Power Yoga Class Destin Fort Walton Beach Niceville

"Take a Vinyasa"

All classes are Vinyasa Style~ All classes are Vinyasa style. The basic principle of Vinyasa Flow Yoga is for each pose to be gracefully linked by the breath in an evolutionary flow that empowers each student to explore the full range of their potential wherever they find themselves. Encouraging attention and awareness to the breath and alignment of the spine for empowered form, grace and stability. Remembering its not about how far you go into a pose, its about being where you are at the present moment as fully as possible. Allowing us to step out of our heads and get grounded in peace with the rhythmic sound of the waves. Set in the ideal atmosphere to find a deep sense of well-being and inner strength.

Yoga Slow Flow~Especially good for newcomers or those who would like to master the more advanced poses at a slower pace. All levels can benefit from a refresher on the basic balance between effort, ease and surrender. This class will move slower yet stronger to build a strong foundations to further in the practice. Emphasizing alignment principles of the basic postures while exploring the variations and modifications of the more challenging ones (learning to listen to the body). Special attention given to stretch deeper by holding lengthening poses longer for better flexibility and more range of motion in flows. Centering on the mind/body connection with breathing (pranayama) techniques, stress release and relaxation skills.Level 1-2, 1-3

Yoga Fluid Flow~ A energizing yet easy to follow Vinyasa style yoga class that "flow's" yoga poses linked one into another guided by the breath. Sequences of Sun~ Salutations, balance, standing, seated and core strengthening postures are designed to sculpt the body, improve flexibility, increase coordination and muscle tone while making your spirit happy. Holding some poses longer to deepen awareness of alignment in more advanced variations, better flexibility added by the breath in lengthen poses and introducing arm balances. Moving meditation in action, fully enjoying the moment with the Gulf horizon as a focus point. Level 1-3

Yoga Sculpt~ Vinyasa (Fluid Flow) style Yoga with arm weights in harmony with Pilates. Offering a creative blend yoga flowing sequences to build strength and endurance, combined with the Pilatés Method of Core (The "Core"- the body’s core postural muscles or the stabilizers of the body: the abdominals, hips, lower back and thighs) conditioning to sculpt and tone the mid-section. Promoting strong posture, longer leaner muscles, more freedom of movement for injury while improving flexibility with deep freeing hip and shoulder opening postures to counteract the ill effects of tension in the body. A Vinyasa Flow class that adds fluidity in the transitions from poses (repetitious movements to build strength and endurance to flow with confidence and grace). Level 1-3 (back next Spring)

Power Yoga~"light level"~ New to yoga friendly Power Yoga Class... More diection offered to ease into the Flow

Power Yoga~is for those who want to take it to the next level...an exhilarating Ashtanga (power) Vinyasa style class set to fun upbeat music designed to sculpt your body, improve flexibility, increase coordination and muscle tone while relieving stress (emphasizing not to be so serious). Vinyasa explores stillness within motion, strength within ease, wisdom within action. The basic principle of Vinyasa is for poses to be gracefully linked by the breath in an evolutionary flow that empowers each student to explore the full range of their potential wherever they find themselves. Moving meditation in action by listening to the body guided by the breath.

Extended sun salutation flows build strength and endurance, creating internal heat that increases the release of toxins. Flowing in balancing poses to foster determination and lightness of mind. Core strengthening poses that sculpt the mid-section and add fluidity to the spine for injury prevention and deeply freeing hip and shoulder opening postures to counteract the ill effects of tension in the body, all within the context of an energizing creative Vinyasa flow series.

The fusion of warming parallel breath and quick flowing movements make this complete practice a memorable experience. Some poses and transitions are challenging and may not be so "graceful" at first... (always something new to explore). Some transitions are internal, soft and restorative. Joy is the natural outcome when you learn to orchestrate the intensity of the practice by listening to your breath and body, by playing the edge between pleasure and challenge. This can be an intense practice yet suitable for all fitness levels …remember to listen to the body, take a brake when you are in need and follow the modifications right for you.

Seasoned practitioners and newer students alike can enjoy learning the importance of staying in the moment and exploring yoga from the inside out. Its not about how far you go into a pose, its about being where you are at the present moment as fully as possible and finding a deep sense of well-being and inner strength. Modifications are presented for all levels of ability, needs and requests of participants. (Intermediate/Advanced Level 2-3 )

Hour of Power Yoga~ will be the most "powerful" Vinyasa Ashtanga based class offered. Moving a little faster through continuous flows with fun challenging transitions and balance poses. Less direction will be given to better set a fluid pace, yet modifications will still be offered. This allows students to grow deeper in "their practice". All levels are welcome, just able to go at their own pace... remembering every pose is not for everybody. (Advanced Level 3 ) (back next Summer)

All Levels practicing in Harmony

Level 1-2 Brand New to Yoga or Students wanting to go deeper into the poses, all physical fitness levels welcome...modifications offered. Slower paced Flows, holding poses longer, focusing on improving flexibility, strength and stress release. Special attention on correct alignment and breathing in basic yoga postures.

Level 1-3 All levels welcome to Balance effort, ease and surrender in learning to Flow from pose to pose. New Poses that have varying levels of difficulty are offered. Yoga Flow will focus on moving "Fuidly" with the breath through sun Salutations...Slow Flow will now take time to master the more difficult poses and Arm Balances. Special attention to building core (abdominal) strength.

Level 1-3 Power Flowing with more Fluidly ...Balancing a slow strong pace with some faster Fluid Flows. More advanced postures and sequences are introduced. Some may require a bit more strength, stamina, and flexibility (modifications will be offered to learn these new poses with more ease). Newer students welcome...just take it easy. Challenging the more seasoned student while offering modifications to newer students.

Level 2-3 Vinyasa Yoga experienced recomended and or in good physical condition and ready for more challenging poses and some vigorous sequences. A perfect class to explore and expand your practice.

The Key is to learn to go at your own pace in all classes and not push past your peace level. In time and with "practice" the poses will come much easier. There is no need to worry about being perfect in the pose (we are all going to look a little different in the poses)... just stay calm ... listen to the alignment instructions and find what works best you in that moment. (you have the power to control how hard the class is) Simply learn to "practice" with your own unique needs, take the risk to find your edge, taking brakes when needed and the journey will continue with enhanced inner awareness, peace of mind and greater ease and clarity in the poses will follow each class (that's all there is to perfect Yoga...just "practicing").

Power Flow Benefits

More on Benefits

Teaches you to breath fully and correctly, Improving heart and lung capacity
Maintains youthful appearance, as the oxygenation and cleansing improves skin tone
Builds strength toning muscles/ tremendous Endurance speeds up metabolism for Weight loss
Gives the body a cardiovascular work out without negative impact forces
Prevents sports injuries
Doctor recommended for improved immune system (fighting off illnesses)
Improves posture/Eliminates back pain
Promotes greater flexibility of your spine in its full range of motion, allowing the central nervous system to function optimally resulting in high levels of energy
Works every system in the body; cardiovascular, nervous, lymphatic, endocrine, immune, digestive, reproductive, muscular and skeletal
Works every organ, gland, muscle, tendon, ligament in the body
Integrates the right and left hemispheres of the brain which improves memory, learning, coordination and balance
Builds mental strength by holding your mind in a focused, meditative state (no time to worry)
Reduces stress and fatigue