Vinyasa- Vinyasa means “movement synchronized with breath”. Vinyasa yoga is a series of poses linked through sun salutations that will move you through the power of inhaling and exhaling creating a dynamic flow and moving meditation. This class is open to students of all levels.

 

Hatha Open- Hatha is often translated as "ha" meaning sun and "tha" meaning moon.  Hatha yoga is a path toward creating balance and uniting the opposites within ourselves.  Hatha is a  general term that includes all yoga styles. It is a system that includes the practice of asanas (yoga postures) and pranayama (breathing exercises), which help bring peace to the mind and body, preparing the body for deeper spiritual practices such as meditation.  There is a strong focus on alignment often working towards a peak pose, practiced more slowly and with more static posture holds than a Vinyasa flow to create strength and flexibility.  This class is open to students of all levels.

 

Hatha Vinyasa- Hatha Vinyasa links breath to movement. We will flow through poses, increasing body heat and then pause to be still, feel deeply and focus on alignment within the pose. This class is open to students of all levels.

Gentle/Restorative-  A slower moving practice with supported poses, guided relaxation, meditation, yogic breathing, and an extended savasana (final resting pose).  Extended holds of grounded postures creates deep restorative work that improves range of motion and joint mobility which can reduce pain. This meditative practice cultivates a necessary balance between body and mind while dissolving physical and mental tension. For any level student seeking to reduce the effects of stress.


Guided Meditation- Whether you're a first-time meditator or have had a personal practice for years, this class offers the space for yogis to come together in community and experience the power of meditation. We practice techniques such as mindfulness of the body, mindfulness of the mind, and mindfulness of felt sensations. We explore the practices of insight meditation (vipassana), loving-kindness meditation (metta), concentration, and contemplation. There is no movement in this class, and you are guided and supported through the entire practice.

 

Yoga in the Park- Practice with the Wildwood Yoga Community at the Glencoe Park located at 505 Washington Ave. Wildwood Mo 63038. To access the park enter off of Old State Rd. and as you head towards the Al Foster Trail the park is on the left hand side. Classes will be held in front of the playground. Please bring a mat and water. Please sign up for classes just as you do for an in studio class. You may use drop-ins, class packages or memberships.


Rise, Shine & Flow- Start your day with a morning flow to connect with the breath, energize the body and to open areas of the body that tend to be tight in the morning. This class is open to students of all levels.


Yoga Conditioning- A dynamic flow aimed at improving functional mobility using creative movements to strengthen and improve cardiovascular fitness while incorporating the mindful principles of yoga.

 

Stretch + Roll- This practice utilizes the proven Roll Model Method techniques designed to improve alignment, joint range, muscle strength, flexibility, and overall myofascial and musculoskeletal health, as well as providing strategies for pain relief and stress reduction. Grippy, pliable rubber Yoga Therapy Balls help to massage, heal and maintain overworked, underworked and aging joint and muscle fibers while creating whole body harmony.  This class will incorporate Yoga poses as well as breathwork and is beneficial for both beginners and advanced students.

Beginner Yoga Series- This four-week series is designed for those who have never stepped onto a yoga mat before as well as those seeking to strengthen their yoga foundation. Each class is designed to introduce poses, techniques, and class etiquette in a welcoming environment. Focus will be given throughout each practice to breathwork, proper alignment, and other key yoga principles. Props (yoga blocks, etc.) will be used to enhance poses and to make each pose accessible to every body. By the end of the series, students will have the skills and confidence to move on to more focused and challenging classes.


Handstands Open- We will teach you the principles of the handstand technique and the exercises to help get you there. We will help you to understand your handstand position and balance, while also improving your strength and mobility. In this class we provide progressions and drills for all levels of strength and experience that make handstand training accessible to everyone. The great thing about learning to Handstand is that there are beginner, intermediate and advanced progressions so there is something for every level and there is always something new to learn. Each class will be structured with a warm up, strength training, handstand wall work and end with free spotting and more advanced skills for those who are ready.  All levels are welcome to attend this class (you do not need to know how to handstand already).


Senior Yoga- For students over 65yrs

Tuesday: Senior Chair Yoga- Using a chair or a completely supported posture, this practice will target mobility and flexibility of both the body and the mind with a strong focus on the the breath and gentle movement. (FREE through City of Wildwood)

Wednesday: Senior Slow Flow- A meditative flow based on a steady, rhythmic breath, and traditional yoga postures.  The flow will incorporate mindful, smooth transitions and holds designed to open the body and the mind. This practice will build strength, balance, flexibility, mobility, and confidence and is ideal for practitioners that are comfortable standing and able to get up and down off of the floor.

Friday: Senior Slow Flow- A meditative flow based on a steady, rhythmic breath, and traditional yoga postures.  The flow will incorporate mindful, smooth transitions and holds designed to open the body and the mind. This practice will build strength, balance, flexibility, mobility, and confidence and is ideal for practitioners that are comfortable standing and able to get up and down off of the floor. (FREE through City of Wildwood)

Last Friday of Month: Restorative Practice- Must be able to get on the ground. This practice will explore qualities of a restorative (restful) practice, a yin practice (longer held postures) and yoga nidra (guided relaxation) (FREE through City of Wildwood)

*Tuesdays & Friday classes are sponsored by the City of Wildwood and you need to sign up here through the City of Wildwood