Maine Hatha Yoga

Therapeutic Heated Hatha Yoga

We emphasize breathing, alignment and stability in order to promote a safe and fulfilling long term practice.

Ages over 11 and all abilities are welcome and encouraged.

The heat allows for deeper range of motion, promotes cellular cleansing through perspiration and strengthens the heart and lungs.

Classic Hot 26 is a 90 minute sequence of 26 safe and accessible postures and 2 breathing exercises, performed in a room heated over 100° F. This “bikram method” class strengthens and elongates all muscles, cleanses and detoxifies cells, irrigates and revitalizes joints, and increases cardiovascular stamina.

Core 40 is a 90 minute class that builds on the Classic Hot 26 but introduces a variety of alternate postures geared toward upper body strength and balance, hip opening, and deeper range of motion through the spine. The room temperature is kept at about 85° F.

Fusion is a 90 minute class accompanied by music that blends the fundamentals of the Classic Hot 26 practice with sun salutations, a variety of standing postures, Pilates inspired core strengthening exercises, back strengthening postures, and hip openers. All classes will be a bit different and always FUN!

Express 26 is similar to the 90 minute Classic Hot 26, but only 60 minutes so you can squeeze in a practice to the busy day. We have reorganized the sequence slightly and dropped a second set off of a couple of postures. We removed much of the “in-between” time and will keep the verbal instructions safe and effective, but less.

Yin yoga targets the deep, dense connective tissues of the hips, pelvis and lower spine primarily. Most postures are floor-based with longer hold times of 1 to 3 minutes. Create more space and mobility in the joints, open up the energetic pathways for free flowing chi, and go beyond limits the mind places on the body. Expect a relaxed atmosphere and a meditative practice in a warm studio with ambient music.