Early Evening Drop In Class: Slow Flow Vinyasa

Work out your stress and wind down your day with our drop-in yoga class!

Slow Flow Vinyasa 1-2

Thursdays | 6–7:15pm | $18/class or use your class pass
Led by Megan Llambias

During this breath-centered practice, you will experience an intermediate Vinyasa flow practice, but as a calming, slow flow that includes twists and forward folds. We begin exactly how we are: whether we are low energy, stressed, happy, in pain or feeling great after a busy day's work.  

As you move through this breath-centered practice, you will learn to heighten your awareness to the subtle sensations that arise as you dive deeper into the your own individual expression of yoga. Although you will experience flow, what lies beneath the surface is the attitude of relaxed awareness. You will learn to be mindful of each pose and the space in between.

Throughout the class, you will engage in a creative sequence combining conscious awareness of the breath and synchronized movement. Restorative yoga postures and a lying meditation are integrated at the end of the class to come to a deep place of relaxation as we finish the practice.  

Come as you are and leave feeling better! Relaxed and at ease. Your tension soothed;  mind chatter quieted. And ready for a deeper, more replenishing night's sleep. 

For Megan, yoga is about healing. It’s about coming into a safe place to explore your body, breath and most importantly your mind. It’s an opportunity slow down and listen. 

Megan is passionate about people and yoga. To see people’s faces when they walk in... and then when they walk out, for her is the epitome of joy. To witness transformation is an epic gift. Join her on Thursdays! ❤️✨🙏

New Early Morning Drop In Class: Yoga Commitment

Start your morning with our new drop-in yoga class!

Yoga Commitment

Marina Lisjonok

Tuesdays & Thursdays | 6–7:30am | $18/class or use your class pass
Led by Marina Lisjonok

Asana • Pranayama • Meditation

This inspiring daily class is a complete practice of classical Hatha Yoga with the elements of vinyasa. This means classes will consist of warm-ups (including Sun Salutations), followed by the classical static postures with variations for all levels. Each class will end with pranayama and short meditation. This will help you to awaken and energize your body, obtain a yogic mind, and connect to your spirit to fully show up and attend to your daily activities and responsibilities.

Develop a regular practice and take control of your life. Commit to meet your higher self each morning, and your decisions and your life become original… Start each day with a powerful practice and every challenge becomes opportunity. 

20 Years and Forever Blessed

In January 1998, I signed a lease to begin what would be a leap of faith into being a business owner. I never wanted to own a business, but it became the best way to share the teachings of yoga. That leap of faith is now entering into our 20th year!

One never plans to go into something with a stop date, but its hard to fathom that we are still thriving, and our community keeps growing. As anyone knows running a business can never be sustained unless there is a team and a strong intention. The truth is everyone is invaluable to its success. So I must give a huge, grateful shout out to the amazing and dedicated teachers that have been the foundation of YAF.

Michael Taylor has been the most incredible gift, not only for all his students, but also for keeping the center vibrant with his passionate integrity for teaching yoga. He continued to study and learn over these 20 years, and his teaching have touched hundreds of souls and helped make our center the valuable place of healing it is today. His humor and huge heart have been a blessing in my life and for all who know him.  

Joyce Owens has also been teaching at YAF since our opening. She has never missed a class unless she was out of town on a family trip. In snow, rain, heat waves and cold freezing weather, Joyce was always there for her students. She has touched so many lives at YAF. Her gifts of music and being a healing source of love is why our center is so special. Not to mention that Joyce is enjoying a full life as a yogi in her 70”s! She's a true inspiration for everyone that assumes age stops our ability to be vibrant and healthy in mind, body and spirit!

I also want to thank Ellen Duff, who continues to be the light at YAF. Her devotion to living in her heart has touched so many. We are very grateful she has returned from Florida and is back at YAF.

I don’t think I would have had the courage to open back in 1998 if these special friends had not been in my life to support this group endeavor. 

Now my deepest appreciation goes out to Karen Weber, Pam Keillor, Candy Stevens, Marina Lisjonok, DL Heraty, Meredith Harbor, Patty Bilbro, Julie Pate, Julie Stewart, Therese Carlson, Krista Fox, Lisa Sparagna, Donna Prenta, Megan Llambias, Kay Gilmore and all the many teachers that have shared their amazing wisdom and heartfelt teachings over these past twenty years. Please know that I am forever blessed and full of gratitude for the family we have created and for the students that have shared in our story.

We are planning a big event to celebrate come April. To honor our community, we will be offering gifted classes throughout the month!

Further, if this isn't enough. come July I am holding an amazing  retreat and excursion trip in Greece! Registration is open with an early bird savings being offered through February 15. The trip is limited to 14 so don't wait to sign up. Check the website for details and let's enjoy the beauty of living in the light!

This year my wish is that we may continue to love and nourish the deepest place in each of ourselves, and that may YAF continues to be our home for continuous growth! Happy 2018!!

Many blessings,

Laura Jane