Classes and Pricing

Our class and program offerings are as varied as the needs of our clients. Working from the foundations of Hatha Yoga we can provide an array of different classes and workshops addressing specific physical/anatomical (e.g. hips, back, upper/lower body) or therapeutic (e.g. restorative, energizing, calming, meditation) focus. Or if you'd like a class that incorporates a little bit of everything, we offer the following:

• Basic/Intro to Yoga – New to Yoga? This is the class for you. A gentle introduction to the fundamentals of the practice, this class will expose you to many of the elementary poses and breathing techniques. Great for all levels of athletic ability. Suited to those new to Yoga.
• Gentle Hatha – A centering practice that promotes release and relaxation. A collection of postures which integrate the breath to gently increase flexibility and build strength. Great for all levels of athletic ability. Suited for all levels of yoga practitioner.
• Power Yoga – Rooted within the Ashtanga Primary series power yoga builds strength and endurance, creating heat in the body and focus in the mind. Great for those who are reasonably fit, regardless of flexibility. Class can be tailored to suit beginners to advanced.
• Vinyasa - A flowing practice which links breath to movement connecting body, mind and breath in an energizing, moving meditation. Great for all levels of athletic ability. Can be tailored to suit any level from gentle to challenging.

The physical nature of yoga makes it the perfect exercise offering for kids of all ages in any environment. Kids who practice yoga learn to tune in to their bodies building self esteem and confidence as they become aware of their movements and the mind-body-breath connection. Yoga is non-competitive so children can focus on having fun, mastering themselves and celebrating their own personal achievements. It's also a great way to encourage a healthy lifestyle as they grow physically, mentally and emotionally.

We offer tailored classes from Pre-K through high school with relevant themes and concentrations:

• Pre-K – Our Pre-K classes focus on fun, fun, fun using animal and nature themes, games and music to introduce young children to what their bodies can do!
• K thru 6 – The fun continues for children K thru 6 with a deeper concentration on physical fitness and development of focus and calm. We continue with natural themes using games and introducing pose sequences to build strength, endurance and balance.
• Tweens & Teens – The challenge for this age group is both physical and mental with a deeper concentration on developing strength, focus, calm and balance, providing them with the tools they need to manage the stresses of every day teenage life while maintaining a confident and healthy body image.
• Special needs kids and teens - Yoga builds self-awareness, self-control and concentration skills, making it an invaluable tool for dealing with emotional and physical challenges and highly effective for working with special needs kids and teens of all ages. Contact us for more information about how yoga can help your special needs child or group.

Considering options for workplace wellness? Why not try yoga!

The Facts:

• Burnout costs US business more than $300 billion dollars every year due to absenteeism, productivity losses and employee turnover.
• 60% of absenteeism is attributed to stress.
• Stressed workers generate 46% more in health care costs than other employees.

With figures like these it’s becoming clear that promoting a healthy workforce is a vital part of creating a successful and sustainable business. That, coupled with the fact that studies have proven workplace wellness programs save anywhere from $3-$6 for every $1 invested, has prompted many corporations, businesses, and organizations large and small to make employee health and wellness a priority.

*(Workplace Wellness Alliance, Wellness Council of America)

The Role of Yoga:

Workday “yoga breaks” have proven to be one of the most effective ways for employees to relieve stress and become more refreshed and focused. Yoga is low impact, calming and requires minimal space and equipment, making it the perfect exercise for worksite implementation. The compelling benefits have made work place yoga programs a trend to watch (and follow)!

WanderingLotus offers yoga programs and classes suited to business and corporate environments:

• Before work - Wake up Morning Yoga
• Lunch Time - Mid-Day Mind & Body Booster
• After work - Happy Hour Yoga
• Sit N' Stretch– Yoga @ your Desk

Classes can be tailored to suit all levels of participants from beginners to advanced, from gentle to power yoga. As well we can accommodate employer paid, employer subsidized or employee paid classes and programs.

If you’re an active (or not so active) senior looking for a way to maintain your strength, flexibility and vitality, why not try yoga?

Yoga is an extremely accommodating activity that can be adapted to the physical limitations of almost anyone. It’s a great way to gain (or maintain) flexibility, stay in shape, relax and reduce stress and tension. On top of that it offers social benefits that make it one of the best all around activities for seniors. WanderingLotus offer a number of classes especially suited for seniors and designed to address health concerns including arthritis, osteoporosis and hypertension:

• Gentle Hatha - A centering practice that promotes release and relaxation. A collection of postures integrated with the breath to gently increase flexibility and build strength. Suited for all levels of yoga practitioner.
• Chair Yoga – Modified Hatha yoga practice designed for those with movement limitations that make it difficult to work on the floor. Suited for all levels of yoga practitioner.
• Yoga for strength training – A gentle class focused on strengthening and toning muscles of the arms, legs, back and feet. Suited for all levels of yoga practitioner.
• Restorative yoga practice – The ultimate in relaxation and rejuvenation. A calm and meditative whole-body stretch. Suited for all levels of yoga practitioner.

WanderingLotus Now Offers Yoga Therapy!

Creating Wellness From Within…Yoga therapy applies the ancient sciences of yoga and Ayurveda to enhance health and wellness at all levels of the person: physical, emotional, and spiritual. It focuses on the path of yoga as a healing journey and is useful both for people who seek relief for specific health challenges, as well as those who want to enjoy good health, prevent disease, and slow the progression of aging.

WanderingLotus provides yoga therapy services on a private, semi-private and small group basis. We take a holistic approach to health and wellness seeing the individual as a whole rather than a collection of parts and symptoms. We work with you to initiate and develop practices that fit into and enhance your life, whether your goal is to gain relief from chronic pain or illness, facilitate injury recovery, improve flexibility, reduce stress, improve well-being, get help with depression, or simply retain your vitality and energy.