Class Descriptions

Hold mostly sitting poses for 2 - 5 minutes to transform joint fluids and connective tissue from static to dynamic or something like from dried pasta to cooked pasta. Beginner-friendly, especially beneficial to runners, swimmers and anyone with tight hips and hamstrings. Stay for the optional 30-minutes of guided meditation known as Yoga Nidra.

This two-weekend immersion is designed for dedicated students and teachers desiring to incorporate Yin Yoga into their practice and teaching. 

Come off your yoga mat for this presentation of the rich mythological traditions of India connected to the yoga asanas or postures.   Learn how to transform each yoga pose into a lens through which to discover hidden parts of ourselves.  No physical yoga practice yet, the next time you’re on your yoga mat, you’ll carry with you a deeper understanding of yoga and of yourself.   

Tune into your body by highlighting the nuance of muscle engagement and understanding in asana.  By utilizing the rounded edge of a soft airtrack mat, this class offers many possibilities for secure spinal movements and provides opportunity for strength building of core musculature.  In addition, summon your courage and see where the middle of the airtrack can take you with balance and a broader repertoire of movement. Falling is welcome and safe on this mat. This is an active class.

A slower paced class focusing on basic, foundational yoga poses, safe alignment, modifications for each pose, and breath work. Students will learn how to connect breath with movement, strengthen and stretch the body, relax the muscles, and quiet the mind. Class will include standing and seated poses, as well as poses lying down on the mat. All students need to be able to get up and down from the floor. Beginners as well as more experienced yogis looking for a slower pace are encouraged to attend!

A well-rounded, moderately-physical hatha yoga practice that will lightly warm you up and stretch you out while beginning to train your body for more advanced work.  Includes classical yoga asanas such as sun salutations, standing poses, arm and leg balances and more.  Most appropriate for active beginners and the next level up from Yoga Therapy and Yoga Stretch.  No prior yoga experience needed.

A well-rounded, moderately-physical hatha yoga practice that will lightly warm you up and stretch you out while beginning to train your body for more advanced work.  Includes classical yoga asanas such as sun salutations, standing poses, arm and leg balances and more.  Most appropriate for active beginners and the next level up from Yoga Therapy and Yoga Stretch.  No prior yoga experience needed.

Play hard to feel better!  Develop your strength, range of motion and freedom from joint pain through intense yet smart work at your edges.  Not a beginner practice and the ability to chuckle as you fail is helpful.

These informal gatherings include discussions on monthly wellness topics and can include guest presenters! All members are invited to attend.  Contact Misha Laird at yoga@houstonian.com for more information or to be added to the Yoga Circle email list.

The Yoga Circle will meet just once this fall, taking advantage of the weather to gather outside. The 2-part event will start off with a 30-minute SUP* Stretch & Float session, followed by an informal conversation on the Activity Deck by Arbor Grill. Come for one or both parts!

Part 1:
SUP* Stretch & Float*
with Susie Edebor
12:15 - 12:45 p.m.
*$25/person
Sports Pool
6 spots for the class
MB Reservations Recommended.
*SUP = Stand-Up Paddleboard

Part 2:
Conversation & Connection
12:45 - 1:30 p.m.
Activity Deck
Complimentary
No registration needed.

For more event information, contact Misha Laird at 281.635.0521 or yoga@houstonian.com.

A physically challenging yoga practice that combines traditional yoga poses with the vibes of today’s music. May include on-your-own flow work to music, advanced-level asana work, deep hip openers and inversions. Previous yoga experience recommended.

A physically challenging yoga practice that combines traditional yoga poses with the vibes of today’s music. May include on-your-own flow work to music, advanced-level asana work, deep hip openers and inversions. Previous yoga experience recommended.

Advanced-level, vigorously-physical, flow-based practice followed by yin stretches all accompanied by the vibes of today’s music. High levels of body awareness recommended and plenty experience to safely negotiate advance variations, deep hip openers, unexpected sequencing and classical inversions such as forearm balance and handstand. Come and play for longer!

A physically challenging yoga practice that combines traditional yoga poses with the vibes of today’s music. May include on-your-own flow work to music, advanced-level asana work, deep hip openers and inversions. Previous yoga experience recommended. Per the HEATED designation, the studio will be warmed to 86 degrees for the practice.  

A physically challenging yoga practice that combines traditional yoga poses with the vibes of today’s music. May include on-your-own flow work to music, advanced-level asana work, deep hip openers and inversions. Previous yoga experience recommended.

Raise your heart rate (and more!) in this high intensity interval training class that combines common yoga postures with short bursts of dynamic movements. Come for the challenge; stay for the stretches; walk away with the benefits of a complete whole body workout!

This active beginner-level and higher practice develops functional strength and flexibility. Instead of classical yoga poses, instructors move the class through eclectic processes. Expect a range of poses from the simple to the challenging.

This active beginner-level and higher practice develops functional strength and flexibility. Instead of classical yoga poses, instructors move the class through eclectic processes. Expect a range of poses from the simple to the challenging.