This challenging class is faster-paced and focused on developing and combining strength, stamina, stability, control, balance, and fluidity of body, mind, and spirit. Each class includes core-strengthening, balancing, and inverted postures along with Vinyasa flow sequences which emphasize the sequential movement between postures, coordinated with and guided by deliberate breath. In addition, the other eight limbs of Classical Ashtanga Yoga are taught and practiced including pranayama (breath control), dyhana (meditation), dharana (concentration), and pratyahara (withdrawal of the senses). Because a foundational experiential knowledge of Classical Indian Yoga is required, this class is open to intermediate and advanced yoga practitioners. Mats & props are provided or you can bring your own.
Class & Space Donation:
Drop-In: $15-$25 sliding scale
Package: 10 classes for $130
Payment can be made via cash, check, or Venmo @Kara-Voss-2
About Kara
Kara has been practicing yoga for over 25 years and has been teaching since 2011. She is classically trained in the Indian Hatha Yoga tradition- particularly the Sivananda and Iyengar lineages- but has also studied and taught more modern forms of yoga such as Vinyasa, Power, Yin, Kundalini, Aerial, and Hot Yoga. Kara has also studied and practiced Tibetan Buddhist philosophy and meditation since 2009, and was initiated as a Vajrayana student within the Kagyu lineage in 2012. In 2017, Kara expanded her knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics, and exercise science by becoming a Certified Personal Trainer with the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Since then she has gone on to be certified in various specialties including Corrective Exercise, Behavior Change, and Nutrition.
As a yoga and meditation teacher as well as a fitness trainer, Kara has helped hundreds of people from all walks of life improve their overall health by developing life-enhancing habits, relieving chronic pain and anxiety, rehabbing injuries, and finding more peace, balance, and healing energy within their bodies, minds, and spirits.