Hatha Yoga & Fitness is a vinyasa-based studio that offers a wide variety of classes for all experience & energy levels
Yoga
Flow Yoga is a Vinyasa-style, flowing practice, focused on building strength and flexibility, exploring dynamic tension for balance while connecting movement with breath. (see schedule for HOT yoga)
Intensity: L1- L3
Sculpt Flow is a cardio-strength based practice that incorporates yoga postures within a fitness form mixing in strength-training moves like squats, lunges, bicep curls and core, to challenge strength and stability.
Intensity: L2- L3
Intro To Ashtanga Ashtanga is a demanding practice synchronizing breath and movement while building internal heat, purifying and strengthening the body. Ashtanga Yoga is a strong practice with advanced poses founded by K. Pattabhi Jois, meant to reset the physical body to enhance meditation, and pranayama. The class is ideal for those proficient with Surya Namaskar A/B and familiar with basic Yoga poses.
Intensity: L2- L3
Candlelight a tranquil yoga flow class, uniting mind, body, and breath by candlelight. This introspective offering strikes a balance between movement & stillness, strength & surrender and leaves you feeling open, refreshed, and connected to your own inner light.
Intensity: L1- L2
Yin Yoga consists of a series of passive posses that are held for up to 5 minutes each, sometimes longer. Enjoy this quiet, relaxed, contemplative practice to release the inner tension of the mind and body.
Intensity: L1
Prenatal Yoga is designed specifically for pregnant women to connect within using tools to build stamina, resilience, and calm to prepare for labor and motherhood. Plus, a great way to connect with others on a similar journey!
Intensity: L1- L2
(With doctor/midwife permission, pregnant students are welcome to attend any class, please inform teacher how far along you are before class begins.)
Fitness
Barre is a fun, fitness-based barre workout targeting both small and major muscle groups to develop strength, flexibility and stamina. We offer one of the best Barre classes in Champaign, IL.
Pilates is a method of exercise that consists of low-impact flexibility and muscular strength and endurance movements. Hatha offers one of the most complete Pilates classes in Champaign. Pilates emphasizes proper postural alignment, core strength and muscle balance.
Strength Foundations is for those students looking to learn how to strengthen and tone. All levels welcome! Includes how to effectively stretch and perform dynamic warm-ups and cool downs, how to perform strength exercises for maximum results, overview of how nutrition, sleep, and hydration play a role in athletic performance, and injury prevention and corrective exercise techniques.
Meditation
Mindful Meditation offers an opportunity to start move through your day day with ease by slowing down to find stillness in the body and exploring focus or calm in the mind. We offer one of the only meditation classes in Champaign IL. In the midst of the hurried pace of life, mindfulness meditation practice gives you the capacity to replenish your spirit, release what no longer serves you, recover your balance, and build resilience. Meditation practice is intertwined into many of our yoga classes!
Intensity Key
L1
Least vigorous, offering a slow-paced and gentle approach with a focus on relaxation and basic movements. Appropriate for all levels.
L2
Mid-range, offering a mild challenge of strength and flexibility, through a balance of moderate flow and stabilizing postures.
L3
Most dynamic, offering a challenging combination of strength, flexibility and cardio, through a constant flow. Previous yoga experience encouraged.
WARM classes
Offered in a heated studio (80-90°). Always wear comfortable clothing and be sure to come to class hydrated for the best experience. Towel recommended.
HOT classes
Offered in a heated studio (90-100°). Always wear comfortable clothing and be sure to come to class hydrated for the best experience. Towel recommended.
Feel free to bring a closed-top, non-breakable water bottle with you in to the studio.