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| Class Descriptions and Guidelines Beginners Hot Yoga: This class consists of a sequence of Yoga postures designed to stretch, strengthen and balance the body. Between each pose we embrace stillness allowing time for the body to assimilate each pose. The first 3/4 of the class consists of standing postures; second 1/4 of class postures are done on the back, belly or seated. If you enjoy heat and love to sweat this class is for you! Class temp. 100-105 Please bring a large towel, yoga mat and big bottle of water with you. You might like to have a change of clothes as we do sweat a lot in this class. |
Flow Yoga: Each Flow Yoga class is based around the Sun Salutations linking a variety of poses which creates a flowing,
dynamic and different class each week. Beginners are encouraged to work at their own pace. The Hot Flow Yoga class is done in
the heat. Please bring a large towel, yoga mat and big bottle of water with you to Hot Flow Yoga. Flow Yoga is open to all levels
Slow Flow Yoga: Sometimes it's so nice to hang out in a pose and just see what happens within yourself. We're slowing things
down a bit allowing time to savor the sensations that arise with each pose. Ruthie brings her knowledge of back care basics along
with her experience of listening to her own body through years of physical suffering (see testimonials to read her story). Her
intention is to offer you a practice where you may slow down and allow yourself to just be present.
Ashtanga : This all levels class focuses on a specific sequence of postures which are linked through movement (vinyasa) and
breath (pranayama). Ashtanga is an athletic flow combining strength, flexibility and stamina for a complete practice. In this class
the first half of the primary series as taught in Mysore, India will be explored. The room is not heated, the heat is built from
within in the Ashtanga practice. It is not advisable to externally heat the room for various reasons, most due to safety of the
practitioner.
PilatesPlus : This class fuses the disciplines of Pilates, yoga, core-conditioning and orthopedic stretching to produce long, lean
muscles and a strong, flexible, youthful body. In PilatesPlus we use weighted balls, the Pilates Ring and sometimes other props to
intensify the exercises. This class is open to all levels and no experience is required.
PilatesFlow: Love Yoga and Pilates? At Balance we do so we've created PilatesFlow where 1/2 the class is Pilates Mat and 1/2
Vinyasa Flow Yoga. All levels are welcome!
Guidelines for Practicing Yoga at Balance
-Practice on an empty stomach. Allow 2-3 hours after a large meal and 1 hour after a light meal or snack
-Wear loose comfortable clothing or exercise wear. Do not wear any heavy perfume/cologne and some people have allergies.
-Yoga is practiced in bare feet. Remove your shoes before entering the studio.
-Please enter the studio quietly and begin to settle down and/or warm-up. This add to the serene environment of the
studio and enhance the yoga experience.
-Please arrive at least 10 minutes early to sign-in.
-If you arrive late, please wait until after meditation to roll out your mat; if you occasionally need to leave early, please allow at least 5
minutes for final relaxation and leave before the class takes savasana.
-Please, no cell phones in the studio-either turn them off or leave them in your car.
-Leave coats and backpacks in locker rooms as space is limited in the studio.
-We suggests you purchase your own sticky mat for personal hygiene reasons.
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-Notify your instructor if you have any chronic injuries, medical issues or special limitations before each class. We can help you modify poses
or give alternative suggestions.
-Yoga can be very beneficial for pregnant women. Some poses are contraindicated, so please inform your teacher if you are pregnant.
-The teachers give hands-on adjustments/assists to guide students toward proper alignment and greater depth/refinement of postures. If you
are uncomfortable with this, please feel free to let us know and we will kindly respect your wishes.
-Respect and honor your body by not pushing past your limits of strength and flexibility. Stay present in the process and not obsessed
with the outcome. Relax, this is just yoga!
