CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Flow Yoga has moved (previously known as Flow Hot Yoga on Mandeville St), and is now based at the Flow Wellbeing Centre, 229 Fitzgerald Ave Christchurch. A beautiful new purpose-built facility that is comprised of 4 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.
SUN SALUTATIONS FLOW (SS)
SHORT + SIMPLE, SWEET-COOL
Mostly upright-standing practice
30mins
A flowing traditional sun salutation, with a diverse balance between strength and flexibility, within YOUR ABILITY. Perfect for those who want to rise with the sun and spent 30mins lighting up their day, with a short and oh so sweet sweat!
*Previous Beginners Series or history of yoga practice recommended but not required.
**Not suitable for women beyond first trimester in pregnancy.
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.
SHAKTI YIN YANG (SYY)
FOCUS, STIMULATE, RELEASE + REJUVENATE
A balance between lying down (floor based), and upright-standing practice
60 & 90mins
The Shakti Mat is used as a tool to focus the mind and bring blood flow to the areas of contact. It’s interspersed throughout the class to offer you a deeper experience. You’ll feel prickly warm, then released and relaxed muscles and mind. Yin Yang class style offers the contrast of gentle floor to standing sequences, and back down to earth again. This class is perfect for those who love the balance of a Yin Yang class, with the added unique Shakti experience. Bring your own mat, or find one to purchase or hire in studio.
*Not suitable for women in pregnancy.
GOLDEN YOGI’S (GY)
FREEDOM, BALANCE, CONNECTION & COMFORT
A balance between lying down (floor based), and upright-standing practice
60, 90mins
Golden Yogi’s for our over 60’s community who seek freedom in their body. Through a release of tension we can ease our range of motion. Discover the joy of moving freely that yoga offers through gentle movement and stretching. Here is an opportunity to connect with new friends and your whole body health.
*Required ability to get up and down from the floor independently.
*Please note, over 60’s welcome to any Flow Wellbeing classes – this is simply a more specific class for our Golden Yogi Community.
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.
THE BIG RESTORATIVE (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
60, 90mins
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.
MEDITATION (M)
CONNECT, FOCUS, STILLNESS
This is a floor based practice
30mins
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
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), 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 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), 60, 90mins
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.
MORNING FLOW (M)
SHORT + SIMPLE, SWEET-SWEAT
30mins
A flowing traditional sun salutation, with a diverse balance between strength and flexibility, within YOUR ABILITY. Perfect for those who want to rise with the sun and spent 30mins lighting up their day, with a short and oh so sweet sweat!
* Previous Beginners Series or history of yoga practice recommended but not required.
** Not suitable for pregnant women or children under 13yrs.
BEGINNERS HOT YOGA (BHY)
60mins