YOGA
Drop-in Class Costs
Drop-in: $15
Student drop-in: $10
Cards will have the following expiration applied:
5 Class Card: $65 ($13/class) – 2 month expiration from date of purchase
10 Class Card: $120 ($12/class) – 4 month expiration from date of purchase
25 Class Card: $275 ($11/class) - 6 month expiration from date of purchase
Donations: Please understand, donation based does not necessarily mean free.
Our teachers put a lot of energy into preparing and instructing classes – show your appreciation! Pay what you can.
Descriptions
Align & Refine Yoga
A concise philosophy and alignment based approach to yoga.
When you practice yoga with the backdrop of with alignment as the focus, grace becomes personified and identifiable throughout life, and each experience may be viewed as something full of beauty. Align & Refine classes offers clear, systematic principles of alignment that are highly effective in developing strength and flexibility of body, mind and spirit, as well as therapeutic benefits. This is a creatively and conscientiously designed class that will integrate intention, breath, postures, meditation and relaxation. 1 hour 30 minutes.
Balancing Flow
Discover balance that follows you off the mat.
The class begins with breath work to enhance the transition into dynamic Vinyasa Flow. Moving at a slower pace than a Power yoga class, this class is equally challenging yet accessible to all levels allowing you to find the balance between a high energy buzz and relaxed bliss. Dynamic movement leads into longer holds on poses to develop core strength and focus. Through the union of breath & movement you can find more balance in your practice and your life!
Clear instruction makes this class a great next step from our Beginner Series or a great way to refine your practice and experience the subtleties. Even seasoned practitioners will find this class helpful in deepening their practice. 1 hour 30 minutes.
Body Glow on the Go!
50 minutes. 50 opportunities to get healthy.
A balanced yet vigorous practice designed for those days when you are on the go offered mid-day at 12:10pm & early evening at 5:15pm. See our schedule for who teaches these classes. 50 minutes.
CLASSICAL HATHA YOGA
In this class postures function to interrupt habitual patterns of body and mind.
It aims to keep the mind in the present moment with ujjayi breathing so yoga postures can unfold when the mind acknowledges accordance with the body’s optimal functioning. This often occurs at that point before your willfulness takes over and pushes you into some “idealized” form of the asana.
This more modest approach uses heightened awareness to develop joint alignment that brings about deep and profound changes in the body and mind.
This class is perfect for anyone desiring a basic understanding of yoga postures as “meditation in motion”, or anyone who desires a slower pace, as well as those with injuries. Even experienced practitioners can benefit to recognize their habitual patterns and, if they desire, to change them. Andrea may use props in her class and focuses on an individualized teaching style in the classroom setting. 1 hour 30 minutes.
Andrea Cartwright will teach Classical Hatha Yoga on Tuesdays from 4-5:30, and three Saturdays a month from 1-2:30.
Core Strength Vinyasa Yoga
Dissolve obstacles that are are blocking you from experiencing the full flow of of your practice!
Core Strength Vinyasa YogaTM is a creative style of Hatha Yoga which blends the principles of Hatha Yoga and a set of physical and energetic alignment principles. Developed by Sadie Nardini, this method is a totally new idea of the practice, one that will cause more weight loss, toning & true core strength.
Get more benefit in less time by drawing inward to seek, and find, your inner strength! Break the habit of moving only from the outer body and loading layers of tension onto yourself. You will discover how to use your Deep Core Lines along the skeleton to make all of your poses more possible as you keep your body healthy for years of yoga to come. 1 hour 30 minutes.
Forrest Yoga
Forrest yoga is a powerful approach to the healing process specifically developed to work with both physical and emotional injuries.
The practice involves:
- A deep connection to the core allowing for a new sense of stability and strength.
- Room temperatures between 80-90 degrees help to keep muscles safe and warm.
- Longer holds in postures creating space to intimately explore sensation and subtle movement in the body.
- Many hands on assists to correct alignment while opening new channels in the body.
