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About Smiling Dog Yoga
At Smiling Dog Yoga, we present 30+ yoga classes each week in a variety of styles to serve the different needs of people of all ages and from all walks of life. It is our desire that each individual practice in his or her own way so that everyone will live a long, happy life, comfortable in their own skin and free from injury and pain. Yes, yoga can help you do this. More than just a yoga studio, although yoga is the proverbial backbone of our business, Smiling Dog is also a vegetarian lunch cafe, massage therapy and acupuncture center, as well as a unique eco-conscious boutique. We hope you’ll drop-in and experience the community of Smiling Dog in person. We live in difficult times, times of crisis, times of intense distractions, times of stress, and it seems that Yoga is finding such relevance in our times because it offers teachings that help to ground us in our physical and psychological reality and techniques that catalyze growth and evolution. In yoga, we find brilliant and yet simple practices to revitalize our ever-changing body, to heal our wounds and injuries, to purify our nervous system, to rest our mind and to enjoy greater energy and better health. Whomever practices yoga will be enlivened in his or her own way: this is what we stand by at Smiling Dog. Practicing Yoga appropriately and respectfully can help all of us live more conscious lives and transform our world today.Location
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Initial Visit
The initial acupuncture visit involves completing a brief questionnaire, clinical exam and a computer diagnostic assessment of the health and balance of your qi and meridian system. Treatment begins with an auricular treatment using electric stimulation, followed by needle body acupuncture, addressing specific complaints and overall meridian rebalancing and qi restoration. Traditional Chinese herbal remedies will also be recommended. |
60 min | 44.00 | Select Now |
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Ongoing Treatment
Discussion of the treatment to date, with an assessment of your progress, including a follow-up computer diagnostic assessment of your qi and meridian system each session along with continued auricular and/or body acupuncture treatments. |
45 min | 35.00 | Select Now |
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Swedish 60
Our standard deep tissue massage. Great for those new to massage or dealing with pain and tension. Please note: We are not currently offering Hot Stone or Pre-Natal Massage although we will be doing so in the foreseeable future. Please do not book another type of massage in hopes it can be changed at the time of your session. |
75 min | 65.00 | Select Now |
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Swedish 90
Our extended swedish massage gives you an opportunity to fully release throughout your entire body and spirit. Expect to feel fully relaxed after this luxurious experience. Please note: We are not currently offering Hot Stone or Pre-Natal Massage although we will be doing so in the foreseeable future. Please do not book another type of massage in hopes it can be changed at the time of your session. |
105 min | 90.00 | Select Now |
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Single Session
Book a one-on-one session with our senior yoga instructors today. Good for those who are too busy to find time to attend a scheduled class at a gym or Yoga center; For those easily distracted or competitive in group classes; For those at a plateau in their Yoga practice, and feeling the need for individual attention to progress; For those recovering from an injury or illness; For those new to Yoga, and looking for help getting started. |
60 min | 60.00 | Select Now |
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Single Session (Duet)
2-on-1 sessions are a great way to get more individualized attention in a small group setting. Expect lots of individualized attention and focus with 2 students (bring a friend) and 1 instructor. Book today! Good for those who are too busy to find time to attend a scheduled class at a gym or Yoga center; For those easily distracted or competitive in group classes; For those at a plateau in their Yoga practice, and feeling the need for individual attention to progress; For those recovering from an injury or illness; For those new to Yoga, and looking for help getting started. |
60 min | 90.00 | Select Now |
| Saturday, May 25, 2013 | Duration | Price | |
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Hatha
An all-levels class that balances strength and stability with poise and relaxation. Expect broad-based work and variety, from the traditional to the innovative in these classes. Suitable for beginner's to advanced yoginis. |
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | 19.00 | Select Now |
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Sweet Vinyasa
An all-levels vinyasa flow class connecting movements with breath. The fundamentals of alignment are explored with plenty of options for the beginner or advanced yogi. |
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | 19.00 | Select Now |
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Strong Vinyasa
These classes will energize, challenge, and inspire you. For those who like more of a workout, these classes turn on the internal fire and focus on building strength, stamina, and flexibility with lots of standing poses and some inversions. These classes are faster paced and connect movement with breath. |
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | 19.00 | Select Now |
| Sunday, May 26, 2013 | Duration | Price | |
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Hatha
An all-levels class that balances strength and stability with poise and relaxation. Expect broad-based work and variety, from the traditional to the innovative in these classes. Suitable for beginner's to advanced yoginis. |
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | 19.00 | Select Now |
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Sweet Vinyasa
