Prana Flow Yoga

Inspired by Shiva Rea, Prana Flow yoga lights the path to our inherent creative wisdom. By feeling & connecting to the currents of our breath we experience inner waves of prana. These energetic breath waves become the river-guide as one flows through inspiring & fun omnidirectional sequences. Practitioners explore movement meditations, classical & innovative asanas, traditional & evolutionary mantras, healing & cleansing breath techniques, and honor PRANA as the navigating source of yoga practice and radiant living. This practice welcomes exploration of the spontaneous and subtle changes arising within. Inviting asanas to emerge as a natural unfolding. Come celebrate yoga as a path to freedom and liberate the brilliant life-energy permeating your soul.

Ashtanga Yoga

Ashtanga Yoga is a fluid and energetic purification practice, leading into the core of your being. The dynamic physical practice traverses through sun salutations, standing and seated poses, backbends and inversions; all woven together by breath. Consistent practice reveals our connection to the great cosmic creation and empowers us to walk in beauty….

Ashtanga Basics

This short but sweet class introduces the fundamental movements found in the ancient practice of Astanga Yoga. With an emphasis on breath, one moves through the sun salutations and standing poses of the Astanga Primary Series. Awaken your innerfire and glow from the inside out!…

Vinyasa Yoga

Vinyasa is a style of yoga which synthesizes the heart of the tradition with the pulse of the present-day. The term vinyasa literally translates into “wise progression”, and through intelligent sequencing effectively utilizes a dynamic exploration of the various practices of posture, breath work, meditation, and relaxation to cultivate strength, clarity, and increase energy. With regular practice a supreme balance is restored to all the systems that maintain the mind and body, allowing us to be more open, grounded, and aware as we navigate through life and all its changes. Techniques of flow (movement synchronized with breath) and holdings are used in an atmosphere that is clear, inspiring, and unintimidating to meet the needs of the individual and the whole. Beginners and experienced practitioners are welcome….

Yoga For Lunch

Energetic but light, this class offers deep breaths and flowing movement to both beginners and the more experienced yogini. Shake free from your morning and open to the gift of the moment….

Intro to Vinyasa

Intro to Vinyasa is a light flowing class, combining breath and movement.  Learn how to glide through a series of yoga postures with your breath and link postures together in an intelligent way.  Experience the calming effect a vinyasa style yoga practice has on the mind and become poetry in motion.  Great for the beginner yogi and those who would like to refine the basics.

Yin Vinyasa

This class reflects the true meaning of yoga-union.  The union of  Yin and Yang, Passive and Active, Stillness and Movement.  Class begins with passive yin postures and invites the body to open freely on its own.  Allowing YOU to quietly connect internally with yourself & your body temple.  Once the connective tissues in between the muscles & the bones of the body are open & fluid, we move into a more active practice, with a new found sense of freedom.  Lightly traveling  through sun salutations and creative sequences with the rhythm of the breath.  Open to all levels of experience.

Dharma Yoga

Dharma Yoga Shiva Namaskar Vinyasa is a challenging and physically absorbing vinyasa series created by beloved yogi master, Sri Dharma Mittra.  It reintegrates the flow of prana through the spinal column and emanates deep into all areas of the physical, metabolic, intuitive, and bliss bodies. It promotes harmony within all these layers so a concentrated state of radiant health is achieved.  Classes include asana, pranyama, and meditation.  Dharma classes offer a playful space for students to challenge themselves as they dive deeper into their yoga practices.

Capoeira

Capoeira is a Brazilian Martial art and cultural expression. Created by African slaves in Brazil as a form of practical resistance, as well as a tool for building strong, organized communities.Capoeira is a unique martial art that combines kicks and dodges with acrobatics and dance like movements. Referred to as a game by capoeiristas (practionerrs of capoeira), Capoeira is a high-energy corporal dialogue between two players. This game is staged in the middle of a circle created by other people who are singing call and response songs, playing traditional Brazilian instruments, and clapping their hands.If you have never heard of or seen capoeira, or you are interested in trying it out, our classes are open and observers are welcome. If you have trained capoeira before please feel free to come by any of our classes. If you are NEW to capoeira we strongly recommend that you attend one of our introductory Beginner Series classes. We also have classes for kids. For more information on when and where these are held please visit our website www.capoeiramadison.com or email us at rootsofbrazilmadison@yahoo.

Dance Contact Improv

This structured jam explores the world of contact improvisation, a dance form that asks the question “what happens when bodies in motion make contact with each other?”. Jam time includes an opening circle, facilitated warm-up, a guided experience exploring one of the basic concepts of contact improvisation (weight sharing, listening, leading/following, yielding/resisting, etc.), and open jam time. Men and women of all experience levels are welcome. For more information, contact Heather Good at hgoodworks@yahoo.com or 608-239-1263.

Bellydance Basics

This is a Bellydance basics class.  Learn the techniques and movement of Bellydance in a fun and friendly atmosphere!  From beginner to intermediate level, you will receive step-by-step instructions, building up to floor combinations.  Find your inner-core strength while learning the ancient art of Middle Eastern style dance.  Wear flexible yoga style exercise clothing that you can move in, bare feet or dance slippers.