This level one class is ideal for those who have just finished the beginner series, those who are newer to yoga, or for more experienced practitioners it is a chance to learn the principals of Forrest alignment and experience a more restorative-type class.
There will be a special emphasis on proper alignment in order to find comfort and ease in asana. Attention will also be paid to pranayama (breathing techniques), mudra (hand positions), and meditation. This class is appropriate for beginners as well as experienced yogis and anyone looking for balance, restoration, and inner peace. 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Friday Night Community Class
Extraordinary teachers, affordable price!
This class is an opportunity for our current teacher trainers and members of our yoga community to practice together. All students of yoga are invited to experience the instruction of the director of our teacher training, Kelly Golden, or other guest faculty, in a two hour, all levels asana class. 2 hours.
Gentle Yoga
Focus on the healing and restorative effects of yoga through gentle flow movements and propped postures.
Far less strenuous than other classes on our schedule. This class can be very useful for yogis who are not capable of fulfilling the demands of other practices, such as practitioners who are recovering from injury, practitioners who are in very poor physical condition or even those who are simply looking for a more relaxed workout. 1 hour 30 minutes.
The Glowing Belly: Prenatal Yoga
During pregnancy, yoga is an excellent tool to calm the mind and allow us to enjoy the journey towards motherhood.
We can quiet the fears of the future and learn to be more in touch with our bodies and babies. Women who practice yoga tend to be more aware of the difference between discomfort and pain, allowing them to cope more easily with common pregnancy complaints.
Practicing prenatal yoga is an opportunity to take the time our bodies and our minds need to be nurtured during pregnancy. When we are relaxed, calm, strong, and centered (the fruits of a mindful yoga practice) it empowers us to handle pregnancy and motherhood with more grace and confidence. Soothing the body and calming the mind has a direct effect on our growing babies, as well, considering we share everything with our babies! Prenatal yoga helps counter the effects of the stress hormone cortisol by releasing hormones associated with relaxation and joy. 1 hour.
The class is led by local Doula and mother of four, Anne Webb
The Glowing Momma : Yoga for Momma & Baby
Make time for your practice and your child within the same space. Designed specifically for post-partum Mommas.
Mama tunes in and flows with her breath:
- Develop core strength and regain stability & flexibility.
- Learn breathing & relaxation techniques to help with everyday stress.
Baby gets stimulated and soothed:
- Movement for baby increases body awareness and helps prepare for developmental milestones while bonding with mommy.
- Massage soothes and supports bonding with mommy.
Newborns to 6 months old are appropriate for this class. Pausing for a diaper change or to feed or soothe baby is welcome. Bring a blanket, small cushion and a toy for your little one. 50 minutes.
The class is led by local Doula, prenatal yoga instructor and mother of four, Anne Webb
Hot Flow Yoga
In this class a series of poses are performed in a toasty 90-degree room. The heat is challenging, but liberating!
Muscles are warmer and stretching is easier, sweat pours out of the body and takes toxins with it. Yoga postures are performed with focus on rhythmic breath and proper alignment. Some of the benefits of hot yoga include reduced injury risk, relaxation, trimming of unwanted body fat, enhanced immunity, increased circulation, exhilaration and happiness! Students can take poses deeply or gently as they need.
Please drink lots of water before and after class, and bring a bottle of water into class. Avoid caffeinated drinks for two hours prior to class. Try drinking water during the practice before you begin to feel thirsty. Dress in less and bring a towel. This class is for all levels, however if you are brand new to yoga a regular class is suggested first. This is class in not advisable for pregnant women. 1 hour 30 minutes.
Hot Power Yoga
The practice that can tone your body, sharpen your mind and therapeutically align your structural system.
Based on the Ashtanga Vinyasa system of Hatha yoga, developed by K. Pattabhi Jois (one of the originators of modern yoga), this is the calorie burning, body sculpting, kick you asana yoga workout! Building on a foundation of serious core strength, breath control and the meditative flow of Vinyasa, this awe inspiring practice will purify your body and mind while sweating away pounds and systemic toxic build up.
