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(Note: This is held Tuesdays at 5:15pm and is a 90 Minute class. Small upcharge.
To the outside eye, both look like long stretching sessions with assorted use of props. As yin styles of practice, they do share a common theme: to soften and yield towards gravity, while releasing muscular activity.
But the inner experience can be much more intricate, and ever-changing.
We’re excited now offer both of these – TWO chances for cultivating space:
YIN YOGA challenges our willingness to be present. With gravity as your guide, there is never a pushing or pulling of the body, but there is potential discomfort. Each pose gives the chance to move towards our sensory ‘edge’. Props are used where necessary, sometimes to ensure the body is safe but often to deepen the sensations.
Think of it as a training ground for understanding yourself: through the physical experience, Yin yoga can help us broaden our capacity to stay with uncomfortable, or unexpected experiences. We choose how we meet challenge, and how we treat ourselves.
RESTORATIVE YOGA aka YOGA UNWIND, in contrast, seeks to nurture, in the most effortless way possible. This often involves using a variety of props to support the body in relinquishing muscular activity. It guides the body towards a state of relaxation, and this in turn seeps into the mind. Postures are held for longer , and there is plenty of space for cultivating smooth, easeful breaths to stimulate the body’s natural healing process.
Return to the natural rhythm of the body, one breath at a time.
To move towards optimal health, we need to shift and transform our perspective, habits and choices with the changes of days and seasons. Both approaches will offer space for deep nourishment beyond the physical body. How you practice depends on your intention.
Let each experience on the mat be a pathway towards more self-knowing, so you can find the resonance that balances and rejuvenates your state of being.
Surrender into long sweetly held stretches. This class can be as challenging as you make it – yet available to all. Held at 5:15pm on Tuesdays and 9:30am on the 3rd week of the month – Great for flexibility! It’s YOUR edge to play with! Student chooses how deep and how sweet you want to surrender.
(please note: No Sweet Surrender in the month of December)
A deeper experience in postures with long generous holds. Targeting the connective tissue, joints, organs & meridians inviting astral, causal and physical awareness. Students remain close to the floor. You decide how challenging you want to make the pose, tap into various edges and observe how the breath speaks to you. Props are used to deepen and/or nurture the pose. Wendy and Sandy are Yin Yoga Certified Teachers.
Enjoy learning the key elements of a successful and effective yoga practice with other beginners! Our beginner series’ includes handouts and plenty of opportunity to ask questions and feel at home in your body (and mind). Upon completion , we offer many paths to continue your journey on. Discuss with your teacher what your next class should be, or simply taste them all! If you do not see a beginners series that suits you, please contact us for the next best class to start.
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Two-thirds of the class will be geared toward awakening the energy within us through a series of postures and breath work to better focus the body-mind for the stillness we lack in our lives. We will then anchor into a brief guided meditation (20 mins). This class is a great intro to many aspects of a yoga practice, creating a more rounded experience with your mind and body and spirit. Great class for family, friends, partners!
Certified pranayama guides.
Note: For breathwork to be effective and transform the physiology of the body – 16 mins minimum is needed. For the nervous system to sit fully in the parasympathetic system, 20 minutes is needed in meditation.
Yoga Unwind is a gentler than our other gentle yoga classes. We will passively stretch with the use of props and guided breath work. VERY calming and soothing. Regular practice creates a new way we view, perceive and accept daily life events. Expect some extra nurturing in this class.
Tuesday evenings at 5:15pm begin with Yin Yoga (all floor stretches) and ends in 2 powerful yet restful restoring poses.
Teacher is certified in Yin, Restorative and Meditation from direct lineage.
Please note: This is not our signature Deeply Restorative Yoga class held every month.
Meditation is a different experience studying with the same teacher on a continued basis. Various bodily positions offered to suit YOU – yet effective for a meditative experience. Several meditation practices offered (Healing Meditations, Meditation for de-stressing, Meditation for Transcendence). Give Meditation a chance to arrive, it can take several sessions, we are here to help.
