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What is Yoga?
Yoga is a Sanskrit word that means "union". It refers to the union of mind, body, and spirit. The practice of Yoga in North America is probably better defined as asana, a Sanskrit word that refers to the practice of physical postures or poses.
The best understanding comes from experience. We recommend you drop in for a beginner class and sample Yoga Within.

The classes at Yoga Within:

What is Beginner Hatha?
No experience required. A safe place for individuals to experience yoga postures, breathing techniques, and develop relaxation skills.

What is Hatha?
All levels welcome. Deepen your understanding of the postures, breathing, and relaxation techniques.

What is Beginner Ashtanga?
No experience required. Learn the breathing and postures of the primary series. A stronger flowing class.

What is Ashtanga?
You should have a basic understanding of the series. A strong, flowing class building strength and flexibility. A good work out.

What is Kundalini?
Kundalini yoga was brought to the west in 1969 by Yogi Bhajan.  Kundalini yoga is yoga of awareness. It is a Science, which works on the seven chakras, the arcline and the aura. It involves postures, breath, movement, sound, mantra and meditation.

What is Iyengar?
Iyengar yoga is Hatha yoga deeply rooted in the traditional eight limbs of yoga as expounded by Patanjali and defines itself through the key elements of technique, sequence, and timing.

What is Family Yoga?
A fun class for the entire family to learn basic yoga postures, breathing techniques, and relaxation skills. (kids 5+)

What is Yin Yoga?
The fundamental theory of Taoism is that all things can be described by their mutually complementary Yin and Yang aspect. A Taoist analysis of Yoga practice emphasizes the critical difference between Yin and Yang tissues of the body. Muscles and blood are Yang, connective tissues and joints are Yin. Yin and Yang tissues do not respond to training in the same way and a student’s practice becomes more effective when the difference is understood. Most forms of Yoga practiced today are Yang, they emphasize muscular movement and contraction. By contrast Yin Yoga targets the connective tissue of the hips, pelvis and lower spine. Yin postures are held three to five to ten minutes at a time. This form of yoga practice would be used to complement more active practices, and is a great aid for learning to sit in meditation.
The practice works with our energy body, clearing blockages in the nadis (meridians) and increasing the flow of prana or chi, improving the health of our organs as well as increasing our energy and promoting a general sense of wellbeing.

What is Sunrise Yoga?
Start your day the right way - enjoy an early morning practice to get you ready for what ever is coming. This 6:00 am class draws from all styles of yoga to create a wonderful wake-up and get ready practice.

What is Yoga Flow?
Bridging the styles of a Hatha class with the flow of an Ashtanga class, the Hatha Flow class is a stronger flowing class creating a good work out and a bit more challenge than your regular Hatha class. This one is sure to become a favourite.

What is Pilates?
A body conditioning class of exercises that engage the total body. Pilates challenges the deep muscles that support the core. Focusing on quality of form and movement rather than quantity. Concerned with aligning the body, isolating and training deep postural muscles, and building torso strength without injuring the body. A class for all fitness levels.
 

What is Belly Dance Level I / Beginner?
This class is an introduction to Belly Dance. We'll explore the basic movements and put them together into small combinations and short choreographies. Belly Dance is the original feminine dance and is incredibly safe and gentle for all fitness levels and body types. Be prepared to wiggle and giggle! Ages 13 and up.

What is Belly Dance Level II / Intermediate?
This class is to follow Level I and builds upon the basics. More challenging movements will be taught with an emphasis on mastering the basics. A choreography will be taught and there is an opportunity to perform in a local recital on April 6th. (Optional!) Various props such as finger cymbals, veil, or cane may be taught.

*Registered Yoga Sessions – 2 makeup classes are allowed in each Registered Yoga Session. They both must be taken within that registered session. They cannot be carried over into other sessions.