Class Description: A class full of movement that includes floorwork done in an infinity pattern, followed by external hip opening done in a standing mandala; class also has a focus on back extension and twists, with standing balance postures of Tree and Eagle with an option for Half Moon
This is Melody’s favorite restorative practice. Best suited for those whose energy tends to rise and who need stillness with the heart facing up. This practice opens the back from the top and works it way down providing fabulous chest and shoulder opening with a strong focus on back extension. Includes two types of Restorative Bridge, Supported Fish, restorative twists followed by Restorative Child’s Pose. Enjoy!
Class Description: A class full of healing patterns of movement, with crossover work done in twist series incorporating restorative twists, sprinkled in the practice, followed by a standing twist series with the overall class taking on the healing pattern of the infinity symbol and ending with a restorative posture; includes reclined restorative twists, Revolved Side Angle, Splits Prep with a twist, Revolved Triangle, Eagle, option for Half Moon, seated forward folds, Pigeon and belly on the bolster for Savasana.
Class Description: A class is full of movement in the beginning, addressing external rotation of the hips through 2 mandala formats of Pigeon, and a restorative ending with Reclined Half Virasana, followed by Savasana on the belly and a short meditation.
Class Description: Class has lots of movement, but stays close to earth with few standing postures; includes 2 Sun A’s, lots of energetic work with crossover patterns and infinity patterns to aid in healing.
Class Description: A Power Vinyasa Class that addresses all 7 elements and is full of movement; class has multiple peak postures including all three variations of Big Toe Posture, Side Crow, and Revolved Triangle.
Class Description: Intermediate level, addresses all 7 elements, includes peak postures of Dancer, Big Toe, 1st and 2nd variations, Bow, and option for Side Crow
Class Focus: Energy focused class for releasing negative mental/emotional images and strengthening the body, with basic poses, lots of movement and crossover work, great for releasing tension in shoulders, featuring Eagle.
Class Focus: Strong Foundations class with a restorative centerpiece. Addresses all openings with a focus on back extension to include Puppy Pose, Seal, Bridge, and Restorative Half Virasana, followed by seated twists and a standing external hip series.
Class Focus: A Power Vinyasa Class that addresses all 7 elements of Opening. Includes peak postures of Wheel, Revolved Triangle, Revolved Big Toe (Standing), and Side Crow
Class Focus: A Power Vinyasa Class that addresses all 7 elements of opening. Includes peak postures of Camel, option for Wheel, Big Toe (all 3 variations) and Revolved Triangle.
Class Focus: this is a Power Vinyasa Class that addresses all 7 elements of opening, with a focus on twists. Includes Peak Postures of Big Toe - all 3 variations, Revolved Triangle, Revolved Half Moon, and Sundial
Class Focus: External hip rotation, back extension and mainly twists; focus is on Eagle Pose standing with mimicking floor twists of Eagle; also, option for Eagle to Half Moon Pose; Peak Posture – Revolved Triangle
Each class in our Samdhaana Yoga Gentle Beginner Series begins standing, followed by movement and poses on hands and knees or reclined on the mat. Each class in the series builds upon the previous classes in the series, but all the classes are easy to follow and accessible to most people. No prior yoga experience required. Once you're comfortable with theses classes, you may wish to try the Active Beginner Series below.
Class Focus: External hip rotation done in a mandala format (2 full halves); back extension with Seal; crossover patterns with Dragonfly, Eagle Arm stretch; twists include Revolved Side Angle, Splits Prep with a twist, Revolved Triangle, Kundalini Tuck with a twist, and standing Big Toe Posture, 3rd variation. Peak Postures - Revolved Triangle, standing Big Toe Posture, 3rd variation