An all-levels vinyasa flow class connecting movements with breath. The fundamentals of alignment are explored with plenty of options for the beginner or advanced yogi. |
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | 19.00 | Select Now |
| Monday, May 27, 2013 | Duration | Price | |
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Hatha
An all-levels class that balances strength and stability with poise and relaxation. Expect broad-based work and variety, from the traditional to the innovative in these classes. Suitable for beginner's to advanced yoginis. |
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM | 19.00 | Select Now |
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Yin
A contemplative practice using long-held floor postures and breath awareness to target deep fascial release. This is a tried and true way of increasing flexibility in the hips and spine. May include some standing poses to balance the practice. A slower paced class, great for those looking to increase flexibility. |
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM | 19.00 | Select Now |
| Tuesday, May 28, 2013 | Duration | Price | |
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Sweet Vinyasa ($10 drop-in)
An all-levels vinyasa flow class for only $10 to drop-in. This class focuses on connecting movements with breath while exploring the fundamentals of alignment. Expect plenty of options for the beginner or advanced yogi. Our regular students may use their normal class pass or membership. |
6:30 AM - 7:45 AM | 19.00 | Select Now |
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Hatha
An all-levels class that balances strength and stability with poise and relaxation. Expect broad-based work and variety, from the traditional to the innovative in these classes. Suitable for beginner's to advanced yoginis. |
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM | 19.00 | Select Now |
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Sweet Vinyasa
An all-levels vinyasa flow class connecting movements with breath. The fundamentals of alignment are explored with plenty of options for the beginner or advanced yogi. |
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM | 19.00 | Select Now |
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Restorative
A purposeful practice of supported yoga postures for the lower back, hips and legs to release deep-seated muscular tension and habitual ways of holding our bodies. Expect use lots of props. Great for all levels and those overcoming injury or illness or anyone who wants to learn how to relax more fully. This is a more relaxing, meditative type class. |
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM | 19.00 | Select Now |
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Strong Vinyasa
These classes will energize, challenge, and inspire you. For those who like more of a workout, these classes turn on the internal fire and focus on building strength, stamina, and flexibility with lots of standing poses and some inversions. These classes are faster paced and connect movement with breath. |
5:30 PM - 6:45 PM | 19.00 | Select Now |
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Yin
A contemplative practice using long-held floor postures and breath awareness to target deep fascial release. This is a tried and true way of increasing flexibility in the hips and spine. May include some standing poses to balance the practice. A slower paced class, great for those looking to increase flexibility. |
7:00 PM - 8:15 PM | 19.00 | Select Now |
| Wednesday, May 29, 2013 | Duration | Price | |
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Hatha
An all-levels class that balances strength and stability with poise and relaxation. Expect broad-based work and variety, from the traditional to the innovative in these classes. Suitable for beginner's to advanced yoginis. |
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM | 19.00 | Select Now |
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Strong Vinyasa
These classes will energize, challenge, and inspire you. For those who like more of a workout, these classes turn on the internal fire and focus on building strength, stamina, and flexibility with lots of standing poses and some inversions. These classes are faster paced and connect movement with breath. |
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM | 19.00 | Select Now |
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Lunchtime Flow
A simple, all-levels vinyasa flow class that blends standing poses, sun salutations, seated and floor poses, and breathing exercises to improve posture, strength, mobility and core integration. |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | 19.00 | Select Now |
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Strong Vinyasa
These classes will energize, challenge, and inspire you. For those who like more of a workout, these classes turn on the internal fire and focus on building strength, stamina, and flexibility with lots of standing poses and some inversions. These classes are faster paced and connect movement with breath. |
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM | 19.00 | Select Now |
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Yin
A contemplative practice using long-held floor postures and breath awareness to target deep fascial release. This is a tried and true way of increasing flexibility in the hips and spine. May include some standing poses to balance the practice. A slower paced class, great for those looking to increase flexibility. |
5:30 PM - 6:45 PM | 19.00 | Select Now |
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Sweet Vinyasa
An all-levels vinyasa flow class connecting movements with breath. The fundamentals of alignment are explored with plenty of options for the beginner or advanced yogi. |
7:00 PM - 8:15 PM | 19.00 | Select Now |
| Thursday, May 30, 2013 | Duration | Price | |
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Sweet Vinyasa ($10 drop-in)
