JOY Classes
Grow in your yoga practice with us.
You are on a journey to change your life by improving your health and wellness. Our experienced instructors are honored to guide you and walk beside you each step of the way.
We have classes for everyone from beginners to more experienced yogis. Additionally, we offer modifications to students with limitations, injuries, etc. Let your instructor know about any concerns before class.
“Yoga in the morning is my absolute foundation and sanity. If I start the day with focus and structure, everything goes well from there.”
Which class is right for you?
Let us help you navigate the choices!
Do you have special health needs? We have classes that will benefit you and help you move toward healing. We always welcome and encourage the use of props at JOY. We also have private sessions, allowing you to work directly with a teacher to address your specific concerns.
Private Group Sessions Available: In addition to Private Sessions, we can also customize a class for your group. Private group sessions are the perfect way to celebrate a birthday, a bridal party or pre-wedding gathering, or just get together with good friends. We can create a customized experience for groups of 3-25 students. Choose a vigorous class or a relaxing experience by candlelight. We will work with you to personalize the theme, poses, and difficulty level.
Call us at 860-680-1482
or email info@journeyofyoga.com for guidance.
If you are just getting started:
Gentle Yoga, Morning Flow, Slow Flow, Yoga for Osteoporosis
If you want flowing movement with options given to increase or decrease intensity:
Morning Flow, Slow Flow, Vinyasa
If you have practiced yoga for a while and want to move beyond the basics:
Slow Flow, Morning Flow, Vinyasa, Yin Yoga
If you want a strong focus on strengthening:
Vinyasa, Yin Yoga, Yoga for Healthy Bones
If you want a class that is relaxing, healing, and moves slowly:
Gentle or Yin Yoga
If you are interested in cultivating mindfulness:
All of our classes help with mindfulness with a focus on breath work and being present
Slow/Morning Flow
This all-levels class emphasizes the powerful connection between breath and movement. You'll move mindfully while building strength and balance on the mat. Enjoy this opportunity to slow down, move mindfully, and breathe deeply.
Yin Yoga
Yin Yoga classes are suitable for students of all levels. Yin Yoga works on the yin (connective) tissues of the body by gently stretching steadily and quietly. As you move into poses, many supported by props, your body responds by gradually making these tissues longer and stronger.
Vinyasa
Vinyasa classes are appropriate for mixed levels of students. This class introduces students to basic postures, teaches you how to move with your breath, and helps you feel comfortable in your yoga practice. This class challenges students mentally and physically before moving toward the relaxing final pose, savasana. Some classes may end with a short meditation.
Gentle Yoga
Gentle Yoga classes are appropriate for students at all levels, including beginners. Gentle yoga is perfect for times of high stress or low energy, as well as when healing from injury or illness. Nurture yourself as you safely build mobility and flexibility with breathing, gentle poses, and relaxation.
Yoga for Healthy Bones
This all levels class will help increase bone density, build muscle, and improve joint health. It is based upon the clinically proven protocol for strengthening bones, developed by Loren Fishman, MD. Postures are held long enough to stimulate bone growth, and props are often used to achieve well aligned joints and improve balance. Students with arthritis, low bone density, and back/joint pain will benefit.
Private Session
Private sessions are recommended for all students. A private session is perfect if you are:
new to yoga
seeking to deepen your understanding of alignment, meditation or breathing
suffering from chronic pain or illness
recovering from surgery
pregnant
dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, or insomnia