Class Skill Levels

Level 1: For anyone of any age, shape or size to experience the many benefits of yoga.  No experience or flexibility required.  Class focuses on beginner asanas (postures) and sequences.

Level 1/2: A moderately paced class which builds core strength, flexibility and a calm nervous system.  The basic postures are presented in more challenging ways with continued emphasis on breathing and the alignment of the body and mind.

Level 2: A dynamic and challenging intermediate class designed for those who want to deepen their practice by exploring more advanced postures and methods of practice.  Suited for those with a consistent yoga practice and free of serious injuries.  Not suitable for beginners. Inversions, backbends and arm balances are explored.

Level 2/3: Presumes students are familiar with intermediate yoga postures and can comfortably jump back to chaturanga dandasana (low push-up) and comfortably practice urdhva dhanurasana (wheel).  Longer time is spent in each posture; advanced variations and sequences are presented.  Our most vigorous practice of mind & body.

All Levels: This class is open to all levels of students who have an ongoing yoga practice and are familiar with the basic asanas.  The instructor will offer options to increase the challenge and offer modifications to practice more gently.  

Classes that explore yoga's depth
and your potential

After looking through our listing, you may have additional questions about which classes suit your practice. Please feel free to ask Thrive Yoga staff who can guide you to the best options. In any class, you may also talk to the teacher about intensity and modifications that may help you find the best fit.

Vinyasa Flow: An evolving form of Hatha yoga, vinyasa flow focuses on integrating breath and movement through steady, fluid asana sequences called Vinyasa.  A fluid meditation in motion, this style cultivates a balance between strength and flexibility, alignment and awareness, for a transformative experience. Students of any age, shape, or size are welcomed to experience the many benefits of Vinyasa yoga.

Candlelight Restorative: An opportunity to be still and let go!  A slow, deep stretch class that uses props to support the body in order to deepen the benefits of poses. Soothing and nurturing. Open to new levels of flexibility while practicing conscious relaxation.

Candlelight Flow: Let your spirit soar through this soulful, meditative Vinyasa Flow class set to candlelight and music. 

Prenatal: Appropriate for any trimester, this class is designed to increase your energy and stamina while building strength, flexibility, and balance.  Breathing and gentle stretches are used to reduce fatigue and tension while also improving circulation, to help you feel more comfortable, relaxed, and fit throughout your pregnancy.  Connect with other moms-to-be in a supportive and healthy environment!

Hatha Yoga: Classical yoga practice for all levels of ability.  Practice asana’s, breathing and relaxation.  Perfect for all levels of students who seek a yoga practice without the “flow” vinyasa.  Great if you are less athletic, recovering from injury, have limited mobility or just seek a calmer paced class.

Forrest Yoga: Founder Ana Forrest has spent over 30 years developing Forrest Yoga specifically to address current day stresses and challenges, both physical and emotional. Forrest Yoga uses intense pose sequences, compassionately taught, to develop skills in awakening each of the senses. Forrest Yoga helps you connect to your core - getting strong and centered. It uses heat, deep breathing and vigorous sequences to sweat out toxins. The long holds in the pose progressions help you flush, oxygenate and rejuvenate every cell. As a beginner to Forrest Yoga, you learn to breathe deeply and connect in feeling with your body. You will become proficient at safely tailoring each pose to work best for you; particularly with physical and emotional injuries. Learning to work honestly at your edges, you develop effective tools to deal with fear and struggle. This makes it possible for integrity, self awareness and playful curiosity to become part of your daily life.

Power Hour: One-hour Vinyasa yoga class that builds strength!

Breath and Meditation: 55-minute class focusing on the elements that deepen a yoga practice and restore the body to balance-breathing and meditation.  Beginners welcomed.