Yoga is not something you merely do, rather it is the state of mind or being that you exist in while doing.  Whether it be Yoga asana (body positions), pranayama (the spreading out of the internal breath), meditation, weight training, dancing, walking on the treadmill or looking into the eyes of the person you love, Yoga can teach us to be more alive, aware and involved in what is going on inside and all around us.

This sensory acuity that is the by-product of the practice of Yoga can be used to identify stress when it invades our bodies, enable us to identify with clarity our emotions and mental states and give us deeper insights to our true nature.  Yoga gives us tools to integrate our mind, body and the power and magic of the human spirit.

On a physical level practicing Yoga asana properly can help relieve LBP (lower back pain), strengthen the core, develop balance and coordination, lengthen, strengthen and tone muscles.  A well balanced asana class can help to safely reintegrate old injuries, relieve stress and tensions and much more.

Many of us engage in yoga seeking physical benefits and soon realize it touches every aspect of our lives.  It challenges our beliefs, strengthens our will, and supports us throughout the joys and sorrows of our daily life.  Through our practice, we find we become kinder to ourselves, more forgiving toward others, and tolerant of our own imperfections. 

Inner Strength offers our community the following Yoga class structures:

Standard Flow classes = 90-100 minutes

Standard Slow Flow = 75 minutes (Less Heated)

90 minute Slow Flow= 90-100 minutes

Fundamentals of Flow =60 minutes (Less Heated)

We also offer private yoga instruction, workshops and host special guest teachers throughout the year.  Please contact us for more details.

Please be prepared to stay until the class is finished!  If you need to leave early please let the instructor know and leave before shavasana (final resting pose)

Standard Flow classes tune into the natural flow of breath then begin by gently lengthening and deepening each breath.  Within the length and depth of breath we move our bodies.  Throughout the rise and fall of intensity we learn through practice how to remain with ourselves and in control using ancient breathing techniques.  (pranayama)

Each class offers a series of Asanas or (body postures) that are linked together with the inhale and the exhale.  This repetition of breath and movement brings an element of cardiovascular conditioning to the class increasing the caloric expenditure, improving circulation and safely working the heart.

Our highly skilled teachers offer variations to help safely build the beginner as well as more challenging variations to bring the advanced beginner safely to their edge.  The room is comfortably heated surrounding you like a blanket to gently invite the muscles to supple and elongate.  Over time the muscles retain the length and strengthen.  This "re-integration" helps improve posture and offers the body the space to maintain health.

During the 90 minute flow classes you are taught the art and science of balance as well as an understanding of Yoga philosophy.  The word philosophy comes from the Greek words Philo (love) and Sophy (knowledge).  The love of knowledge or wisdom.  At the ending of each class you are led through guided meditation and relaxation allowing all the stress of the day to melt away.  The process is an internal cleansing.

Standard Slow Flow classes are intense, challenging, relaxing and easily accessible for the total beginner. The slow flow classes are 75 minutes in duration.  By moving slowly we are able to bring deeper connectedness to muscle tissue while challenging our mindfulness to keep the breath even and smooth.  By slowing down you have the chance to savor each movement and cycle deep, smooth, fluid and graceful breath throughout.

Beginners find comfort in trying a Slow Flow class for their first time and love it!  Intermediate and advanced beginners also enjoy the challenge of slowing things down. 

75 minute Slow Flow classes are an abbreviated version of the Standard Flow Classes.  90 minute Slow Flow classes move slowly for 90 minutes.  Great for all levels!

Fundamentals of Flow classes are 90 minutes and are for the TOTAL RAW beginner to learn, make mistakes, ask questions and have fun!  The class moves very slowly explaining all the elements of the Standard Flow Class structure including:

Proper breathing

Proper alignment

Balancing postures

Safe transitioning

Body awareness