You can do it! Vinyasa is a style of yoga characterized by stringing asanas, aka postures together so that you move from one to another, seamlessly, using breath. This means matching the movement with the breath.  It is a moving meditation that focuses on exploring the relationship between mind, body, and breath. Yes, our vinyasa and Vin-Yin classes are beginner friendly, but they are challenging. Expect to feel strong and stable, more mobile and flexible, and most important the mind will relax and feel more spacious to reduce stress and anxiety. If practiced regularly, it is a tool to make better lifestyle choices. Overall, you just feel better!

Think of EASY FLOW as an introductory class to vinyasa of vinyasa-light. All movements in this class are approached with ease and acceptance. Easy flow, is great for both new practitioners or those who are wanting a more mild class due to muscle fatigue or soreness in the body. 

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SLOW FLOW  is not easy! This is a great class for those who want to deepen their understanding and strengthen their foundation. SLOW FLOW is a vinyasa style class that gives you time to create a better mind and body connection. You'll move through class understanding what each asana/posture demands and a bit more time that allows you to easily understand and work on correct alignment, sharpen your body awareness.

SLOW FLOW also shows you how to take charge of your yoga practice by learning modifications, use of blocks for any asana/pose. 

Power vinyasa was designed to burn more calories, improve endurance, flexibility, lungs, and concentration. Give yourself permission to remove the training wheels and go for it in this high intensity fat burning yoga class, that aids in weight loss!  Power yoga combines ancient yogic movements with the breath in a fluid and  exhilarating way. Benefits of a power vinyasa class will increase your blood circulation (which will make your heart happy), improve your strength, flexibility, & stamina!

Generally if other styles of yoga classes are not your speed, power yoga may be just what you need. Not only will you burn a ton of calories in this class, but you'll leave feeling accomplished thinking, "Wow!, I can't believe I just did that!"

This is a must try class!!! ZUMBA is an extremely fun class that doesn't feel like a workout class at all and we offer it right here at the COSTA RICA YOGA CENTER ;-) 

ZUMBA features movements inspired by various styles of Latin American dance and its associated music. Everythingfrom salsa, bachata, meren-gue, cambia, and so much more.. 

CRYC is extremely excited to offer Zumba as one on our incredible classes.  You'll be dancing and having fun not even realizing you are burning, calories, boosting your endurance, cardiovascular health, and blood pressure.  So, grab a friend, or drop in and make plenty in this very social dance class designed for all.  

 Yin & Restorative yoga postures are referred to as shapes. Yin yoga aims at mildly stressing to joints and connective tissue to activate the Yin energies of the body -- the feminine, soft, lunar, dark energies. Shapes are typically held shapes 3 to  5 minutes or longer, to access deeper tissues in your body and focus on your postures. 

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Restorative yoga is intended to trigger the "relaxation response" in your body, which calms your nervous system. The magic a restorative yoga practice can offer is beyond comparison.  It is truly magic the way practicing this class on a regular basis can truly eliminate anxiety and stress on so many areas of your life in such a short amount of time.  If you are looking for a way to manage stress in your live, you have got to try restorative. 

PILATES tells us we are only as healthy as out spine. PILATES classes at the COSTA RICA YOGA CENTER  are performed on the mat using what we call a magic circle.  Instantly improve coordination, core/body awareness, balance, and improved stance. PILATES magic circle, also known as a Pilates ring is made of flexible rubber and provides a light to medium resistance as you press on it. The magic circle and sometimes light weights are added as a tool to increase intensity and body awarenessto already challenging PILATES CLASS. Benefits of using the Magic Circle include developing balance and muscle control, enhance good posture, intensify mat exercises, and tone your glutes, hamstrings and arms.

Hatha Yoga hasn't changed for 1000's of years. It's root Ha, meaning sun and the, meaning moon. In this all levels class be prepared for longer holds in asanas (aka poses) along with, breathing techniques to quiet the mind and keep you focused through the entire class. Hatha aims at mastering body awareness and the use of the physical body. It also aims in activating chakras to stimulate kundalini and promote spiritual awareness. Improve your mental concentration and strength in the mother of all yoga classes. Experience some breath work and working on the mental strength to be in asanas (poses) typically longer than other classes while deepening the mind body connection. 

Jump into one of our adult karate classes and start learning some invaluable self defense skills. challenge your problem solving skills, trains your self discipline, and confidence. Burn calories, improve coordination and confidence, build strength, and improve your overall understanding of self defense skills. If you are looking to get your child involved in an after school program that will not only be fun, but they will obtain numerous character building skills, then this class may be for you!  In fact, you'll see some changes after just the first few classes.