Discover Vī Yoga Studio
Class Descriptions
Located in beautiful downtown Santa Barbara, we are a boutique yoga studio emphasizing small class sizes and high level instruction from experienced teachers. At Vī Yoga, we believe in the transformative power of yoga. Our approach combines traditional practices with modern techniques to foster physical and mental well-being. Here's an overview of the classes we offer:
Flow
A dynamic vinyasa flow class with attention to alignment, strength, flexibility and balance. Challenging but accessible to all levels.
Advanced Fundamentals
A class focused on refinement of the postures with a granular approach to alignment. This class deepens students’ engagement within the asana practice safely and fine tunes details in their expression of the poses.
Deep Stretch (Yin)
In Deep Stretch we will focus on long, passive holds to safely increase flexibility, range of movement, and mobility. Longer holds allow us to work beyond superficial muscles and into the body’s connective tissue, including ligaments, fascia and tendons.
Slow Burn (Flow/Vinyasa)
Slow Burn is an intense vinyasa class that combines strong, long holds (up to ten breaths) with the dynamic actions typical of flow. We build heat and strength through these long holds that combine principles from both Ashtanga and Iyengar traditions.
Ashtanga Mix
Ashtanga is the basis for vinyasa and can be more challenging than a typical flow class. Ashtanga Mix offers an opportunity to level up your practice in terms of the vinyasa, flexibility and endurance. This class follows the traditional Ashtanga sequencing with sun salutations, standing series, seated postures, and finishing sequence.
Core
Core focuses on building balance and stability by strengthening all the layers of our core muscles. The movements in this class are rooted in advancing your practice from a strong and supple center. We achieve this by articulating the spine safely across all planes. Students will come away from the class with an enhanced sense of grace and control. Benefits include more refined posture on and off the mat.
Candlelight Flow
This class involves flow, candles, and really good music. Need we say more?
Open Mat/Mysore with Individualized Instruction
A chance for students to work on their own practices under supervision and with the assistance of a teacher. Personalized instruction will be available throughout the open mat time.