healing light   Parks and Recreation at the studio.  

Yoga and Pilates Mix

9:30 am Tuesday : Yoga Pilates Mix : We use a lot of props in this class, as props help to support and take the pressure off  various body areas such as neck and shoulders. Props also make toning easier while focusing on proper form. I suggest starting with the  Yoga Pilates Mix if you are new to yoga, have not exercised for a time and live in a  more mature in Body.  Parks and Recreation at the studio.

6 pm Wed : Ab-Fab Body : Absolutely Fabulous Body is a mix of  technique's. You will be given 1 - 5 min of home work to be done daily for an Abb-Fab Body. This is a mix of Yoga, Pilates, beat, and a Barre workout. Yoga helps increase flexibility while toning muscles, adding  strength, found to decrease stiffness in joints, while improving posture and coordination. Pilates focuses on core strength from abdominal and back muscles. A Barre workout takes fluid moves from dance for better balance and flexibility, while slimming the muscles, increasing cardiovascular endurance and metabolism. We work in bare feet, on a yoga mat, and down on the floor. Come to class in comfortable clothing.  Parks and Recreation class.

9:30 am Thursday : Ab-Fab Body :  Absolutely Fabulous Body is a mix of  technique's.  This is a mix of Yoga, Pilates, beat, and a Barre workout. Yoga helps increase flexibility while toning muscles, adding  strength, found to decrease stiffness in joints, while improving posture and coordination. Pilates focuses on core strength from abdominal and back muscles. A Barre workout takes fluid moves from dance for better balance and flexibility, while slimming the muscles, increasing cardiovascular endurance and metabolism. We work in bare feet, on a yoga mat, and down on the floor. Come to class in comfortable clothing. Parks and Recreation Class.
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6 pm Thursday :Yoga Pilates Mix : A nice balanced mix of strength, balance, relaxation, and stretch.  We use props for alignment,  extension, support  and muscle tone.  The relaxed environment invites you to open up and let go. Our small classes allows for a more personal approach to our practice. We use a lot of props in this class, as props help to support and take the pressure off  various body areas such as neck and shoulders. Props also make toning easier while focusing on proper form. I suggest starting with the  Yoga Pilates Mix if you are new to yoga, have not exercised for a time and live in a  more mature in Body. ​  Studio Class.

LVL - 2 Yoga Flow

 6 pm Mon : YIn Yang Yoga:  The Yang practice is active, dynamic, warming and upward. The The Yin practice asks you to relax, soften and let go. Yin practice is slow, purposeful, with poses held longer, working on deep, dense connective tissue, easing joints.Restorative yin postures are supported by blocks, blankets, bolsters, and other props, designed to maximize comfort, allowing the student to let go. The practice helps to quiet the brain and heart. Parks and Recreation at the studio

6 pm Mon : Meridian Flow Yoga: Meridians are energy channels that transport energy through the body, which affects our overall health. Energy channels are life force and healing channels. Meridian yoga opens the 14 major meridian channels, or energetic pathways. The instructor  assists the student in postures,  applying light pressure to assist the stretch and stimulate pressure points. This restorative practice can elongate muscles, increase your range of motion, removing blocks and allow energy to move freely.  Parks and Recreation at the Studio. 

​6 pm Tuesday - LVL2 Yoga Flow : A stronger flow for the more experienced yoga student.  My flows are less traditional and  more expansive.  Shiva Rea and Vini Yoga are my Flow models. In this class we focus taking stress aways from our knees, shoulder and necks.  Studio Clas.s

LVL2 = Level 2 = a yoga  a stronger class than our gentle flow. All  class modify traditional yoga to be gentler and kinder to the body.  

Shenandoah Parks and Recreation 
Classes are at the Studio or Woodstock

This Fall and Winter:

Color Me Yoga : We all missed this when it ended.  It was a great way to wind down for the weekend. Coloring is a form of meditation. We do 30 minutes of gentle flow yoga, followed by 30 minutes of coloring, discussion, and inspirational readings. Then we end with a yin based relaxing yoga for 30 minutes.

​Mindful Yoga with Play-Doh: Play doh is the in thing for adult relaxation. Because it is a childlike activity, you feel free to explore it with youthful wonder. We can smell and roll, pat and  form in bliss full mindfulness while we talk and discuss inspirational readings. We do 30 minutes of gentle flow yoga, followed by 30 minutes of coloring, discussion, and inspirational readings. Then we end with a yin based relaxing yoga for 30 minutes.

Reiki Yoga:  Explore the ancient healing technique of Reiki while learning how to use it during yoga, on yourself and with others. You will learn Reiki level 1 from our  Master instructor.  Most of our class will be a relaxing yin based restorative yoga on the floor.

Circle of Light Yoga: This is a great compliment to Reiki Yoga, a healing yoga practice.
in this class e will combine gentle Flow Yoga, healing energy movement,  and meditation for self and planet healing.

Peaceful Restorative Yoga: Is my most popular class.  Student relax in a yin based yoga poses supported by blankets and bolsters, while you receive Reiki healing energy and gentle massage. Heated Therapy pads help to relax tense muscles. Aroma therapy, cozy blankets and eye pillows brings further relaxation.

YIn Yang Yoga:  The Yang practice is active, dynamic, warming and upward. The The Yin practice asks you to relax, soften and let go. Yin practice is slow, purposeful, with poses held longer, working on deep, dense connective tissue, easing joints.Restorative yin postures are supported by blocks, blankets, bolsters, and other props, designed to maximize comfort, allowing the student to let go. The practice helps to quiet the brain and heart.

Meridian Flow Yoga: Meridians are energy channels that transport energy through the body, which affects our overall health. Energy channels are life force and healing channels. Meridian yoga opens the 14 major meridian channels, or energetic pathways.
The instructor  assists the student in postures,  applying light pressure to assist the stretch and stimulate pressure points. This restorative practice can elongate muscles, increase your range of motion, removing blocks and allow energy to move freely.

Ab-Fab Body : Absolutely Fabulous Body is a mix of  technique's. You will be given 1 - 5 min of home work to be done daily for an Abb-Fab Body. This is a mix of Yoga, Pilates, beat, and a Barre workout. Yoga helps increase flexibility while toning muscles, adding  strength, found to decrease stiffness in joints, while improving posture and coordination. Pilates focuses on core strength from abdominal and back muscles. A Barre workout takes fluid moves from dance for better balance and flexibility, while slimming the muscles, increasing cardiovascular endurance and metabolism. We work in bare feet, on a yoga mat, and down on the floor. Come to class in comfortable clothing.. 

Classes That will come back in a year

​Loving Kindness Yoga: let us  reflect on ways we can be kinder to ourselves and to the world around us. The flow is gentle and light,  strong  and purposeful.  This is a slow connecting Flow.  The readings seek to inspire, while deep relaxation connects us in to restful inner spaces.  See the schedule page. Location Strasburg Studio

Yoga for Back, Neck, Shoulders : So many hold all there tension in these areas. Our goal is that when class is over you walk out you feeling free, relaxed, and open. This more of a Yin yoga practice. The goal See my Schedule page. Location Strasburg Studio

Yoga for Back, Hips, Knees : All these body parts work together.  A good class if you have tight knees, tight hips, tight back. The goal is that we leave class feeling taller, stretched and free. this is more of a Yin Yoga Practice. See my schedule page. Location is the Strasburg Studio