Yoga Group Classes
Garnet Heart Yoga Students
GHY students come in all shapes, sizes, colors, ages, religious backgrounds and abilities. We share a passion and respect for the practice of yoga. We view GHY as sacred space focused on personal and social transformation. We respect all beings and realize the truth of interdependence. We realize that abiding in a conscious community elevates not only our own life, but the world at large.
Choose From One of Our Membership Options
Yoga Asana & Meditation Membership
Unlimited monthly yoga membership: Essentials, Flow and Core Flow
Intro to Sanskrit
This course is an introduction to the classical Sanskrit language. We will become familiarized with the Sanskrit alpha-syllabary and Devanāgarī script, master the conventions of euphonic coalescence (sandhi), and learn the basics of Sanskrit grammar. We will also explore the spiritual aspects of the Sanskrit language with regards to Linguistic Mysticism- how the phonemes of Sanskrit correspond to and encapsulate broader patterns of reality. In addition, we will spend time learning about various āsanas commonly taught in Modern Yoga classes- specifically, the translation, meaning and mythologies surrounding the names of the āsanas and how to pronounce them with precision.
Mantra Course
This course provides an overview of mantra and how to utilize it in a yogic capacity. We will explore what mantras are, how they work, and why you might utilize them in spiritual practice. We will explore different mantric practices such as japa and uccāra (the secret and almost lost practice of raising a bīja mantra through the central channel, which is not well known in the mainstream yoga world). An overview of basic Sanskrit pronunciation will also be explored.
Intermediate Sanskrit
Building off of the basics learned in Introduction to Sanskrit, in this course we dive deeper into the Ocean of Grammar. Intermediate Sanskrit focuses on translation. By reading and translating Sanskrit passages inspired by the Rāmāyaṇa, one of India's great Epics, we will refine our skills in pronunciation, transliteration of the Devanāgarī script, sandhi, and grammar. Students should expect homework- mainly reading chapters from our textbook and transliterating select passages from Devanāgarī into the Roman alphabet. With this preparation for class, we will spend our sessions talking about the finer points of grammar and translating passages cooperatively.
Prenatal Yoga
Pregnancy is a time of much transformation and often stress and aches and pains manifest. Danielle will work with you to design an ever changing practice to match you at each stage of your pregnancy.
Group Yoga Class Descriptions
Flow Yoga
Asana (posture) practice linking movement to breath and linking postures with a flowing sequence and sun salutations. Each class is a unique combination of poses and themes. The postures stretch and strengthen your body. The themes open your mind and heart. Teachers teach off the mat using verbal cues and hands on assists. This style of teaching helps you move towards perfected alignment and deeper postures.
Core Flow Yoga
An Honest signature flow spiced up with intense core asana. All around great practice for your mind & body that will ignite your center from the big toes up! This practice will enhance your regular yoga routine by strengthening and toning your entire torso allowing your practice to advance to more challenging asana and awareness. You will work your rectus abdominis (the six-pack) and transversus abdominis (the girdle that wraps from sides to front of the torso).
Essential Yoga
Mindful movements that promote healing. Open to all levels and focused on therapeutic movement principles that will help identify imbalances while strengthening the mind and body. A full body sequence of postures for beginners to advanced practitioners. Postures promote strength and flexibility while fostering deeper levels of concentration. Recommended for students who want to strengthen and balance their mind and body while developing a strong foundation in alignment principles.
Prenatal Yoga
How are You feeling? Pregnancy is a time of much transformation and often stress and aches and pains manifest. Danielle will work with you to design an ever changing practice to match you at each stage of your pregnancy. The lessons assist the pregnant person in preparation for labor and delivery. We will start with sharing and then work to relieve the aches associated with carrying a baby. Meditations will guide connection to our baby and relaxation and reduce stress..Danielle is certified in Prenatal as well as therapeutics. She will design the practice to meet the needs of your every changing body and baby.
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