Yoga Classes || Pilates Classes || BB Barre Classes

YOGA CLASSES

Yoga is a moving meditation. The yoga taught at Blackbird is powerful and vigorous focusing on the bandhas, asanas and breath control. Based in the deep awareness of joining mind and body together. Working with the core to control the breath and the strength of the postures you become part of your practice and part of the community. The yoga at Blackbird flows and allows you to challenge your body and mind with focus and intent. You are encouraged to peel the layers away and set yourself free.

Yoga classes run between 1 hour or 75 mins. Please check the schedule. Classes are held in the HOT studio where you will find a cushioned wood floor supports your practice. Mats and towels are provided but feel free to bring your own. Many of our Yoga classes are heated – the room will get to around 90+ degrees. You may want to bring a full length towel, we provide face towels.

Our six yoga styles:

HOT POWER YOGA
Vinyasa yoga in the heat. Prepare to sweat and challenge your mind and body to new limits. Yoga is not only an exercise it is a lifestyle. Class Rates

I’M TOO HOT TO HANDLE
Love power yoga but not the heat? This class will only run at 80 degree for those birdies that are so hot already they don’t need the help from the heat.  :-)  Class Rates

ON THE FLY
Arm balances and Inversions. One and a half hours of flow with some challenging postures thrown in – if you like taking flight this is the class for you! Class Rates

SHAKE YOUR ASANA
Flow with a zip – let it rip. Rock on your way to a great flowing practice. Leave the world behind as you meditate with music and end the class feeling like you landed in a state of full bliss. Class Rates

FOUNDATIONS OF FLOW
Are you new to yoga? Just want to get a greater understanding of the postures on your mat or needing to find a way to just let go of your day for even an hour? Join us in a Workshop where we will explore the Foundations and Principles that make up Power Vinyasa Yoga. ~ Increased flexibility ~ Increased strength ~ Cardiovascular and digestive health ~ Sense of well being & relaxation Together we will explore Basics of Breathing, Sun Salutations, Standing Postures and Hip Openers! Learn to be in your body and just be!!! Class Rates

BIRDBATH YOGA
Birds in the Bath! Yoga on a Paddleboard – Balance and core – alignment. Take your YOGA outside and explore… We will paddle out to a “classroom” drop anchor and then have class. After Savasna – which is a truly incredible relaxation on the water we head back to shore.  Look for Birdbath Yoga to return in Spring/Summer 2012, only penguins practice birdbath yoga in the winter.

PILATES MAT CLASSES

Pilates is based on the principle that the first step to a strong sound body and mind is the development of the core. The stability and strength of the core will in turn lead to a balance of the abdominal muscles, the back and the buttocks. Once this is set in place the peripheral parts come into play to challenge the core. Thus each pilates exercise is a play of opposition. Movement in one direction is challenged by the stabilization in the opposite. This allows Pilates to lengthen and strengthen muscles. Mental focus is key. Learning to concentrate fully into each exercise, focusing on precision and control. Being one with your body. That is Pilates.

The ultimate core conditioning exercise, taught as developed by Joseph Pilates. Bust your belly and feel great after. Small props are frequently used and are provided. 60 minutes.

Pilates Mat Classes
55 minutes of power pilates flow. Class Rates

Private Pilates Sessions
An hour utilizing the equipment and the mat. Authentic and comprehensive taught the way Joseph Pilates intended. Class Rates

BB Barre

Want to be a ballerina or just look like one?  BB Barre combines ballet movements on the floor and  ballet barres, using weights, balls and magic circles.  Add in some moves from pilates and yoga , deep stretching and extremely isolated movements and sculpt your body into a swan! Class Rates