Breath and Body Flow
Take a deep dive into the intricate connection between breath, movement, and awareness. No music, no expectations, just you, your practice and the movement of your breath.
Half Primary Series of Ashtanga Yoga
Ashtanga Yoga is a science and a practice that has evolved over thousands of years. Led together as a group, this is 1/2 primary series, slowed down a bit. We will also work on refining understanding of the foundational aspects of the asanas (body postures) and vinyasas (specific ways of moving between asanas). We may spend extra time learning specific guidelines to the practice and going over fundamentals such as proper alignment, jumping through and jumping back, chakrasana (backward somersault), learning how to headstand, etc. This class is open to all levels.
Intro to Tai Chi
Tai chi is extremely popular around the world, especially in Asia, and for good reason: it’s an internal art that’s reflected outwardly through smooth, peaceful patterns of movement and alignment. We believe everyone can benefit greatly from this ancient, mysterious practice. Tai chi helps promote health, injury recovery, balance, stress relief, strength, and groundedness. Our experienced instructor James Shook has been teaching tai chi since 2012 and practicing tai chi since 2002. He founded the great Salt Lake Tai Chi China society in Utah and Resolution Tai Chi in Oregon. This class will give you all the tools you need to practice tai chi in the way that’s most beneficial for you!
Intro to Yoga
New to yoga or need a refresher? Come experience all the mental and physical benefits of this ancient practice. A consistent yoga practice will help you find more inner peace, focus, calmness, strength, flexibility and agility of body and mind, and so much more! All bodies can benefit from yoga, and we welcome everyone! All you need is a mat, some clothes that stretch, and the willingness to show up as you are and give it a try! In this class, you will experience all six movements of the spine, holding some simple postures (asanas) sequenced in a body-intelligent way with warm up and cool down, along with some easy breathing and mind calming techniques. We hope to help you fall in love with yoga as much as we have!
Kick Your Asana
Speed up your heart rate, slow down your mind. Kick Your Asana is a journey focused on the space between the postures- or the transitions between the asana, creating a nonstop flow of energy and movement through the use of breath and technique.
Meditation & Movement: Qigong
Meditation brings us into the present, reduces stress, and increases self-awareness, patience and tolerance. Join James S. for an hour of meditation and Qigong. to help get you centered and grounded. Start off with guided meditation, then move into slow, meditative standing movements that are linked to the breath. These exercises have been used for centuries to cultivate good mental and physical health by developing a clearer mind and a more relaxed body. This training will help to improve range of motion, balance, and muscular efficiency. It can be a valuable supplemental training for any athlete, as well as an effective tool for injury rehabilitation.
Primary Series of Ashtanga Yoga*
The full Primary series of the Ashtanga system taught in the tradition of Sri T. Krishnamacharya of Mysore, India and led together as a group. This intelligently sequenced practice involves synchronizing the breath with a progressive series of sun salutations and postures. We practice a full range of asanas after warming up with sun salutations, concluding with backbends, inversions, a short sitting and breathing practice and a relaxing rest to ground and assimilate. The teacher calls out the asana names & vinyasa counts in Sanskrit and counts each breath to encourage a seamless, meditative, guided flow.
*This class does not meet on moon days.
Restore
Undo the stresses of daily life and restore your mind and body to their more natural, uncluttered state. Slow moving, deep stretching. Awareness of breath and mindfulness of being are key elements in this one. Mostly seated postures.
Study Sangha
Join our Sangha, where we come together to build community and deepen our understanding of our practice with a shared purpose of awakening. These bi-monthly sessions are an opportunity to learn about specialized Yogic and Taoist topics like practices, historical explorations and philosophical teachings that are not covered in our daily classes. build community and deepen your understanding of the yogic system.
Tai Chi Open Class
Explore the internal art of tai chi in this class designed for students of all levels. Hundreds of years old, this fascinating practice uses yin and yang principles to create dynamic exercises based on soft, relaxed movement. Tai chi is low impact and suitable for people of all ages. This class is available as a drop-in for all students regardless of experience. Beginners welcome.
Taichi Level One
A 6-week course teaching the beginning section of the Cheng Man-ching Taichi form. Postures are taught in order throughout the course. Students should pre-register for the course.
