Core + Hatha Yoga classes will begin with a foundational stretch sequence intended to improve balance.
This will be followed by a series of core focused exercises that will create strength, length, and heightened body awareness through alignment based repetitive exercises.
This class is appropriate for all levels.
"Core" does not only refer to your abdominal muscles, but it relates to the core muscles in your arms, back and legs also.
Bring your mat, blocks, towel and blanket and any props to support you in this class.
*Props also available for purchase in our retail lounge.
core + Hatha
flow/ POWER flow
Flow Yoga classes will bring awareness, strength and balance to the overall body. The exercises lengthen the muscles while toning, strengthening and improving mobility.
This active rehabilitation exercise session will focus is on the posture and returning the spine to a neutral position, in order to relieve unnecessary muscle strain and tension. In this class we move and focus on fluidity and control. We breathe deeply to centre our minds, and to enhance the use of our deep core muscles. Strengthening your core is vital for a taller, straighter posture. "Core" does not only refer to your abdominal muscles, but it relates to the core muscles in your arms, back and legs also.
Bring your mat, blocks and any prop to support you in this class.
*Props also available for purchase in our retail lounge.
POWER FLOW CLASSES Practiced in a heated room (27-30 degrees) to access focus and mindful movement. This class offers a dynamic sequence of postures to access strength and openness. Options for hand balances, longer holds, and progressions of asanas may be offered.
Gentle Movement
Gentle Movement Yoga classes are ideal for all levels, anyone recovering from a past injury, and a great compliment for active lifestyles, and athletes. This fusion movement class will include gentle stretches and restorative movements with somatic yoga.
Somatic yoga is a safe and gentle practice of slow, mindful movements that are dramatically effective at relieving pain caused by chronically tight muscles. Inspired by the work of Thomas Hanna and Moshe Feldenkrais, Somatic Yoga is a sensory motor training method that increases flexibility to restore full range of motion. With focus and attention, students are able to strengthen the body-mind connection, re-educating the brain and nervous system to release muscle tension.
Appropriate for every body and physical ability!
Bring your mat, bolster/pillow, block, strap, back mitra, blanket, eye pillow. Any of the listed props to support you in this class.
*Props also available to purchase in our retail lounge.
hatha
Hatha Yoga classes will bring awareness, strength and balance to the overall body. The exercises lengthen the muscles while toning, strengthening and improving mobility.
The focus is on the posture and returning the spine to a neutral position, in order to relieve unnecessary muscle strain and tension. In this class we move and focus on fluidity and control. We breathe deeply to centre our minds, and to enhance the use of our deep core muscles. Strengthening your core is vital for a taller, straighter posture.
This class will reset the nervous system, calm the mind, and stimulate overall mental health.
"Core" does not only refer to your abdominal muscles, but it relates to the core muscles in your arms, back and legs also.
Bring your mat, blocks, and any props to support you in this class.
*Props may also be purchased in our retail lounge.
Kundalini yoga is a transformative practice to strengthen our mental, physical and emotional bodies. Kundalini is a vibrant mix of dynamic movement, mantra, and meditation. Come build physical vitality, increase your energy and gain more clarity!
Kundalini yoga stimulates the nervous system, glandular system and the immune system as it centers the mind and opens the spirit.
Benefits of Kundalini yoga classes include weight control, relief from stress and insomnia, enhanced creativity, lymphatic cleansing, liver detoxification, balancing the heart and mind, and developing will-power.
Open to all levels.
KUNDALINI YOGA
Everyone is welcome to this class. Join us in this calm space for a guided meditation. Each class will have a focus of reflection and mindfulness. Learn tools to help with calming the mind. Benefits of this class are a calm mind, better concentration, immune boosting, stress relief, and overall wellbeing.
Please bring props for extra comfort: mat, pillow, bolster, block, blanket.
This class is free for members/passholders or you may drop in by donation upon arrival.
MEDITATION @ MAA
Come meditate. This class begins with a short talk on mind and meditation, followed by sound healing and ends with a silent meditation.
Take a moment out of your day to free your mind and come experience the many benefits of meditation and sound healing. Scientific studies have shown that with regular meditation, we can reduce anxiety and stress in our lives. Enjoy the live sound vibrations as they move through you, creating a deep relaxing and restorative experience. Sound healing will be offered during this class, such as crystal singing bowls and gongs. Come experience the many benefits of meditation in a group setting, supporting each other.
No prior experience is necessary.
Bring your mat, and any prop to support you in this class.
meditation + sound bath healing
A yoga class open to all levels and is designed with both the male energy and body in mind.
Bring your yoga mat and a water bottle. Mats also available for rent and purchase.
Stretch with breath
During this one hour class, you will hold active yoga poses between 3-5 minutes while focusing on deep breathing.
Using your breath to help you deepen into your stretch releasing fascia, stored emotions and becoming more flexible. Allowing yourself to be fully in the moment.
This class ends with a 10 minute Savasana with guided breath work or guided meditation.
Open to all levels.
