Class Descriptions

At Root, yoga is a foundational practice that we encourage for everyone, as it truly synergizes mind, body and spirit.   And, while we believe it is fundamental, we recognize that wellness and health are as dynamic as life and at various times in one’s journey, one may need additional support or variety to attain their goals.  Therefore, Root offers other types of movement classes (such as Circuit, Pilates, Tai Chi and Muay Thai Boxing) which can be beneficially integrated into your practice. 

All yoga and movement classes are open to every fitness level and  can be modified to accommodate any level of practice .  If you are new to any of our classes, please be sure to advise your instructor.  We invite all to start or enhance your journey with us. Namaste.

Nia || 1 hour

Nia represents Neuromuscular Integrative Action.  It is the most advanced form of fusion fitness, blending martial arts, healing arts, dance arts, and spiritual self-healing to create a high-powered, synergistic workout that empowers people to achieve physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being.  Nia presents an entirely new philosophy of exercise – one that will not only keep you in fantastic shape but will also help you rediscover the joy of movement and being at home in your body.  Good for all levels of fitness.

Pilates || 1 hour

Pilates mat work emphasizes core strengthening, alignment and muscle balancing.  This form of movement was popularized by dancers because it helps creates long, lean muscles and improves flexibility while increasing overall strength and mind-body awareness.  Pilates is now used by people from all walks of life because of its wide spectrum of benefits.  The class is appropriate for all levels of fitness, from those getting back in shape to the high level athlete.  The class leaves you feeling energized and standing tall.

Hot Yoga || 1.5 hours

Hot Yoga is a series of 26 yoga poses performed in a very heated room. The room is usually maintained at a temperature of 90-105 degrees and is a vigorous yoga class which promotes profuse sweating and rids the body of toxins. Keeping the body very warm throughout the class, the body becomes extraordinarily flexible. Hot Yoga is known for its’ detoxifying benefits and is open to all levels of practice.  

Thai Boxing (Muay Thai) || 1 hour

Muay Thai (also known as Thai kickboxing) is a national sport deriving from Thailand. Known as the ‘science of eight limbs’ Muay Thai kickboxing uses the knees and elbows as well as kicks and punches. It is a professional and amateur sport, a martial art, aerobic fitness program and a useful form of self-defense. Muay Thai kickboxing is a strong and vigorous martial art that teaches self-discipline and self-awareness. This type of movement and conditioning will help build endurance, gain greater strength and agility, and will benefit from an immune system boost.  Though normally recognized as an intermediate class, Root’s Thai Boxing class safely invites all levels of fitness.

Qi Gong / Tai Chi || 1.5 hours

From a classical Chinese medical point of view, Tai Chi (or Taijiquan) is used to promote personal energy for self healing and wellbeing. The muscle movements in the exercises are designed to stimulate the flow of energy through the body and the major organs. The practice employs focused relaxation techniques in the context of various posturing and movement exercises. Qigong (or ch'i kung) refers to a wide variety of traditional "cultivation" practices that involve movement and/or regulated breathing designed to be therapeutic. Qigong is practiced for health maintenance purposes, as a therapeutic intervention, as a medical profession, a spiritual path and/or component of Chinese Martial Arts. The exercises have been engineered to effectively harmonize and optimize your physical, mental and energetic being. This class features Yichuan (stillness with breathing) and Qigong exercises as a warm up routine and introduce students to Yang style Tai Chi form. As such, the class offers a well-rounded Whole-Body workout that holds potent affect for both restorative and preventative measures within the realm of health maintenance and the creation of well being.

Yin Yoga || 1 .5 hours

Yin Yoga is a great way to keep your joints loose and mobile. It’s a quiet yoga composed of long, deep stretching held for extended periods of time including passive floor postures. Yin yoga helps cultivate a meditative mind and targets areas of the body which are often resistant to active stretching such as the hips, the pelvis, and the lower spine. It also promotes emotional clearing and deep physical openings. This class is open to all levels.

Hatha Yoga || 1 .5 hours

Since ‘ha’ means sun and ‘tha’ means moon, Hatha Yoga is translated as the yoga that brings union of the ‘pairs of opposites.’ Students are encouraged to concentrate on the inner experience of the various asanas (positions) so the steadiness of mind and body becomes evident. Students move into the asanas learning to focus on alignment and the breath as a means for working and releasing more deeply, while energizing subtle channels. Hatha Yoga is ideal for those wanting a moderately paced class.

Vinyasa Yoga || 1 hour & 1 .5 hours

Vinyasa Yoga has been described as a ‘state of grace’. It is a dynamic practice which integrates breath with flowing movement, along with inner and outer alignment, strength, and flexibility. Classes are accompanied by music which helps rejuvenate and balance the practice. Our teachers incorporate their personal expertise and creativity making each vinyasa class an unique experience. The studio is heated to between 80 and 90 degrees and is offered for practitioners of all levels.

Power Vinyasa || 1 .5 hours

Power Vinyasa is a vibrant, inspiring practice which will leave you energized. It combines aspects of yoga practices which include form and alignment, flow and strength, power and balance. Power Vinyasa also emphasizes the continuous steady rhythm of breath. By moving through this rhythm you will deepen awareness and reconnect to the innate knowledge of your body, spirit, and mind. Some call it ‘moving meditation’. This practice is ideal for those who have taken Vinyasa yoga before and are looking for a new challenge, as an increased rigor of flow is implemented and the studio is heated to between 90 and 95 degrees.

Circuit Training || 1 hour

Root's Circuit Training class is designed to help our clients improve several basic foundations of fitness, including core strength, posture, flexibility, balance, and agility as well as muscular and cardiovascular strength and endurance. The classes entail a “circuit” (hence the name) of unique exercises, each designed to provide different benefits to the body. All levels of fitness are welcome!

Sunset Meditation || .5 hour

Open to the community. End your day peacefully through meditation. We provide a calm setting after we close for individual sitting practice. Meditation is not led by an instructor.