Classes

Live, experienced and professional! Practice correct form, posture, breathing, movement, stretching, toning, core and full body strengthening, cardio fitness, balance, relaxation and meditation. Everyone welcome, no experience necessary and thoughtfully self-paced. Respectful and accepting regarding health or lifestyle.

Come in comfortable clothes, nearly empty stomach, curious mind, open heart and soft smile! Yoga mats and water are available, however feel free to bring your own.

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Levels Of Expertise

Beginner: For students with little or no experience. An informative session.

Gentle: For those who prefer a more restorative practice or who have physical limitations or conditions.

Open: For students of all levels who are ready to experience a more challenging class.

Intermediate: For those with a consistent, self-directed practice, intending to explore more challenging poses.

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Class Descriptions

Ashtanga Yoga - (Open/Intermediate) Custom tailored to your ability and intention, this class includes guidance for safe, correct and effective breathing, posture, stretching, strengthening and balance, with traditional elements of centering breath, chanting, relaxation and meditation. Ashtanga yoga is a dynamic and challenging form of hatha yoga. Each pose is linked to the next through a series of connecting movements called vinyasa, allowing the body to create heat and leading to more flexibility. This powerful and vigorous practice purifies and realigns the body, cultivating a feeling of inner peace, and leading to a natural state of meditation.

Chair Yoga - (Beginner/Gentle) Chair yoga offers the ability to improve your health through an amazing form of adaptive exercise. You are supported by a chair so you can receive yoga's healing and restorative benefits that have been known for thousands of years. This class is great for anyone with disabilities, weight challenges, or inflexibility. Yoga relaxes your body and mind, improves your musculoskeletal fitness and flexibility, and elevates your overall health and well-being.

Flow - (Open) This is a dynamic Yoga/Tai Chi/Pilates workout that leaves you feeling long, strong, and centered. Classes follow a set sequence of exercises set to contemporary music that includes 45 minutes of simple yet challenging exercises followed by 10 minutes of relaxation and meditation. Options are given according to fitness levels.

Free Community Yoga - (Open) We welcome all levels, ages, shapes and sizes to attend this yoga offering. You can expect to be introduced to a different style of yoga and teacher every week. This class will be taught by yoga teachers in training and teachers trying out new styles and teaching techniques. Come one, come all. Please bring an open mind and sense of humor to class.

Golf Fitness - (Open) Advance your game through proper body alignment for greater power and precision. Prevent injury and reduce recovery time. Become a more consistent player using golf biomechanics and yoga. Niki Sotkovski, Kinesiologist, Golf Biomechanist & Registered Yoga Teacher will lead you to a lower handicap and pain free body!

Gentle Yoga - (Beginner/Gentle) Taught with breath, stretching and relaxation. Students will find their bodies strengthening and lengthening with more confidence and proper alignment in their practice. This series is perfect for those new to yoga (or it has been a long time) or those who prefer a much more gentle style of class.

Hatha Yoga - (Beginner/Open) Incorporates fluid movements with deep, rhythmic breathing. Linking movement with breath enhances the health benefits of each pose including greater muscular strength and tone, increased flexibility and joint mobility, improved circulation and hormonal balance, as well as, creating a more focused, calm and meditative state of awareness. This class incorporates the fundamentals of step-back sun salutations, standing poses, hip-openers, seated poses, twists, and forward folds.

Power Yoga - (Intermediate) Gain strength, flexibility, balance, focus, empowerment and endurance while having FUN. Power yoga is an energetic practice that tones the entire body as well as disciplining the mind. While the class does offer a great challenge, you can chart the course of your practice and determine the intensity with which you work. All levels are welcome in this class and beginners are encouraged to pace themselves. The room is warmed and this dynamic class is sure to warm your body! This class will leave you feeling light and open to the world.

Sun Salutations - (Open) This one-hour class will open with a brief warm-up, followed by a high-energy practice of the 12 traditional postures known as Sun Salutations. A few sets of the 12 posture series will set the pace--then the tempo will increase into a flowing practice of high & low lunges, forward bends & easy back bends, mild inversions & twists, and transitioning postures. You can expect a few variations including "add-ins" such as chair pose, side plank. pigeon, etc. Continuous repetitions will make this a fun, active and moderately intense workout leaving you ready for a busy, full week-end. A previous knowledge of the traditional sequence of postures known as sun salutations will make this class more pleasurable. This special class is only held on the first Saturday of each month.

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Class Etiquette

ARRIVE EARLY
This gives your mind and body a chance to wind down a bit before your class begins. Please be aware that we must end the class at its scheduled time. Late arrivals, unfortunately, shorten your class time.

PLEASE SPEAK SOFTLY & TURN PHONES TO VIBRATE
Sana Vida offers clients the rare opportunity to relax in a calm, quiet environment with no disruptions or distractions. Please help up maintain this peaceful atmosphere by whispering, turning phones on vibrate and, if necessary, removing disruptive shoes.

CHEMICAL SENSITIVITIES
We recognize that many people suffer from chemical sensitivities. Because of this, we try to reduce the amount of perfumes we use on our own body and prefer clients to also abstain from perfumes. Occasionally, we burn candles or emit smells produced from essential oils or herbs. If at any time, you feel you are affected or distressed by the scents at Sana Vida, please alert your teacher.

