Class Line-up

NIA

Nia is a holistic fitness program and path that will lead you to vitality, fitness, self-confidence, and happiness. Nia combines the explosive power of martial arts, the dynamic poses of yoga, the stillness and concentration of Tai Chi, and the grace and spontaneity of modern and ethnic dance. Nia is a joyful way to stay fit. You can think of Nia as cross-training through movement. It's aerobic, but you won't wear your body out because you move it in so many different ways. And Nia mirrors functional movement patterns that occur in daily life. For example, when you pick up groceries and put them away or put the baby on your hip, you twist. Nia is a delightful way to connect to your body, your heart, and your spirit. Movements are created from dancing freely to music, so every step is in harmony with the rhythm and the mechanics of the body. The choreography is simple and repetitive on purpose. By repeating movements over and over, the body relaxes and has a chance to pay attention to details, such as the position of the feet, hands, or head in a movement sequence. Students improve their body intelligence by taking Nia. They learn how their body works so they can bring it into harmony. With this knowledge, students develop balance, strength and flexibility and learn how they can change their bodies.

YOGA

At Winds of Change Studio, the yoga posture (asana) practice is a vinyasa flow in which physical alignment supports a deeper connection to the natural radiance of the heart. With vinyasa flow yoga you will unearth your inner brilliance as you build strength and flexibility. Attention is given to physical alignment in yoga positions, which are modified for each student’s individual needs and abilities. The experience is meditation in motion, linking aligned yoga postures (asanas) with breath. The fruition is a healthier state of being through mindful movement and relaxation. Classes incorporate seated and standing poses, forward and backward bending, inversions, spinal twists and sun salutations with variations. Meditation and pranayama techniques are also woven into each class.

If you’re new to yoga or looking for more alignment instruction, the Flow 1 level is for you. This class is also appropriate for those students looking for a gentler practice.

If you want to flow with less emphasis on alignment, check out a Flow 2 class. These multi-level classes provide some foundation basics along with variations on the yoga poses to satisfy the beginner and challenge even the most advanced student.

A vigorous class that focuses on flowing and holding poses to provide a sweaty experience. Expect to be challenged physically, mentally and spiritually. This class is not for the brand new beginner.

LFY (Life Force Yoga)

LifeForce Yoga (LFY) is yoga, plain and simple. It is designed specifically to work with and manage the mood. LFY is practiced as the first yogis practiced, resting on the fundamental belief that all we need is already within us; we are that which we seek.

LFY is a practice of compassion that creates a big enough container to embrace and accept all the dualities of the mood. The practice is adapted to the student, so each individual can move into a more balanced and positive emotional, mental, and physical state of equanimity and self-awareness.

We’ll practice:

Pranayama and kriya breathing techniques that regulate the emotions
Meditations that lift the mood
Creating Affirmation (samkalpa)
Guided visualizations (bhavana)
Tones that regulate the emotions (mantras)
Simple Yoga asanas suitable for beginners

In the workshop and follow up classes, students will learn the tools to clear their inner space of whatever is preventing them from realizing and sustaining their positive mental health. Elevate your mood and calm anxiety the natural way with yogic postures and breathing exercises. You'll leave feeling refreshed, renewed, and excited about your at-home practice with new tools to work with your own mood.