Big Shoulders Yoga classes range from dynamic and challenging to gentle and restorative. Some classes are designed to build heat within the body and warm students up towards a "peak pose," while others have the goal of creating a relaxing and meditative experience. Our studio is kept warm, between 75°F and 85°F, we offer props and free mats for students to use in class. If you aren't sure which class to try first, we recommend starting with a Mild, Mild-Mobility, Basics, or Restorative class.
Basics (Hatha Yoga)
Our basics classes are a great place to start if you are new to yoga, haven't practiced in a while, or are looking for a more chill practice that focuses on foundational poses. Expect to work on your strength and flexibility, move slowly, and learn to use props to support your practice.
Mild (Hatha Yoga)
Mild classes are the place to master the basics, work on alignment, strength, and flexibility while enjoying a dynamic workout. These classes tend to be more accessible and offer many variations on poses.
Medium (Hatha Yoga)
There is something for everyone in Medium classes, most poses will be offered with several variations so students can choose their desired level of intensity. Expect a whole-body workout and the chance to learn something new!
Medium - Flow (Vinyasa/Hatha Hybrid)
This class blends traditional Big Shoulders Yoga sequencing with elements of Vinyasa, like Sun Salutations and dynamic movements. Build heat in your body while oscillating between Hatha holds and faster paced flows, with moments of challenge for all levels woven in.
Spicy (Hatha Yoga)
In these classes we spice things up quite a bit. Expect creative sequences that include more challenging transitions and peak poses. These classes explore new and more advanced variations of poses you may not have encountered before. The unofficial goal of Spicy classes is for no student to be able to do every single posture or transition in the class.
Restorative
Our restorative classes ease students through a short gentle flow, followed by extended and supported yin-like holds, and a long Savasana. Expect dim lighting, soft music, and a lot of props. We like to think of them as moving naps!
Family Yoga
The first rule of Family Yoga is take care of yourself. If your little one(s) need to sleep, feed or cry this is a safe space for you to be you. This class offers you the opportunity to care for your body while playing with your family and connecting with local community members! You can expect to strengthen and stretch your muscles, deepen your breath and create fun shapes with your body! Babies as young as 3 weeks, toddlers, older kids, teenagers, dads and nannies will all feel included and appropriately challenged! There’s space for anyone who is interested in participating in this healthy and fun hobby. After, you’ll walk away with a smile and some cool new exercises that you can play with back at home.
Mild-Mobility
Mild-Mobility is focused on enhancing our yoga practice through techniques to improve overall mobility that include myofascial release, self-massage, and alignment Hatha. Release pain, knots, stiffness, and discomfort from muscles and connective tissue through this methodical sequence. The experience often includes the use of body weight, gravity, our own hands, yoga props, tennis balls, and plenty of deep breathing.
