Here are the styles of yoga classes that I teach:
I am a trauma-informed and healing-centered yoga teacher. I create a safe, welcoming space and my classes are open to everyone — all ages, abilities, and identities. I offer a variety of class options, including virtual and in-person. Here are the descriptions for the different styles of yoga classes I offer, so you can pick your first (or next) class with confidence. If you are interested in scheduling a private 1:1 or group yoga, meditation, or mindful breathing class or workshop, please contact me at amy@joyfullovinglife.com.
Caring Community Yoga
A safe space and gentle practice for individuals and families with special needs.
This is a less structured, beginner-friendly 60 minute gentle yoga and mindful breathing class for individuals and families with ADHD, autism, other special needs, and anyone seeking a kind, safe, supportive community. All ages, abilities, and identities are welcome. Bring a yoga mat or borrow one of mine.
Upcoming
Chair Yoga
Slow, supported movements for people with limited mobility.
Chair Yoga is a 60 minute beginner-friendly class combining gentle stretches, basic yoga asanas, and balance poses via the support of a chair to increase flexibility and strength, improve balance and posture, manage pain, enhance coordination, and promote relaxation. Best for seniors, expectant moms, and people of any age with limited mobility or range of motion. Chairs are provided.
Upcoming
Couples Yoga Date Night
A fun, playful, and intimate experience for couples of all kinds to move, connect, and deepen their love for each other.
Are you looking for a fun and unique date night to connect with your sweetie? Join us for a relaxing evening of yoga, gentle partner massage for face and shoulders, and helpful relationship tips for keeping your relationship healthy and thriving! Whether you're newly dating or have been together for years, this is your night to slow down and simply be present with the person you love. This is a safe and supportive space, and all couples are welcome. This is a 90 minute class. Cost is $45/couple. Please dress comfortably and bring a yoga mat for each of you.
Upcoming
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Gentle Flow Yoga
Smooth and flowing movements linked with breath — the perfect class for beginning or returning to yoga.
This is a 60 minute low-to-moderate intensity class with slower-paced Vinyasa style movements that are united with the breath to increase mobility, strength, balance, flexibility, and relaxation. Perfect for beginners, families, active older adults and seniors, and athletes for post-race or post-workout active recovery. Bring a yoga mat or borrow one of mine. Yoga blocks and straps are also available to support your practice.
Upcoming
Hatha Yoga
Meditation and mindful poses for flexibility, balance, and strength.
Hatha Yoga is a lower intensity, slower-paced 60 minute class allowing for holding poses for several breaths, mindful movements with a focus on alignment to improve flexibility and strength, energy rebalancing, and brief guided meditations for mindful relaxation and stress reduction. Excellent for beginners, families, active older adults and seniors, and athletes for recovery and increased focus and self-awareness. Bring a yoga mat or borrow one of mine. Yoga blocks and straps are also available to support your practice.
Upcoming
Kid Yoga
Fun, playful, and just for kids!
This is a 45 minute class for children ages 2-12. Kid Yoga consists of fun and playful yoga asanas, balance poses, mindful breathing, story time, and thankfulness activity with a focus on learning how to follow directions, enhance creativity and imagination, and increase self-awareness and self-regulation. Cost is $10/student. Please note that a parent/guardian or caregiver is required to stay for the duration of class.
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Poses with Props Yoga
Learn how to use yoga blocks, straps, and bolsters to support or enhance your yoga practice.
Poses with Props is a lower intensity 60 minute class that combines basic yoga asanas with instruction on the use of yoga blocks, straps, and bolsters to help students become familiar with the safe use of yoga props, as well as their benefits in supporting and enhancing one's yoga practice for improved balance and flexibility. All yoga props are provided. Class size is limited to 10 students. All ages and abilities are welcome.
Upcoming
Power Yoga
Boost cardiovascular fitness while increasing stamina, balance, flexibility, and strength.
