Karuna Arts Yoga
Class Descriptions

The word “Hatha” is an umbrella term for any physical practice that is called yoga.  At Karuna Arts Yoga we offer Viniyoga and Anusara yoga, Gentle Flow Yoga and more.

Viniyoga: In this therapeutic approach to yoga practice, postures emphasize balancing the spine and breath awareness. The term viniyoga translated from Sanskrit means “to adapt.” Adapting the practice to fit each student's needs is the essence of this methodology whose roots draw from the teaching of Sri Krishnamacharya whose philosophy was that the yoga should meet the student's needs.

• Beginners:  Students new to yoga and those returning after being away from yoga for a while should use our beginner class on Wednesdays at 5:30 pm or the "All Levels" classes.  Our classes are designed to allow the yoga to meet you where you are today.  We each have unique qualities and needs throughout our lives and yoga is adaptable to meet any your needs.
• All-Levels Yoga: A great yoga class for beginners and open to all levels of students. Use the power of breath, mind, and body to unfold into the balance available only through yoga practice. The instructor offers students options to customize the practice to their needs.  Intermediate and advanced options will be offered after the basics are covered.
• Prenatal: Pregnancy and childbirth are events filled with change and new experiences. The balance and stability available through yoga practice offers each student calm confidence during pregnancy. Each Prenatal Yoga session is designed to address the issues unique to your pregnancy and prepares you for childbirth. Click here to download prenatal class coupon.
• Senior Yoga: This therapeutic yoga class promotes flexibility, balance, mind-body awareness, and breathing in this class for those 60 years and up. The instructor has 23 years experience with application of therapeutic exercise.
  Sunday Morning Yoga:  A more advanced therapeutic yoga practice for those who have practiced this style of yoga for at least six months consistently.  Expect a stronger approach to the postures with a few challenging postures.

Anusara Yoga: Anusara-inspired Hatha Yoga: These classes are inspired by Anusara yoga as developed by John Friend. Anusara is distinguished by its attention to alignment principles in the body and with the Deeper Order of the Divine. Each class includes time for centering and an active flowing (vinyasa) practice – linking poses with attention to body awareness and breath, with a particular focus for the day.

Friday night classes: (5:30-7:00 pm)

1st Friday/Month

Release and Restore/Rajani: Each class is comprised of active modified, energy-building poses that invite the body to stretch and open as well as passive, supported yoga postures to promote a sense of calm and tranquility.

2nd Friday/Month

Rhythm Yoga/Lorina:  Experience an easy rhythmic flow in your asana practice with music ranging from yoga/meditation, easy popular/soft rock, jazz, R & B, to contemporary world.  This class is similar to the Sunday Flow Yoga class at 4:30 pm (offered by the same instructor).

3rd Friday/Month

Self Care Yoga/Amy:  Experience yoga and self care techniques offered by an instructor who is also an LMT (massage therapist).

4th Friday/Month

Illumination Yoga/Roger:  This ecclectic yoga class will include reiki, chi gong, and other methods designed to deepen your inner connection and balance your energy.

5th Friday/Month (on these rare occasions throughout the year)

Be Here Now/Anne:  Come early and make your requests, this class will be uniquely formulated based on student requests each time.

Hatha Flow: Great class to strengthen, tone, gain flexibility and move.  You'll learn breathing techniques, focus and balance. Learn how becoming more aware of your physical body, mental body and breathing can change your life, especially beyond your yoga practice. Previous experience in a hatha flow class is a plus and please be free of any major injuries.

Yoga Nidra:  This gentle class utilizes asana (yoga postures), pranayama (breathing practice), and yoga nidra (relaxation) techniques to deepen the effects of the practice taking the body, breath, and mind softly into a deeper state of relaxed awareness.

Meditation Classes: In these  weekly classes the instructor offers simple and practical advice that we can use to develop peaceful, positive minds.  Each evening is self-contained and includes a guided relaxation meditation, a Dharma talk, and questions and answers. Classes are open to all regardless of previous meditation experience. $10 per class, $5 students and seniors. No pre-registration is required, Sundays 6:00 pm.

Tai Chi Ch'uan (Yang Style, short form): with Colleen Hart, ND. Tai Chi is a relaxed, fluid, non-impact exercise form that promotes strength, flexibility, and inner tranquility. This class is a series class, please check the schedule for the start date of the next series. To register and for series dates please ring the Tai Chi instructor, Colleen @ 206/528-9096.