An all-levels vinyasa flow class for only $10 to drop-in. This class focuses on connecting movements with breath while exploring the fundamentals of alignment. Expect plenty of options for the beginner or advanced yogi. Our regular students may use their normal class pass or membership. |
6:30 AM - 7:45 AM | 19.00 | Select Now |
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Hatha
An all-levels class that balances strength and stability with poise and relaxation. Expect broad-based work and variety, from the traditional to the innovative in these classes. Suitable for beginner's to advanced yoginis. |
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM | 19.00 | Select Now |
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Yin
A contemplative practice using long-held floor postures and breath awareness to target deep fascial release. This is a tried and true way of increasing flexibility in the hips and spine. May include some standing poses to balance the practice. A slower paced class, great for those looking to increase flexibility. |
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM | 19.00 | Select Now |
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Sweet Vinyasa
An all-levels vinyasa flow class connecting movements with breath. The fundamentals of alignment are explored with plenty of options for the beginner or advanced yogi. |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | 19.00 | Select Now |
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Restorative
A purposeful practice of supported yoga postures for the lower back, hips and legs to release deep-seated muscular tension and habitual ways of holding our bodies. Expect use lots of props. Great for all levels and those overcoming injury or illness or anyone who wants to learn how to relax more fully. This is a more relaxing, meditative type class. |
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM | 19.00 | Select Now |
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Sweet Vinyasa ($10 drop-in)
An all-levels vinyasa flow class for only $10 to drop-in. This class focuses on connecting movements with breath while exploring the fundamentals of alignment. Expect plenty of options for the beginner or advanced yogi. Our regular students may use their normal class pass or membership. |
5:30 PM - 6:45 PM | 19.00 | Select Now |
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Free Bike Lovers Yin Yoga Class
Come do a little yoga to celebrate Bike Month in SLO by challenging your body and mind in a different way. Yin Yoga is all about improving flexibility in a more meditative, slower paced class. Since this class is FREE and space is limited, we recommend registering in advance! |
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | 19.00 | Select Now |
| Friday, May 31, 2013 | Duration | Price | |
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Basics
An slower-paced yet dynamic class that balances strength and stability with poise and relaxation. Expect broad-based work and variety, from the traditional to the innovative in these classes. This class is great for beginner’s to advanced yoginis. |
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM | 19.00 | Select Now |
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Hatha
An all-levels class that balances strength and stability with poise and relaxation. Expect broad-based work and variety, from the traditional to the innovative in these classes. Suitable for beginner's to advanced yoginis. |
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM | 19.00 | Select Now |
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Lunchtime Flow
A simple, all-levels vinyasa flow class that blends standing poses, sun salutations, seated and floor poses, and breathing exercises to improve posture, strength, mobility and core integration. |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | 19.00 | Select Now |
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Strong Vinyasa ($10 drop-in)
Pay $10 to drop-in or use an existing class pass for this class. These more advanced and active classes will energize, challenge, and inspire you. For those who like more of a workout, these classes turn on the internal fire and focus on building strength, stamina, and flexibility with lots of standing poses and some inversions. These classes are faster paced and connect movement with breath. Not suitable for beginners. |
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM | 19.00 | Select Now |
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Sweet Vinyasa
An all-levels vinyasa flow class connecting movements with breath. The fundamentals of alignment are explored with plenty of options for the beginner or advanced yogi. |
5:30 PM - 6:45 PM | 19.00 | Select Now |
| Saturday, June 1, 2013 | Duration | Price | |
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Hatha
An all-levels class that balances strength and stability with poise and relaxation. Expect broad-based work and variety, from the traditional to the innovative in these classes. Suitable for beginner's to advanced yoginis. |
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | 19.00 | Select Now |
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Sweet Vinyasa
An all-levels vinyasa flow class connecting movements with breath. The fundamentals of alignment are explored with plenty of options for the beginner or advanced yogi. |
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | 19.00 | Select Now |
|
Strong Vinyasa
These classes will energize, challenge, and inspire you. For those who like more of a workout, these classes turn on the internal fire and focus on building strength, stamina, and flexibility with lots of standing poses and some inversions. These classes are faster paced and connect movement with breath. |
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | 19.00 | Select Now |
| Sunday, June 2, 2013 | Duration | Price | |
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Hatha
An all-levels class that balances strength and stability with poise and relaxation. Expect broad-based work and variety, from the traditional to the innovative in these classes. Suitable for beginner's to advanced yoginis. |
