Serene Yoga offers a wide varieties of yoga styles. Check out what we offer to find what works for you.
These classes cover the fundamentals of yoga for beginners. Experienced practitioners will enjoy the back to the basics approach. These classes are for everyone.
Everyone from Beginner to Advanced is welcome. Poses will be demonstrated and options will be offered to help everyone find the pose that is appropriate for them. Many teachers practice at Serene Yoga Studio to deepen their yoga practice and build Sangha (community).
Detailed instruction is provided to take the seasoned beginner to an intermediate level of practice. These classes are designed for students who have a good understanding of the basic yoga postures and would like to explore a wider variety of poses and breathing techniques.
Joints in the pelvis, hips and lower spine are primarily addressed. Yin Yoga poses are held for several minutes at a time in order to stretch the connective tissue around the joints. One of the major topics will be the nadis, or energy channels in the body.
In the first part of this class we will focus on creating space in our bodies with longer passive poses (Yin inspired), while in the second half of the class the focus will be on creating stability by practicing poses and Yoga Actions to increase our strength & balance. No prior experience with yoga is necessary to participate in this class.
Through this trauma-informed experiential journey, participants will build their own personal wellness toolkit. We will explore a somatic approach to yoga and meditation which can help uncover the root causes/connections between our physical, emotional and/or mental dis-ease. This holistic approach will encourage harmony in all aspects of our multidimensional lives. Designed for the seasoned practitioner who is inspired to engage in a practice of self-study and discover the deeper layers of yoga. Come explore the Art of Being Serene!
In this class a variety of props are used for support. These props allow for rest and restoration, allowing a gentle opening of the body through passive stretching. This style of yoga soothes the nervous system resulting in reduction of chronic pain, improved sleep, enhanced mood, and is beneficial for the improvement of many chronic & acute health conditions. Rest your mind & body, and emerge from class rejuvenated.
In this class props are used for support, to allow the practitioner to hold the poses longer. Using props in this way allows for a deeper sensing of the Serene Yoga Actions and a gentle progression towards more space and stability in your overall yoga practice. Documented benefits of a restorative practice include: reduction of chronic pain, improved sleep, enhanced mood, and is beneficial for the improvement of many chronic & acute health conditions. Deepen your breath, reduce your stress & invigorate your mind with a restorative practice.
Mindful yoga postures and relaxation exercises prepare you for a 30 minute meditation practice. Come and experience different types of meditation.
Yoga Nidra is effortless relaxation in the state between wakefulness & sleep. In this state, you can access the body's deep healing abilities. Yoga Nidra is also a practice that adapts to the needs of the individual. For example: if you suffer from insomnia it can help you sleep; if you suffer from anxiety it can help calm your nervous system. This style is suitable for all practitioners.
Appropriate for all levels of practitioners. Poses are taught in a flowing sequence, allowing each student to move at their own pace.