Not sure which class is for you? Take a look at the class descriptions below and do get in touch if you have any questions at all.
YANG YOGA
This Hatha-based practice will contain a series of intelligently sequenced movements beautifully linked to the ease and flow of the breath, with meticulous attention to safety and energetic alignment. We will endeavour to move the spine in all directions, open up breath and energy pathways in the body, and release blockage and physical tension. This practice is a functional complement to the other activities of your daily life and will leave you feeling rejuvenated, refreshed, and deeply connected to your whole self.
YIN YOGA
This deeply nourishing practice is based on the combined principles of Hatha Yoga and Traditional Chinese Medicine. With only a handful of postures to focus on, we will spend elongated periods of time in each shape, allowing the body time, breath and support to yield into softness. We will focus on melting away tension in our muscular tissues, as well as removing any blockage from our energetic pathways. This practice is the perfect complement to our more active lifestyles, helping to restore our yin/yang balance.
RESTORATIVE YOGA
This end of the day wind-down practice is profoundly healing on all levels. A combination of deep yin, fully propped restorative, and yoga therapeutics, we will travel you into the depths of your parasympathetic nervous system, where you can nourish all of your body’s systems, and refill your energetic bucket. Treat this practice like your most self-indulgent experience of quality ‘me’ time.
MAT PILATES
This practice, based on the methodology of Joseph Pilates, harnesses the functional strength of the core. Contrary to popular belief the core, or ‘powerhouse’ as sometimes referred, covers the area from the breastbone to the knees, in full circumference! The class will focus on stabilization of this area by way of the breath, leverage, and prop support. In addition, we will endeavour to create length and tone through the body as we combined stretch and stability into a beautiful marriage.
SUNRISE YOGA
This 60 MINUTE EXPRESS morning practice is a great opportunity to physically, mentally and energetically set yourself up for your day. We will shake off sleepiness as we move the body in all directions, with a focus on expanding our own natural energy resource, our breath. As the practice progresses, our mental focus will continue to sharpen, preparing us to function at our highest potential on all levels throughout our day.
* All Yoga classes are open level and require no previous yoga experience to attend.
** Private One-on-One sessions available – please enquire at the studio or email info@theconnectedcenter.co.nz