Come and learn the method of practice that made the world aware that yoga can be a serious workout. 1 hour 30 minutes.
Intro to Power Yoga
Get back to basics and broaden your views about yoga and yourself.
Beginner to intermediate asana class with focus on breath and structural integrity. Asana can become dynamic under the expansion and contraction of deep, slow breathing. This dynamism, together with the psychological relaxation that deep breathing brings, allows the muscles of the body to release and stretch. The priority of this class is to familiarize students with proper alignment in postures and to equip students with the knowledge necessary to move forward into more advanced classes.
Most of the asana will tend to be basic/traditional, with the ambition being to hold longer and settle deeper. Safe, hands-on adjustments given by an experienced massage therapist will enhance your experiences in this non-judgmental atmosphere where students are made to feel comfortable so they are able to take advantage of the benefits of Yoga.
We are all beginners and remembering this allows for a fresh perspective on your yoga practice.
This class is suitable for all levels. 1 hour 30 minutes.
Iye-Flow
Karma Yoga I
The Glowing Body’s commitment to intentional action and to making yoga accessible to anyone.
This is a mixed-level vinyasa class primarily geared towards inexperienced yogis, although experienced yogis are invited as well! This class is donation based. 1 hour 30 minutes.
Melodic Flow
Experience mindful, melodic movement.
In ancient Hindu traditions, deities are sometimes shown playing the flute (murali) which symbolizes the spread of the melody of love. Come experience a unique combination of a yoga flow which focuses on rhythmic breath and is designed to accommodate to all flexibility levels to help you experience mindful, melodic movement. You will be soothed by live flute playing in shavasana to help you access even deeper levels of relaxation which in turn helps us all spread the melody of love!
This class is good for all levels. We would describe it as moderately vigorous. 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Mindful Hatha Yoga
A beginner-friendly yoga class that focuses on relaxation, stretching, and alignment.
The goal is to allow you to fully experience each pose in such a way that you consciously relax where you should relax, and be strong where you should be strong. Come learn to let go of the tensions you don’t need. Build your body awareness. Clear your mind. Find your calm center. Carry these lessons with you into your day to day life. 1 hour 30 minutes.
Restorative Yoga
Savor the deep relaxation of restorative postures.
Restorative Yoga uses props and cushions to allow you to rest fully in the postures. You will be given the time to get comfortable on your props so that you can melt away tension. Reward yourself after a long day by easing into a place of deep contentment and peace. 1 hour 30 minutes.
Ropes Wall Yoga
The best yoga tool EVER!
The yoga ropes wall is beneficial for both beginner students as well as for advanced students. Students will explore the potential for increased movement and realize muscular imbalances as the leverage of the ropes encourage you to maintain proper form — even difficult asanas can be done easily and safely. The class warms up with a progressive series of Core Salutations. Creative rope work is interspersed to deepen the benefits of poses.
With assistance of the ropes you can:
- Stretch and strengthen most of your muscles.
- Tone your abdominal muscles and organs.
- Create spinal traction.
- Stretch your shoulder and chest muscles.
- Deepen forward Bends and backbends.
- Safely Invert.
Students should have a regular practice, Level 1 or above. No absolute beginners please. 1 hour 30 minutes.
Svaroopa® Yoga Basics
Svaroopa® Yoga is known for its “core opening”, which facilitates profound changes in the body.
Svaroopa® Yoga is a non-athletic form of hatha yoga where flexibility is not a requirement — it is a result! If you have any kind of back ache, head ache, stress and/or tension, use this series of classes to begin to unravel and unwind the tensions in your spine. The benefits are numerous! You can navigate through your pain and discover easy and simple poses and meditations to eliminate spinal tension and recover your energy and vitality!
With a weekly class and consistent practice, this beginner’s yoga will give you you tools to advance your flexibility and make a lasting change in your everyday life. Evening class gives you a series of postures you can then take home with you to enjoy a better night’s sleep! Learn how to do Yoga’s sounding breath–Ujaya Pranayam– a slow, aerobic exercise that brings immediate relief and slows the body’s internal speedometer down to a relaxed pace–ahhh, find peace in your mind, and stillness in your body.
