CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Flow Yoga (previously known as Flow Hot Yoga on Mandeville St) is based at the Flow Wellbeing Centre, 229 Fitzgerald Ave Christchurch. A beautiful purpose-built facility that is comprised of 3 studios, aptly themed by the elements. Each of the studios provides an experience that characterises the yoga and workshop classes on offer. Flow Yoga classes are hosted in the Earth (24 - 26°c) and Fire Studios (36 - 38°c) with both offering options for new comers and well versed yogis of all ages.
EARTH STUDIO
24 - 26°c
The nurturing ‘Earth’ studio encourages comforting reset.
For those who love the benefits of practicing in a neutral environment, 24-26°c is neither cool nor hot. This studio is darker and womb-like, to hold you comfortably while you maintain wellness.
YIN YANG (YY)
RELEASE + REJUVENATE
A balance between lying down (floor based), and upright-standing practice
60 & 90mins
Yin Yang offers the contrast of gentle floor to standing sequences, and back down to earth again. This class is all about the balance between being and doing. Perfect for those who love both the floor based slow and deep sequencing, and a wave of standing flowing Vinyasa between.
*Beginners Series or history of yoga practice recommended but not required.
**Not suitable for women beyond first trimester in pregnancy.
YIN (Y)
RELEASE + RECONNECT
This is a floor based practice
60 & 90mins
Yin gifts us the slow teasing out of space within the body. This meditative floor based practice explores a combination of gentle somatic movements and longer holds. When you require heart resting, know this will leave your body stretched and released.
*Beginners Series or history of yoga practice recommended but not required.
**Not suitable for women beyond first trimester in pregnancy.
RESTORATIVE (R)
REPAIR, RESET + RECONNECT
This is a floor based practice
60 & 90mins
This is a floor based practice using supportive props (blankets, bolsters, blocks, straps and balls), to encourage the body’s repair and reset. Designed to recreate the brainwaves of recovery and sleep, restorative yoga is for those who want to learn how to balance a fast and chaotic lifestyle, with a necessary stillness.
*Not suitable for women beyond first trimester pregnancy.
FLOW (F)
FLOW TO FIND YOUR NATURAL GLOW
Mostly upright-standing practice
60, 90mins
A flowing sequence, grounded in traditional sun salutation, with a diverse balance between strength and flexibility, within YOUR ABILITY. Perfect for those who love to practice yoga in a neutral temperature environment. Some like it hot and some like it cool.
*Previous Beginners Series or history of yoga practice recommended but not required.
SLOW FLOW (SF)
DISCOVER, BUILD KNOWLEDGE + CONFIDENCE.
Mostly upright-standing practice
60, 90mins
Slow FlowYoga offers the foundational shapes (asana) to prepare for practice.
Perfect for those who would love to move slowly and are wanting to learn how and what is yoga. There are multiple points of entry to any yoga sequence and we offer you the opportunity to slowly experience classes, so you are safely prepared to build upon your practice; ready – set – GO to Slow Flow.
THE BIG RESTORE (BR)
DEEP REPAIR, RESET + RECONNECT
This is a floor based practice
120mins
Immerse yourself with two hours to retreat within in this monthly Saturday celebration.
This is a floor based practice using supportive props (blankets, bolsters, blocks, straps and balls), to encourage the body’s repair and reset. Designed to recreate the brainwaves of recovery and sleep, restorative yoga is for those who want to learn how to balance a fast and chaotic lifestyle with a necessary stillness.
*Not suitable for women beyond first trimester pregnancy.
KARMA YIN (KY)
CONTRIBUTE, RELEASE, RECONNECT
This is a floor based practice
60mins
Your proceeds from this Karma Class are gifted to local charities that Flow Wellbeing support. Gift yourself and your community.
Yin offers us the slow teasing out of space within the body. This meditative floor based practice explores a combination of gentle somatic movements and longer holds. When you require heart resting, know this will leave your body stretched and released.
*Beginners Series or history of yoga practice recommended but not required.
**Not suitable for women beyond first trimester in pregnancy.
RESTORATIVE BREATH JOURNEY (RBJ)
CONNECT, FOCUS, STILLNESS
This is a floor based practice
60mins
The mind can control the body, and the breath can control the mind. In this busy world, you can learn to access your rest, digest and repair nervous system, strengthen your mind by focusing on breath. We blend East and West by using modern mindfulness, and ancient yogic breathing practices to support your journey. This class offers you the opportunity to learn more about your breath, and allows the whole body to find calm.
*no contraindications for this class - all welcome
MAT PILATES (MP)
STRENGTH, BALANCE, POSTURE
This is a mostly upright practice
60mins
Pilates is a practice designed to facilitate and encourage functional movement principles through the use of breath, control, and alignment. Emphasizing spine articulation and functional movement, Pilates enhances flexibility, improves posture, and increases body awareness. Ultimately, you will walk away with a positive movement experience.
*Not suitable for women beyond first trimester pregnancy.
FIRE STUDIO
36 - 38°c
The stunning ‘Fire’ studio encourages a detoxifying sweat.
For those who love the benefits of practicing in a heated environment, 36-38°c helps to facilitate a deep effective stretch for the whole body. Our heating system is state of the art. Optimal humidity offers a balance between dry and moist environment for your health and comfort.The air is continuously exchanged to eliminate extra co2. Our students say this studio feels more like a comfortable 35°c.
* Not suitable for women in pregnancy or children under 13yrs.
HOT FLOW (H)
HOT, FLOWING, STRETCH, STRENGTH + SWEAT
Mostly upright-standing practice
50(lunchtime), 60mins
A flowing sequence, grounded in traditional sun salutation, with a diverse balance between strength and flexibility, within YOUR ABILITY. Perfect for those who love a flowing practice and the detoxification of sweat.
*Previous Beginners Series or history of yoga practice recommended but not required.
POWER VINYASA (P)
50 (lunchtime), 60mins
Power Vinyasa is a dynamic movement practice, grounded in sun salutation, to suit those who like to build strength and feel strong. All classes include options to gradually support your strength, so we meet you where YOUR POWER is.
* Previous Beginners Series or history of yoga practice recommended but not required.
HOT YOGA 26+2 (H26+2)
MOBILITY, STABILITY, STRENGTH
60mins
A journey of 26 Hatha Yoga postures and two breathing exercises, this sequence begins with a standing series to restore your musculo-skeletal balance, followed by floor postures to align your spine.
The series aims to keep you supple and adaptive, enhancing mobility, stability, strength and attuned body awareness as you forge a powerful connection between body, mind and breath.
* Previous Beginners Series or history of yoga practice recommended but not required.
SOUND CLASS (SC)
UNHEATED
60mins
In this sound class you can let the healing frequencies take you into a deep meditative state,
where healing naturally occurs.
Sound bathing has been shown to reduce your stress levels, help with mental and physical health conditions, and improve your general well-being.
Teachers will use a variety of instruments and methods, including sound bowls, chanting, and singing.
*no contraindications for this class - all welcome