Blue Iris Studio

Stretch, Strengh, Increase Body Awareness, Posture, and Balance

The AT focuses on posture and repatterning muscular skeletal habits to allow us to move pain free, and with greater reange of motion in the joints. Ideal for those who are having problems with balance and pain.

Cranial Sacral is a gentle but deeply profound healing technique, Cranial addresses trauma held in the nervous systemaffecting all the systems of the body. The work weaves healing the emotional, as well as the muscular skeletal systems with attention to restoring balance and communication throughout all systems of the body, mind spirit.

An evolving form of hatha yoga, this style focuses on integrating breath and movement through steady and fluid asana sequences called vinyasa. Vinyasa flow is a dynamic and flowing yoga practice. It synchronizes breath and movement and often uses sun salutations to link different poses together. The practice can be more active and vigorous, or more gentle, slow and meditative depending on the nature of the flow.

Aligned Hatha Yoga is a integrative yoga practice that focuses on muscular skeletal alignment while practicing yoga poses. Students will feel great at the end of this class as there is attention to posture and body mechanics.Uli plans her classes so each student is working at their level. Aligned Hatha Yoga is a great way to start the day!

Kripalu Yoga is a form of Hatha Yoga using inner focus, meditation, standard yoga poses, breathwork, "development of a quiet mind", and relaxation. Kripalu emphasizes "following the flow" of prana, or "life-force energy, compassionate self-acceptance, observing the activity of the mind without judgment, and taking what is learned into daily life.

YogaDance is a playful exploration of movement in the body. It fuses two ancient forms of movement – yoga and dance – to create a fluid, graceful and liberating connection between mind and body. The class starts with centering and relaxing breath work. Specific yoga poses help warm up the entire body and then the journey of movement begins. Different styles of music are played to evoke a variety of experiences. Some guided instruction is given for those who crave traditional dance technique, but plenty of time is dedicated to the celebration of organic movement. The class is gently brought together to slow down and integrate the experience. Finally, a deep relaxation and meditation ends the class. No prior experience is necessary and people of all ages, shapes and sizes are welcome. YogaDance uses the joy of movement to build strength, flexibility and balance while creating a harmonious connection with spirit.

"Yin Yoga" is a natural complement to the more active and vigorous ("Yang") style of asana practice, which works more on the muscular and aerobic level. Yin Yoga is done primarily with floor stretches and postures (seated / lying down) held for longer periods of time (3 -5 minutes), sometimes with the aid of props. This form of yoga targets the deeper connective tissues in the body, which can only be adequately stretched when held mindfully and relaxed into for longer durations. This is a wonderful practice for not only openning up and expanding awareness of the physical body, though also for experiencing deep levels of relaxation, openning up the breath and 'energy body', and moving deeper into the meditative stillness within.

Meditation is a process that involves making time on a daily basis to cultivate inner quiet by consistently being present in our breath. When we pay attention to the breath, we feel connected. A quality of expansion occurs that is beyond the domain of the mind’s fluctuation. Finding ourselves in that expanded space of the present moment is what meditation is all about.In this workshop we will explore simple techniques to develop a meditation practice. We will learn to observe our mind by consistently being present with our breath. We will learn how to focus the mind through the mechanism of breathing. As our focus elevates, we enter the stage of Dharana or concentration. According to the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Dharana is a series of techniques that prepares the practitioner for meditation. After a sustained period of concentration the mind enters a state of steadiness and presence that we call meditation or Dhyana.

Yoga Basics is a great class for all levels. This class focuses on alignemt principalsmaking poses easy and effective. The class is a great class for new yoga students and those students wanting a gentle class.

A slow flow style of long held poses that have a strong meditative element. Long held poses are balanced with gentle movement to awaken mindful presence. Soothing, meditative music and dim lighting enhances a sense of peace and tranquility. Verbal cues are used to guide the student to settle into a pose. Each yin pose induces subtle energetic shifts that break through anxiety and stress. Find stillness through your breath, and focus in your mind, through vipassana mediation (ancient India mediation taught to see things as they really are) and yoga mudras . The work done in this yin class is challenging both physically and mentally, and can be profound. Open to all who are seeking to cultivate a still, quiet and open mind while gaining flexibility!

Hatha yoga style, is an uplifting and fun practice that includes Breath and a systematic building of alignment principals to fully gain the theraputic benefits of each poses. The class includes poses for: balance, flexibility, strength, and calmness of the mind. Students will be Instructed in muscular skeletal alignment to create safety in poses. All levels of strength and fitness are welcome.

An evolving form of hatha yoga, this style focuses on integrating breath and movement through steady and fluid asana sequences called vinyasa. Vinyasa flow is a dynamic and flowing yoga practice. It synchronizes breath and movement and often uses sun salutations to link different poses together. The practice can be more active and vigorous, or more gentle, slow and meditative depending on the nature of the flow.

This class is for those who are getting back into fitness, seniors, post surgery, or working through an injury. Pilates Basics is designed to gently build strength, and gently stretchmuscles. There is very little weight baring in this class and is safe for people with limited range of motion. The focus will be on Posture and functional movement.

