Live Yoga Practice Options
Come as you are to yoga practice in our Frederick, MD studio. Join in person in our semi-private studio or virtually via Zoom. The only requirement is that you breathe. Everything else is optional!
Every class starts with an intention, a description, as described below. However, every practice is uniquely catered to those who attend, based on the needs and requests of those who show up. We cater to personalization and customization to help each practitioner to find their way to greater ease and alignment. Come just as you are, ask for what you need, and we’ll meet you there.
Community practice is the perfect compliment to a personal practice of yoga, to build confidence and competence in doing life. Life’sWork Yoga is committed to supporting you in intentional self-care to re-discover ease in authentic alignment, rooted in compassion. We offer classes for all experience levels and specialize in customization and adaptation. Our small class sizes and abundant, generous props facilitate deep self-care and authentic connection with self and others.
Looking for seasonal inspiration or deeper integration of the yoga teachings?
Check out our special events and workshops.
Gentle Yoga
Yoga for Mobility. Any practice can be enhanced by using the "right" props in the "right" way. On the mat or in a chair, this practice explores classic postures with the benefit of stability and variety. This practice will guide the beginner or advanced student through a safe, adaptable sequences to build confidence for your personal mobility and stability needs. Participants may choose to practice on mat or from a chair. Great for those NEW to Yoga.
Thera-Yoga Gentle
Yoga for LIFE. A guided experience to relieve neuro-muscular imbalance, reduce joint aches & pain and optimize balance and mobility. Thera-Yoga combines the wisdom of somatic yoga with the intention of mindful strength training and core stabilization. Various therapeutic tools will be weaved into each class focusing on back body strength, core stability and muscular endurance. Ideal for those new to the practice or in need of adaptation guidance and support due to injury, pregnancy, or dis-ease.
Just Breathe: Pranayam
Yoga for Inspiration. A simple practice to restore mind, body and spirit with 15-min of guided breath (pranayam) practice, including traditional yoga and non-traditional breathing techniques. Good for all levels and experience.
Gentle Yoga with Sound Healing
Yoga for Healing. Gentle, fluid, all-level yoga practice. Integrate movements and breath for peace and presence. Adaptations and customization encouraged. Concludes with a healing sound meditation savasana. Great for those NEW to Yoga.
Restorative/Yin
Yoga for Rest/Stress. This practice will renew & restore. Using movement and breath to restore the balance of the body-mind connection, Restorative yoga settles the nervous system and helps return the body to a state of ease. Yin uses extended pauses in heavily propped restorative poses to restore the connective tissues, joints, and the mind-body connection. No experience required. Safe for most. Adaptations offered as needed for those with high anxiety, hyper-mobility, or other needs.
Just Pause: Meditation
Yoga for Peace. 15-minute guided practice to explore breath exercises and meditation techniques, harness the energy of the season and re-balance the demands of living in the modern world. All experience levels and all bodies welcome. Abundant props available (in studio) to allow for comfortable sitting (including chairs!).
$10 Happy Hour
Yoga for Community. Our newest teachers are sharing their enthusiasm and excitement for the practice of Yoga in this SPECIAL HAPPY HOUR practice. Join us in bringing some happy into your day and let this ANYTHING-GOES practice set the tone for gratitude and JOY for your week ahead. All levels welcome.
Breathe-Move-Rest
Yoga for Life. A simple practice to restore mind, body and spirit. 30-min of guided breath (pranayam), simple movement postures (asana) concluding with a sweet savasana (rest). Good for all levels and all mobilities. Participate LIVE OR receive class recording via email to access all week. Chair or mat.
