This slow, intentional Hatha practice guides you through the chakras using steady postures, gentle movement, and focused breathwork. Classical asanas, restorative shapes, mantra, and visualization help stimulate each energy center and support the free flow of prana. Class ends with a restful Savasana to integrate the work, leaving you feeling grounded, calm, and energetically balanced.

Through mindful movement, intentional holds, detailed cueing, and hands on adjustment this class explores the foundational principles of alignment. This challenging class will engage both mind and body as the mechanics of key asanas are broken down to allow you to refine posture mechanics and cultivate greater awareness of how alignment influences energy flow. This class works from the premise that flexibility of the body and the mind comes from strength and is perfect for those looking to really get into their body and grow their practice with clarity, purpose, and integrity for a deep mind-body connection. All students are welcome as safe modifications, instructions, and demonstrations are always provided or available.

Our 30-minute meditation class is guided by experienced meditation instructors. Participants will explore various meditation techniques designed to cultivate mindfulness, reduce stress, and promote overall well-being. Each class will include a short movement practice followed by 20 minutes of meditation and time for reflection.

Mind Body Balance is a fully guided class that incorporates the fundamentals of Hatha yoga and somatic experiencing. You'll explore foundational postures, breathing techniques, and simple meditation practices. This all-levels class is designed to ease tension, relax the mind, and improve balance, while fostering a sense of calm and mindfulness. Ideal for anyone looking to start fresh or deepen their practice.

Restorative Yoga is a trauma-informed practice and can be transformative for overall well-being and focus through nervous system regulation. This class requires little physical effort and is grounded in principles that promote comfort and safety for the body so that the mind can find a state of deep relaxation. This relaxed state allows access to the parasympathetic nervous system, the body's natural relaxation response. Expect to start with gentle movement followed by 2-4 postures on the mat where the body is fully supported through the use of props so that no effort is needed and a focus on the breath. By tapping into how our body responds to relaxation in a supported environment.

Somatic Yoga is a trauma-informed blend of Hatha Yoga, somatic experiencing, pranayama (focused breath), and healing meditations. In this practice, we explore new movement patterns, referred to as “somatic movement flows” that combine classical hatha yoga postures to intentionally bring your focus to movement rather than a posture.This class begins gently and gradually expands into a fully guided practice. You’ll have the flexibility to customize your experience, whether you want to modify or intensify movements. Somatic experiencing can help identify root causes of muscular pain, enhance your nervous system resilience, and empower you to reprogram outdated stress patterns stored deep within your body. 

Start your day on the right foot (or maybe both feet) and a big stretch! This early morning class is a welcoming blend of gentle joint mobilization, dynamic stretches, breathwork, and strength-building movements. We'll move through flowing sequences designed to open up your joints, invite space into your muscles, and reconnect you with your breath. Come as you are; pajamas, yawns, and bedhead welcome. Leave feeling a little lighter, a little stronger, and a lot more ready to take on whatever the day brings.

Come as you are; pajamas, yawns, and bedhead welcome. Leave feeling a little lighter, a little stronger, and a lot more ready to take on whatever the day brings.

Yin is a slow, meditative yoga practice that helps to unravel deep-seated tension by reaching deep into joints and myofascial tissue. You can expect to start with mindful movement and move to supported postures that are held for three to five minutes. In this practice, you start at your “edge” and slowly move past discomfort and soften into the posture to challenge your body and mind. If you have a goal to improve flexibility, Yin would be a good complement to your practice.

Take a break and unwind with us in the peaceful setting of Normandy Oaks Park in Royal Oak on Saturday’s at Noon from May-September. This all-levels outdoor Hatha yoga class is about slowing down, moving with intention, and enjoying the fresh air. You’ll be guided through simple postures, easy breathing, and light meditation to help you relax, reset, and feel more grounded. It’s a great way to ease stress and connect with a friendly community—surrounded by nature. Just bring a mat and some water. We’ve got the rest covered! 

This class is free/donation-based, and all donations go to Namaste's Karma Yoga Fund—helping keep yoga accessible to all through scholarships and community outreach.