West Branch Yoga

Vinyasa Flow yoga incorporates many styles and influences of yoga into a unique and dynamic sequence of asanas. By integrating breath and movement, one creates a mind-body connection that allows each posture to be meditative. Strength, flexibility, mental and spiritual awareness are all increased during this practice

Explore your range of movement as you move with your breath. Our goal will be to use our breath with movement to warm up our bodies for some yoga postures that add strength, balance, and range of movement if practiced over time. Do what you can. Have some fun and relax. Blocks, blankets, bolsters, chairs and pillows are available for use in class to support us in our yoga.

We are going to mix it up during this hour and fifteen minute class. Teachers from near and far are invited to teach at West Branch!Check the website regularly for updates!If you are looking to change up your practice, come and give it a try!Saturdays April28 & May 5...Honest Yoga from Burlington.Tuesdays May 1 & 8 Faith Beiler offers Moderate Kriplau!Saturday May 12th...Yoga Nidra with Mariah.Tuesday's May 15th and 29th Nia with Sake.Saturday's May 19th and June 2...Hoops with Pippa!Tuesday May 22nd...Slackline with Meaghan!Saturday May 26th...Yoga for Mountain Bikers with Mike!Look for Nia and Yoga Nidra to come online soon!

Meaghan's teaching is vinyasa flow based, meaning a fluid practice linking breath and movement. Her classes are filled with a variety of asana (poses), pranayama (breathing practices), yogic teachings, music and humor. In her classes you can find dynamic, creative sequencing aimed at student’s particular needs and level. She is truly a teacher here to serve the practice in its authenticity.

Ever wonder… is yoga for me? What is down dog? And what’s this block next to my mat? If so, this class is designed for anyone who wants to experience yoga but wants to grasp the basics before heading into a regular class. We will explore strength, flexibility, breathing, and how to use props to assist you. This class will be a great class to take with a friend new to yoga!

Get ready to sweat! Mike and Mariah team up to teach a Yoga "asana" class inspired by Beryl Bender Birch's compassionate take on Ashtanga Yoga. The class will include "sun salutations", forward folding postures from the primary series of Ashtanga and backbending (with compassion) from the second series of Ashtanga. The goal of our teaching will be to give individual attention and hands on adjustmments. We want to help every person find the postures with respect to the physical limitations that exist within YOUR body. Two teachers allows for modifications to be taught so all injuries/ can be respected and yet the class can continue to flow. Each modification, with practice and patience, will eventually lead to a deeper expression the posture for each practioner. With more "teaching" eyes on your knees, hips, hands and backs we will help you draw attention to alignment issues and develop a safe yoga practice. We hope this class will help form a foundation for a yoga practice to l

This class will be a slow moving flow. Postures are held for several breaths to allow for individual alignment adjustments. This is a flow class with an Iyengar influence.

Vinyasa Flow yoga incorporates many styles and influences of yoga into a unique and dynamic sequence of asanas. By integrating breath and movement, one creates a mind-body connection that allows each posture to be meditative. Strength, flexibility, mental and spiritual awareness are all increased during this practice

A Beginner Level, Powerful Yoga Class. A nice warm room and gentle warm-up will ready our core and bodies for "sun salutations" and exploration of classic yoga postures (requests will be taken!) Attention will be drawn to core strengh, use of the ujjayi breath and finding modifications appropriate for your body. If you have been to vigorous classes and find yourself with questions like "I wonder what I should be feeling in triangle?" Come and ask here! A sense of humor and willingness to laugh encouraged.

Meaghan's teaching is vinyasa flow based, meaning a fluid practice linking breath and movement. Her classes are filled with a variety of asana (poses), pranayama (breathing practices), yogic teachings, music and humor. In her classes you can find dynamic, creative sequencing aimed at student’s particular needs and level. She is truly a teacher here to serve the practice in its authenticity.

Explore your range of movement as you move with your breath. Our goal will be to use our breath with movement to warm up our bodies for some yoga postures that add strength, balance, and range of movement if practiced over time. Do what you can. Have some fun and relax. Blocks, blankets, bolsters, chairs and pillows are available for use in class to support us in our yoga.

Nia (pronounced NEE-ah) stands for neuromuscular integrative action, and it's one of the latest trends in mind-body fitness fusion. A unique blending of the fluidity and focus of Tai Chi and yoga, the grace and spontaneity of dance, and the energy and explosiveness of martial arts, Nia boosts both physical and emotional well-being.This gentle, graceful, and powerful cardiovascular movement class is done barefoot to soul-stirring music, a towel is recommended to wipe the sweat away, no mat required. For all levels, it’s easy to learn, so bring your inner dancer, athlete, warrior, and child and be prepared to re-connect with your heart, soul and body.

This vigorous "asana" class is inspired by Beryl Bender Birch's compassionate take on Ashtanga Yoga. Some Yoga experience is recommended. Be prepared to sweat, come well hydrated, with an empty belly. The room will be heated to 75-80 degree's. The class will include "sun salutations", forward folding postures from the primary series of Ashtanga and backbending (with compassion) from the second series of Ashtanga. The goal of the teaching will be to give individual attention and hands on adjustmments. Each modification, with practice and patience, will eventually lead to a deeper expression the posture for each practioner. We hope this class will help form a foundation for a yoga practice to last a lifetime. Benefits include flexibility, strength, increased range of motion, increased cardio capacity, detoxification of organs and for some, increased mental clarity and stillness. Beryl Bender Birch, Mike and Mariah's teacher, has shared her wisdom from traveling to India, touring t

Unwind your body in this warm, easy going, lighthearted stretch. Class will start with a gentle warm-up focusing on core, leg and back warmth in preparation for stretching. Then we will do a series of stretches for the shoulders, hips, legs and back (requests will also be taken!) In closing, bolsters and props will be customized to each individualized needs for a supported relaxation....let your body melt away aches, pains and tension. Accommodations can be made for all levels of flexibility (chairs, blocks, bolsters and walls are available for use!) No experience needed!