A great class for students of all levels. 1 hour 15 minutes.
Yin Yoga
The practice of the Yin Yoga technique can help increase flexibility and overall body awareness.
Yin Yoga targets the deep, dense, rarely touched connective tissues- the tendons, ligaments and cartilage. The areas of the body generally targeted are between the navel and knees; the lower body. Yin postures are done primarily on the floor and held with little to no muscular effort for 2 to 5 minutes each. Connective tissues require long-holds and reasonable amounts of traction to be stimulated properly. The essence of Yin is yielding- learning how to not struggle and how to allow things to unfold naturally.
Since Yin Yoga postures gently stretch and rehabilitate the connective tissues that form our joints, it is the perfect compliment to Yang activity (vigourous yoga, running, weight training, etc.). You may enhance your yang practice dramatically with this technique. Active people probably need Yin Yoga more than anyone else! This may prove to be one of the your best yoga experiences yet as you develop new levels of awareness in each posture and alignment corrections. 1 hour 30 minutes.
Yinyasa
The fusion of Yin yoga and Vinyasa Flow creates an integrated, balanced practice.
In the first part of this class, we will focus on the yin yoga style to find release in our connective tissues and create space and integrity in both our joints and our minds while removing deep blockages to internal energy flows. The yin postures focus on the hips, pelvis, lower back, and knees, helping the body to remain supple at its core.
The yin portion of the class transitions into a more active yang portion. Yang yoga is the rhythmic, flowing repetition of movements that require strength and balance. A Yang practice emphasizes breath work and bandhas (internal locks) to facilitate heat generation and deep internal awareness thereby building on the release cultivated in the yin portion of the class.
Practicing in this way does amazing things for your back! Each class will consist of about 30 minutes of Yin Yoga and 1 hour Yang Yoga with Savasana (relaxation) at the end of class. 1 hour 30 minutes.
Video of Jennifer Beyt Coffin’s Yinyasa class is available here online at yogavibes.com.
Yoga Therapy
Yoga practiced with a therapeutic intention.
Using various yoga “tools” of mind-body connections (like restorative poses, minimum edge stretching, breathing techniques, yin yoga) and bringing a knowledge base of anatomy and physiology learned over 20 years as a massage therapist, 23 years as a practicing yogi, and 20 years as a power yoga yoga teacher, Philip has tailored this class with the therapeutic intention of bringing balance to a power yoga practice. This class will be slow paced and focus on breathing, stretching, and other nourishing practices. It is suitable for all levels, and will be especially useful as a balancing practice for those yogis who predominantly focus on vigorous asana or vinyasa practices. 1 hour 30 minutes.
PRIVATE LESSONS
Privates may be scheduled by contacting the studio or by contacting the instructor directly as listed below. Privates do not have to be ongoing – schedule a session to address an injury, a goal, or to gain insight on ways to improve your practice at home or in group classes. Once you experience a one-on-one session, you will understand why this is the original and classical manner in which yoga is taught.
PRIVATES WITH PHILIP CLIFT
Contact Philip at 865.406.7901 to schedule
PRIVATES WITH JENNIFER BEYT COFFIN
Visit Jennifer’s website for more information.
PRIVATES WITh Ajeet
Contact Ajeet at 865.789.2794 or ajeetyoga@bellsouth.net to schedule.
PRIVATES WITH BETTY KALISTER
Visit Betty’s website for more details.
PRIVATES WITH Kim Lomonaco
Contact Kim at kim@glowingbody.net or 865.465.YOGA to schedule.
PRIVATES WITH Sarah Crook
Contact Sarah at Sarah.yoga.massage@gmail.com or 865-896-YOGA to schedule.
PRIVATES WITH Lauren Hughes
Contact Lauren at lauren@connectionyoga.com or 865.226.9642 to schedule.