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Class Styles & Levels

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LEVELS

ALL LEVELS

These classes are designed to accommodate all experience levels in one class. These moderately-paced classes offer modifications and variations suitable for new beginners to advanced students. Suitable for ALL students.

LEVEL 1: BRAND NEW & CONTINUING BEGINNERS

Designed for beginners, these classes provide a safe environment and are suitable for anyone to experience the benefits of yoga and learn the basics. Focus is on the correct alignment of basic postures within one’s own body and basic transitions between postures. No experience or flexibility required.

LEVEL 3: INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED STUDENTS

For students with an ongoing practice, these classes offer a more challenging practice to help you go deeper by working on more advanced postures and methods of practice. Recommended for students with at least 12 months of consistent practice. Not suitable for beginners.

MIXED LEVEL

These varied paced, more vigorous classes are designed to accommodate a variety of experience levels in one setting. Modifications are given for easier variations of postures as well as invitations to experience more intermediate or advanced forms of a pose. Not suitable for new beginners.

LEVEL 2: ADVANCED BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATE

These classes are for both continuing beginners and students who are ready to step up the pace to build strength, increase flexibility, and breath awareness. Through more advanced variations of our Level 1 classes and a more vigorous pace, a wider range of poses, transitions and sequences will be introduced. Open to all levels including beginners with a solid understanding of the basics.


PRE-NATAL

We welcome all our friends who are experiencing the amazing and wonderful adventure of pregnancy to Sanctuary. All Sanctuary teachers are versed in making appropriate modifications or adjustments to the flow of the class to accommodate you. You are welcome to join any class which suits your current level of yoga ability/practice.

Levels
Styles

CLASS STYLES

VINYASA

SANCTUARY 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.

SLOW FLOW

Providing the same transformative benefits as our signature Sanctuary Vinyasa Flow class but with a slower pace. A foundational flowing 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.

THE NIGHTCAP
CANDLELIGHT FLOW

A powerful flow that will get the entire body and mind engaged. This is a warm vinyasa class (the room will be a cozy 82-85 degrees) which will challenge you in asana, light core-work, breath and rest. A magical 75 minutes with space held for you to reset your body and mind. All levels welcome. The class structure will consist of 60 minutes of flow, night-capped with 15 minutes for meditation and savasana.

SCULPT FLOW

A strength-building vinyasa class that blends targeted toning movements with full body sequences, core stability challenges using body-weight and yoga poses to create the perfect invigorating flow.  A mid-day pick me up to keep you energized and empowered through your afternoon.

YOGA LAB

A creative vinyasa class that explores poses and transitions from various perspectives. Each class is intentionally sequenced to reinforce and strengthen key alignment and stability needed to progress safely into variations and transitions. Progressive stages are offered with more time to explore each pose and related transitions. A fun and challenging class! Mixed levels. Not appropriate for new beginners.

SLOW FLOW & MEDITATION

A softer, slower paced flow class designed to gently open the body, deepen the breath, and calm the mind. This class provides a foundation for creating or expanding a meditation practice. Each class is structured with 30 minutes of physical asanas and pranayama, followed by 30 minutes of meditation, teaching, and discussion. Material is drawn from multiple schools of thought, allowing participation in practices that have survived for several thousands of years. This class accommodates all levels of experience. 

DHARMA YOGA

Vinyasa series created by Sri Dharma Mittra. These sequences 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, twists and some inverted variations and options will be explored. 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. Appropriate for all levels.

SLOW BURN

A dynamic yoga flow that wakes up the body and mind by focusing on strength, mobility and stability. Expect to move through sequences that are flowy, functional, and target specific muscle groups to build a slow burn. This energizing class is designed to help you move freer on the mat and everyday life.

CLASS STYLES

RESTORATIVE & YIN

RESTORATIVE YOGA

Restorative Yoga is a rich practice of deep and meditative support, both physically and emotionally. The practitioner is held by bolsters, pillows, and blankets for sustained periods of time in deeply rejuvenative postures.   By supporting the body with props, the practice stimulates and relaxes the body moving toward a balanced state.  Perfect for all levels.  

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.

FLOW & YIN

With an emphasis on balancing effort and ease, Flow and Yin integrates the rejuvenating qualities of gentle vinyasa with the grounding nature of yin yoga. In this all-levels class you can expect thoughtfully crafted sequences to harmonize the body, heart and mind. This blended class will take you through a warming vinyasa practice to start, followed by a series of yin postures designed to nourish the deep connective tissues of your body. With mindful attention to areas of tension like shoulders, hips and low back, this practice becomes a journey of healing and self-discovery. All are welcome!

FLOW & RESTORE

With an emphasis on balancing strength and softness, this blended class will take you through a vinyasa practice sequenced to awaken inner strength, then guide you into a series of restorative postures designed to facilitate deep relaxation and opening in the body and mind. Walk away feeling rested and replenished.  Perfect for beginners or anyone returning to a yoga practice.  All Levels.

EXPLORE & RESTORE

Accessible and exploratory in nature, this all-levels class is for students seeking a gentle yet dynamic "slow flow" supported by the integration of mantra chanting, breathwork, and restorative postures for long moments of intentional stillness. With a framework established in the foundations of Ayurvedic yoga therapeutics and Tantric energetics, this class will equally expand and ground your awareness through breath, movement and sound. You'll depart class feeling relaxed, refreshed and embodied in your whole self--body, mind and spirit.

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Student Guidelines & Class Etiquette

We’re very happy to meet you and welcome everyone to join us. These simple guidelines are designed to enhance your yoga practice and the collective experience. ~ Namaste

  • As with any exercise program, it is always a good idea to consult your doctor prior to beginning a new practice.

  • Avoid eating heavily 2-3 hours before class.

  • Please be on time.  Plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early for class. Allow time to sign in for the class and get settled in the room.

  • Enter quietly and remove your shoes before entering the yoga studio.

  • Please take a moment to introduce yourself to the teacher and mention any injuries or conditions that you are currently experiencing.

  • You may register and pay online for class before you arrive to reserve your spot in class.  Register here.

  • Please Note:  The exterior door to the building remains locked.  You must ring the intercom to enter the building.  The studio entrance is on the 2nd floor.  Once class begins, students will not be admitted so please plan to arrive early.

  • Be mindful of the space around you. If you notice that someone needs a space for their mat in the room, be considerate and make space near you.

  • Leave cell phones outside of the studio or turn them off.

  • We provide a wide variety of yoga props for your use.  Be mindful of the students in the next class and return them neatly.

  • Abandon the competitive mindset. Start where you are and be kind and loving to yourself. Even though some classes may have a variety of levels in them, you should work at a pace that is appropriate for you.

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