Class Descriptions
Yin Yoga
Like a slow medicine, Yin Yoga is a slow-moving meditation that focuses on the the deep connective tissues and joints of the body. You will move through most of the postures either seated or lying down on your yoga mat. The playlists I prepare for classes (accessed via Spotify: “Cassandra Bollinger”) provide a quiet, soothing accompaniment to your experience. Practicing this type of yoga will help you find space in your body and mind…a perfect antidote to the physical and mental stresses of life.
What you’ll need for class:
Yoga mat
2 yoga blocks - cork or foam (or 2 stacks of books) - on which to rest/support parts of your body in some postures
2 Yoga Blankets (or any kind of throw blankets or large bath/beach towels)
Bolster (or firm bed/couch pillow wrapped in blanket or towel) to support the body, arms or legs for some postures
Device to play the prepared Spotify playlist or a low-blowing fan for white noise — or maybe you just prefer silence as background while I guide you through the postures with my voice
Water to sip
“Hot” 26X2
This yoga class is a moving meditation based on the Bikram series of 26 postures, practiced in two sets, in a heated studio, for 90 minutes. I teach a slightly condensed version that lasts for approximately 75 minutes. Though rigorous, this class is meant for ALL levels, from the more experienced practitioner to the beginner.
What you’ll need for class:
Yoga mat
Yoga mat towel or hand towel in case you sweat
Water to sip
Helpful hints:
Since we can’t practice in a heated studio due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, I recommend trying to take a hot shower before class to loosen up your muscles. You might wear layers of yoga clothing that can be peeled off as you begin to warm up. If you have a space heater and humidifier to bring heat and humidity into your yoga space, so much the better. The “Hot” 26X2 class is usually practiced in a room heated to 106 degrees, but these days most practitioners are just trying to get the heat and humidity up in their space as much as they can — so their muscles are more pliable as they mindfully move through the 26 postures. For those who have large enough bathrooms, some have even gone so far as to turn their bathrooms into their mini yoga studios, using the steam and humidity created from a shower to provide the perfect climate for a heated Hot 26X2 class. Finally, make sure you are hydrated before class to prevent cramping muscles and dizziness.