Wednesday 1/8
Sunrise Yoga
Steven T.Sunrise Yoga provides a vinyasa based practice that will reawaken your body and mind. Similar to our Modern Vinyasa class, this class is often tailored to the needs of the group and may include breath-to-movement sequencing, traditional postures, mobility exploration, and/or myofascial release that will unwind tension and prime you for whatever the day brings.
Ashtanga Inspired
Michelle H.Ashtanga yoga is a powerful yoga practice that includes sun salutations, breath awareness, control of the eyes (drishti), engagement of the inner body (bandhas), chanting, and postures that challenge strength, flexibility, and focus. Many postures will be held for five breaths. Ashtanga-Inspired classes weave together the traditional Ashtanga practice with creative sequencing and dynamic movement. Backbends, inversions, and arm balances opportunities are typically included in this class.
*** In this class the room is regularly heated to 75-80 degrees and the temperature typically rises with building body heat. Please be aware and prepared for a warmer setting.
Yoga for Strength & Mobility
Nam C.Yoga for Strength and Mobility’s primary purpose is to promote stability, functional range of motion, and physical wellbeing. It will include opportunities to flow through postures in rhythm with the breath and time devoted to exploring and breaking down strength and mobility exercises. This class is known for its biomechanical foundation and conscious and succinct alignment instruction. Students often leave this class feeling physically empowered and better understanding of how their body functions.
Power Vinyasa
Becky S.Power Vinyasa is a strong and thoughtful practice that focuses on breath awareness and movement that promotes strength, flexibility and balance This class offers progressions to build into more challenging postures including arm balances, inversions, and standing balances. Be prepared to sweat, pair your movements with breath, and enjoy the fun of a challenge.
Strength Training
Sarah Z.Strength Training is an hour class framed around resistance training and bodyweight exercises to build your strength and resilience for anything and everything including yoga, climbing, and everyday life! This class will provide a foundation of proper form, and progressive overload while also teaching how to build a program for your unique goals and stoking your inspiration to strength train more! The class will be designed for all levels, with progressions and regressions of fundamental exercises along with accessory exercises.
Thursday 1/9
Modern Vinyasa
Beverlyn B.Modern Vinyasa is a fusion of traditional postures, creative sequencing, and modern mobility techniques (such as muscle isolations and myofascial release) intended to bring balance to the body and explore strength, flexibility, and balance in playful and functional ways. This class may vary in pace and style, but often includes flowing through postures, breathing in time with each movement, and contemplation of a philosophical element of the practice.
Yoga for Strength & Mobility
Nam C.Yoga for Strength and Mobility’s primary purpose is to promote stability, functional range of motion, and physical wellbeing. It will include opportunities to flow through postures in rhythm with the breath and time devoted to exploring and breaking down strength and mobility exercises. This class is known for its biomechanical foundation and conscious and succinct alignment instruction. Students often leave this class feeling physically empowered and better understanding of how their body functions.
Strength Training
Sarah Z.Strength Training is an hour class framed around resistance training and bodyweight exercises to build your strength and resilience for anything and everything including yoga, climbing, and everyday life! This class will provide a foundation of proper form, and progressive overload while also teaching how to build a program for your unique goals and stoking your inspiration to strength train more! The class will be designed for all levels, with progressions and regressions of fundamental exercises along with accessory exercises.
Slow Flow
Sarah Z.Slow Flow invites curiosity and contemplation through mindful movement and breath awareness. This class is often slower and occasionally gentler than other vinyasa classes as it leans more towards steadiness and flexibility over strength and intensity. Since this class moves at a slower pace, it grants more time to focus on the fundamentals or nuances of postures, while also creating opportunities to find physical and mental flow in the movement and breath practice.
Friday 1/10
Sunrise Yoga
Steven T.Sunrise Yoga provides a vinyasa based practice that will reawaken your body and mind. Similar to our Modern Vinyasa class, this class is often tailored to the needs of the group and may include breath-to-movement sequencing, traditional postures, mobility exploration, and/or myofascial release that will unwind tension and prime you for whatever the day brings.
Yoga for Recovery
Anika S.This class's primary aim is to support tissue and nervous system recovery through deep stretching, fluid movement to stimulate blood flow, myofascial release, and nervous system regulation techniques.Be prepared for some slow flow style movement shifting into more yin postures, rolling out, and restorative postures. Myofascial release (sometimes referred to as rolling or self massage) promotes mobility, hydrates the fascia, increases body awareness, and relieves tension. Wind down from the week and reset for the weekend.
Saturday 1/11
Vinyasa Flow
Becky S.Dynamic movement and graceful flow in time with your breath are the hallmarks of this practice. Vinyasa flow classes offer opportunities to practice embodiment through movement and experience a flow state while opening and strengthening the body. While flowing through postures will certainly be a part of the class, there may be pauses for reflection and to break down posture alignment throughout the class. Our teachers are pleased to offer modifications and variations to make this practice accessible to both new and experienced practitioners.
Mesa Rim Yoga Teacher Training Information Session
Have questions about our upcoming Yoga Teacher Training course coming up in the new year? This is for you! Anika Spencer, one of the core instructors for the training, will be hosting this session to answer any all questions about Yoga Teacher Training.
