Yoga Classes Offered...

Ayurvedic Flow:  When we learn to flow with
nature, we feel better, more centered and clear minded! Ayurvedic Flow is a vinyasa class sequenced to help balanced the elements within the body (air, ether, fire, water and earth). Spiritual Readings, Pranayama (breath), Mudras (energy gestures that seal energy) and Mantras (repetition of sacred words or phrases) are also used to balance the energies. This class will deepen the students awareness of natures patterns and cycles. As Yogi Bhajan said, “It is our birth right to be happy and free!”

Flow 1: Students will be introduced to the basic principles of a Vinyasa or Flow style asana practice.  Emphasis will be on healthy alignment and breath. Students will also be introduced to basic yogic philosophy and meditation.
*beginners & adv. beginners

Flow 1-2:  This class will combine elements of Flow 1 & Flow 2. Modifications will be given to accommodate both advanced beginners and experienced practitioner.
*adv. beginners & intermediate students

Flow 2: Our Level 2 class is an intermediate Vinyasa class which introduces the more challenging poses and Pranayama (yogic breathing). Students will gain strength as well as build stamina, developing grace and flexibility.
*intermediate & Advanced

Gentle Flow: Learn how to let your mind drop into your breath! This class will combine a peaceful flow of postures with simple, yet powerful, breath techniques. Together they will balance the energies of the mind and body, leaving you in a perfect state for a restful nights sleep. This class is perfect for anyone who is feeling stressed, anxious or over extended.

*open to all levels, great for beginners

Lunar Flow: Attune your mind and body later in the evening with this slower paced vinyasa yoga class. The first half of class will move through flowing asana's, focusing on the breath and proper alignment, leading to a more restorative practice towards the end, helping to bring the mind and body into a much more relaxed and restful place. This class is particularly good for lowering stress levels, creating balance in the mind and body and supporting relaxation at the end of the day.
*This class is open to all levels.

Yin Yoga: Complement your flow practice with the quiet postures of Yin Yoga.  Many popular forms of yoga such as Ashtanga or Power Yoga are Yang in nature, emphasizing rhythmic movement and muscle contraction.  Yin Yoga takes a posture or shape, relaxes into that shape, then holds it for time (3-5 minutes for beginners).  Yin practice focuses on the bones and joints, gently stimulating and softening the more inelastic and hidden connective tissue − known as fascia −which is found everywhere in the body.  Fascia forms a mechanical continuum (meridians) that sends bioelectric signals throughout the system.  Every muscle cell depends on fascia for support which provides structural in-tegrity for the entire body.

Karuna Shala yin yoga includes centering, breath work, a brief warm-up of the body, then moves into sustained long-held poses, taking the time needed to stretch these denser connective tissues.   As fresh blood and oxygen flushes and loosens the joints, explore your interior landscape.  Where your attention goes, prana flows.
*open to all levels

Yoga for Women's Health: This class will focus on practicing yoga specifically for the needs of women. Healing therapeutic and restorative poses will be incorporated as well as strengthening and energizing poses that will help us to better address menstruation, menopause, pelvic floor issues, and basic back care. All in a safe and supportive environment. Pranayama (the yoga of breath) and meditation will also be introduced allowing us to care for body, mind, and spirit.

*open to all levels

Yoga as Medicine: Yoga is a practice of self-refinement. It allows us to deepen our knowledge and experience of ourselves on all levels and use this awareness in our daily lives. In this class we will explore the interface of Hatha Yoga and Ayurvedic Medicine through asana, pranayama, bandhas, kriyas, meditation, mantra and other time-honored healing and purification practices. You will find new ways of relating to your organs, cells, glands and bones; prana, doshas and dhatus; heart, mind and Self. No previous experience is required other than a willingness to dive deeply into self-inquiry. A healthy dose of humor is always welcomed.   

*open to all levels



Yoga Nidra: Translates to Yogic Sleep. It is a state of conscious deep sleep. You will rest in Sivasana (yoga posture) and be guided through a mediation of relaxing your entire body.  You remain in a waking state of consciousness, and gently focus the mind, while allowing thought patterns, emotions, sensations, and images to arise and go on. Yoga Nidra is a powerful healing practice and is great for Stress, Anxiety, Insomnia, and much more.

*open to all levels

Pre-Natal: For the Mother Goddess and her growing baby! Our prenatal class offers gentle yoga postures and breath work to promote the health of your changing body and to nourish and celebrate the life of  your new baby! The techniques taught in this class will help each Goddess prepare for the birth of her baby. This class is also appropriate for women who are thinking about or trying to become pregnant. Yogic tools as well as Ayurvedic tools are taught, which help a woman in the preparation for pregnancy as well as during and after pregnancy.

Post-Natal (Mother's Yoga Circle): Join new mom, Ivy and her little girl, Lila for a yoga practice that will help to heal your body and mind after labor, as well as increase your bond to your little one. Asanas (postures), Pranayama (breathing) that incorporate your baby will be explored. Ayurvedic techniques will also be presented to strengthen and ground both you and your baby, as well as ayurvedic infant massage.
The Karuna Shala, which translates to 'The House of Compassion', will provide a warm, and supportive environment where new moms can feel comfortable to nurse and soothe babies.

Community Sadhana: A FREE class for the Community!  Different teachers in the community will guide you through Spiritual teachings, Breath, Sun Salutations and chanting. A perfect way to start your day and bring the community together!

*open to all levels 

Community Meditation: FREE to the Community!

30 minutes of Mantra Meditation lead by Karuna Shala owners, Debbie & Ivy. Mantra Sheet will be provided.

“You were born with wings. Why prefer to crawl through life?”

                    ~Rumi