PRALAYA YOGA HOUSTON
CLASS OFFERINGS
At Pralaya Yoga Studio in Houston we offer a wide variety of classes that cater to the diverse needs of our community. Enjoy the range of classes from beginner to advanced, personal practices to family classes, traditional Ashtanga yoga to the Chinese Tai Chi martial art, and of course our teacher training programs.
Read on to learn about what our classes entail. You can also view our up to date class schedule online or, if you prefer something more tangible, pick up a printed schedule for the month in the studio.
Read on to learn about what our classes entail. You can also view our up to date class schedule online or, if you prefer something more tangible, pick up a printed schedule for the month in the studio.
Pralaya Beginner
This class type is for all those new to yoga or new to PRALAYA yoga. Learn fundamental postures and alignment principles that will enable a safe and effective beginning to or advancement of a yoga practice. Expect detailed instruction and adjustments. Leave class having discovered new ways to activate muscles and replenished with a calm energy.
Pralaya ALL LEVELS
For active beginners to experienced. Achieve muscle balance through the cultivation of strength and flexibility. Explore variations on classical poses and an introduction to pranayama (breathing) in order to maximize the activation of muscles, organs, and energy systems. For those with more experience, find challenge in pose progressions. Expect detailed instruction, revisiting of simple reference poses (i.e. forward fold, squat) to highlight the state of muscle balance, and mention of physiological effects of poses. Leave class feeling the best kind of paradox - accomplished yet challenged and relaxed yet energetic.
PRALAYA EXPERIENCED
For those with a regular yoga practice. Achieve muscle balance through the cultivation of strength and flexibility. Explore more advanced variations on classical poses and go deeper into different types of pranayama (breathing) in order to maximize the activation of muscles, organs, and energy systems. Expect to be challenged in pose progressions as well as detailed explanations of a given pose’s physiological effects. Leave class feeling the best kind of paradox – accomplished yet challenged and relaxed yet energetic.
PRALAYA ALL LEVELS – FLOW
For active beginners to experienced. This class brings a slow vinyasa-style to PRALAYA, as poses are linked together with breath. Achieve muscle balance through the cultivation of strength and flexibility. Explore variations on classical poses and an introduction to pranayama (breathing) in order to maximize the activation of muscles, organs, and energy systems. For those with more experience, find challenge in pose progressions within the flow sequence. Expect a steady pace with detailed instruction. Leave class feeling the best kind of paradox - accomplished yet challenged and relaxed yet energetic.
ASHTANGA INTRO
In this 75 minute class, students will learn the fundamentals of the Ashtanga Primary Series sequence. All classes will proceed through the entire Standing Series ("As it is") and some seated postures will be taught (including 1/2 vinyasa between each seated posture with option for "Noyasa" anytime). Modifications will be taught so that the series will be accessible to all levels of practitioners. The class will conclude with inversions and a final relaxation.
PRALAYA TRAINING
For all interested in learning about yoga in an academic context. Improve individual yoga practice or teaching by joining PRALAYA Yoga Creator, Robert Boustany, and/or esteemed guest speakers for a lecture and relaxed Q&A forum focusing on a variety of relevant topics. Classes with Robert and select guest lecturers count towards Yoga Alliance continuing education (CE) requirements for teachers.
TAI CHI
For all – beginners and those with health conditions to experienced yogis and elite athletes. Restore energy and improve muscle control in this ancient Chinese martial arts practice. Combine slow, deliberate movements, meditation, and breathing exercises for a low-impact means of achieving increased circulation, balance and alignment.