Sandy holds a traditional yogic meditation certificate through the Swami Satchidananda ashram / Integra Yoga.
Meditation with Ease and Meditation & YOU series are offered quarterly. Please see THIS PAGE or our calendar
She also offers private group settings and individual or semi private sessions.
A practice of quiet & controlled power. Bring insight into each breath and what it’s benefit is. Offered as a series, to create a habitual practice in and away from the studio.
Sandy is a World Yoga Federation leader and is multi-certified through Brahmanand Stapleton and Swami Satchidananda
Note: 2-3 hours of no food prior to a session. Refrain from caffeine.
Next Breath Circle Series is being announced early 2025!
Looking for fun and unique way to celebrate your child’s birthday this year? Yoga themed birthday parties are fun, playful and engaging. One of our specially trained Kids Yoga teacher will incorporate child friendly yoga poses, interactive games and activities. It’s an hour of creative movement that kids will enjoy. Yoga Birthday parties run from ages 4 & up. Each party is custom-tailored. The event combines yoga, play and partner games, engaging kids both mentally and physically. Children learn yoga poses, games, and relaxation exercises. This program is held either at your facility of choice or either of our studios. Registered Children’s School with Yoga Alliance.
Some women start Prenatal Yoga the moment they find out they’re pregnant! These friendly, strengthening, heart-opening drop-in classes will help you feel great, mom matter where you are on your journey. Those experienced with Prenatal Yoga guidelines may come to any class they desire. Prenatal Yoga is safe for any trimester when guided by an experienced teacher. Sandy holds a RPYT certification however we are all trained in the basics of Prenatal 101.
We will know the proper breaths, postures, and depths for you to use. We also offer this under our In Home Comfort Care program. Privately held classes are created on our calendars as well for groups of 5 or more moms-to-be. Private sessions available.
Teaching children peacefulness can be the greatest gift. Enhances concentration, develops coping strategies, increases healthy responses to stress. Today’s kids are bearing a huge burden of parent’s expectation, school pressure and the competitive world. Moreover, video games, electronics and junk food are interfering with the value of connection. Such things may hide our children’s innocence and joyful life. Children often do not know what to do when inner stress arrives. Avoid medical intervention – drugs. Our children are in great need of mental fitness. Our Kid’s Yoga is safe and effective and guidance by an RYT or WYF Teacher.
Since 2021 our Kids Yoga teacher has started her own family!
Feel free to inquire about a private session or special group session.
Yoga, the timeless science behind all true religions, consists of systematic and definite steps to realization of oneness. This informal group discussion will provide a foundation of philosophy and a deepening into your yoga practice. In this 4 part session, we will explore the obstacles to enlightenment and practices of overcoming these obstacles. Each session will hold deep self inquiry in which will present to you a piece of “lifework” for your following session.
In our daily life, very often grave problems confront us and we lose our heart. Only at such moments of crisis do we experience the dire need of the Gita. The Bhagavad Gita expounds Vedantic principles in a concise, simple and beautiful manner. There is no problem in life which cannot find its solution from this book. It acquaints us thoroughly with all needed to make our life ready for the next.
A moderator will lead the group in this sadhana to share in the translation and practices of the Bhagavad Gita.
Offered in the fall / winter months to pre / post Teacher Trainers. Please inquire via email.
Sandy has trained with Swami Sitaramananda, Durgalee for Recovery Yoga and Nikki Meyers – Y12SR. Her own journey provides great insight and combines this with her structural trainings. This program’s format begins as a closed group session for 15 weeks. Regular attendance is key. We add new groups on a “as needed basis”. Connect with Sandy direct at gby@frontier.com to learn more.
The most popular sacred text of yoga is called Patanjali Sutras. Maharishi Patanjali incorporated a 8-limbed system to achieve liberation, or samadhi. the yoga practice referred to is raja yoga – the yoga of meditation. In a group or private setting we will discuss and practice the 8 limbs of yoga. Please note, there are no physical postures other than a posture comfortable for you for meditation.
