Class Descriptions
We welcome all skill levels in all of our classes! Come as you are and choose the class that calls to you each day :)
Special Classes (unique, one-time offerings)
Friday, Dec 26, 5:30-6:30pm: Sacred Pause- Winter Yin w/ Live Music
A deeply restorative yin practice accompanied by live, soothing soundscapes. Honor winter’s stillness, soften the body, and make ready for the new year with heartfelt intent.
Many of y'all know our beloved instructor Rebecca! She is excited to collab with our dear friend and HCY yogi, Chris, in this special winter offering. You may recognize Chris from the studio. He is a musician and just as he enjoys the many different flavors of sound, he also enjoys the many different styles of yoga we offer at the studio. He is excited to share this journey through sound with you with the variety of instruments and effects he enjoys creating including guitar, flute, chimes, singing bowls, loopers, and more. It will be a very ethereal sound and experience for all.
Saturday, Dec 27, 10:30-11:30am: Warm Power- Stoking the Inner Digestive Fire
It's time to get your digestion moving after the holidays! In this class you'll practice a dynamic vinyasa (flow) style practice with postures focused on fueling digestion. This power class is meant to offer a challenge for the body and mind by combining strong holds and powerful movements to strengthen your body and mind.
Donation-Based Classes (fundraising classes to benefit those in need in our community)
Donation-Based Yin & Meditation -
Alecia, a long time yogi, instructor, and Boonie will be teaching at HCY over the holidays! She is excited to share not only a valuable practice of yin and meditation for the winter season, but also give back to the community and help raise awareness and funds that will directly support those in need in our community!
Join Alecia for this one hour grounding practice of floor postures that stretch the muscles, joints, and connective tissues in the body. She'll also guide you through a meditation to help your mind settle and your nervous system to relax. All are welcome in this nourishing practice (beginner friendly).
Reserve a spot by registering for the class for free. Although it is not required, we hope you'll feel called to donate any amount of your choice! We will collect donations upon arrival via cash, check, or Venmo.
Monday, Dec 22, 5:30-6:30pm: Fundraising for the Children’s Council - For more information about the Children's Council of Watauga County, please visit their website: https://thechildrenscouncil.org/
Monday, Dec 29, 5:30-6:30pm: Fundraising for the Hunger & Health Coalition - For more information about the Hunger & Health Coalition of the High Country, please visit their website: https://www.hungerandhealthcoalition.org/
Passive Classes (grounding, calming, meditative)
Gentle Yoga - A soothing and accessible class that focuses on increasing mobility and range of motion in the body. In this class, your instructor will guide you through poses that are selected for improving balance and overall posture. You will learn to move with ease and comfort and develop an understanding of the connection between mind and body. This is a great class option for beginners. It's also great for older populations, pregnant women, people with limited range of motion, or those who want a softer, slower approach to the practice.
Nidra & Calming Pranayama (Guided Relaxation & Breathwork) - Join us for a deep winter reset in this hour long practice of calming breath and intentional rest. Your instructor will guide you through a full body relaxation and breathing techniques to help you calm your mind and nervous system. No previous experience is necessary to join us in this class. We will provide all equipment necessary; however, please feel free to bring your own yoga mat if you'd like. This class will not include yoga asana (poses); it is simply an invitation for mindful rest.
Restorative Yoga - In this class, we will use bolsters (thick, sturdy pillows), blankets, and yoga blocks to fully support our body in each pose. Each pose offers a gentle, refreshing stretch for the body and will be held anywhere from 2-10 minutes. You can close your eyes for most of this class, relax, and let go! A great reset for the body and mind. This is a great class option for beginners. It's also great for older populations, pregnant women, people with limited range of motion, or those who want a softer, slower approach to the practice.
(Deep) Stretch - It's time to slow down and get into the deep connective tissue of your body. This class is taught at a very slow pace with a meditative approach to help you restore your body and calm your mind. You will experience a sense of grounding and centeredness as this class is taught close to your mat with little to no standing postures.
Yin - A grounding blend of our Deep Stretch and Restorative Yoga classes. Come ground down and get cozy with us :)
Active Classes (uplifting, toning, dynamic)
Breathe & Flow - In this class, you'll be guided through a warm-up that includes movement and pranayama (breathwork) to get the blood flowing and the mind stimulated for your practice. You'll then move into a vinyasa-style (flow) yoga practice that allows you to flow with your breath through the poses. It's a great class to get your morning moving meditation on! Suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners.
Flow - In this class you'll be guided by your instructor through an all-levels sequence of vinyasa yoga in which you can move with your breath and explore the range of motion in your body. With active and dynamic options, a combination of seated and standing postures are offered to help you connect with your body and clear your mind. We welcome you to join us for this feel-good flow class :)
Mat Pilates - Learn to strengthen your powerhouse muscles of the core, glutes, and thighs with movements inspired by and derived from Joseph Pilates’ classical mat series. We will tone the core with several abdominal exercises and strengthen the glutes and inner thighs with various side kick movements. Great class for building strength with a very accessible approach!
Slow Flow - A general, all-encompassing yoga practice with emphasis on stability, mobility, and functional movement. In this class, your instructor will guide you through a hatha yoga inspired practice that will leave you feeling strong and steady. Be prepared for a challenge at a slower, more digestible pace. All levels welcome.
Power - In this class you’ll practice a dynamic vinyasa flow designed to strengthen and tone your whole body. This class is meant to offer a challenge for the body and mind by combining strong holds and powerful movements with the mentality that the yoga actually begins when you want to come out of the pose. Although we encourage you to "stay with it” and “find a way in” you are always welcome take rest when you need. Come join us in this class if you like our “flow” class and want to take it to the next level :)
Yoga HIIT - Your go-to yoga/workout fusion class! In this class we'll combine strengthening exercises with yoga movements and poses in order to tone your whole body. We'll move through a dynamic warm up into a yoga-based high intensity interval training (HIIT) workout and finish with passive stretching. A great option for those who would like a cardio-infused morning movement practice!
Yoga Sculpt - In this class, you will be guided through a Flow (vinyasa) style practice with weighted movements (using 3-8 pound dumbbells) incorporated into some of the poses to build strength and strong bones! Everyone is welcome and the use of weights is optional (we provide them for you)!
Fusion Classes (active & passive)
Flow to Yin - Enjoy the best of both worlds with this yin yang blend. The class begins with a flow guided by your instructor to get the body warmed and loosened up and closes as a deep stretch (yin) practice to lengthen the muscles and improve mobility. A great option for those who want a balance between an active and passive practice. Beginners welcome.
Heated (warm/cozy) vs. Not Heated
Any class we offer with the word “cozy” in the title means that the room is heated to 78 degrees to assist in warming the body up for your practice. Any class we offer with the word “warm” in the title means that the room is heated to 90 degrees to help loosen the muscles and detox the body throughout the practice. If adding a little extra heat to your practice sounds good to you, then these are the classes for you!
Already run hot enough? Not to worry - all classes without “warm” or “cozy” in the title are non-heated. The room is 70-75 degrees for these classes to provide a comfortable temperature and allow you to use your own internal heat to light up your practice with.
Please note: You must be 16 years or older to take a heated (cozy or warm) class. If you are under 18 you must have a parent or guardian present on your first visit to sign a waiver for you. There is no minimum age requirement for non-heated and outdoor classes as long as the participant is respectful of the others in the class and not engaging in disruptive behavior.