Intense Side Stretch or Pyramid Pose is a standing yoga posture that combines the benefits of three major movements: forward bending, backward bending and balancing. It requires intense focus and a very calm mind to balance and stay in correct alignment. Parsvottanasana helps to prepare the body for seated forward folds, backbends, inversions, and twists.

Imagination has no limits. So, to RE-IMAGINE yourself or your world is to be open—over and over—again to all the possibilities life has to offer. Join us on, Sunday, January 8th at 10 am for a lively discussing on our theme of the month and what it means to you as we enter into a brand- new year. Here are some things to consider.

Easy Seat (Sukasana) is a basic yoga pose depicted in some of the oldest images of ancient yogis more than 2,000 years ago. Sometimes called “Simple Cross-Legged Pose”, Sukhasana is intended to be comfortable and calming, a reimagining of our posture in a new and more beneficial way.

We started our year aspiring to live our best life. We admired those around us and the life that we were creating. We found room to abide, and breathed into the moments that both challenged us and brought us tears of joy. We push the limits of our comfort zone to seek and find wholeness. We conquered those damn mountains and surrendered our expectations, trusting that the universe truly does have our backs.

It’s not always about giving, is it? Sometimes, it is better to RECEIVE — and how we do that is what we will explore this month in our S2W group. How we recognize and accept what we receive on a daily basis can make a big difference in our lives and those around us. Join us for an enlightening discussion with plenty of opportunities to give and RECEIVE.

We end each yoga class with Savasana or Corpse pose. In this posture, we practice being present and surrendering to the moment while receiving the benefits of a calm body and care-free mind. Come into Savasana after you have completed a series of postures or anytime you need to receive and rest.

GIVE. It’s something we do every day in so many ways we don’t even think about. We give our time and energy to our job, volunteer work, or other responsibilities; we give our hearts to our loved ones; we give gifts for special occasions; maybe we give money to charity; hopefully, we give ourselves some TLC. Our S2W discussion this month focuses on what and how each of us gives and how that giving affects the larger community.

Supported Shoulderstand is an inverted yoga pose that stretches the back of the neck while strengthening the spine and core muscles. It is appropriate for intermediate to advanced yoga students.

I don’t know about you, but I love surprises. They bring you in directions you might not have taken otherwise. As our S2W theme of the month for October, we’ll consider how

SURPRISE fits into our lives and how we can welcome it as a way of opening our minds and hearts. Who knows? You may surprise yourself with what comes up during our lively, free-flowing discussion.

Legs Up the Wall is a rejuvenating inversion that brings relief to the legs, feet, spine and nervous system. It’s a gentle way to bring the body into a state of deep relaxation and renewal and accessible to anyone, no matter their level of experience.

To mindfully make the leap (or baby steps) from intention to results requires clarity, self-knowledge, and determination. Let’s see if we can get there, together.

Tabletop provides a nice transition from seated to standing poses. It brings awareness of the core and spine by engaging the muscles to create length and strength. It also assists you in all poses.

This month, we will contemplate the scary, crazy, wildly exciting idea of surrender. Here are some prompts to get the discussion started.

Standing Forward Fold or Uttanasana, calms the mind while stretching and rejuvenating the whole body. This pose is an essential element of Sun Salutations and helps to prepare the body for deeper forward bends.

The July theme of CONQUER is an exciting one, for sure. It is dynamic, invigorating, and ultimately satisfying, regardless of how big or small our challenges may be. When you overcome something like a fear or an obstacle, you gain back a sense of control, which is so important to our well-being. So let’s conquer this topic with a few thoughtful questions.

Within this pose, experiment with reaching forward as far as you can with your fingers and back with your toes. What you may find in the center is your ultimate place of unwavering balance.

It seems simply enough when it comes to keys, directions, a new house or job, or even time to do the things you love. But, if we go deeper (as we always do for our monthly theme) the meaning changes when the end result is not so concrete. Think about how you define the word “find” in your life.

Wide-Legged Standing Forward Fold is a calming forward fold that stretches the hamstrings and back. There are several arm variations and other modifications available, making this a suitable pose for yoga students of all levels!