Instructors and Classes
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Yoga Styles
Which style is best for you?
Since we all have different bodies, and specific individual needs, we offer a few different yoga and pilates methods.These descriptions will help you decide which class may fit you best:
Ashtanga and Vinyasa Flow classes
Combines breath and movement to increase strength, flexibility and balance. These classes are great for people who like a faster pace.Sahaj Yoga
Combines deep postures with breathing and movement to increase flexibility, strength and balance. This is a great class to take to understand the postures and how to align yourself.Pilates
Focuses on core postural muscles which helps to balance the body and provide support for the spine. Pilates focuses on breath and movement while maintaining alignment.Cross-Over Benefits
Climbing and Yoga are a great fit
Why are Yoga and Climbing a good match?There are some essential similarities between yoga and climbing that make the two inseparable. With both, we find ourselves developing a certain level of awareness of our bodies; we begin to understand the importance of breath control; we become mentally strong; we also enhance our physical performance.
There are some essential similarities between yoga and climbing that make the two inseparable. With both, we find ourselves developing a certain level of awareness of our bodies; we begin to understand the importance of breath control; we become mentally strong; we also enhance our physical performance.
Through being mindful and present during yoga and while climbing, we become able to pin point focus on specific parts of our body to allow specific movement. It enables us to control shaking muscles, and create the body tension we need to maintain a particular posture or technique.
Controlled breathing replenishes muscles with the necessary oxygen to recover. Learning to breathe smoothly even when in a difficult position enables us to calm our minds, problem solve, and prevent muscle fatigue. It enables us to move deeper or move through a difficult spot.
Mental Strength happens through the balance of breath, mind and body. Breathing helps us to stay relaxed and focused in the present situation. This allows us to face our fears, and expand our physical limits.
Core strength, static movement, and muscle tension control are required for both climbing and yoga. Through development of movements that require these in one, we are preparing ourselves for the other. Common climbing tightness in hips, hamstrings, and shoulders can be relieved and improved upon by a good yoga session.
Studio Space
A calming place to practice Yoga and Pilates
Momentum’s yoga room is a great place to increase your strength and flexibility. With 750 square feet, we offer a variety of yoga classes and a pilates class. Yoga and pilates help climbers (and non-climbers) to avoid injury, increase core strength, bring calmness to their lives, and increase overall physical and mental health.
