Class Descriptions

We’ve designed our classes and teaching team specifically around the intention of meeting you wherever you are on your mat. No prior yoga, fitness, or spirituality practice is required to join the #grassrootsyogafam. We offer classes that range from traditional to contemporary approaches, beginner to seasoned levels, and styles that range from gentle, meditative and static, to high intensity, athletic, and flowing. Welcome to our space, where every body has a home!

About our practice spaces:

Grassroots Yoga offers two large, clean, and beautiful practice spaces for you to choose from on your journey. 

Join us in Studio A for a temperature controlled environment with no added heat. This studio is set to a moderated temperature that ranges between a comfortable 77-81 degrees. Classes that are taking place in Studio A will be labeled “unheated” on our class schedule.

Studio B is our infrared heated yoga practice space with temperature that averages at 95 degrees. Please be advised that a higher attendance in class will result in slightly warmer experience due to increased humidity. For more information on our heated classes, check out our FAQ page. Please note that although some of our classes feel hot, we are not a “Hot Yoga” studio, also known as Bikram Yoga, and do not offer Bikram style classes. Classes that are taking place in Studio B will be labeled “heated” on our class schedule.

Some of our classes are offered in a candlelight setting. Our candlelit classes are dimly lit by way of candles to create a nurturing, introspective experience in a cozy ambiance. Please note that there may be reduced visibility of the teacher at times. Any class in this setting will be noted “CL” on the schedule.

If you need assistance finding the right class for you, please email us at hello@grassrootsyogaventura.com or give us a call at 805.628.3676. We love to help!

GENTLE FLOW

Easy does it!  Gentle Flow is a 60 minute nurturing, slow-paced, and well-supported practice.  Our Gentle Flow classes include carefully controlled movements, extra mindfulness, and mellow music. Postures are approached in gradual steps, with plenty of time to focus on breathing and repetition so that the practice is simple, yet stimulating as you gently work the body’s range of motion. This class is perfect for those that need more movement than Yinfusion, but not as much as 101 Power Flow, and is fantastic for anyone recovering for an injury or working on extra stiff joints.

MEDITATION FLOW

It has been said that the body needs to move to be healthy and the mind needs to still to be calm. Meditation Flow teaches us how to integrate meditations into the physical body through graceful, dynamic, and spiritually inspired movements that will assist in healthy joints and blood flow.  Expect to gently move the body in ways that create energetic flow, with moments of pausing for focused meditation and dharma talk. Modifications will be offered for all poses so that every body is able to participate.  This 60 minute class is perfect for those that need more movement than Yinfusion, but not as much as 101 Power Flow.

101 POWER FLOW

In numerology, the number 101 signifies the beginning of spiritual journey and infinite potential. 101 Power Flow is a 60 minute class focusing on basic postures you’ll find in our Power Flow sequence, fundamental breathing techniques, alignment, and simple yoga philosophy.  Teachers are always prepared to meet the levels in the class by offering modifications, assists, and enhancements. Our 101 teachers love to answer any and all questions!

POWER FLOW

Power Flow is a 60 minute faster paced, high energy, strength centered practice that targets the whole body and emphasizes one breath per movement.  More challenging variations of poses are introduced and appropriate modifications along the way to help you find your edge.  Prepare to sweat, move, and have fun!  If you are new to Power Flow, we highly encourage you to explore a 101 Power Flow class before attending. Since Power Flow heavily emphasizes strengthening and building muscle tissue, we recommend balancing your routine with our Yinfusion class.

POWER FLOW PLUS

Our Power Flow Plus classes have all of the wonderful qualities of Power Flow but include an additional 15 minutes of practice. This 75 minute class is slightly more technical and physically demanding than our standard Power Flow and we highly recommend that you feel comfortable in our other classes before taking Plus. A basic knowledge and regular practice is highly recommended. Get ready to test your limits and flow to new heights!

RISE & VIBE

Rise & Vibe is a dynamic, high energy, extra sweaty and upbeat power flow class that emphasizes the importance of letting loose and having fun as a community. Expect to rise to your potential and vibe to good beats in this extra special 90 minute Power Flow inspired practice.

101 SCULPT POWER FLOW

An introduction to one of our most popular classes, Sculpt Power Flow! Learn the basics of Sculpt by getting familiar with using light weights during your yoga flow, in our unheated practice space. This class is great for those wishing to explore this unique style without the pressure of our regular fast-paced heated Sculpt Power Flow, those that are simply looking to add a little “oomph” to their usual unheated practice, or even Sculpt regulars looking to refine their flow. Expect to get your heart rate elevated, cultivate energy and strength, and move your body to fun and upbeat tunes!

SCULPT POWER FLOW

This 60 minute class is a total body workout designed to sculpt every major muscle group by combining Power Flow with light weights and cardio bursts set to uplifting music. This high-intensity workout will leave you feeling stronger, refreshed and energized after being pushed to your limit! Cultivate strength and fire from within as you transform your body, mind and soul. We recommend getting familiar with our Power Flow or 101 Sculpt Power Flow before attending this class.

DEEP FLOW

Go deeper into your practice with Deep Flow. This 75 minute class is based on highly sophisticated and creative sequencing, focusing on the energetic body as it relates to our physical body.  It incorporates various aspects of philosophy and vinyasa styles at a slower, yet still challenging, pace of flow. This class is easily accessible for all levels of practice.

