New Students

The Benefits of Yoga

There are many different styles of yoga. Some styles are fast paced and vigorous while others are very gentle and slow-moving. All of the styles of yoga have benefits, so evaluating your individual needs and personality type will help point you in the right direction. Read the descriptions of the styles of yoga offered at Namaste Yoga Studio.

Yoga:
• Calms the mind, reduces stress and anxiety
• Revitalizes the body and mind
• Slows heart rate
• Lowers blood pressure
• Increases circulation
• Strengthens and tones muscles
• Helps to detoxify system
• Improves function of internal organs
• Balances muscular system
• Increases metabolism and energy
• Can help reduce depression, stress, and insomnia

Yoga Journey

Yoga can be the most rewarding experience of your life. But we also understand that creating new experiences takes courage and we want to help you in your journey. We encourage you to explore yoga as the ultimate mind, body, spirit connection and transform your life.

How do I get started?

Brand new to yoga and not sure where to start? Target any class with the following titles: gentle flow, slow stretch, slow flow, yin yoga, adaptive/chair yoga, friday night lite or movement+meditation. You will be well-cared for and in the right place to learn the practice of yoga.

We ask you to observe these guidelines for our classes at Namaste Yoga Studio:

•Attire: clean bare feet; comfortable, yet fitted clothing.

•Bring a mat and props with you if you have them. Namaste Yoga Studio offers mats and props to borrow as well, free of charge.
Our staff can help you select the right mat for your practice, and Namaste Yoga Studio has options for you to purchase to create your best experience.

•Please be mindful of wearing strong fragrances as it may affect the experience of the students around you.

•It is ideal to practice on an empty stomach.

•New students should arrive 10-15 minutes before first class.

•Arrive for class 5-10 minutes early.

•Please turn off cell phones during class.

•Please limit talking in the hallway if there is a class in session.

•We have entrances at the front AND the back of the building. Feel free to park and enter through either door.