AcroYoga
AcroYoga and Parent & Kiddo AcroYoga. AcroYoga is a physical practice done with a partner which combines yoga, Thai massage, gymnastics and acrobatics. It's fun and easy, and anyone can do it. All ages and levels welcome. No experience required! No partner needed for acroyoga, but parents are expected to participate in the class for children.
Why lift weights when you can lift your friends? Fly, stretch, breathe, and play. We will learn a sequence of foundational poses with an emphasis on proper technique and alignment. A solid foundation is needed to build a strong acrobatic yoga practice, so we will focus on strength, conditioning, and hand balancing to awaken all the proper muscles needed to get upside down and off the ground, with a little help from your friends! Whether you are beginner or advanced, come refine technique. We will do poses that elongate the spine to help relieve stress and tension for both the base and the flyer. Come prepared to have fun and leave feeling alive!
Belly Dance
Discover the joy and artistry of movement in our Belly Dance class, designed for dancers of all levels. This class blends traditional Middle Eastern dance with contemporary techniques, focusing on core strength, fluid movements, improvisation and expressive choreography. Under the guidance of our expert instructor, you’ll learn fundamental isolations, shimmies, and undulations, while also exploring the rich cultural heritage of belly dance. Whether you're looking to improve your fitness, boost your confidence, or simply have fun, our supportive and vibrant community will help you unleash your inner dancer. Join us and celebrate the beauty and power of this timeless art form.
Barre/Pilates
The exercises and props used in this class can be modified, so it is appropriate for all ages and levels.
Body Barre. This class helps to build that long, lean dancer look with this barre, Pilates, and yoga fusion class. The barre exercises will be performed in center of the room using the weighted body bar to sculpt lean muscle through small micro-movements focusing on internal strength and energy. Gain deep core strength, balance, and flexibility. We will always incorporate stretching and deep breathing for a well-rounded, whole-body experience.
Mat Pilates. Mat Pilates is a precise set of exercises, that when done correctly helps to tone and strengthen the body. Pilates is accessible to everyone at any level of fitness and provides.
Sunday Morning Dance
“Movement is my medicine, my meditation, my metaphor and my method, a living language we can rely upon to tell us the truth about who we are, who we are with, and where we are going.” -Gabrielle Roth
“Shake ‘til you feel better.” -James Brown
A NOTE FROM MYRTH: I moved to Taos fourteen years ago, because a wild-haired, wild-eyed woman named Visudha de Los Santos grabbed me by the elbow and told me I belonged at Sunday morning dance. I couldn’t believe I could belong anywhere, but what I found on the dance floor was not just belonging in my own body but belonging in an incredible community of movers and shakers. This dance is about re-belonging ourselves in our own bodies, in this time and place, and moving and being moved together.
A NOTE FROM KEVIN: Sunday morning dance is a space to reconnect in our own bodies. To move with the many layers of being human. To let go, shake it out, fall apart and find ourselves whole still. To move together in divine inspiration. And to find our way into the mystery.
STRUCTURE: Arrival and warmup, verbally guided movement practice/play, opening circle and collective agreements, just dance ~1hr, closing circle. Substance-free, family-friendly, all bodies welcome
Yin Yoga
This is primarily a yin yoga class, beginning with some gentle and slow-motion poses to encourage the body and mind to relax. Supports such as bolsters and blankets will help hold the body as we settle into longer held passive yin poses. Some gentle breathwork may be suggested during class. This space is for those seeking to release deeply held tensions in the mind and body. All are welcome.
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Hatha Yoga
Join our Hatha Yoga class for a balanced and harmonious journey into the practice of yoga. Suitable for all levels, this class focuses on the integration of body, mind, and breath through a combination of physical postures (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), and relaxation. Each session is designed to improve strength, flexibility, and mental clarity, offering a peaceful respite from daily stress. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, our supportive environment and skilled instructor will guide you towards a deeper sense of well-being and inner calm. Come, unwind, and rejuvenate with Hatha Yoga.
Pilates
Mat Pilates. Joseph Pilates (1883–1967) was a German physical trainer notable for having invented and promoted the Pilates method of physical fitness. Mat Pilates is a precise set of exercises that helps to tone and strengthen the body. Modifications are available, so this class is accessible to everyone at any level of fitness. Tone and strengthen your body with basic Pilates exercises for the stomach, back, legs, and arms. Help improve posture, strength, and flexibility with this workout. The class focuses on correct alignment in the body at a slow pace with core strengthening through movement and breath.
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Mom Bod - family yoga & fitness
Release stress, energize & love your body in this fun & playful class. Wear your baby, bring your kiddos for this fun chance to move & groove your whole body with the whole fam! Yes, dad’s welcome too. We will do yoga, movement & strength training focusing on the core & pelvic floor. Great for prenatal or postpartum mamas alike. Kids are invited to participate at whatever level they choose. Even if you don’t have kids you are welcome to join with the understanding that you’re gonna get a great workout in an environment of playful organized chaos.
Yoga Flow
Yoga Flow. This class is based in Ashtanga Yoga with an Iyengar focus on alignment and the linking of poses and breath to strengthen the nervous system and build internal heat in the body. We start off slow in the beginning then build the pace and lead to a peak pose. Starting to build strength towards advanced poses such as handstands and arm balances. Students are encouraged to take it at their own pace and modifications are always offered making this class suitable for all levels seeking strength, balance, and presence. No previous experience is required. Embrace the present moment through breathing, moving, and being still.
Potential benefits of yoga:
Relieve the mind of daily stress.
Build strength, flexibility, and stamina safely. Achieve a sense of reintegration.