Power Yoga is a higher intensity, faster-paced 60 minute class for athletes and active people of all ages. Continuously flowing Vinyasa-inspired movement is synchronized with breath to boost cardiovascular fitness, increase stamina, enhance core and overall physical strength, deepen self-awareness, promote better balance and flexibility, and reduce risk for injury. Bring a yoga mat or borrow one of mine. Yoga blocks and straps are also available to support your practice. You may also choose to bring a water bottle and a small towel, especially if you are prone to sweating during physical activity.
Upcoming
Restorative Yoga
Contact me to schedule your private 1:1 or small group class.
This is a deeply restful 60 minute practice consisting of mindful breathing during a series of supported postures that are held for 3-15 minutes to allow for gentle stretching and deep relaxation. For all ages and abilities. Bring a yoga mat or borrow one of mine. Yoga bolsters, blocks, straps, and blankets are also available to support your practice.
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SUP Yoga
Try yoga on a Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Board!
Come try a fun yoga practice in the water on a stand up paddle board (SUP board)! This 90 minute class is for ages 10+. We will meet at the Lake Williams boat launch and parking area, accessible via Water Street in Jacobus, PA. We will start with a brief introduction on land, then paddle to a quiet area for our yoga class, and then paddle back to the boat launch. Cost is $25/person. You can bring your own SUP board and PFD, or please email me at Amy@JoyfulLovingLife.com to request to borrow mind (if still available). You don’t have to be “good” at swimming, SUP boarding, balancing, or yoga to try out a SUP Yoga class. It is beginner-friendly and can easily be adapted for all abilities.
Upcoming
Virtual Gentle Flow Yoga
Smooth and flowing movements linked with breath — the perfect class for beginning or returning to yoga, from the convenience of your home.
This is a 60 minute low-to-moderate intensity class with slower-paced Vinyasa style movements that are united with the breath to increase mobility, strength, balance, flexibility, and relaxation. Perfect for beginners, families, active older adults and seniors, and athletes for post-race or post-workout active recovery. This popular class is offered virtually so you can practice from the comfort and convenience of your home or while traveling.
Upcoming
Virtual Hatha Yoga
Meditation and mindful poses for flexibility, balance, and strength.
This is a low-intensity and slower-paced style of yoga, allowing for holding poses for several breaths, mindful movements with a focus on alignment to improve flexibility and strength, energy rebalancing, and brief guided meditations for mindful relaxation and stress reduction. This 60 minute class is ideal for beginners, people of all ages including active older adults and seniors, and athletes for recovery and increased focus and self-awareness. This class is offered virtually via Zoom so you can relax in the privacy, comfort, and convenience of your own home. Student video and sound will be turned off to reduce distractions for yourself and others. Please dress comfortably and have a yoga mat and any yoga props needed to support you in this gentle practice.
Upcoming
Virtual Yoga Nidra
"Restful repose" for deep relaxation, stress reduction, and improved quality of sleep.
This 60 minute deep relaxation guided meditation is designed to reduce stress and promote better sleep. There may be brief periods of sitting at the start and end; however, you will be lying comfortably on your back or side or in a reclined position (savasana) for the majority of the session. This class is offered virtually via Zoom so you can relax in the privacy, comfort, and convenience of your own home. Student video and sound will be turned off to reduce distractions for yourself and others. Please dress comfortably and use any bolsters, pillows, blankets, or other supports to keep you comfortable throughout this calm and restful practice. For all ages and abilities.
Upcoming
Yin Yoga
Contact me to schedule your private 1:1 or small group class.
This 60 minute class consists of a series of supported yoga postures while sitting on the floor. Each yoga posture is held for 3-5 minutes to promote relaxation, target deep connective tissues (ligaments, joints, and fascia) throughout the body (rather than muscles), increase flexibility, improve joint mobility, and release deep tension. For all ages and abilities. Bring a yoga mat or borrow one of mine. Yoga bolsters, blocks, straps, and blankets are also available to support your practice.
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