MEN’S YOGA
PILATES FUSION
Pilates is a form of low impact exercise primarily focused on strengthening the core muscles. Like yoga, we tend to move slowly and focus on breath and alignment.
Our Pilates fusion class aims to combine these two practices for a refreshing, engaging and focused class, where you can expect a focus on strengthening the core, all the way from the inner thighs to the shoulders, balanced by yoga movements and postures, improving mobility, flexibility and alignment.
All welcome – absolute beginner through advanced!
Bring your mat, blocks and any prop to support you in this class.
restorative
This exercise rehabilitation class calms and balances the nervous system. Restorative practice enhances the overall quality of your mind.
Restorative Yoga classes encourages nourishing stretches, physical, mental, and emotional relaxation. Appropriate for all levels, restorative is practiced at a slow pace, focusing on long holds, stillness, and breathing.
All levels welcome!
Bring your mat, bolster/pillow, blocks, strap, blanket, eye pillow. Any props to support you in this class.
*Props also available for purchase in our retail lounge.
Restorative + Therapeutic Yoga classes are recommended for every body. A more restorative slower practice.
In this class you will move very slow and experience deep release with the support of props like the back mitra, tension release balls, blocks, dowels, bolsters, straps and many more. Self massage, pranayama breathing and restorative poses are also part of this delicious class.
Bring your mat, bolster/pillow, block, strap, back mitra, eye pillow, blanket. Any listed props to support you in this class.
*Props also available for purchase in our retail lounge.
restorative + therapeutic
Sisters, sheMOTION is an active drop-in yoga class featuring a thematic mix of music and female-focussed movement. Mind-body-spirit practices are drawn from kundalini, flow and tantra-inspired yoga, plus pilates, fitness and dance. Shake off stress, release energy blocks, and move into your power – radiant, clear and free!
With Heather McCullough
sHEMOTION
sunrise yoga
Begin your day by opening your mind, body and soul.
Sunrise Yoga classes are a beautiful way to start the day. Movements linked with breath which calms and balances the body, mind and spirit – enhancing the overall quality of your day.
As you progress over time, the physical movements combined with breathing will boost muscle tone, flexibility, aid digestion and health of vital organs.
All levels welcome!
Bring your mat, blocks, warm layers. Any props listed to support you in this class.
*Props also available for purchase in our retail lounge.
Vinyasa Yoga classes will bring awareness, strength and balance to the overall body. The exercises lengthen the muscles while toning, strengthening and improving mobility.
In this class we move and focus on fluidity and control. We breathe deeply to centre our minds, and to enhance the use of our deep core muscles. Strengthening your core is vital for a taller, straighter posture.
"Core" does not only refer to your abdominal muscles, but it relates to the core muscles in your arms, back and legs also.
Bring your mat, blocks and any prop to support you in this class.
VINYASA
Yin Yoga classes, will complement all active lifestyles / practices.
The principal of Yin Yoga "slow deep stretch" is the progressive stretching and strengthening of ligaments and fascia. Excellent for stress release and overall mental health. You ‘surrender’ to each posture, which is held for two to five minutes to encourage the slow and safe opening of connective tissues, allowing for emotional clearings and slow deep physical openings especially through the hip, pelvis and spine.
All welcome – absolute beginner through advanced!
Note: It is not appropriate for those who are injured or recently had surgery.
Bring your mat, bolster/pillow, block, strap, back mitra, eye pillow, blanket. Any listed props to support you in this class.
*Props also available to purchase in our retail lounge.
Yin
Yoga Basics class is ideal for new and beginner students or anyone looking for a detailed alignment based class. In this class you will be moved through the basic foundational hatha yoga poses.
Each week will have a core focus, poses will be broken down and in most cases taught more than once with proper alignment.
Variations of poses will be offered and the use of props. This class will also offer hands on adjustments if needed.
We welcome all who want to deepen or learn more about the yoga poses in detail.
Bring your yoga mat and a water bottle. Mats also available for rent and purchase.
YOGA BASICS
Yoga Nidra
Yoga nidra provides the opportunity to heal and find balance. It is a method for complete mental, physical and emotional recovery.
Yoga nidra is a guided meditation that leads the practitioner to a state of deep relaxation, while remaining awake and alert throughout. The process involves intention setting, cultivation of witness, sensing I-Ness, as well as varied stages awareness; ultimately leading to the discovery of one’s own true state of being.
An ideal practice, yoga nidra is a powerful and effective tool, accessible to all levels of practitioner.
Zumba is an interval workout. The classes move between high- and low-intensity dance moves designed to get your heart rate up and boost cardio endurance.
Zumba is a form of aerobic dance exercise similar to Jazzercise; its distinctive characteristic is its use of Latin American music and dance rhythms to create a party-like atmosphere in class sessions.
7 health benefits of Zumba
It's fun. The more you enjoy your exercise routine, the more likely you are to stick with it. ...
Great for weight loss. ...
Tones your entire body. ...
Boosts your heart health. ...
Helps you de-stress. ...
Improves coordination. ...
Makes you happy.