GBY hosts approximately 4 Meditation Series per year.
We also have invite only meditation not on visible on the calendar (Tues, Weds, every other Thursday. Please inquire.
Meditation Teacher Training will be offered in late 2025. Registration opens January 2025 for the weekend program. Details coming soon.
Grounded by Yoga Outreach allows students who are post incarceration or recovering from addictions or trauma to visit our classes at a reduced price. Our classes offer individuals an opportunity to re-establishing a sense of healthy, safe community (key in post incarceration) by participating in group classes at a facility that is tranquil, non-competitive and non-ego oriented. Please visit this page and join us in a class!
Each session offers individuals an opportunity to heal from trauma by learning to reconnect with and feel safe within their bodies (key when healing from trauma), reconnect with spirit (key in recovery) while also re-establishing a sense of healthy, safe community.
The deeper aspects of yoga are key in our healing such as Yoga Philosophy. We incorporate experientual practices for direct experiences and transformation.
You are welcome to come to any class with any teacher.
Trauma-sensitive trained teachers as of 2024: Sandy, Jess, Skylar
Note: ALL movement yoga is somatic here at GBY. Please disregard the internet saying differently. It’s a marketing tool.
Anything goes …almost! Class customized to meet your needs., just ask. We have recently hosted: Yoga Retreats…Bridal or Baby Showers…Birthday Parties (for kids, teens, or adults)…Bachelorette Parties…Holiday Celebrations…Corporate Team Building…Book-club Meetings…Family or Class Reunions…Divorce parties…Just for fun! All the above can be combined with Spa services if desired. Our place or yours!
Please note: Our team honors the yogic tradition and will not host parties that would include wines, animal products etc. thank you for understanding!
The picture includes words from current clients when asked, “How have we helped your company?” Director Sandy Hicks began corporate yoga programs in 1994 and draws from numerous training in leadership building, stress relieving and team building tools. Several flexible options to meet your needs. Each are personalized and are removed from the popular cookie cutter techniques. We also provide trainings for your own in house Yoga/Meditation guides. Schools welcomed!
Originally, yoga was taught by one teacher directly to one student. The great ancient teachers understood the importance of individualizing each yoga experience to meet the needs of the student. Today, a private session allows for a more intimate view into your practice. You can start a new practice, deepen your practice or spend some time working towards specific goals. When you work with a teacher one on one, the teacher is able to help you experience the benefits of yoga in an accelerated and personal way.
Together, we will set your goals and work towards….
Physical Goals
I would like to forward fold and touch my toes…I would like to rehabilitate an injury. As a new student, you may be intimidated by the public classroom environment private yoga instruction can help you integrate into our public classes. We can also provide one on one classes with your teacher on an ongoing basis. Today’s computer oriented society has us sitting and hunching more than ever.
Mental Goals
I would like to reduce my stress level …I feel the need to incorporate discipline in my life… if only I could reduce my worries to worry once a week instead of daily…how can I make time to feel good…I am just lost, where do I begin a journey of wellness? You are not alone in the questions, private one on one sessions can accelerate your ability to make each day a blessing.
Spiritual Goals
If you would like to discover inner peace within with the ability to access higher consciousness or if you feel down for no reason, explore what there is to know about true yoga. Our behind the scenes lessons are beyond the physical pictures you see in today’s mainstream yoga. Grounded by Yoga’s experienced guides take yoga well off the mat and into our deepest spaces,
Several of our teachers are currently accept private sessions at either studio or your home.
4 Session Minimum. Exceptions offered.
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Birthday or special event coming up?
Looking for fun and unique way to celebrate your child’s birthday this year? Yoga themed birthday parties are fun, playful and engaging. One of our specially trained Kids Yoga teacher will incorporate child friendly yoga poses, interactive games and activities. It’s an hour of creative movement that kids will enjoy. Yoga Birthday parties run from ages 4 & up. Each party is custom-tailored. The event combines yoga, play and partner games, engaging kids both mentally and physically. Children learn yoga poses, games, and relaxation exercises. This program is held either at your facility of choice or either of our studios. Registered Children’s School with Yoga Alliance and/or World Yoga Federation.
