VINYASA OPEN LEVEL. A high energy flow practice that can wake up the spirit, calm the mind and tone the body. A sequence of poses that challenge balance, strength and flexibility are offered.
LED CLASSES. Instructor practices along with students to create a rhythmic flow. No physical assists are given.
ASHTANGA OPEN LEVEL. A set series of rigorous poses linked together to produce a lot of heat in the body. Created by Patanjali Jois.
BASIC VINYASA. Instructional class with focus on guided breath and movement through sun salutations, standing and seated asanas, and inversions. Ideal for those who are not yet ready for open level flow classes.
RESTORATIVE YOGA. Invite a sense of calm, focus, and balance into your day by devoting your lunch hour to Gentle/Restorative yoga. This lunchtime wellness class can be customized to fit your schedule; leave after just one hour or stay for the full class to experience even greater levels of relaxation. Gentle Yoga is a mindful, breath-centered practice with custom variations of traditional poses. In this style of yoga the emphasis is on relaxing into poses and moving within one’s comfort and ability. Restorative Yoga invites complete physiological relaxation through supported, passive poses.
MICHELLE GIGANTE, DIRECTOR
Michelle Gigante began her journey into yoga for healing purposes. She quickly realized the powerful effects yoga had on her. Yoga instantly became part of her life. Yoga changed her life. Michelle is no stranger to the physical. She has been expressing herself through movement since childhood. She is a trained modern and ethnic dancer. She is also skilled in the Chinese healing-art form of Qigong. These physical disciplines have contributed to Michelle’s gift for teaching yoga. As an instructor, Michelle promotes freedom of movement, clarity of mind and awakening of spirit. A typical class with Michelle is playful and spontaneous. Chanting, meditation and pranayama are always incorporated. The steady pace of her class creates a constant flow of energy. The power of breath is always present. Michelle has been fortunate enough to study with some of the yoga greats such as Sharon Gannon and David Life (Jivamukti), John Friend (Anusara), Shiva Rae (Vinyasa), Saul David Raye (Vinyasa), Erich Shiffmann (Vinyasa), Bryan Kest (Power Yoga), Richard Freeman (Ashtanga), David Swenson (Ashtanga), Manju Jois (Ashtanga), Dharma Mittra (Hatha) and Jai Uttal (Bhakti). Through their brilliant guidance and her own insight Michelle has developed a teaching style that embodies what she considers valuable and holds dear: energy and spirit.
MONICA ZUCCO, RYTMonica Zucco is a 200 hr-registered yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance. Monica is certified in Gentle and Adaptive Hatha yoga through A Gentle Way Yoga center in California, and certified in Restorative Yoga with Judith Hanson Lasater, Ph.D, P.T. Monica’s unique teaching style includes a mix of affirmations, visualization, and creative Gentle and Restorative poses designed to heal mind, body, and spirit. Monica’s practice and teaching are based on the belief that the benefits of yoga be made accessible to all people — regardless of ability, size, or age.