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | 19.00 | Select Now |
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Sweet Vinyasa
An all-levels vinyasa flow class connecting movements with breath. The fundamentals of alignment are explored with plenty of options for the beginner or advanced yogi. |
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | 19.00 | Select Now |
| Monday, June 3, 2013 | Duration | Price | |
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Hatha
An all-levels class that balances strength and stability with poise and relaxation. Expect broad-based work and variety, from the traditional to the innovative in these classes. Suitable for beginner's to advanced yoginis. |
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM | 19.00 | Select Now |
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Yin
A contemplative practice using long-held floor postures and breath awareness to target deep fascial release. This is a tried and true way of increasing flexibility in the hips and spine. May include some standing poses to balance the practice. A slower paced class, great for those looking to increase flexibility. |
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM | 19.00 | Select Now |
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Sweet Vinyasa
An all-levels vinyasa flow class connecting movements with breath. The fundamentals of alignment are explored with plenty of options for the beginner or advanced yogi. |
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM | 19.00 | Select Now |
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Basics
An slower-paced yet dynamic class that balances strength and stability with poise and relaxation. Expect broad-based work and variety, from the traditional to the innovative in these classes. This class is great for beginner’s to advanced yoginis. |
5:00 PM - 6:15 PM | 19.00 | Select Now |
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Hatha Yoga-Shadow Style
A traditional approach to Yoga based on the teachings of the Shadow School. Shadow Yoga offers sequences to help one develop lightness, strength, flexibility and agility. Strong beginners and intermediates welcome. Read more about this particular style of yoga at www.shadowyoga.com or locally www.catherineyoga.com |
5:30 PM - 6:45 PM | 19.00 | Select Now |
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Strong Vinyasa
These classes will energize, challenge, and inspire you. For those who like more of a workout, these classes turn on the internal fire and focus on building strength, stamina, and flexibility with lots of standing poses and some inversions. These classes are faster paced and connect movement with breath. |
7:00 PM - 8:15 PM | 19.00 | Select Now |
| Tuesday, June 4, 2013 | Duration | Price | |
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Sweet Vinyasa ($10 drop-in)
An all-levels vinyasa flow class for only $10 to drop-in. This class focuses on connecting movements with breath while exploring the fundamentals of alignment. Expect plenty of options for the beginner or advanced yogi. Our regular students may use their normal class pass or membership. |
6:30 AM - 7:45 AM | 19.00 | Select Now |
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Hatha
An all-levels class that balances strength and stability with poise and relaxation. Expect broad-based work and variety, from the traditional to the innovative in these classes. Suitable for beginner's to advanced yoginis. |
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM | 19.00 | Select Now |
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Sweet Vinyasa
An all-levels vinyasa flow class connecting movements with breath. The fundamentals of alignment are explored with plenty of options for the beginner or advanced yogi. |
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM | 19.00 | Select Now |
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Restorative
A purposeful practice of supported yoga postures for the lower back, hips and legs to release deep-seated muscular tension and habitual ways of holding our bodies. Expect use lots of props. Great for all levels and those overcoming injury or illness or anyone who wants to learn how to relax more fully. This is a more relaxing, meditative type class. |
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM | 19.00 | Select Now |
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Strong Vinyasa
These classes will energize, challenge, and inspire you. For those who like more of a workout, these classes turn on the internal fire and focus on building strength, stamina, and flexibility with lots of standing poses and some inversions. These classes are faster paced and connect movement with breath. |
5:30 PM - 6:45 PM | 19.00 | Select Now |
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Yin
A contemplative practice using long-held floor postures and breath awareness to target deep fascial release. This is a tried and true way of increasing flexibility in the hips and spine. May include some standing poses to balance the practice. A slower paced class, great for those looking to increase flexibility. |
7:00 PM - 8:15 PM | 19.00 | Select Now |
| Wednesday, June 5, 2013 | Duration | Price | |
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Hatha
An all-levels class that balances strength and stability with poise and relaxation. Expect broad-based work and variety, from the traditional to the innovative in these classes. Suitable for beginner's to advanced yoginis. |
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM | 19.00 | Select Now |
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Strong Vinyasa
These classes will energize, challenge, and inspire you. For those who like more of a workout, these classes turn on the internal fire and focus on building strength, stamina, and flexibility with lots of standing poses and some inversions. These classes are faster paced and connect movement with breath. |
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM | 19.00 | Select Now |