Offered by a multi-certified teacher with in person training.
SERIES 1: TAI CHI for Beginners, Balance, Stress Relief and Arthritis
Your teacher will introduce the background, warm-ups plus 6 specific forms for you to learn.
Health facilities worldwide have implanted this program. A super modality to assist in balance and over all wellness. Why is it great for arthritis?The slow, fluid movements draw the synovial fluid build away from the inflamed joints. You should experience a noticeable difference at the end (and before) of this 8 week session.
This is an all-standing program (no floor work). Student may also sit in a chair to do Tai Chi. Clean indoor shoes only (or barefoot). Dress for comfort.
SERIES 1-2: TAI CHI for Continuing Practitioners
Perfect for those who are reasonably comfortable with the Part I forms, OR have some other Sun style Tai Chi experience. Too challenging for first timers
In this class you will learn new forms that continue the 6 forms learned in Part 1.
The first half hour will be practicing our warm ups and Part 1 forms
The second half hour will be learning new forms and gradually putting them all together.
Wonderful for balance , arthritis, stress relief, and a general feeling of well being
Any questions regarding Tai chi – please contact Sandy Helfand direct.
Deeply Restorative Yoga (& w/ Reiki) 2.25 Hours
More than a class,this is an experience! Offered by certified restorative yoga teachers through Sandy’s signature “Healing Through Stillness” program.
Restorative yoga poses require no muscular exertion. Supported by blankets, bolsters of all shapes and sizes. Each pose and each breath serves to lead you further up the ladder of expanded awareness.
Each posture provides a floating affect and carefully placed positioning of the bodies enhances receptors within that assist in your experience. How is this different than Yin Yoga? Yin Yoga provides deep stretching activating the sympathetic nervous system, Restorative Yoga, nothing is stretching, therefore activating the parasympathetic nervous system.
Teachers may incorporate guided imagery and journeys, meditation, aromatherapy , gentle grounding touch as well as a few surprises. No experience is needed.
Offered 1-2 times per month $45 ($55 with Reiki).
Have a group of your own? Want your own special class? Let us know.
Fills fast. Please see our event calendar to book or our live calendar.
Comfort Home Yoga first began in 1986 when Sandy offered a session to a friend with the limited ability to move beyond their home. Now, this program has grown to include 4 surrounding counties. After completing her Therapeutic training in late 1989, she focused mainly on individuals who were injured, elderly or battling agoraphobia. Whatever your reason, we will do our best to meet you right where you are. We would like you to discover that the Yoga practices were created for those in need of healing, and we are prepared to help you on that journey. Professionally trained and friendly.
Investment is based on location, length of class etc.
A physical step above Yoga Gentle. This class introduces strength postures and deeper movement for flexibility, body toning and focus. A straightforward class that gives the student opportunity to fine tune alignment, bandhas and breath work.
Inversions and full binds introduced.
Gently You Yoga is a Gentle approach to hatha yoga and structured for the expecting Mom as well! Connect, nurture, open the body and learn tools to relax. Yoga Gentle takes into consideration all of our joints and use care in keeping them healthy. We’ll do some standing stretches, balance as well as seated stretches anchored with a final relaxation. Postures are not held as long as Yoga Moderate or Yoga Seasoned and extra instruction offered to beginners.
Attended a session someplace and they ignored your body needs? GBY is trained traditionally. You are welcome here in our inclusive spaces.
For beginner’s, we suggest a minimum of 10 classes with the same guide for proper delivery of yoga foundations.
A strong and flexible physical practice.
Expect ample posture binds and full balancing inversions to explore.
Longer holds, encourage stronger muscle mass, flexibility and solid focus, preparing the mind for subtle changes each time you arrive.
Fun flowing Sun Salutations may start the class and be sprinkled in and around.
Knowledge and use of Ujaii, Bandhas and Principals of Alignment required.
We also have a fun deep physical advanced asana playground series!