Class Descriptions

Power Yoga

Deeply rooted in the tradition of Ashtanga Yoga, Power Yoga is characterized by progression of dynamically sequenced vinyasa flow, standing/balancing postures, core strengthening, deep stretching, and savasana. This class promotes strength, balance, and endurance through yoga practice. Power yoga is a cuing-based practice with no demonstration. This class is formatted to challenge the strongest yoga athlete in the room while also creating an encouraging and motivating space for those new to power yoga. Although beginners are welcome and often present in class, new participants and beginners should expect to slowly build a strong practice over time. Frequent rest breaks, observation and modifications are encouraged. Room is infrared heated 90-93 degrees

30/30 Power Yoga

30/30 is a combination of VIDYA’s signature power yoga combined with deep stretching asanas. Class consists of 30 minutes of intense power yoga and 30 minutes of deep stretching and restorative postures.  It is a great way to combine the intense physical practice of power yoga with relaxing deep stretching. Beginners are welcome but should expect to slowly build knowledge and strength of practice over time. Frequent rest breaks, observation and modifications are encouraged. Room is infrared heated 90-93 degrees.

Standing Power Yoga

Standing Power Yoga is a form of power yoga that does not involve a vinyasa style yoga. This format emphasizes strength, balance, and proprioception through standing postures and transitions. Emphasis is on progression of individual postures and strength from transitions. Participants may elect to transition into yoga arm balances and inversions from specific postures, if interested. After the standing power yoga postures, participants will come to the floor for core strengthening, backbends, deep stretching and savasana. This class is VYF’s most accessible power yoga format, it is great for beginners and experienced yogis. Room is infrared heated 88-93 degrees.

Core & Deep Stretch (CDS)

40-45 minutes of core work focusing on anterior and posterior core muscles. Emphasis will be on strengthening abdominal and low-back muscles as well as core synergists including hip flexors, anterior and posterior hip, and gluteal muscles. Core work will be followed by 15-20 minutes of Restore and Deep Stretch. Room is infrared heated 90-93 degrees.

Restore & Deep Stretch (RDS)

Restore and Deep Stretch (RDS) Derived from the practice of Yin Yoga, Restore and Deep Stretch combines radiant infrared heat with deep stretching to promote a state of relaxation and improved flexibility. Great for all levels of participants. Room is infrared heated 90-95 degrees.

Hustle

This is a non-heated class. Hustle is a full body strength and conditioning workout involving all major muscle groups utilizing a variety of equipment to optimally build strength, cardiovascular capacity, and muscular endurance in all planes of movement. Expect a higher heart rate from succinct, fast-paced circuits using variations of compound movements. Intense upper body exercises in combination with variations of squats, lunges, deadlifts, and more will get your heart rate elevated while building strength in a fun, motivating environment. Examples of equipment used: TRX suspension trainers, ULTRAslide boards, kettlebells, SkiErgs, Concept 2 Rowers, dumbbells, sandbags, slam balls and more! Classes are 50 minutes.

Barre Eclipse

Barre Eclipse (BE) is a fiery, intense full-body, low impact workout sequenced to maximize muscle failure and improve strength and fitness. Barre Eclipse classes offer exercises targeting specific muscle groups using body weight, hand weights and balls. Barre Eclipse classes are taught by certified Barre Eclipse instructors trained under Barre Eclipse creator, Adrienne Rabena. Barre Eclipse classes at Vidya Yoga and Fitness are heated to 85 degrees using radiant infrared heat. Classes are 50 minutes

Breaking Down the Postures (BDP)

Breaking Down the Postures (BDP) is a great way to deepen the understanding of the form and intention of yoga asanas featured in VIDYA’s signature formats. Instructors will dissect specific asanas with the goal of providing enhanced knowledge and understanding of how participants transition from one asana to another as well as the specific form and alignment of each asana discussed. Great for beginners and advanced yogis. Room is heated, 85-90 degrees.

Vitality Yoga & Fitness

Vitality Yoga is a non-heated class with focus to increase or maintain stability, flexibility and mobility throughout the lifespan. The class involves gentle yoga, strength and additional techniques for stress management, relaxation and general wellbeing. This class is open to all levels and is a great way to begin a new yoga practice.