... to my Styles of Yoga page.

Rodney has been trained in many different styles of yoga. His training include both Yoga and Mat Pilates styles and his classes incorporate aspects of the many styles he has been trained in.

Classical Hatha Yoga is the foundation of all movement based Yoga. This style is a gentle calm of deep openings to the mind, body and spirit. The Meditative and intentional movement guides the student into balanced Asanas (postures) through Pranayama (breath)

Power Yoga is a style of Yoga that is based on strengthening the whole mind, body and spirit awareness. This dynamic workout consists of a moving series of Asanas (postures) with Pranayama (breath) that test flexibility and endurance.

Vinyasa Yoga means to flow. This style of Yoga moves from one Asana (posture) to the next incorporating Pranayama (breath) and movement. Strength and flexibility are achieved through training the mind and body in a continuous series of flowing movements that echo one another. This allows the mind, body and spirit to be comfortable with everyday movement.

Restorative Yoga heals the effects of chronic stress with a blend of various Asanas (postures), Pranayama (breath) and an easy flow of movement. Move toward balance through a well-designed combination of stimulating and supported postures.

Kripalu Yoga emphasizes on proper breathing, alignment, coordinating breath and movement, and honoring the body (going into postures with the limits of your individual flexibility and strength). 

Yogalates is a new hybrid that combines the best of the worlds of Yoga and Pilates. It incorporates the flexibility, meditation and weight loss elements of Yoga with the core strengthening and muscle toning of Pilates. Yogalates is an ideal balance of body and mind, breathing and movement.

Mat Pilates elongates the muscles, building strength, joint mobility and flexibility, as well as improving posture. Pilates provides a more balanced, strong and supple body with repetition exercises (not just the body's core, (abdomen, lower back and hips)). Pilates is an excellent complement to a Power Yoga practice.

Yoga-Chi is another new hybrid that combines Yoga and Tai Chi in one class so that the students get the benefits of both exercises. Yoga and Tai Chi is the daily exercise of choice for millions of people all around the world and especially in Asia. It is a low impact exercise that can be used by people of all ages to improve strength, balance and coordination. National studies suggest that the elderly may be able to reduce the risk of falls by practicing this form of exercise. Other benefits of Yoga and Tai Chi include better circulation, improved energy and injury rehabilitation.

Iron Yoga is a hybrid that combines the grace of Yoga and the intensity of strength training with Weights.  It incorporates the flexibility of yoga postures while simultaneously working out with lightweight hand-held free weights.  Iron Yoga is ideal for the clarity of body and mind, bringing a power focus to yoga.

Aqua Tai-Chi is a form of meditation in movement and involves gentle and fluid exercises that focus on the flow of the entire body.  Reducing stress and stilling the mind, Tai Chi brings balance, health and rejuvenation.  When Tai Chi is performed in water, removing gravity, form can be practiced without strain or injury to the body.

For more information, contact Rodney via E-mail.