Vinyasa Yoga

Is This Fast-Paced Flow Right For You?

Vinyasa yoga is one of the most popular styles of yoga practiced in Western yoga studios today. A Vinyasa yoga practice connects individual poses or “asanas” with deep breaths or “pranayama” in a series of flowing sequences of movement.

Designed to progressively open the body, each sequence in a Vinyasa yoga class builds upon the previous, evolving into deeper, more advanced postures as the practice unfolds. Resetting “vinyasas,” are a standard series of poses that transition the yogi back to their home base pose: Downward Facing Dog. The entire practice culminates with a deep sense of mindfulness, self-connection and ease.

Typical components of a Vinyasa yoga class include a range of standing, seated and supine poses, twists, balancing postures, forward folds, inversions, back bends and targeted core strengthening. Some classes might offer guided meditation, chanting, or breathwork, and all classes end in a state of utter relaxation in Corpse Pose or “Savasana.”

Typical components of a Vinyasa yoga class include a range of standing, seated and supine poses, twists, balancing postures, forward folds, inversions, back bends and targeted core strengthening. Some classes might offer guided meditation, chanting, or breathwork, and all classes end in a state of utter relaxation in Corpse Pose or “Savasana.”

DTBH Yoga

What Makes the DTBH Style of Yoga Unique?

DTBH yoga is our signature style, which breathes to life the proprietary method used as the foundation for DTBH Teacher Training. DTBH yoga is a vinyasa-based, carefully-instructed flow that observes a distinct approach to sequencing and breaks down the poses with particular attention to detail.

DTBH yoga classes are instructed by best-in-class instructors trained to create a safe, inspiring, engaging space for yogis of all levels to explore the depths of their own practice. Classes are usually built around a specific theme, culminating with a peak posture and blending the essential elements of breathwork, balance and flowing movement.

DTBH yoga is a full on mind, body, soul experience. It strengthens the body with the use of traditional poses, invigorating vinyasa flows, twisting and balancing sequences, inversions, core engagement and restorative supine postures to slow down and reset.

DTBH yoga classes are music-free for an emphasis on the calm connectedness that comes with being fully present. Like many of our other offerings, DTBH yoga classes range in level from beginner to intermediate and advanced.

Ashtanga Yoga

Is Ashtanga Right for You?

Ashtanga yoga is a highly-structured style of yoga that uses a set sequence of asanas practiced for five breaths at a time. As the Ashtanga Yoga System progresses, the poses become more challenging, offering a powerful and purifying way to build muscle strength, flexibility and physical and mental endurance.

Literally translated, “Ashtanga” means “eight-limbed yoga.” This refers to the Eight Limbs of Yoga outlined in the Yoga Sutras, a widely-recognized and respected collection of yoga teachings that serves as a “code” of yoga ethics and guidelines for living a mindful, meaningful, healthy life.

Ashtanga yoga can be practiced by yogis of all levels, and is particularly accommodating to newer practitioners. The Ashtanga System places heavy emphasis on being led through the practice, and instructors are specially trained and prepared to personalize the practice for every yogi in the room.

Mysore is a specific sub-style of Ashtanga yoga. In Mysore classes, students practice alone based on where they are in the sequence. Newer Ashtanga yogis might practice the Primary Series alongside more intermediate and advanced practitioners who are further along in the Ashtanga System. The teacher assists each student individually by giving physical adjustments & verbal instruction, but does not lead the class as a group.

Hatha Yoga

What is Hatha Yoga?

Hatha yoga is the overarching umbrella of yoga that encompasses most of the traditional styles, including Vinyasa and Ashtanga. Directly translated to “willful” or “forceful” in Sanskrit, Hatha yoga is the fundamental system of yoga that focuses on the pairing of poses or “asanas” with breathing techniques or “pranayama.”

Hatha yoga uses the practice of the poses to rinse out the body and build the physical strength and endurance required to spend long periods of time in meditation. Once the Hatha yoga practice is complete, the ideal mind body harmony has been created to facilitate deep, relaxing meditation.

