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CLASS OFFERINGS

 Metta Yoga offers energized and soulful flow classes rooted in the tradition of Vinyasa Yoga. Our classes incorporate a dynamic sequence of poses and breath work, and may include yoga philosophy, chanting, and harmonium to strengthen the body, open the heart and quiet the mind. Our classes are gently heated in the mornings and evenings—or gently air conditioned on hot afternoons—and paired with music.

vinyasa basics

Moving at a slow, steady pace, we will cover the foundational asanas (poses) that will support you in most Vinyasa yoga classes. With a focus on proper alignment and body awareness, we'll keep you safe while you grow your practice.

Steady VINYASA Flow

This steady-paced Vinyasa flow, seamlessly blends breath with movement. Explore a harmonious mix of smoothly flowing and longer-held poses to enhance stamina and strength. Our instructors infuse each class with their distinctive style, incorporating elements like meditation, pranayama, chanting, mantra, or Kriyas. Modifications will be offered to support beginners and advanced practitioners alike, ensuring a challenging yet accessible experience.

VINYASA Flow

Move at a slightly faster pace than Steady Flows in this vigorous yet well-balanced Vinyasa flow. Sync breath and movement while flowing through both traditional and creative yoga poses. Our instructors infuse each class with their distinctive style, incorporating elements such as meditation, pranayama, chanting, mantra, or Kriyas. Modifications will be offered to support both beginners and advanced practitioners alike.

Fiery VINYASA Flow

This dynamic, breath-driven flow invokes Agni, or fire, and a healthy sweat. Expect a vigorous yet well-balanced Vinyasa flow (syncing breath with movement). Each instructor flavors class with his or her unique style and offerings, which may include meditation, Pranayama, chanting, Mantra or Kriyas. While not tailored for beginners, all are welcome to join and explore the invigorating flow of Vinyasa.

FIERY VINYASA FLOW LEVEL 2/3

Take your Fire to the next level in this dynamic, invigorating Vinyasa class. Invoking breath with movement, expect to visit your edge. Each teacher flavors class with his or her unique style and offerings, which may include meditation, Pranayama, chanting, Mantra, or Kriyas. Variations including binds, arm balances, backbends, and inversions  may be offered for students looking to challenge their practice. Not tailored for begginners, previous yoga experience is recommended!

FLOW + RESTORE

Ignite your Fire and then surrender into deep, nourishing poses. Work and rest never felt better. An all-levels class offered with modifications for beginners and advanced practitioners alike.

candlElight yin + Restore

Come surrender in a slow, deep, and meditative practice while being bathed in candlelight. To unwind the body, we will linger in yin and restorative poses while flowing through gentle movement sequences in between to release and let go. Riding the wave of breath, the nervous system will unwind and you'll leave feeling spacious in body and mind. This mindful class is open to all levels of experience and modifications will be offered.

Happy Hour Flow

Kickstart your weekend with a welcoming, all-levels class, focusing on breath and movement! This class sets the perfect tone for your well-deserved break.

Mysore ashtanga

Ashtanga is the root practice of Vinyasa yoga. A set sequence of poses are connected with a specific breathing technique to create a dynamic, fluid, and challenging practice. Mysore Style Ashtanga is individually instructed in a group setting. You may arrive and depart on your own schedule within the 90 minute scheduled time.

YOGA SKILLS

In this class breath, muscular engagement, alignment, Vinyasa and intention all come together to cultivate our internal energy sources (chakras). Through a creative flow, as well as through breath and body drills, we will build a foundation of flexibility and strength to safely and effectively approach more advanced asanas (poses) such as arm balances, deeper backbends, inversions and standing balancing poses. In this class we don't just jump into harder and harder poses, we build from the bottom up so that anyone who attends can leave feeling more energized and confident in their body and their practice.

Yoga NIDRA

Yoga Nidra is a deep restorative, meditative, rest and relaxation practice. Your Yoga Nidra practice will support you to feel well-rested even if you are not getting consistent or deep sleep. It will guide you into a deeply relaxed physical state while grounding you back into your body and may improve sleep by reducing stress and pain. Each class will start with gentle movement to release any energy and intention setting before settling into your yoga Nidra “nest.” You will be guided through the entire journey so you can let your thinking mind drift away.

aerial yoga

See our Aerial Yoga Play page for information regarding our aerial classes.