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Lunchtime Flow
A simple, all-levels vinyasa flow class that blends standing poses, sun salutations, seated and floor poses, and breathing exercises to improve posture, strength, mobility and core integration. |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | 19.00 | Select Now |
|
Strong Vinyasa
These classes will energize, challenge, and inspire you. For those who like more of a workout, these classes turn on the internal fire and focus on building strength, stamina, and flexibility with lots of standing poses and some inversions. These classes are faster paced and connect movement with breath. |
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM | 19.00 | Select Now |
|
Yin
A contemplative practice using long-held floor postures and breath awareness to target deep fascial release. This is a tried and true way of increasing flexibility in the hips and spine. May include some standing poses to balance the practice. A slower paced class, great for those looking to increase flexibility. |
5:30 PM - 6:45 PM | 19.00 | Select Now |
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Sweet Vinyasa
An all-levels vinyasa flow class connecting movements with breath. The fundamentals of alignment are explored with plenty of options for the beginner or advanced yogi. |
7:00 PM - 8:15 PM | 19.00 | Select Now |
| Thursday, June 6, 2013 | Duration | Price | |
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Sweet Vinyasa ($10 drop-in)
An all-levels vinyasa flow class for only $10 to drop-in. This class focuses on connecting movements with breath while exploring the fundamentals of alignment. Expect plenty of options for the beginner or advanced yogi. Our regular students may use their normal class pass or membership. |
6:30 AM - 7:45 AM | 19.00 | Select Now |
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Hatha
An all-levels class that balances strength and stability with poise and relaxation. Expect broad-based work and variety, from the traditional to the innovative in these classes. Suitable for beginner's to advanced yoginis. |
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM | 19.00 | Select Now |
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Yin
A contemplative practice using long-held floor postures and breath awareness to target deep fascial release. This is a tried and true way of increasing flexibility in the hips and spine. May include some standing poses to balance the practice. A slower paced class, great for those looking to increase flexibility. |
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM | 19.00 | Select Now |
|
Sweet Vinyasa
An all-levels vinyasa flow class connecting movements with breath. The fundamentals of alignment are explored with plenty of options for the beginner or advanced yogi. |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | 19.00 | Select Now |
|
Restorative
A purposeful practice of supported yoga postures for the lower back, hips and legs to release deep-seated muscular tension and habitual ways of holding our bodies. Expect use lots of props. Great for all levels and those overcoming injury or illness or anyone who wants to learn how to relax more fully. This is a more relaxing, meditative type class. |
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM | 19.00 | Select Now |
|
Sweet Vinyasa ($10 drop-in)
An all-levels vinyasa flow class for only $10 to drop-in. This class focuses on connecting movements with breath while exploring the fundamentals of alignment. Expect plenty of options for the beginner or advanced yogi. Our regular students may use their normal class pass or membership. |
5:30 PM - 6:45 PM | 19.00 | Select Now |
|
Yin
A contemplative practice using long-held floor postures and breath awareness to target deep fascial release. This is a tried and true way of increasing flexibility in the hips and spine. May include some standing poses to balance the practice. A slower paced class, great for those looking to increase flexibility. |
7:00 PM - 8:15 PM | 19.00 | Select Now |
| Friday, June 7, 2013 | Duration | Price | |
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Basics
An slower-paced yet dynamic class that balances strength and stability with poise and relaxation. Expect broad-based work and variety, from the traditional to the innovative in these classes. This class is great for beginner’s to advanced yoginis. |
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM | 19.00 | Select Now |
|
Hatha
An all-levels class that balances strength and stability with poise and relaxation. Expect broad-based work and variety, from the traditional to the innovative in these classes. Suitable for beginner's to advanced yoginis. |
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM | 19.00 | Select Now |
|
Lunchtime Flow
A simple, all-levels vinyasa flow class that blends standing poses, sun salutations, seated and floor poses, and breathing exercises to improve posture, strength, mobility and core integration. |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | 19.00 | Select Now |
|
Strong Vinyasa ($10 drop-in)
Pay $10 to drop-in or use an existing class pass for this class. These more advanced and active classes will energize, challenge, and inspire you. For those who like more of a workout, these classes turn on the internal fire and focus on building strength, stamina, and flexibility with lots of standing poses and some inversions. These classes are faster paced and connect movement with breath. Not suitable for beginners. |
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM | 19.00 | Select Now |
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Sweet Vinyasa
An all-levels vinyasa flow class connecting movements with breath. The fundamentals of alignment are explored with plenty of options for the beginner or advanced yogi. |
5:30 PM - 6:45 PM | 19.00 | Select Now |
Smiling Dog Yoga
Location & Hours
Business Address
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Smiling Dog Yoga
1227 Archer Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
United States
Phone: (805) 546-9100
