Our Classes

At Prasada Yoga Center, we offer classes based on Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga often referred to as “Power Yoga.”  This practice links breath with dynamic flowing movements.  Considered to be a meditation in motion, vinyasa yoga cultivates strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, focus and serenity.  Balancing mind, body and spirit is the focus of this powerful practice.  Our studio was created to inspire students to discover their unique power within.  Our yoga is accessible but challenging.  Our mission is to provide consistent, quality and skillful yoga instruction so students are empowered to tap into their full potential.  We provide a safe and supportive learning environment so that you can challenge your physical limits, shift your mental perspective and awaken your true spirit.

Class Descriptions

Vinyasa Yoga:  The term “vinyasa” means “breath linked with movement.”  Our vinyasa classes are strong and mindful.  Synchronizing breath with powerful movement is the basis for all of our vinyasa classes. If you’re looking to build fitness and flexibility, release stress and become more focused, this dynamic meditation in motion will strengthen the body, while quieting the mind.

Basics: Build a basic foundation for a vigorous practice through breathing techniques, sun salutations, and basic postures.  We recommend this class as a starting point for those new to our studio.  For those who have never taken a yoga class you may consider our “Beginner Series”  (please see our events page).

Mixed Levels:  Classes are taught to all levels of strength and flexibility.  Some experience with sun salutations and basic postures (taught in our Basics classes) is suggested.  Poses move through a progression, modifications are offered. Students are encouraged to challenge themselves at a safe and effective level of practice.

Beginner Series:  This is a series of classes for those new to a powerful vinyasa practice.  It is our intention in this series to give you a basic foundation for our vinyasa yoga classes. If you are suffering from major injury or health concerns, this may not be a suitable practice for you. Please call if you have concerns. Registration is required for our Beginner Series  (please see our events page).

Yin Yoga:  A quiet practice that targets the yin tissues of the body.  This practice is less about strengthening the muscles and more about letting go of joint fixations.  Fixations may be experienced as scar tissue build up from old injuries, or from the aging process in general.  Yin yoga focuses mainly on the area between the knees and the lower ribs where gravity tends to take its toll.

Things to know before coming to class

1. We offer local students a week of free classes when starting with us at Prasada. (For students starting with us through the Beginner Series, a free week is built in). Students must first fill out a health history and waiver form, so please allow time for this prior to class. Teachers will arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of class to allow students time to sign in, take care of any transactions, discuss any concerns and to get settled in.

2. Shoes must be removed and remain outside of the practice area. They can be kept on the carpeted area out front, or in the front entrance way.

3. For sanitary reasons, purchasing your own mat is advised.  We offer Jade mats for sale at the studio, however loaner mats are also available for first-time use, or in the event that you forget your mat.

4. Out of respect for all students and the time that’s committed, we will do our best to start and end classes on time. Please be aware of any time constraints that you may have. Entering class late or leaving early should be an exception and done with conscious effort to minimize distractions for the rest of the students.

5. Only water is allowed inside of the studio space. Please make sure water is in a container with a secured top.

6. Please turn off all cell phones or place them on vibrate prior to class.

7. In the event of inclement weather, please call the studio for cancellation information. This information will be on the voicemail at least one hour prior to the start of class (30 min for 6 a.m. classes). Cancellations will also be posted on Facebook (except for the 6 a.m. classes).