YOGA, DANCE & MEDITATION

Classical yoga is an old system that includes the practice of asanas (yoga postures) and pranayama (breathing exercises), which help bring peace to the mind and body, preparing the body for deeper spiritual practices such as meditation. Hatha Yoga, which literally means “union through discipline of force”, is a school of Yoga that stresses mastery of the body as a way of attaining a state of spiritual perfection in which the mind is withdrawn from external objects. Classical hatha is relatively gentle, slow and great for beginners or students who prefer a more relaxed style where they hold poses longer. Hatha Yoga has grown in popularity in the West as a form of exercise that develops strength, flexibility, bodily relaxation, and mental concentration.

We were seeking a way of giving back to our wonderful community, and so Community Yoga was born. These Yoga classes are completely FREE of charge and lead by one of our Yoga School Graduates. We encourage all levels to come as you are, whoever you are. At Urban OM we hold the belief that Yogic practices should be accessible to everyone, perhaps you do not have the means to subscribe for a membership or you simply feel called to visit the studio, whatever the motivation – we welcome you to join us in this beautiful karmic exchange.

‘together we can go further’

Flow Yoga emphasizes synchronicity of body movement with breath awareness. Flow Yoga is a fun and creative strength-based practice beginning with an easy warm up, followed by sun salutations, and a series of postures including balances, twists, forward bends and inversions, designed to work the body to the core, helping to loosen the joints, and get the blood flowing. There will always be modifications, so you can work at the level best suited to you for a joyful stimulating experience.

Kundalini Yoga uses a specific series of yoga postures (asana), breathing (pranayama), chanting of mantra and meditation techniques to bring about a relaxed state of mind, to re-connect with the body and to re-align with life’s natural rhythm. Each class begins with a period of tuning in, followed by a warm-up to bring vitality to the spine. The main work of the class is called a kriya, which is a prescribed sequence of poses that focus on a specific area of the body, practised in conjunction with a specific breath that intensifies the effects of the poses. The class ends with a meditation, often with a special focus, and a closing mantra.

Start your day off right with this uplifting and gentle Morning Flow Yoga!
In 60-75 minutes you’ll get the blood pumping and work out all the stiffness, cramping, and tightness that is often left in the body after hours of laying still. A series of postures and breathing practices will awaken and invigorate your entire body, preparing you for your day. Ending with a deep relaxation you’ll be able to not only free up the joints and muscles, but also bring peaceful thoughts and space to your mind.

These classes vitalize the body by increasing circulation to the organs and calming the nervous system. Combining restorative yoga postures with yin-yoga style long-held floor poses, soft instructions, props and hands on assistance, helps to open the body and to cultivate the ability to observe and stay with sensation. Relax Yoga classes are an excellent way to balance out the stress of modern life. Open to all levels and great for those wishing to de-stress!
The class comprises four stages: 1) Attunement 2) Yoga posture sequence 3) Deep relaxation 4) Closing meditation.

RUN, FLOW, LET GO weaves together uplifting, chal-lenging and energizing movements designed to strengthen your body and improve your cardio health. Inspired by tabata and the tri-activity fitness format, each life affirming session has three rounds and each round has three stages. Stage 1. RUN cardio energising exercises based on the essentials of running. Stage 2. FLOW yoga-inspired movement linked to the breath. Stage 3. LET GO techniques to express & release pent up energy.

Slow Flow Yoga is a focused journey with emphasizes on body movement and breath synchronicity in a deeply integrated way, allowing time for attention to details. A dynamic warmup, followed by variations of sun salutations, standing postures, balancing postures, twists, forward and back-bending and inversions. Modifications are offered for all levels to help experience the feeling of having time to move. Finishing with deep relaxation, leaving one feeling refreshed. Open to all levels.

Strong Flow Yoga is for you who like a challenge and to practice a yoga where you feel you’ve worked out! Burn out the impurities trapped in the physical body through a strong flowing yoga posture practice, followed by pranayama and meditation to help calm the nervous system and still the mind. Expect an upbeat and funky yoga journey with a choreographed posture sequence comprising Progressive Sun Salutations, Standing posture sequences, Balancing series (incl arm balancing), Twisting, Back-bending, Forward bending and Inversions. Open to all levels especially for those wanting a challenge!

Meeting yourself where you are. The classes are adapted to the needs of the group on the day, through contemplation, chanting, pranayama and breath centered practice that combines functional mobility, integrated stability and sound alignment of the body. Therapeutic Yoga connects to the meditative side of yoga and the teaching of yoga philosophy as guidelines for living. Open to anyone and everyone.

Yoga Basics uses postures (asanas) in combination with the breath to develop flexibility in the body, awareness in the mind and healthy regulation of the nervous system. Yoga Basics encourages proper alignment of the body and brings balance, strength, and calmness to the being.
Each class will focus on a different anatomical posture grouping and the class is structured in four sections: 1) Anatomical focus 2) Yoga postures 3) Pranayama 4) Relaxation