Class Descriptions
Bloom's classes are taught in the Hatha yoga tradition with a strong emphasis on proper alignment. Hatha yoga refers to the physical practice of yoga, meaning the practice of poses and observance of breath as a means to health and peace of mind. Each of our teachers brings their own unique blend of experience, focus, and personality to class. We encourage you to check out individual teacher bios to get a better sense of what to expect from class with a particular teacher.
Level 1 Build a solid foundation in the basic poses. Level 1 classes are appropriate for those who are newer to yoga. Classes emphasize standing poses, basic sun salutations, gentle backbends and twists, and preparation for inversions. Focus on breathing and body alignment and emphasize developing strength, flexibility, and ease in the body in order to quiet the mind. Yoga 101 or prior yoga experience recommended.
Level 1-2
Flow through your practice as you deepen your understanding of the poses. Level 1-2 classes continue to develop the foundational poses while accomodating a broader range of experience levels. Sequencing moves at a slightly faster pace, although pose modifications are always offered. Explore sun salutation variations, more vigorous backbends, twists, balance poses, and inversions. Prior yoga experience and familiarity with basic poses recommended.
Level 2 Take your practice to the next level as you refine your understanding of the poses and breath. Level 2 classes build upon the foundations of yoga with sequences that link poses together into a more fluid practice. Explore more challenging variations of poses including backbends, arm balances, and inversions, as well as more complex breathwork. Prior yoga experience recommended, including familiarity with inversions and more advanced poses.
Level 2-3 Deepen your practice and challenge yourself physically and mentally. For more advanced practitioners, Level 2-3 classes work from a base of vigorous sun salutations to explore more challenging variations of poses, including balance poses, inversions, and backbends. Breathwork and meditation may also be explored. Proficiency and experience with foundational yoga poses recommended.
Prenatal Prepare for the birth of your baby and work to alleviate pregnancy-related discomforts by practicing gentle, modified yoga poses and breathing exercises. Prenatal yoga class is a wonderful opportunity for pregnant women to connect and celebrate their changing bodies and growing babies. Poses practiced in class aim to build strength and softness simultaneously in preparation for labor. Appropriate at all stages of pregnancy.
Mom & Baby Bring baby along as you connect with other new moms and help your body recover from birth and the strains of carrying and caring for a newborn. Moms practice poses that involve and entertain baby. This class is a great opportunity to bond with your baby, do something good for your body, and meet a great group of new moms. Appropriate for babies from birth through crawling.
Parent & Tot
Too busy chasing your toddler to make time for yoga class? Not anymore! Bring your little one (crawling through age 2) for this playful weekly drop-in class that will give you a chance to sneak in some yoga as your child does their own variation of down dog beside you. It's the perfect way to take care of yourself while caring for your child. Meet other parents of toddlers as you stretch, strengthen, and relax and gain tips for how to bring some yoga into your daily life as a parent. For parents & little ones, crawling through age 2.
Morning Yoga
Start your day off right with a 60-min yoga class! This gentle, flowing class will wake you up and get you moving first thing in the morning, without being overly vigorous. Students of all levels are welcome, though some previous yoga experience is recommended.
Gentle
Slow down and reap the rewards of a gentle approach to yoga. This class moves at a slower pace to allow for an increased emphasis on breathing and quieting of body and mind. Poses are appropriate for students of all levels, including those who are brand new to yoga and who are recovering from injuries.
New to Yoga?
Yoga 101 is recommended for those who are just beginning their yoga practice. Yoga 101 provides a solid foundation in the essential poses, preparing students for Level 1 classes. For information on upcoming sessions, or to register, please click here.
Private Lessons
Explore ways to individualize your practice through a private lesson with one of Bloom's teachers.
Private lessons allow you the time and individual attention to ask questions about a particular pose,
work through challenges, and find modifications that are right for you as an individual. With the teacher's
close attention on you in every pose, together you may discover something new that will help to refocus
and refresh your practice. See the fees page for more information. Two people
may also book a semi-private lesson together at a reduced rate. |