Highgate Yoga Studio
- HathaA gentle yoga that emphasizes posture alignment. This practice enhances muscle tone, flexibility and a peaceful mind. All levels welcome.
- By Donation ClassesKarma Classes are by donation (suggested at $5 or more) with 100% of the proceeds donated to various local charities. The styles of Karma classes vary, so make sure you check the studio schedule. Please note that this class does not count against your YYoga studio membership. Check our Events and our Community links to hear about other events and organizations that YYOGA sponsors. All levels welcome.
- Kids YogaFun and imaginative, this class helps children build strength, flexibility, coordination and concentration in a non-competitive environment. Through basic postures and games, kids will cultivate creativity, self-esteem and self-awareness...not to mention burn off all that extra energy! While kids ages 1-101 are welcome at the center, this one is only for kids ages 4-10.
- YHotThis practice follows a specific sequence of postures. The room is heated to approximately 40ºC to facilitate safe, deep stretching, a detoxifying sweat and a healthy glow. Standing and seated postures included. This class is recommended to beginners and suitable for all levels of students.
Not recommended for pregnant women unless you have been practicing in a heated environment regularly for at least 6-12 months prior to becoming pregnant. - FlowA flowing sequence of postures that synchronizes the breath with movement. This invigorating practice has a strong foundation in Ashtanga with a focus on core strength, breath awareness and key alignment principles. Each instructor offers unique sequencing that includes standing, balancing, seated and inverted postures. All levels welcome.
- Power Vinyasa powered up. Get ready to work hard, breathe hard and sweat it all out in a room heated to 32ºC. This energetic and challenging class integrates the breath with movement and builds strength, flexibility and core stability. Sequences include standing, balancing, seated, twisting and inverted postures that will keep your yoga practice fresh and lively. Beginners will be challenged, all levels welcome.
- CoreCore conditioning is a dynamic workout that increases your core strength, coordination and stability. Through a non-impact, repetitive movement, this class targets muscle groups that stabilize the trunk and major joints, balancing upper and lower body strength. Using medicine balls, blocks and your own bodyweight as resistance, it stretches and strengthens the entire body. All levels welcome, but not recommended for women who are pregnant.
- PilatesPilates is done on a mat using the resistance of one's own body weight in fluid movements. It builds strength from the inside out, while increasing range of motion, and rebalancing the body. This class will stretch, strengthen, tone, and align the body, while eliminating excess tension and strain on the spine and joints. All levels welcome.
- Yin
By holding postures for extended periods (3-10 minutes), you will be able to cultivate a sense of ease and lightness in the body. This slow-paced class focuses on the breath and explores long, passive stretching to enhance mobility and flexibility in the connective tissue that forms our joints. Enjoy a deep physical opening especially through the hips, pelvis and spine. A perfect complement for classes such as Vinyasa yoga. All levels welcome.
- Beginner Classes
The perfect segue into yoga. Postures are introduced in a step-by-step manner with the correct breathing techniques. These classes are a great way to build a foundation and expand your practice. The studio is at room temperature. Dialogue is encouraged; questions and feedback are welcomed. Ideal for first timers.
- KundaliniThis energizing flow will combine undulating movements in the spine, dynamic pranayama (prana expanding techinques), visualization of the chakras and chanting to purify the subtle body. This is a means to awaken the potential energy (Kundalini), which exists in a small bowl at the base of the spine. Rhythmic action and breath is used to facilitate the movement of this energy from the Root to the Crown, uniting the male-female, sun-moon, effort-surrender energies known as Shiva-Shakti. This union of energy is the aim of Kundalini yoga: a resolution of duality into unity again, a fusion with the Absolute. All levels.
- Restorative A gentle practice with long, supported poses using props. Therapeutic and relaxing, this class is ideal for those recovering from injuries or illness, as well as those looking to relax and unwind. All levels.