Our Classes
We offer a variety of classes for the brand new student to the more advanced yogi.
Whether you are new to yoga, advanced, or physically limited with movement, our studio can meet your needs!
Our Studio
Our community-focused studio offers smaller class sizes where our trained and certified instructors create a safe and inviting space for you to practice, while sharing their love of yoga with you. You can also schedule a private class or a group private class. Just call the studio at 231-463-4556 to arrange.
Class Descriptions
Embodied Yoga Flow
Embodied Yoga Flow is about being present in your body and having a healthy awareness of physical changes as you move through your practice. This class allows you to practice embodiment through long held poses with intentional and guided breathing. As you build a connection to mind and body, you will learn to trust it, listen to it and embrace it.
The class will include elements of breath practice, warm up, moving flow building toward some intentional practice objectives, cool down and Savasana. Warm up will usually include dedicated core work to warm the body, preparing it for more movement. Poses will be held longer (up to 5 breaths), so that students can explore alignment principles, practice self-reflection and make healing choices based on how they feel in their bodies!
Any BODY is welcome!
Modifications will be offered for all levels of experience.
Gentle Energy Movement - (On hold at this time)
This class will replace the previous Qigong class and will be a mixture of gentle yoga stretches, breath work and meridian energy stimulation, a combination of Yoga and Qigong.
Qigong (pronounced Chee Gong) was developed in China thousands of years ago as part of Chinese medicine. Yoga, meaning to join or yoke together, was also developed thousands of years ago and is a practice to connect body, breath, and mind.
This class will be the perfect combination of two ancient traditions, both with proven physical and emotional healing benefits.
Perfect for all levels of experience in both Yoga or Qigong.
Slow Flow
This is a slow, gentle practice, perfect for all levels. We will mix up styles and move from floor to standing positions, utilizing props, blocks, bolsters, and blankets to assist us in and out of postures. Exploring mindful movement and breath will improve overall strength and flexibility while calming the mind, and bring awareness to the present. Rest your mind and restore balance, while feeling energized and refreshed.
Vinyasa Flow
This class is recommended for students with some yoga experience. We link yoga asanas/postures together so that you move from one to another, seamlessly, using the breath. This class helps build strength, flexibility, and concentration while calming the mind.
Evening Slow Flow
This evening Slow Flow Yoga is geared specifically for those new to yoga or those who are interested in a gentle evening practice. This class incorporates simple flowing sequences to warm up the body, as well as slower paced movements focusing on alignment, strength, balance, and flexibility. Modifications will always be offered for more advanced practitioners.
Kundalini Yoga
Kundalini Yoga is a creative and dynamic form of yoga that uses various breathing techniques while incorporating movement, mantras, and meditation. We move through sequences called “Kriyas” where intentions are used throughout each sequence. Singing or Mantras may be included during the sequence to increase energy in the body and balance the nervous system. Classes and specific Kriyas may be repeated for several weeks prior to moving to another Kriya or sequence. Modifications will be offered throughout the various poses making this perfect for all levels of experience.
Restorative Yoga
Restorative yoga stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, which slows the heart rate, regulates blood pressure, and relaxes the body. It is considered particularly beneficial for those suffering from anxiety, insomnia, or headaches, as well as other stress-related conditions. This type of yoga is also believed to boost the immune system and accelerate the body’s natural healing process. This class is designed for all levels of yoga practice. The classes are relaxing and slow paced, with a whole class using as few as five or six postures which are held for long periods of time. Props are used often to allow the body to be in the most comfortable, supported position possible. This may include bolsters, blankets, blocks, and belts. Gentle music may be played, and the practice may be combined with guided meditation.
Vin Yin Yoga
This class will begin with a flow, Yang (muscular) movement, through various sun salutations, energy flows and balancing postures. In the second half of the class we will come down to the floor creating Yin energy with passive stretches, which will be held for about 2-5 minutes, targeting the connective tissues and stimulating joint lubrication. You will leave feeling balanced mentally and physically.
Yin Yoga
Yin yoga usually consists of a series of long-held, passive floor poses that mainly work the lower part of the body – the hips, pelvis, inner thighs, lower spine. These areas are especially rich in connective tissues. The poses are held for three to five minutes, sometimes longer. This a perfect class for beginners and all levels of practice.
Yoga For Flexibility and Strength
A blend of yin and yang asanas will balance relaxation and energy flow. Longer holds will target the connective tissues and ligaments. Muscle work will focus on both lengthening and strengthening. If you experience high intensity at work, home or play this practice will quiet your mind and relax your body. Enjoy overall improved flexibility and strength. Breath will enhance a deep state of relaxation in the body and mind. Appropriate for all levels.
Gentle Explorative Yoga - (On Hold)
Whether new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, you will find an opportunity for growth and challenge in this practice.
We will begin class with a gentle flow as we warm the physical body. We’ll focus on connecting breath (pranayama) with present moment awareness to create union of body, mind and heart.
Periodic holds will help us build strength as we explore proper asana (poses) alignments.
Full Moon - New Moon
A Full Moon occurs when the sun and moon are opposite from each other, gravitationally influencing the earth. With its pull, it changes the tides of the ocean, signifying fulfillment, and completion. It calls for reflection, and gratitude for the abundance in our lives. During the full moon, the energy is at its peak, making it an ideal time for self-reflection, renewal, and powerful meditation.
Practicing yoga during the full moon helps us understand we are cyclical beings. We learn to connect with our own natural cycles. When we are in harmony with nature, we feel more connected to ourselves and the world around us.
New Moon The new moon is a celestial event that is associated with new beginnings, fresh starts, and the potential for growth and transformation. You may find your energy is lower than usual and emotions are heightened. During this time, we have an opportunity to rest and reflect and draw our energy inward for nourishing.
Private Class Descriptions & Pricing
In Studio Pricing:
$100 minimum
2 or fewer students included, every additional student is $20.
Off Site Pricing:
$125 minimum
5 or fewer students included, every additional student is $25.
Private Yoga - Most teachers available
Enjoy an individual private class or a private class for several people. We will also accommodate off site, coming to your home or other space.
Private Yoga Therapy with Janet Weaver, C-IAYT
This therapeutic class will introduce you to stress management using yoga therapy techniques as a means for self-management of acute and chronic stressors. We will use breath techniques, mudras (hand gestures), movement and guided mindfulness/meditation techniques to progressively develop your self-awareness. As you learn to identify precursors to acute expressions of stress you will gain increasing control over the body – mind stress reaction, reversing the stress response before it creates harm.
Client Testimonials
“Elk Rapids Yoga Flow is such a great yoga studio! I leave class feeling challenged, energized, and most of all centered. I can take the hour for myself knowing I will get exactly what I need in a yoga class. I can’t name a favorite instructor-they are all excellent teachers with their own personality and flair to offer each session. The studio is warm and inviting, and is a real gem within the village of Elk Rapids.”