Sunday 1/12
Ashtanga Inspired
Michelle H.Ashtanga yoga is a powerful yoga practice that includes sun salutations, breath awareness, control of the eyes (drishti), engagement of the inner body (bandhas), chanting, and postures that challenge strength, flexibility, and focus. Many postures will be held for five breaths. Ashtanga-Inspired classes weave together the traditional Ashtanga practice with creative sequencing and dynamic movement. Backbends, inversions, and arm balances opportunities are typically included in this class.
*** In this class the room is regularly heated to 75-80 degrees and the temperature typically rises with building body heat. Please be aware and prepared for a warmer setting.
Slow Flow FREE Community Class
Oak J.Slow Flow invites curiosity and contemplation through mindful movement and breath awareness. This class is often slower and occasionally gentler than other vinyasa classes as it leans more towards steadiness and flexibility over strength and intensity. Since this class moves at a slower pace, it grants more time to focus on the fundamentals or nuances of postures, while also creating opportunities to find physical and mental flow in the movement and breath practice.
Meditation
Oak J.Sunday Meditation offers an opportunity to explore a variety of mindfulness and meditation techniques. Each week the meditation will be tailored to meet the needs and experience of the individuals in the group present. The class is structured to allow space to discuss the experience, ask questions, and explore ideas that arise during the session. Techniques frequently explored during this class include mindfulness, concentration, loving kindness, thought watching, breathwork, visualization and much more. Return each week to build community, explore a new method, or discover the practice that’s right for you.
Monday 1/13
Sunrise Yoga
Steven T.Sunrise Yoga provides a vinyasa based practice that will reawaken your body and mind. Similar to our Modern Vinyasa class, this class is often tailored to the needs of the group and may include breath-to-movement sequencing, traditional postures, mobility exploration, and/or myofascial release that will unwind tension and prime you for whatever the day brings.
Ashtanga Inspired
Michelle H.Ashtanga yoga is a powerful yoga practice that includes sun salutations, breath awareness, control of the eyes (drishti), engagement of the inner body (bandhas), chanting, and postures that challenge strength, flexibility, and focus. Many postures will be held for five breaths. Ashtanga-Inspired classes weave together the traditional Ashtanga practice with creative sequencing and dynamic movement. Backbends, inversions, and arm balances opportunities are typically included in this class.
*** In this class the room is regularly heated to 75-80 degrees and the temperature typically rises with building body heat. Please be aware and prepared for a warmer setting.
Vinyasa Flow
Kendall W.Dynamic movement and graceful flow in time with your breath are the hallmarks of this practice. Vinyasa flow classes offer opportunities to practice embodiment through movement and experience a flow state while opening and strengthening the body. While flowing through postures will certainly be a part of the class, there may be pauses for reflection and to break down posture alignment throughout the class. Our teachers are pleased to offer modifications and variations to make this practice accessible to both new and experienced practitioners.
Modern Vinyasa
Anika S.Modern Vinyasa is a fusion of traditional postures, creative sequencing, and modern mobility techniques (such as muscle isolations and myofascial release) intended to bring balance to the body and explore strength, flexibility, and balance in playful and functional ways. This class may vary in pace and style, but often includes flowing through postures, breathing in time with each movement, and contemplation of a philosophical element of the practice.
Climber's Core and Stability
Ashley M.Climber’s Core is an hour-long strength and stability class that emphasizes multi dimensional core, posterior chain, and climbing relevant stability. This class uses both resistance training and bodyweight exercises to improve performance and support injury prevention. The class provides proper form instruction, modifications to support each individual, and a varying curriculum to keep you interested and progressing.
Yin/Deep Stretch
Kendall W.Yin yoga is an excellent complement to an active lifestyle. It aims to deeply stretch the connective tissue and increase flexibility. This class offers opportunities for deep stretching and connective tissue care. Postures are often held for 3 to 5 minutes. (or even longer!) This class creates a space to practice surrender, encourages introspection, and promotes relaxation.
Tuesday 1/14
Modern Vinyasa
Beverlyn B.Modern Vinyasa is a fusion of traditional postures, creative sequencing, and modern mobility techniques (such as muscle isolations and myofascial release) intended to bring balance to the body and explore strength, flexibility, and balance in playful and functional ways. This class may vary in pace and style, but often includes flowing through postures, breathing in time with each movement, and contemplation of a philosophical element of the practice.
Yoga for Strength & Mobility
Nam C.Yoga for Strength and Mobility’s primary purpose is to promote stability, functional range of motion, and physical wellbeing. It will include opportunities to flow through postures in rhythm with the breath and time devoted to exploring and breaking down strength and mobility exercises. This class is known for its biomechanical foundation and conscious and succinct alignment instruction. Students often leave this class feeling physically empowered and better understanding of how their body functions.
Functional Fitness
Ashley M.Functional Fitness is a strength class that challenges multiple body systems at the same time. The vestibular system, the nervous system, and your muscular system will be tested and fatigued by the end of class! The exercise selection will incorporate mobility, strength, and body awareness all in one. If you're looking to access a stronger, usable range of motion for climbing or any other sport, this class integrates it all so you can perform your best and be ready for the dynamics of daily life.
Slow Flow
Nam C.Slow Flow invites curiosity and contemplation through mindful movement and breath awareness. This class is often slower and occasionally gentler than other vinyasa classes as it leans more towards steadiness and flexibility over strength and intensity. Since this class moves at a slower pace, it grants more time to focus on the fundamentals or nuances of postures, while also creating opportunities to find physical and mental flow in the movement and breath practice.