Hatha Yoga with Åsa
Hatha yoga is the yoga tradition most familiar to Western culture. The term is derived from the Sanskrit ha, meaning “sun,” and tha, meaning “moon.” The practice aims to unite the active and receptive qualities represented by each celestial being. Practitioners of Hatha yoga use physical alignment and breathing control to achieve an equilibrium between the active body and its universe. The resulting harmony manifests itself as physical strength, physiological health and emotional well-being. Suitable for all. Benefits: On the physical level this practice improves i.a. balance and flexibility, increases strength and life force. Furthermore, it stimulates the cardiopulmonary function, the digestive, nervous, and endocrine system. Benefits on other levels include a deeper sense of awareness, increased self-confidence and well-being as well as a calm and integrated mind.
Strong slow flow with Julie
Gentle flow yoga: This flow class utilizes the Forest yoga principles, Breath, Strength, Integrity, and Spirit. A combination of slow Vinyasa and Forest yoga expect to build both strength and flexibility. Bringing aliveness, using breath, into every cell of the body thus igniting a passion for living, beyond the mat and into the rest of your life. In Forest inspired Flow poses are held for longer giving each pose time to weave its magic, helping to flush, oxygenate and rejuvenate every cell in the body, it gets you strong and centered by connecting you to your core. This flow is suitable to all levels as it requires neither strength or flexibility, it only requires that you bring a willingness to learn how to feel authentically and intuitively as we tailor the poses to suit our individual bodies and various levels.
Tantra Yoga with Cony
Tantra Yoga can be translated as “Be the most expanded you". Tantra is all about mindful embodiment, really feeling your body and energies. A typical class with Cony starts with a Mantra, call and response, to connect with the energy and vibration of it. Followed by a short meditation, centering, coming into alignment into this centered space within ourselves, allowing this to feel calm, open and in a confident position. Once we are aware and connected with our bodies, we start with some warm ups, to release any tension in our bodies. Sitting and standing movements. With Surya Namaskar, to balance the lunar and solar energies, Shakti energy is created. In the following traditional asana practice, we connect and feel the energy of the asanas, together with the energy centers. It’s a gentle and slow class, very mindfully honouring the divinity within each one of us. Open to all.
