Class Descriptions
At 8 Limbs, we celebrate the unique approach each instructor brings to their class, ensuring no two experiences are the same. Our classes are designed to honor individuality, allowing each teacher to offer their own style and perspective. You'll find a variety of class styles that are instructional, insightful, and tailored to all levels of experience. We encourage students to explore different classes and instructors to broaden the depth of their practice and discover new ways to grow in strength, flexibility, and mindfulness.
Below are the new class names and descriptions being updated soon, to provide clearer guidance and alignment with the focus of each offering.
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Hatha Basics is a beginner-friendly class introduces foundational yoga postures, breath control, and alignment. Perfect for building strength, flexibility, and body awareness, this class promotes better posture and stress relief. Great for all ages, with modifications available for various levels of mobility. Ideal for anyone looking to lay a strong foundation for their practice.
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Hatha Gentle is a slower-paced, calming class that focuses on foundational yoga poses, gentle stretches, and breathwork. Ideal for beginners, those recovering from injury, or anyone seeking a more relaxed practice, this class promotes strength, flexibility, and balance with an emphasis on alignment and breath awareness. Suitable for all levels, this practice encourages a deeper connection between mind and body without the intensity of faster-paced classes.
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Hatha All-Levels is a welcoming and inclusive class suitable for everyone, from beginners to experienced practitioners. This class focuses on foundational Hatha yoga postures, breathwork, and core-strengthening exercises to build strength, flexibility, and balance. Whether you’re new to yoga or a seasoned yogi, All-Levels Hatha provides a welcoming space to explore and grow in your practice at your own pace.
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Flow Basics is designed to introduce the foundational elements of flow yoga. This class focuses on linking breath with movement in simple, slower-paced sequences to help you build strength, flexibility, and body awareness. Perfect for beginners or those looking to refine their practice, Flow Basics offers guidance on alignment and modifications, creating a supportive environment where you can develop confidence in your flow practice.
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Slow Flow is a mindful and meditative practice, perfect for those who want to move with intention and connect more deeply with their breath. You’ll move through sequences at a slower pace, allowing time to explore each posture, focus on alignment, and deepen flexibility. This gentle approach helps build strength while promoting a sense of calm and balance, leaving you feeling both physically refreshed and mentally centered. Ideal for all levels, Slow Flow is a calming yet effective way to move your body and quiet your mind
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Flow All-Levels is a dynamic class that links breath with movement, creating a fluid and energizing practice. Flow helps build both strength and flexibility while promoting mindfulness through breathwork. Accessible for all ages, the class offers modifications to accommodate different abilities.
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Power Flow delivers a high-intensity, dynamic practice with sequences that gradually build in strength and stamina. Fast-paced transitions and challenging postures offer a full-body workout, ideal for those seeking a vigorous practice. Prior experience with flow classes is essential for keeping up with the demands of this challenging class.
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Mantra Flow is a dynamic all-levels class that integrates mantras and breath with movement, creating a fluid and uplifting practice. Combining traditional flow sequences with the meditative power of sound, Mantra Flow helps build strength and flexibility while deepening focus and mindfulness. With added pranayama (breathwork) and chanting, this class offers a holistic approach to yoga that nourishes both body and spirit. Accessible for all ages, the class provides modifications to accommodate different abilities.
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Bhakti Flow combines the physical practice of yoga with heart-centered intentions and devotional music or chanting. This spiritually uplifting class offers a full-body workout, leaving you feeling deeply connected in both body and spirit. It’s perfect for those seeking physical and emotional nourishment. Accessible for all ages, with modifications provided to suit individual needs, Bhakti Flow cultivates a sense of joy, connection, and inner peace.
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Yoga & Core blends mindful yoga with focused core exercises to build strength, stability, mobility, and flexibility. Yoga & Core helps improve posture and alignment while enhancing functional movement through a well-rounded practice. Ideal for anyone seeking to develop a strong, stable core and greater ease of movement, this class provides a balanced approach to physical and mental resilience.
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Core & Pranayama will strengthen your core and cultivate inner balance through a combination of focused exercises and mindful breathwork. This class enhances physical stability and posture while using breath techniques to center the mind and improve mental clarity. Ideal for anyone seeking to boost both physical strength and mental resilience, Core & Pranayama offers a balanced approach to building endurance from the inside out.
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Yoga Tune-Up is a therapeutic class that focuses on self-massage, body awareness, and targeted stretching. Using therapy balls and other props, Yoga Tune-Up helps improve mobility, release tight muscles, and enhance overall physical function. Suitable for all ages and anyone looking to prevent injury and improve their range of motion.
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Gentle + Nidra combines gentle yoga with the ancient meditative practice of yoga nidra, often referred to as 'yogic sleep.' In this class, you'll start with slow, mindful movements to release physical tension and prepare the body for deep relaxation. The practice then transitions into yoga nidra, a guided meditation where you lie down in a comfortable position and are led through a series of breathing and relaxation techniques. This deeply restorative practice helps calm the mind and body, bringing a profound sense of rest and mental clarity. Suitable for all ages, it’s perfect for anyone seeking relaxation and rejuvenation
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Restorative Yoga is a deeply relaxing practice using props to support the body in long-held, passive postures. Ideal for all ages and anyone seeking to alleviate stress, tension, or fatigue. This practice promotes healing and balance, making it perfect for unwinding and recharging.
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Yin Yoga is a slow-paced, meditative practice that focuses on long-held postures to target deep connective tissues. Ideal for enhancing flexibility and mindfulness, this class is suitable for all ages and anyone looking to de-stress. The longer holds encourage a deeper awareness of both body and breath.