CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

WHY POWER
WHY's signature class is a strong dynamic flow integrating deep, long holds, and bringing attention to breath. This vinyasa style challenges body and mind, builds core power, ignites internal heat, promotes a cleansing sweat, and offers the opportunity for deep healing and release. Heated room. Level I: Moderate, Level II: Vigorous

HOT YOGA
This challenging class will take you through a series of focused, progressive postures to promote a cleansing sweat, reshape muscles, and increase strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination. The heat improves the body's pliability in order to deepen your practice. 90 degree plus room. All Levels

WHY ALL LEVELS
This upbeat class is a creative eclectic blend of many yogic traditions and styles. Modifications of postures are made to accommodate everyone, offering both beginning and advanced students a satisfying, accessible, and energetic experience.  

GENTLE YOGA
Based on the Kripalu tradition of cultivating inner peace, this class is designed to revitalize your body, relax your mind, increase energy, and reduce stress. For beginners; people with back, joint, or heart problems, or experienced students who want a slower paced, less strenuous class.

CORE/AB POWER (FORREST YOGA®)
Tone your abdomen, strengthen your back, and create a strong center. Transform the body through breath, go deep into internal organs to release toxins, and bring freedom and fluidity into your body. This class targets often neglected muscle groups. A strong core will help you avoid injuries. A great compliment to your regular yoga practice. All levels.

FORREST YOGA®
Learn to use breath to connect with your body in this exhilarating practice. Strengthen, tone and condition as you become proficient at safely tailoring each pose to work with your specific physical and emotional needs. By learning to work your edges with integrity, you will develop effective tools to face fear and struggle. Feel strong in body and mind as you gain self-awareness and learn to work deeply without damage.

THERAPEUTIC  YOGA 
Therapeutic Yoga is designed to address your physical issues and challenges using healing movement. Drawing upon the techniques of deep and gentle Viniyoga, you will work within your body’s range of motion and access the healing power of sustained, nurturing breath. Ease pain and foster healing, while learning to accept your body as it is. This class is appropriate for both beginners and more experienced students who want a softer, breath centered practice. Therapeutic Yoga will aid in healing injury or illness, accommodate physical limitations, and address anxiety and depression.

RESTORATIVE YOGA
Take a break from your busy life and find time for tranquility and well-being. This class is designed to help reduce stress, increase focus, and support complete relaxation of both body and mind. Various yoga props, including blankets, blocks, and straps, will help the body unwind and let go. Appropriate for those recovering from chronic illness and healing from injuries. All levels. No experience.

INTRO TO WHY POWER
Introduce power to your practice!  Learn the basics of this challenging style and take your practice to a deeper place.  WHY's signature class incorporates core work, vinyasa flow, sitting and standing sequences, hip openers, back bends, inversions, and pranayama.  For students looking to advance to a strength-based practice. No experience necessary, but a willingness to sweat and explore your edges. Very warm room.

YIN YOGA AND MEDITATION
Yin Yoga is a style of yoga which focuses on the passive holding of postures for longer periods (between 3 to 5 minutes) for the benefit of working the connective tissues--such as ligaments, bones, and joints of the body--and creating space for the mind & body to drop into stillness. It is a wonderful complement to the traditional yang styles of practice. Each class will consist of an hour yin practice followed by a 15 minute meditation. All Levels.
 

SPECIALTY CLASSES & PRIVATE INSTRUCTION

COMMUNITY YOGA
$5 donation to charities
An all levels yoga class to benefit our community. All proceeds go to local AIDS, homelessness, high risk youths,  animal welfare, and environmental causes. Practice together and experience the joy of yoga and the satisfaction of giving. Connect with your body and nurture your spirit.  Many thanks to all WHY teachers who donate their time and talents to make this class possible. See where your donations are making a difference. No experience necessary.

INTRO TO YOGA - FREE
WHY offers a free Introduction to Yoga class one Saturday each month at 1:00 pm. If you've been wanting to try yoga but don't know where to start, come and check us out. Our instructors will introduce you to basic yoga postures and techniques, and you will have an opportunity to visit our warm and spacious studios. Bring a friend (or two)! Everyone welcome. Please see Intro to Yoga for dates. No experience required.

PRENATAL YOGA
Expecting mothers can prepare their bodies and minds for natural childbirth by integrating yoga and meditation into their lives. No experience necessary. Appropriate at any point during your pregnancy. Check with your physician if there are any complications with your pregnancy or if you have any concerns. All Levels.

MEDITATION - FREE
Meditation is at the core of all stress reducing techniques. We will concentrate on the foundations of mediation: focused breathing, relaxed awareness, and an open heart. No experience necessary - everyone welcome. A special thanks to our talented teachers for donating their time for this class: Shankara, Mare DeBenigno, Jyll Cashman, Lata Altman, and Roy Maurer.

PRIVATE YOGA INSTRUCTION
There are times when it is appropriate for a student of yoga to consider private instruction. Such times include when a student:

• is just getting started with yoga
• has concerns about injuries or is recovering from illness
• seeks to overcome limitations or plateaus in their practice
• when a student wishes to work more deeply with a particular teacher

We will be happy to arrange private sessions at the studio or in your home, and will match you up with the instructor who best meets your needs. Please call 860.953.9642 to set up a private session.