Our Yoga Classes
Just as there are many different ways of describing yoga, there are also many different styles of yoga. At the Yoga Sanctuary, we offer a unique blend of Hatha Yoga classes for all levels of experience. We believe that no one yoga style or level is perfect for everyone since we begin our practice from different places. Therefore, we offer a range of styles and levels so you can choose the class that best fits your needs.In the beginning, you may want to start with one or two classes per week. As you develop and become more excited about your yoga practice, you may want to increase your attendance to three or four classes per week. Remember that you should enjoy your yoga practice and it should be something that you look forward to. Find the balance that works for you!
Class Descriptions
Gentle Yoga is ideal for students who wish to move at a slower pace or are recovering from injuries. Experience a gentle approach to yoga postures that stretch the muscles and deeply relax the nervous system.
Gentle Yoga Plus is a variation on our gentle yoga and introduces a short amount of standing. This is ideal for students who wish to move at a slower pace, but would also like to focus on finding balance while standing on two feet!
Level l provides a supportive environment in which beginning students can learn the foundation of a yoga practice while the more experienced practitioner will be able to fine tune the fundamentals of their practice.
Level ll is for the student with a consistent yoga practice. This 75-minute energetic and creative class explores the more advanced practices while moving at a vigorous tempo. Six months of experience or more and a full understanding of the standing poses is highly recommended.
Meditate & Restore brings together the practices of meditation and restorative yoga. Begin by exploring techniques designed to bring you peace of mind, reduced stress, and improved concentration. Follow this with supported poses that promote deep relaxation and rest. This class will leave you feeling rejuvenated, relaxed, and restored.
Mindfulness Meditation is a gentle yet thorough technique that involves paying close attention to sensation. In this weekly sitting group, participants develop the skills to alleviate stress and anxiety while improving one’s overall embodied experience. Expect 20-minute meditations and weekly discussion. Open to all levels. This class is 45-minutes long and donation-based.
Mixed Level introduces more challenging and dynamic postures. It’s recommended to have a solid foundation in level l classes before beginning this class. It is your bridge between level l and the challenge of level ll. Mixed 75 is the same approach but 75 minutes long.
Restorative Yoga is a quiet practice in which props are used to place students in comfortable, supported poses that promote deep relaxation. Suitable for any level yoga practitioner, this class will leave you feeling relaxed and restored.
Restorative Plus Yoga is a variation on our classic restorative yoga and introduces a few other simple modalities to relax and restore. Suitable for any level of yoga practitioner, this class will help you strengthen your daily habits and learn how to rest with ease.
Strength & Balance is a gentle and innovative approach to yoga that uses a chair to provide support and stability for students with injuries, balance issues, or other limitations. This modified approach to our traditional yoga class allows all students to enjoy improved strength, balance, and flexibility.
Sunrise Yoga is an early morning practice that helps you get a jump start on your day! This morning flow class is designed to awaken the body and mind. It will leave you feeling calm, energized, and ready to enter your day.
Sunset Yoga is a late evening practice that helps to wind down your day. This quiet evening class is designed to release the day’s tensions and quiet the mind/body. With longer holds of postures, this class will leave you calm, quiet, and ready to ease into the end of your day.
Taichi is an ancient art that uses gentle flowing movements to promote relaxation, balance, and coordination. Originating in China, taichi is often described as “meditation in motion” because it promotes serenity while connecting the mind and body. The slow, relaxed movements make it accessible to all ages and fitness levels.
On-Site Yoga
Here are a few options that we offer:
Corporate Yoga
The Yoga Sanctuary at Work Program provides on-site yoga and corporate rates to local businesses. Bring yoga to your workplace to help your employees relieve stress and prevent injury. Having happy, healthy employees increases productivity and reduces absenteeism. This in turn leads to higher morale, job satisfaction, and work performance. With a staff of highly trained and certified yoga instructors, we can customize a yoga program for your staff’s needs. We provide all materials needed. You just provide a quiet open space, such as a meeting or conference room. Join the growing number of corporations embracing workplace yoga as a cost-effective employee retention strategy. Contact us to find out how we can bring yoga to your office or offer corporate rates at our studio.
On-Site Yoga
The Yoga Sanctuary provides on-site yoga classes to local organizations. The program is customized for each organization from actual classes currently offered at The Yoga Sanctuary in downtown Punta Gorda. At The Yoga Sanctuary, we believe Yoga is for everyone, regardless of age or fitness level. Yoga increases strength and flexibility while calming the mind through gentle postures and breathing techniques. A popular complement to competitive sports, yoga can effectively broaden the appeal of any fitness program. We serve many local Churches, Country Clubs, Marinas, and Activity Centers. Contact us to find out how we can bring yoga to your organization.
Yoga Parties
Begin your wedding day with a 60 minute yoga session designed to bring peace and tranquility to your special day. Yoga parties are also ideal themes for bridal parties, baby showers, bachelorette parties, and birthdays. A private yoga party is a great way to bond with others while nurturing your mind, body and spirit through the practice of yoga. We’ll provide everything including organic tea and cookies! The Yoga Sanctuary can host a yoga party in the studio or at your location. Contact us to find out how we can enhance your special event.
Community Classes
We also donate gift certificates to local charity fundraisers so please call the studio if you would like us to be part of your event.
To inquire about highlighting a charitable organization that is close to your heart, please call the studio at 941.505.YOGA (9642), or drop us an email!
Prenatal Yoga
Prenatal Yoga is appropriate for all pregnant women, including those with no previous yoga experience.
At The Yoga Sanctuary, our teachers are trained in prenatal yoga. We offer private sessions to focus on the prenatal needs of a woman. Schedule a private session today to learn how to modify for our regularly scheduled classes.