While this class incorporates the essential themes of Hatha yoga and familiarizes the student with the fundamental asanas (postures), it also focuses on functional movement within the yoga poses, bringing an awareness to strength and stability over flexibility. Through careful attention to correct form and strengthening through functional movement, gradual introduction of new poses, and repetition of learned postures with variations, you gain the foundation necessary for a solid home practice and for more advanced study. This class helps you improve the structure and stability of pelvic and back muscles while releasing patterns of tension. Breathing and relaxation techniques are also incorporated into the class. Mats provided. All ages and fitness levels.