PAYMENT OPTIONS
Happily, we accept cash, check, VISA, Mastercard, and Discover. We are not providers on health insurance plans, however we can provide you with the proper documentation to file for reimbursement from your insurance provider. At Sana Vida, we recognize the high cost of health care and want to make it affordable for everyone. Ask us if you need to establish a payment plan or are interested in bartering.

GIFT CARDS
They are always a great idea, aren’t they? Pressed for time? Purchase a gift certificate online and have the certificate emailed directly to the recipient.

What Clients
Are Saying!

"For me yoga has made a huge difference in my life. I thought all my athletic days were behind me, due to the following: 2 six inch rods in my back and six screws, artificial hip, metal rod in my left femur and many issues with my right foot including two surgeries and an artificial toe joint. In addition to all that I have lymphedema from cancer, erythromelagia and mixed connective tissue disease. I never saw myself moving again. Through yoga I have found I can do quite a lot. It has made me stronger, leaner and much more centered and filled with joy. I really look forward to Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. I feel like yoga has saved my life and for that I thank you. "

CB
Age 59

"I am thankful for starting Yoga. Yoga has helped me get back a lot of my life after back surgery. I am so much more flexible. I am able to get up from the floor without help from a chair or using a wall. I sleep better than I have in years and most nights I sleep through without waking up and finding it hard to go back to sleep. I am happier and calmer. The staff at Sana Vida is welcoming, helpful and warm to everyone. Even the building is inviting and calming. Thank you for being here and a part of my life. "

AW
Age 65

"Since I started practicing yoga three years ago I have gained physical strength, especially in my upper body and “core.” I have more flexibility and better balance. And I also have the breathing techniques to use to relieve stress on a daily basis. Not only have I experienced physical benefits, but I’ve also benefitted mentally and spiritually with a clearer mind and a more positive spirit. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate all I’ve been taught, the relationships I’ve made, and the help I’ve received from everyone at Sana Vida. "

SL
Age 42


"Yoga has helped me with my fibromyalgia/chronic pain, the mental and emotional aspects, as well as the fatigue associated with this illness. When diagnosed with Fibromyalgia last year I felt angry, out of control and depressed. I have always been an active person and in shape so as the fibromyalgia became worse I was unable to do some of the simple things I used to do, which has also affected my self esteem. Yoga and the Sana Vida staff have helped me by giving me information that I need in regards to the mind, body, and emotional connection. The meditation has helped me learn how to lessen the pain. Yoga in general has given me more energy and I can feel the difference in my overall physical health. Yoga has helped me feel empowered, and the feeling that I do not have to sit and doing nothing about my condition. All of these things have helped me regain my self esteem and self confidence. "

TK
Age 47


"When I walk up the steps leading to the front door and hear the fountain, I begin to feel the serenity that is Sana Vida. Even though I am not lucky enough to live in the area permanently (yet), the lovely staff and instructors at Sana Vida always make me feel welcome and at home. Every visit to the area always includes as many visits to yoga classes as I can possibly fit into my schedule. As a part time yoga instructor with a full time job, I do not ever get to attend classes in my home town. For that reason I really look forward to my time as a student of wonderful, knowledgeable instructors that are the yoga instructors of Sana Vida. Each of them is so willing to share information with me that make me a better instructor. It is like attending a workshop each time I take a class. My ayurvedic consultation and follow up visits with Gina have helped me learn to make changes in my diet and lifestyle to improve my health and well being. My massages with Connie always leave me feeling great. Thank you Patti and Sana Vida for all that you offer."

CB
Age 32


"I have celebrated two years as a stage 1 breast cancer survivor. Towards the end of my cancer treatment in January 2010, my radiation oncologist asked - have you been exercising your left (affected) arm and shoulder? He said I should as it is a natural tendency to protect our body where we have surgery, and in my case, radiation. Sure enough, my left side was stiff and I hadn't realized it. I started practicing yoga then for two reasons - one, to loosen up my unused muscles and regain the flexibility and strength. But most of all for the serenity of the meditation, breathing exercises, and as a treat for my body that I felt had betrayed me temporarily. I also added once a month massages to my routine. My first few yoga sessions were rather emotional because when the beautiful music played I reflected on the cancer and tears rolled down my cheeks. Now, I am healthy and I try to do the best I can with the poses and it makes me feel very strong. As a Christian, I feel close to God when I am practicing yoga and I often dedicate my practices to those sisters who are undergoing current breast cancer treatments. Thanks Sana Vida (and Lindsey Plante!). I love your opportunities for all of us! "

BA
Age 48


"As a woman who spent her younger years exercising and being slim and fit, it was an eye opener at middle age to be hit with onset osteoarthritis in my knees and to top it off it hit when I was on one of my morning walks. I was in a lot of pain for about a year when I decided to try acupuncture hoping it would ease the pain.....to my surprise, it worked much better than expected and I have been virtually pain free for several years now. After reaping the benefits of acupuncture, I finally decided to try yoga. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it was everything the hype said and more. Not only does it make my knees stronger, it makes me more flexible, and the best thing it does is lift up my spirit and bring a sense of peace and serenity. Yoga has taken years off my life and added benefits that are immeasurable. Thank you Patti and Sana Vida for making my life better in so many ways!!!!!"

KH
Age 57