SACRED LIVING FLOW

Sacred Living Flow is a 75 minute life-realization, embodiment practice and global collective based on the roots of yoga, evolutionary pathways, the art and science of flow.  Discover wellness tools for your inner vitality and sacred earth through artistic movement, breath work, and chanting.  Build the strength of your practice with movement lead by your breath, and spending time with each pose long enough to fully experience all of its inherent elements.

SACRED SUNDAY

Sacred Sundays offer 75 minutes of deeper embodiment with the ritual of our practice while embracing the wisdom of nature and the seasons to guide our intentions. This class will provide you with an opportunity to fully embody the essence of the peak asana (pose) and leave you feeling clean, clear, and ready for the week ahead. You can expect to move and flow through class, dropping into a sacred meditation at the end to seal your intentions before a long rest in savasana.

PROMISE PRACTICE

A special and unique class designed around allowing students to be more receptive to breath and movement. The Promise Practice is heavily focused on the concept that breath will always start and end movement in our yoga flow. This practice is a specific 60 minute sequence of asanas (poses) that will offer the practitioner a deeper connection to their body’s innate knowledge of movement, while gifting the body a practice of complete nourishment. With the Promise Practice, we make a promise to ourselves to have the courage to be intimate with our own life, breath, and body through this simple and practical flow. 

Beginner and seasoned yogis alike will come to know the basics of this practice through repetition. Expect some seasonal Ayurvedic support sprinkled in for good measure.

FASCIA FLOW

Myo-fascial release is the rolling out of muscle tissues, to increase the length and strength of that muscle group.  Fascia Flow is designed to work the body systematically, targeting major joints and muscle groups through specific release techniques by use of props and tools provided at each class.  By opening those “stuck” areas, you will discover more spaciousness and freedom in your flow. Expect 75 minutes of blending myo-fascial release techniques into a correlating yoga flow sequence. Great for all levels of practitioners.

YINFUSION

This class invites you to slow down and create more space in your mind, body, and soul through stillness and introspect.  Designed to cultivate deep inner awareness, Yinfusion draws our attention to areas we most often hold tension, and consciously releasing and letting go. End your day in complete relaxation for 75 minutes as you are guided through your poses by candlelight, sound healing, aromatherapy, and yoga philosophy. Focus on stretching and releasing stiff and stuck areas of the body, mind, and spirit. You will spend the majority, if not all, of this class lying down or seated. 

This class is great for those seeking a more calm and grounded energy, those recovering from injury, or those that are in need of balance by complimenting their regular strength based yoga routine.

YOGA NIDRA

Yoga Nidra is a deeply healing, transformational practice with profound benefits that range from the physiological to the spiritual. 

This class offers a 30 minute long, guided relaxation (similar to savasana) while allowing the body and mind to access pure rest, boosting health and sense of overall wellness. On a deeper level, Yoga Nidra is a practice in releasing problem solving, daily stresses and fear patterns, while finding peace in the truest sense of Self. It holds immense benefits for all those who struggle to let go, those who suffer from lack of sleep, trauma, burn-out, and anxiety. It is also highly beneficial and holds great healing power for anyone who wishes to experience a deeper sense of peace and re-connect more profoundly with themselves. 

Yoga Nidra can be practiced by anyone! No prior experience needed. This class is wonderful for an end of day wind-down or immediately following a yoga class full of movement.

PRE/POST-NATAL YOGA

Surround yourself with the wisdom of others on the journey of motherhood. Tuning into your body during and after pregnancy to care for, strengthen, empower and honor YOU as the incredible vessel that is creating and sustaining life is one of the most important things you can do for your entire family.

In Pre/Post-natal Yoga, we will cultivate a pranayama (breath-work) practice for grounded connection, move with intention and strength, creating ease, balance and focus. All tools offered in this class will strengthen your connection between you and baby during pregnancy, navigating birth, healing and connecting post natal. This is an all levels accessible 60 minute class, and is great for those already pregnant, trying to become pregnant, and recovering from delivery. 

YOGA FOR PELVIC HEALTH

Your pelvis is the cornerstone that connects your upper and lower half. It is an integral part of movement, posture and alignment. When we move from the pelvis, EVERYTHING changes. Harness the strength and stability of your deep core through awareness of your pelvis and pelvic floor. Expect to learn A LOT about your body as move, flow, stretch and connect.

This class is for EVERYONE with a pelvis! It can be particularly helpful if you have given birth or want to learn to connect to deep core strength.

BABY & ME YOGA

A unique bonding experience that combines the benefits of yoga with the joy of spending quality time with your little one.

In this class, parents and their babies (lappers and crawlers) come together to explore gentle yoga poses and soothing movements. Our instructor will guide you through a series of postures designed to promote flexibility, strength, and relaxation for both you and your baby.

Through interactive poses and gentle stretches, you'll discover ways to enhance your baby's physical development and stimulate their senses in a nurturing environment. This class is an opportunity for you to focus on your own well-being and a chance to connect with your baby through touch, movement, and play.

No previous yoga experience is required, and the atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and supportive. Bring a blanket for your baby, wear comfortable clothes, and get ready to embark on a journey of relaxation and connection in our Baby & Me Yoga class. Join us as we create precious moments of mindfulness and strengthen the bond between you and your little one.

This class is for non-mobile babies only or babies in the early stages of crawling. Please bring a wrap or carrier for baby as we explore various and fun shapes!