Welcome new mommies, soon to be mommies, and babies ) This class will focus on giving mommy a class to develop pelvic stability and strength, a chance to nourish shoulders, backs and hips and get your feet in the air. Kelly Saphier, Yoga Vermont certified teacher and mother, will team up with Mariah in leading, giving adjustments and helping to settle and rock your babies.

Vinyasa Flow yoga incorporates many styles and influences of yoga into a unique and dynamic sequence of asanas. By integrating breath and movement, one creates a mind-body connection that allows each posture to be meditative. Strength, flexibility, mental and spiritual awareness are all increased during this practice

A Beginner Level, Powerful Yoga Class. A nice warm room and gentle warm-up will ready our core and bodies for "sun salutations" and exploration of classic yoga postures (requests will be taken!) Attention will be drawn to core strengh, use of the ujjayi breath and finding modifications appropriate for your body. If you have been to vigorous classes and find yourself with questions like "I wonder what I should be feeling in triangle?" Come and ask here! A sense of humor and willingness to laugh encouraged.

In this vigorous Kripalu class students will be offered a short centering and pranayama (breath work,) followed by some pratapana movements (techniques to warm up and loosen the spine.) For the bulk of the class we will work an intense Asana sequence inspired from Ashtanga, Kripalu and Vinyasa traditions. Weaving through sun salutations, flows, holds, and balances, this class will be both vigorous and demanding with an emphasis on core strength and posture.

Explore your range of movement as you move with your breath. Our goal will be to use our breath with movement to warm up our bodies for some yoga postures that add strength, balance, and range of movement if practiced over time. Do what you can. Have some fun and relax. Blocks, blankets, bolsters, chairs and pillows are available for use in class to support us in our yoga.

Set to beautiful beats the music will encourage you to lose yourself in your practice, connect with the breath and sink deep into your asana. This class will enable you to increase strength, balance, flexibility and self awareness. While this class is relaxing it is also a challenge so bring a positive perspective and prepare to open your mind and body. All levels welcome however the class is designed around the intermediate student, modifications and variations will be offered.

Get ready to sweat! Mike and Mariah team up to teach a Yoga "asana" class inspired by Beryl Bender Birch's compassionate take on Ashtanga Yoga. The class will include "sun salutations", forward folding postures from the primary series of Ashtanga and backbending (with compassion) from the second series of Ashtanga. The goal of our teaching will be to give individual attention and hands on adjustmments. We want to help every person find the postures with respect to the physical limitations that exist within YOUR body. Two teachers allows for modifications to be taught so all injuries/ can be respected and yet the class can continue to flow. Each modification, with practice and patience, will eventually lead to a deeper expression the posture for each practioner. With more "teaching" eyes on your knees, hips, hands and backs we will help you draw attention to alignment issues and develop a safe yoga practice. We hope this class will help form a foundation for a yoga practice to l

Get ready to sweat! Mike and Mariah team up to teach a Yoga "asana" class inspired by Beryl Bender Birch's compassionate take on Ashtanga Yoga. The class will include "sun salutations", forward folding postures from the primary series of Ashtanga and backbending (with compassion) from the second series of Ashtanga. The goal of our teaching will be to give individual attention and hands on adjustmments. We want to help every person find the postures with respect to the physical limitations that exist within YOUR body. Two teachers allows for modifications to be taught so all injuries/ can be respected and yet the class can continue to flow. Each modification, with practice and patience, will eventually lead to a deeper expression the posture for each practioner. With more "teaching" eyes on your knees, hips, hands and backs we will help you draw attention to alignment issues and develop a safe yoga practice. We hope this class will help form a foundation for a yoga practice to l

In this vigorous Kripalu class students will be offered a short centering and pranayama (breath work,) followed by some pratapana movements (techniques to warm up and loosen the spine.) For the bulk of the class we will work an intense Asana sequence inspired from Ashtanga, Kripalu and Vinyasa traditions. Weaving through sun salutations, flows, holds, and balances, this class will be both vigorous and demanding with an emphasis on core strength and posture.

Get ready to sweat! Mike and Mariah team up to teach a Yoga "asana" class inspired by Beryl Bender Birch's compassionate take on Ashtanga Yoga. The class will include "sun salutations", forward folding postures from the primary series of Ashtanga and backbending (with compassion) from the second series of Ashtanga. The goal of our teaching will be to give individual attention and hands on adjustmments. We want to help every person find the postures with respect to the physical limitations that exist within YOUR body. Two teachers allows for modifications to be taught so all injuries/ can be respected and yet the class can continue to flow. Each modification, with practice and patience, will eventually lead to a deeper expression the posture for each practioner. With more "teaching" eyes on your knees, hips, hands and backs we will help you draw attention to alignment issues and develop a safe yoga practice. We hope this class will help form a foundation for a yoga practice to l