Class Descriptions

The World Yoga Center offers the following classes
for students of all levels and abilities:

Click on each class for a description

• Open Level

  For students of all levels. These multi-level classes allow you to work at your own frontier. As in all WYC classes, students receive individualized attention.

• Level 1

  For brand-new beginners as well as students who have been practicing for some time. These classes offer fundamental training in the postures as well as relaxation, breathing and meditation techniques.

• Level 1/2

  For students who have been practicing for some time and for our students familiar with the basic principles of alignment who wish to deepen and advance their asana practice. All WYC classes offer relaxation, breathing and meditation techniques.

• Level 2/3

  For students with a well established steady practice, able to safely challenge their body with more advanced poses. These classes include practical and enjoyable modifications of all asanas, while build the advanced asanas in an uplifting climate of exploration and possibility..

• Level 1/Gentle

  For students new to yoga and for those wishing to refine and review the building blocks of their practice. A gentle class that focuses on basic yoga poses.

• Restorative

  For newcomers and those with therapeutic issues as well as any student who wishes to relax and restore their bodies while cultivating the energies of mindfulness and meditation. A gentle class that focuses on rejuvenating restorative poses. We use the Anusara principles to come into alignment and a variety of techniques to turn inside.

• Evening Asana

  For students of all levels. This evening practice reclaims the depth of our authentic Self, and includes yoga postures, breathing techniques and meditation. Using the Universal Principles of Alignment, we will make a smooth transition from the day to the rest of the evening, bringing us towards a peaceful sleep.

• Monday Meditation

  This meditation class is a beautiful way for both new students to enter the practice and experienced students to increase their inner energy and insight. The class includes discussion of wisdom teachings, the use of mantras and chants, a deep meditation and sharing of experiences. All students are welcome. There is guided instruction and exploration of how to apply the teachings to our daily lives. This class, known as the “double header,” is discounted for students of the 6:00 pm asana practice right before.

• Daily Morning Meditations

  Daily online class of breathing and meditation practices guided by our beautiful WYC teachers. These classes are offered with love at no cost.