A slow flow style of long held poses that have a strong meditative element. Long held poses are balanced with gentle movement to awaken mindful presence. Soothing, meditative music and dim lighting enhances a sense of peace and tranquility. Verbal cues are used to guide the student to settle into a pose. Each yin pose induces subtle energetic shifts that break through anxiety and stress. Find stillness through your breath, and focus in your mind, through vipassana mediation (ancient India mediation taught to see things as they really are) and yoga mudras . The work done in this yin class is challenging both physically and mentally, and can be profound. Open to all who are seeking to cultivate a still, quiet and open mind while gaining flexibility!

Aligned Hatha Yoga is a integrative yoga practice that focuses on muscular skeletal alignment while practicing yoga poses. Students will feel great at the end of this class as there is attention to posture and body mechanics.Uli plans her classes so each student is working at their level. Aligned Hatha Yoga is a great way to start the day!

Gentle/Therapeutic Yoga integrates restorative yoga, gentle movements, self massage, breath work, guided visualization to create a safe and sacred space for you to connect to the self-healing ability of your body, mind and spirit. This class is ideal for those who want to reduce pain or discomfort in both the physical and emotional realms. Those with physical limitations that prevent their participation in regular yoga classes are more than welcome in this class. All poses are done sitting or lying down on the floor with props to maximize your comfort and relaxation.

Pilates Mat is a great class to increase core strength and improves posture. By building yoga poses into the class you truly get a full body workout while stretching and strengthening.The class focuses on the support of the breath while engaging the upper and lower core to tone the muscles while building endurance.

An evolving form of hatha yoga, this style focuses on integrating breath and movement through steady and fluid asana sequences called vinyasa. Vinyasa flow is a dynamic and flowing yoga practice. It synchronizes breath and movement and often uses sun salutations to link different poses together. The practice can be more active and vigorous, or more gentle, slow and meditative depending on the nature of the flow.

Aligned Hatha Yoga is a integrative yoga practice that focuses on muscular skeletal alignment while practicing yoga poses. Students will feel great at the end of this class as there is attention to posture and body mechanics.Uli plans her classes so each student is working at their level. Aligned Hatha Yoga is a great way to start the day!

Kripalu Yoga is a form of Hatha Yoga using inner focus, meditation, standard yoga poses, breathwork, "development of a quiet mind", and relaxation. Kripalu emphasizes "following the flow" of prana, or "life-force energy, compassionate self-acceptance, observing the activity of the mind without judgment, and taking what is learned into daily life.

Pilates is a great way to build strength, while increaseing range of motion in the joints. The focus in Pilates is on breath, and core training. The exercises are designed to increase postural awareness, and improve functional movement in everyday life. This class is great for those new to fitness and fitness buffs who want to learn correct body mechanics and alignment principles. Pilates is a safe, non weight baring form of exercise.

"Yin Yoga" is a natural complement to the more active and vigorous ("Yang") style of asana practice, which works more on the muscular and aerobic level. Yin Yoga is done primarily with floor stretches and postures (seated / lying down) held for longer periods of time (3 -5 minutes), sometimes with the aid of props. This form of yoga targets the deeper connective tissues in the body, which can only be adequately stretched when held mindfully and relaxed into for longer durations. This is a wonderful practice for not only openning up and expanding awareness of the physical body, though also for experiencing deep levels of relaxation, openning up the breath and 'energy body', and moving deeper into the meditative stillness within.

Yoga Basics is a great class for all levels. This class focuses on alignemt principalsmaking poses easy and effective. The class is a great class for new yoga students and those students wanting a gentle class.

A slow flow style of long held poses that have a strong meditative element. Long held poses are balanced with gentle movement to awaken mindful presence. Soothing, meditative music and dim lighting enhances a sense of peace and tranquility. Verbal cues are used to guide the student to settle into a pose. Each yin pose induces subtle energetic shifts that break through anxiety and stress. Find stillness through your breath, and focus in your mind, through vipassana mediation (ancient India mediation taught to see things as they really are) and yoga mudras . The work done in this yin class is challenging both physically and mentally, and can be profound. Open to all who are seeking to cultivate a still, quiet and open mind while gaining flexibility!

Hatha yoga style, is an uplifting and fun practice that includes Breath and a systematic building of alignment principals to fully gain the theraputic benefits of each poses. The class includes poses for: balance, flexibility, strength, and calmness of the mind. Students will be Instructed in muscular skeletal alignment to create safety in poses. All levels of strength and fitness are welcome.

An evolving form of hatha yoga, this style focuses on integrating breath and movement through steady and fluid asana sequences called vinyasa. Vinyasa flow is a dynamic and flowing yoga practice. It synchronizes breath and movement and often uses sun salutations to link different poses together. The practice can be more active and vigorous, or more gentle, slow and meditative depending on the nature of the flow.

This class is for those who are getting back into fitness, seniors, post surgery, or working through an injury. Pilates Basics is designed to gently build strength, and gently stretchmuscles. There is very little weight baring in this class and is safe for people with limited range of motion. The focus will be on Posture and functional movement.

A slow flow style of long held poses that have a strong meditative element. Long held poses are balanced with gentle movement to awaken mindful presence. Soothing, meditative music and dim lighting enhances a sense of peace and tranquility. Verbal cues are used to guide the student to settle into a pose. Each yin pose induces subtle energetic shifts that break through anxiety and stress. Find stillness through your breath, and focus in your mind, through vipassana mediation (ancient India mediation taught to see things as they really are) and yoga mudras . The work done in this yin class is challenging both physically and mentally, and can be profound. Open to all who are seeking to cultivate a still, quiet and open mind while gaining flexibility!