class styles
VINYASA FLOW
Sanctuary Vinyasa Flow is our offering of a flowing style of yoga that seamlessly moves through the poses one breath at a time. Our classes incorporate an intentional and creative blend of sun salutations and other namaskars with a full range of poses sequenced in a way that provides the foundation to cultivate inner and outer alignment, strength and flexibility, stamina and grace. Music is selected for each class that perfectly complements the flow. Join us to grow stronger, connect with your breath, and open your body, mind and heart.
ANUSARA® YOGA
This class is great for those new to yoga or new to Anusara® yoga, as well as the experienced yogi looking to refine their practice. The new and experienced student alike will learn the basics of yoga and build a solid foundation using Anusara® yoga’s Universal Principles of Alignment™. You can expect a dynamic class - going deep into fundamental poses to open and celebrate your highest potential in body, mind, and heart.
CANDLELIGHT FLOW
Peel away the layers of your day as you melt into your mat surrounded by the gentle glow of candlelight. Music and the movement of your body in deep connection to your breath will heal, transform and awaken your heart while de-stressing your mind. Low to moderate intensity, all levels welcome!
DHARMA FLOW YOGA (SHIVA NAMASKAR VINYASAS)
A challenging and physically absorbing vinyasa series created by Sri Dharma Mittra. They reintegrate the flow of prana throughout the spinal column and facilitate the movement of the vital life force deep into all areas of the physical, metabolic, intuitive and bliss bodies. This promotes harmony within all these layers so a concentrated state of radiant health is achieved. A series of deeper balancing, stretching, back bending, twisting and inverted variations will be taught, including the Headstand and Shoulderstand, King and Queen of the Postures. This practice finishes with Deep Relaxation, breathing exercises, and concentration/meditation certain to bring a deep sense of calm, increased sense of balance, peace, and invigorated energy to all students.
GENTLE FLOW
Providing the same transformative benefits as our Vinyasa Flow class but with a gentler, slower pace. A deep flow practice that is challenging in it’s own way. A perfect class for beginners or anyone who wants to slow things down while continuing to grow in their practice.
OM GROWN MAMAS
Make room to bloom into motherhood and prepare for the transformation of childbirth. Within every woman is the intuitive wisdom to create, nurture, and transform. This class will offer an empowering path rooted in divine feminine creative power that rises to birth and motherhood. This practice will embrace a sequence of postures, breathwork, and meditation that allows a mother in bloom to create a source of strength and confidence in the natural process of birth, nurture a supple body while it grows to accommodate the life within, and transform into motherhood by connecting to the growing spirit of the baby in bloom. The postures will prepare and strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, hips and legs for childbirth, improve circulation that is shared with the baby, exercise the spine and increase overall comfort in pregnancy. The breathwork and meditation will cultivate a deeper awareness of breath and consciousness to embrace during labor, delivery, and beyond.
POWER LATTE
In one way, the quality of our lives can be measured by how well we manage stress and tension. This early morning transformative flowing class is designed to cleanse the body of tension and leave you feeling energized and alive; all without that morning 'cup of joe'.
POWER LUNCH
One of Sanctuary’s signature favorites! Our version of a high powered lunch will restore, revitalize, and renew your body and spirit. The physical nature of the class heats the body from within giving you the opportunity to wring out the stresses of the morning grind. A strong class that will give you the fuel you need for the rest of your day.
YINYASA (YIN + VINYASA)
This class is our version of the perfect end to a long day. Enjoy 30 minutes of a strong vinyasa flow practice followed by an hour of Yin Yoga. The challenging flow will build heat and give you just what you need to surrender into a deep Yin practice. Yin Yoga uses long, passive holds in poses to work on the deep connective tissues of the body. It's a deeply nourishing practice that marries meditation and asana. Treat yourself. It’s sure to send you off on a cloud of bliss.
YIN YOGA
Yin Yoga uses long, passive holds to work on the deep, dense connective tissues of the body - the tendons, ligaments and cartilage - which are difficult to energize and open. This deep, passive practice settles you into poses for 3 -10 minutes, bringing you inward.
YOGA BALLET BALANCE
In this class, the disciplines of ballet and prana flow yoga come together to create an energetic and flowing practice. Ballet exercises and yoga postures are uniquely intertwined with an emphasis on alignment, flexibility, core work and balance. This class embodies the grace inherent in both practices.