Tai Chi Level Two
A 6-week course teaching the second section of the Cheng Man-ching Taichi form. Postures are taught in order throughout the course. Students should pre-reegister for the course.
Vinyasa
Unite your breath, body and mind as you flow through postures that will both challenge and calm you. This all-levels flow weaves in elements of ashtanga, arm balances and deep stretching in a playful and empowering way.
Yin Yoga
Targeting the connective tissues and darker areas where our stresses tend to accumulate. It’s a chance to literally unravel the knots that our experiences tie inside our bodies. Seated postures are held for several minutes, giving them the time needed to access ligaments, tendons and fascia.
Yoga Lounge
With fresh, innovative and dynamic flows, this chill-vibed, music infused class offers the perfect blend of heat and relaxation for a yoga glow up. We serve up this creative class for all levels of practitioner; even people who have never been to a yoga class will feel at home. Come grow and flow with us!
Yoga is learned step by step. All exceptional yoga practitioners were once beginners who put many hours of practice in to get where they are today....if you have never done yoga or have very little experience, you are welcome here. We offer a safe, non-competitive, inclusive and supportive environment to learn, practice, and expand your abilities in. Our most beginner-friendly classes are:
Breath and Body Flow
Take a deep dive into the intricate connection between breath, movement, and awareness. No music, no expectations, just you, your practice and the movement of your breath.
Intro to Tai Chi
Tai chi is extremely popular around the world, especially in Asia, and for good reason: it’s an internal art that’s reflected outwardly through smooth, peaceful patterns of movement and alignment. We believe everyone can benefit greatly from this ancient, mysterious practice. Tai chi helps promote health, injury recovery, balance, stress relief, strength, and groundedness. Our experienced instructor James Shook has been teaching tai chi since 2012 and practicing tai chi since 2002. He founded the great Salt Lake Tai Chi China society in Utah and Resolution Tai Chi in Oregon. This class will give you all the tools you need to practice tai chi in the way that’s most beneficial for you!
Intro to Yoga
New to yoga or need a refresher? Come experience all the mental and physical benefits of this ancient practice. A consistent yoga practice will help you find more inner peace, focus, calmness, strength, flexibility and agility of body and mind, and so much more! All bodies can benefit from yoga, and we welcome everyone! All you need is a mat, some clothes that stretch, and the willingness to show up as you are and give it a try! In this class, you will experience all six movements of the spine, holding some simple postures (asanas) sequenced in a body-intelligent way with warm up and cool down, along with some easy breathing and mind calming techniques. We hope to help you fall in love with yoga as much as we have!
Meditation & Movement: Qigong
Meditation brings us into the present, reduces stress, and increases self-awareness, patience and tolerance. Join James S. for an hour of meditation and Qigong. to help get you centered and grounded. Start off with guided meditation, then move into slow, meditative standing movements that are linked to the breath. These exercises have been used for centuries to cultivate good mental and physical health by developing a clearer mind and a more relaxed body. This training will help to improve range of motion, balance, and muscular efficiency. It can be a valuable supplemental training for any athlete, as well as an effective tool for injury rehabilitation.
Restore
Undo the stresses of daily life and restore your mind and body to their more natural, uncluttered state. Slow moving, deep stretching. Awareness of breath and mindfulness of being are key elements in this one. Mostly seated postures.
Study Sangha
Join our Sangha, where we come together to build community and deepen our understanding of our practice with a shared purpose of awakening. These bi-monthly sessions are an opportunity to learn about specialized Yogic and Taoist topics like practices, historical explorations and philosophical teachings that are not covered in our daily classes. build community and deepen your understanding of the yogic system.
Yin Yoga
Targeting the connective tissues and darker areas where our stresses tend to accumulate. It’s a chance to literally unravel the knots that our experiences tie inside our bodies. Seated postures are held for several minutes, giving them the time needed to access ligaments, tendons and fascia.
Yin and Myofascial Release
Relax and unwind in this slow paced restorative class. This practice feels like a deep massage, and when practiced often can relieve painful tension in the neck, shoulders, back and hips.
Yoga Lounge
With fresh, innovative and dynamic flows, this chill-vibed, music infused class offers the perfect blend of heat and relaxation for a yoga glow up. We serve up this creative class for all levels of practitioner; even people who have never been to a yoga class will feel at home. Come grow and flow with us!
