Class Descriptions

Budokon*: The Budokon practice draws from yoga, martial arts and meditation to create a powerful, mindful practice.

Community ($5) Yin*: This class was created to encourage those new to yoga or on a budget to enjoy the benefits of the practice. 

Family Laughter Yoga*: A mix of gentle yoga stretches, laughter and yogic breath work . Boost your immune system, reduce stress, increase your bodies "happy chemistries" and much much more. Adults and Children 5 and up welcome.

Flow**:  Upbeat movements from Sun Salutations to balancing poses, inversions to savasana interlinking the breath with movement.  

Kids Yoga*: for kids ages 5-10.  Each week a new theme is explored encouraging wisdom through movement, breath and imagination! This class is an opportunity for kids to improve coordination & motor skills, increase focus, concentration & balance, build self-confidence, cultivate body awareness, develop self discipline, appreciate their individual uniqueness, be creative & express themselves.

Meditation*: Light stretching, gentle movements, and simple awareness techniques designed to quiet the mind and relax the body. 

Nia*:  A unique and fun blend of dance, yoga and martial arts. 

Power**:  Up-tempo class with basic to intermediate postures; aerobic and challenging.

Prenatal Yoga*: Learn postures, breathing techniques and meditation exercises to assist with labor and delivery; Increase your strength, stamina and flexibility; Reduce stress, anxiety and fatigue; Relieve back pain, sciatica, insomnia, heartburn and headaches; Gain a greater connection with yourself, your baby and other expecting mothers.

Qigong*: Qigong (pronounced "chee-gung") is an ancient Chinese system of postures, exercises, breathing techniques, and meditations. Suitable for people of all ages and abilities.

Restorative*: Relax and rejuvenate in this class dedicated to nurturing your body.  Move deeply into your body with gentle, supported poses held for longer periods of time.

Yin/Yang Flow*: Yang postures, from basic to advanced, will heat the body and build strength, while yin poses provide a meditative experience and an opportunity for deeper stretching and tension release.

Yoga and Body Rolling*:   An eclectic practice blending yoga, foot fitness and Yamuna Body Rolling.  Body Rolling is a potent healing system that elongates muscles, develops core strength, stimulates bone tissue, and promotes profound healing by creating inner space and alignment.  Balls provided or bring your own.

Yin*:  Mellow, meditative practice with deeply held possess to release tension and stiffness in your back, hips, shoulders and legs.

*Good for all levels beginner to advanced

For questions/more information, call us at 602.522.0662 or email lindsey@mettacommunityyoga.com.