Hastings Yoga

Align & Flow

This open class incorporates energizing postures with an emphasis on alignment. Postures are linked in a flow that elevate the heart rate, while also improving strength and coordination. Classes assume a yogi/ni begins with a certain degree of strength and endurance, but all levels are supported.

This is a four-week, on-going series.

Perfect for beginners looking to understand the building blocks of a flowing vinyasa yoga class, as well as for experienced practitioners looking to deepen their understanding of proper alignment and breath pacing in their practice. The series will walk students carefully through the building blocks of a full vinyasa class in four installments.

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Basic Flow

This class is perfect for those returning to their practice after some time away, for those new to the vinyasa method, and for those working with limited mobility and injuries, or for those who simply want a gentler class. Students will learn the fundamentals of a flow practice through asana and pranayama.

Class 1 begins with a presentation of ujayii pranayama, or the "victorious breath" used in vinyasa yoga, followed by warm up poses.

The first class steps through the elements of a Sun Salutation sequence, focusing on each pose in the sequence individually, eventually linking them into a flowing movement. Class 2 will briefly review the first class's elements and then focus on several standing poses such as the Warrior poses, side angles, and some standing balance poses. Class 3 will include a review of the first two classes, and then explore forward bends and twists. Class 4 will link all the elements of the first three classes, and end with some exploration of back bending poses as well as one or two beginner level inversions.