STUDIO ANNOUNCEMENTS:
March 1 free community class / March 30 yoga nidra
OUR CLASSES
One PURE LOVE! Movement for LIFE.
TO PROVIDE YOU THE MOST MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCE:
You are 100% encouraged to listen to your body first=SUPPORT
You will be guided into personalized, wise alignment supporting an accessible, yoga practice = FOUNDATION
All classes are self paced from novice to experienced= AWARENESS+GROWTH

TO PROVIDE YOU THE MOST MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCE:
You are 100% encouraged to listen to your body first=SUPPORT
You will be guided into wise, individual alignment supporting an injury free yoga practice = FOUNDATION
All classes are self paced from novice to experienced= AWARENESS+GROWTH

PURE VINYASA
Vitality + Vibrant
Vinyasa yoga offers a seamless transition through a gradual progression, connecting breath as you move from one posture to the next. This unification of breath and movement brings a deeper sense of mind+body awareness. Focused on whole body and area specific, expect too: build strength, endurance, and flexibility; lower stress and anxiety; improve stability, balance and circulation; calm your mind...and much, much more! 70-105* + 40% humidity.
PURE POWER
Strength + Stamina
A dynamic version of traditional yoga coupled with the strength building aspects of a vinyasa class. Designed to activate internal and external vitality, improve energy levels, and rejuvenate your whole being. This class is a wonderful reminder of how attention drives transformation through challenge and relaxation. 100-105* + 40% humidity.


PURE FUSION
Rejuvenating + Rewarding
Power + Bikram meet in this challenging and rewarding fusion class. A layered practice to support balance and rejuvenation through a focused, intentional moving meditation. Find and grow your edge energized as you radiantly ground in restorative and meditative qualities this class boasts of. Turn your stress into sweat, weakness into strength and fears into friends. 100-105* + 40% humidity.
PURE ASHTANGA
Flexibility + Fitness
This traditional style of yoga is practiced in the same specific sequence and series of postures each class. Intentionally self pace where your individual progress is measurable. Increased focus, flexibility, strength, balance, coordination and stress relief are just a few of the long list of benefits. 80-90*.


PURE SCULPT
Empower + Enrich
An upbeat and energizing, maximum calorie burning class that combines high-intensity cardio bursts, hand weights and traditional yoga to increase your heart rate and circulation. Guaranteed to tone your body and your mind through inspired movement. Attendance in Vinyasa and/or Power classes prior to Sculpt is recommended. 70-105* + 40% humidity.
PURE YIN
Unwind + Unite
Yin Yoga is a slow paced, relaxing style that incorporates Chinese medicine with yoga postures. The postures are held longer offering a more meditative quality to turn inward and experience physical sensations. The use of props is encouraged to specifically support your bones, giving your muscles a clear invitation to relax. Release deeply held tension and increase circulation to improve joint mobility as your connective tissue becomes more flexible. 70-75*.


PURE BIKRAM
Tranquil + Transform
Known to be highly addictive and healing due to the scientifically proven innumerable benefits. This class begins and ends with breathing exercises designed to awaken and energize. In between reside 26 self paced postures in a set sequence created in a systematic order to compliment the previous pose and prepare you for the next. Nourish your skin as you build bone density, ease depression, reduce stress and so much more to support optimum overall health and increased oxygen and circulation to every part of your body. 105* + 40% humidity. Be back soon!
PURE GENTLE
Relax + Restore
Cozy up to your mat and slow down in this gently strengthening, well-supported yoga class. Nurture your mind and body as tension and stress melt away, restoring balance and equilibrium from the inside out. Your opportunity to mindfully transition from stress mode to a natural, calm, central nervous system...invaluable! 70-75*.


PURE NIDRA
Rest + Revive
Also known as yogic sleep, yoga nidra is an 8 stage guided Meditation. Through the guidance of mindful breathing and body sensation awareness, brain wavelengths slow to produce deep relaxation offering a state of consciousness between waking and sleeping. This experience shows evidence based benefits including stress, anxiety and depression relief, improved quality of life, mood and well-being.
Honored to support your inner and outer results oriented journey...
BENEFITS
YOGA HEALTH BENEFITS VS EXERCISE BENEFITS
YOGA BENEFITS
Parasympathetic nervous system dominates
Subcortical regions of brain dominate
Slow dynamic and static movements
Normalization of muscle tone
Low risk of injuring muscles and ligaments
Low caloric consumption
Effort is minimized, relaxed
Energizing (breathing is natural or controlled)
Balanced activity of opposing muscle groups
Noncompetitive, process-oriented
Awareness is internal (focus is on breath and the infinite)
Limitless possibilities for growth in self-awareness
EXERCISE BENEFITS
Sympathetic nervous system dominates
Cortical regions of brain dominate
Rapid forceful movements
Increased muscle tension
Higher risk of injury
Moderate to high caloric consumption
Effort is maximized
Fatiguing (breathing is taxed)
Imbalance activity of opposing groups
Competitive, goal-oriented
Awareness is external
Boredom factor
PHYSIOLOGICAL BENEFITS OF YOGA
Stable autonomic nervous system equilibrium
Pulse rate decreases
Respiratory rate decreases
Blood pressure decreases
Galvanic skin response increases
EEG-Alpha waves increase
EMG activity decreases
Cardiovascular efficiency increases
Respiratory efficiency increases
Gastrointestinal function normalizes
Endocrine function normalizes
Excretory functions improve
Musculoskeletal flexibility and joint range of motion increase
Breath-holding time increases
Grip strength increases
Eye-hand coordination improves
Dexterity skills improve
Reaction time improves
Posture improves
Strength and resiliency increase
Endurance increases
Energy level increases
Weight normalizes
Sleep improves
Immunity increase
Pain decreases
Steadiness improves
Balance improves
Integrated functioning of body parts improves
PSYCHOLOGICAL BENEFITS OF YOGA
Somatic and kinesthetic awareness increase
Mood improves and subjective well-being increases
Self-acceptance and self-actualization increase
Social adjustment increases
Anxiety and depression decrease
Hostility decreases
Concentration improves
Attention improves
Learning efficiency improves
Social skills increase
Well-being increase
Memory improves
Symbol coding improves
Depth perception improves
Flicker fusion frequency improves
BIOCHEMICAL BENEFITS OF YOGA
Glucose decreases
Sodium decreases
Total cholesterol decreases
Triglycerides decrease
HDL cholesterol increases
LDL cholesterol decreases
VLDL cholesterol decreases
Cholinesterase increases
Catecholamines decrease
ATPase increases
Hematocrit increases
Hemoglobin increases
Lymphocyte count increases
Total white blood cell count decreases
Thyroxin increases
Vitamin C increases
Total serum protein increases