In today’s yoga community, the term “Hatha Yoga” is often used to distinguish classes that pair pranayama and traditional yoga poses. However, Hatha yoga classes veer away from the rigorous breath-to-movement flows more commonly found in Vinyasa and Ashtanga yoga, and focus on flowing the breath in static postures to be with them longer.

Hatha yogis can expect an accommodating practice full of static postures, mindful breathwork and a manageable pace. This dynamic allows for a greater focus on alignment and mindful breathing, making the practice accessible to yogis of all levels, especially beginners.

Iyengar Yoga

What is Iyengar Yoga?

Iyengar yoga is based on the teachings of world-renowned guru, B.K.S. Iyengar and his book Light on Yoga. A stern emphasis is placed on precise technique and alignment in Iyengar yoga, which consists of more than 200 specific poses and 14 different types of breath. Every facet of Iyengar yoga has its own variation, making it accessible to all levels of practice.

In Iyengar yoga, each asana is held for an extended period of time as the students continuously adjust their bodies to correct alignment and deepen the pose’s effects. Child’s poses are taken between each posture to absorb the effects of the shifting energy. This intensive process of holding on and letting go builds stamina and strength in the body and mind. Overall, fewer poses are practiced, but with great devotion and precision.

Students of Iyengar will progress gradually through the system by moving from the simpler, more beginner-focused asanas to intermediate and complex poses. During this highly disciplined process, yogis must use intense awareness to elevate to the next level of their Iyengar Yoga journey.

Yin Yoga

What is Yin Yoga?

Yin yoga is a slow-paced, passive type of yoga that incorporates long holds and deep breaths for a stretch that gets right into the muscle fibers. Designed to prepare the body for comfort in seated meditation, Yin yoga is the perfect complement to more vigorous Yang-based practices like Vinyasa, Ashtanga and Power Yoga.

Yin yoga involves a series of seated and supine postures, typically held for 3-5 minutes at a time. During these prolonged periods of stillness, the yogi experiences a surrendering sensory awakening that melts away residual tension and stress. Long Yin yoga holds are also known to release repressed or stored emotions, leaving the yogi feeling lighter, clearer and completely relaxed.

Yin yoga is an excellent practice for beginners. It gives them plenty of time to uncover the unique benefits of individual poses without worrying about tricky transitions. It’s also a tried and true technique for yogis of all levels to experience full body release. Those recovering from an injury or looking to lengthen versus strengthen will feel right at home in a Yin yoga class.

Kundalini Yoga

What is Kundalini Yoga?

Kundalini yoga is an uplifting, energizing and transformative type of yoga that uses physical postures, powerful breath work, audible chants or “mantras” and hand gestures or “mudras” to produce full body awareness and purification. Directly translated to “coiled one” in Sanskrit, the term “Kundalini” refers to the uncovering of the spiritual “life force” energy located at the base of the spine, said to linger there, coiled up tight like a snake, waiting to be released. Unlocking this potent energy is the primary focus of Kundalini yoga.

Through a mix of traditional yoga poses and targeted pranayama, Kundalini yoga activates key energy points and locks or “bandhas” around the spine in an effort to experience “Kundalini Awakening,” a form of spiritual enlightenment said to elicit a heightened sense of empathy and creativity, higher overall energy and deeper levels of consciousness.

Kundalini yoga is an excellent way for practitioners of all levels to get out of their minds and into their bodies. By using movement, meditation, breath work, mantra and energy healing, Kundalini yogis release stress and trauma from the energetic body (or aura) that surrounds the physical body. What remains? A deep sense of bliss.

It’s time to roll out your yoga mat and discover the combination of physical and mental exercises that for thousands of years have hooked yoga practitioners around the globe. The beauty of yoga is that you don’t have to be a yogi or yogini to reap the benefits. Whether you are young or old, overweight or fit, yoga has the power to calm the mind and strengthen the body. Don’t be intimidated by yoga terminology, fancy yoga studios and complicated poses. Yoga is for everyone.