SHAKTI Styles
 
SHAKTI’s philosophy is that there are many paths to achieving true balance in the body, mind, and soul. Influenced by a range of Eastern and Western philosophies, SHAKTI is committed to helping each person realize their own potential. Below are the many styles of yoga we share.
 
Vinyasa Flow
Vinyasa/Flow Yoga links the asana movements with deep rhythmic breathing. By connecting the movements and breath, you are able to enhance the health benefits of each pose, increase muscular strength, improve flexibility and joint mobility, increase circulation, balance hormones, and most of all create a sense of calmness, focus, and heighten awareness. As the breath and the movements are seamlessly united, the body, mind, and soul fully connect and create “divine union” called yoga. You gain inner vitality to compensate for the adverse effects of stress so you can excel in life. At SHAKTI, our instructors are inspired by Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, and infuse their own life experiences to enhance and guide you through a voyage of inner connection and awakening.
 
Anusara Yoga
Anusara (a-nu-sar-a), means “flowing with Grace,” “flowing with Nature,” “following your heart.”
Founded by John Friend in 1997, Anusara yoga is a school of hatha yoga, which unifies a life-affirming Shiva-Shakti Tantric philosophy of intrinsic goodness with Universal Principles of Alignment. (www.anusara.com) In an anusara class, expect to learn consistent alignment to enhance your connection with your body, while also connecting to the greater context for your yoga practice through an understanding of how the experiences presented through your yoga practice can inspire your life.
 
Ashtanga
Based on the teachings of Guru Sri K. Pattabhi Jois from Mysore, India, employs an energizing series of postures linked by the breath, improving circulation and creating a deep internal heat that cleanses and purifies muscles and organs. Through this vigorous and strengthening practice, awaken your core energies and watch the mind flow toward a natural state of meditation. This class will challenge you in a new way, but it is open to all levels (some yoga knowledge is recommended).

 
 
SHAKTI Yoga Class Types
 

Aha Yoga Basics Our beginner yoga class builds the foundation for your yoga practice, introducing a basic well-rounded class with an emphasis on breathing and proper alignment in the poses.  Open to all levels (60-75 min. classes).  Learn about breath and alignment. Just for the newbie 60 min classes.   

Shakti Flow 1Now it is your time to flow with your breath.  A moderately paced vinyasa flow yoga class appropriate for beginner/level 1 and beyond.  Focus is on basic yoga poses, breath and alignment.  60 and 75 min. classes.

Shakti Flow OpenThis is our beautifully sequenced open level vinyasa flow yoga class, giving you the freedom to flow where you are. Modifications are given allowing you to choose a beginning or more advanced practice according to your needs. Knowledge of basic yoga postures including standing and arm balances, some inversions. The instructor may incorporate chanting, yoga philosophy, and specific breathing practice to uplift and awaken the authentic, creative and divine in you.   60-75 min. class.   

Shakti Flow 2 Let the SHAKTI spirit move you! Uncover freedom and openness in your yoga practice by playfully experimenting in dynamic, vigorous, and energizing vinyasa yoga class. This yoga experience class allows you to transcend the unattainable, and open your heart to uninhabited exploration. It’s a challenge, but you will love it (arm balances and inversions will be taught during the practice). The instructor may incorporate chanting, yoga philosophy, and specific pranayama (breathwork). This is a FUN experience for the body and soul. 75-90 min. class. 

Shakti Power Flow Open Enjoy this 75 minutes of energetic movement, strength and endurance! Yogis, runners, lifters, golfers, climbers and all will twist, balance and burn as you flow with power and the other side of enlightenment. Closing posture savasana will be well earned! 

Shakti Happy Hour Flow Just a little taste! Enjoy a simple flowing yoga and meditation class in just 1 hour. This class is great if you don’t have much time in your schedule, but you really need your SHAKTI. 60 min class.   

Shakti Slow Flow Open Move slowly with the fluidity of your on breath, while focusing on alignment and the fundamental principles of the yoga practice. Breathwork (pranayama), abdominal strengthening and spinal lengthening will give you the ability to cultivate mindfulness and concentration in your yoga practice. Open to all Levels.   

Shakti Sun Flow Wake up and celebrate your divine Shakti spirit first thing in the morning. In the honor of the Sun Goddess, this is a joyous morning yoga practice that warms up the body, calms the mind, and opens the heart. Open Level Class (all levels are welcome). This a morning practice.   

Shakti Sweetness-Restorative Yoga Smooth and sweet like honey, this restorative yoga class is an amazing way to enjoy the sweeter parts of life with our candlelight yoga and meditation class. With an emphasis on diving in deep, this practice requires the willingness to surrender to what is. This is great for those needing a gentle practice. 60 min. class.

 

SHAKTImama 
Pre-natal yoga and post-natal yoga (with your little yogi). Through a safe, modified practice emphasizing movement and breath, we focus on poses that build strength and stamina while stretching and opening the body. We also cultivate breathing techniques and relaxation exercises that help calm the mind. Pre-natal yoga students learn hip-openers and strengthening poses for the low back and legs to facilitate childbirth; post-natal yogis work on abdominals and tension-relieving poses for the upper back and shoulders. This class is part of a series.
                                                                                                                                                                                                               
Mommy & /Teeny Weeny Yoginis
This children’s yoga class provides a safe, fun way for children to explore movement and creativity while calming their restless minds in a non-competitive environment. They will learn the yoga postures, sun-salutations, play games, and discover ways to channel their energy and celebrate their spirit. This class is part of a series.

Anusara-Inspired Practice
Join Maryl for an Intermediate/Advanced practice where you will practice along with her. This class will have fewer instructions than an instructed class, and is recommended for students who are comfortable in their yoga practice and want to join in a greater community and share the energy of their practice. We will enjoy a balance of playful advanced asanas, and also incorporate meditation and pranayama with the longer class time. A powerful way to finish the weekend with a full 2 hours of transformation.