GROUP FITNESS AND YOGA

26 & 2 Yoga

$15/single class | $100/8 classes

This class is based on the 26 & 2 Hatha yoga series (also known as Bikram yoga). It is the same class every time you come. What?! This won’t work for everyone, but for those that like that, there is a great benefit. The postures are taught with step by step directions. You build each posture based on your own situation each time you come to class.

If you are new to yoga, think physical therapy when you try this class. It is an entry level yoga class so don’t be scared! But . . . it is hard work. So if you come and it’s challenging, know that you are right where you belong. This is yoga therapy. It will help you feel better and do the things you want to be doing. You will gain strength, focus, flexibility, balance and the list goes on. You are never too stiff, achy, tired, or any number of other things that may be helping you talk yourself out of trying a class. Just come with what you’ve got going on and you will be in good company here!

Although better known for being practiced in high heat, this class is taught at room temperature (69-70 degrees). Email with questions or for accommodation requests.

These classes take place at Dance With Me studio in Philomath on an ongoing basis.

Tuesday/Thursdays 9AM-10AM

  • The 26 & 2 class is a set sequence of 26 postures, performed twice, and a breathing exercise at the start and end of class. The class beings with standing postures and progresses to floor postures midway through class.

    The same poses in the same order make it simple to learn the sequence. Once you know the postures you are able to push your personal edge every day.

    *Some postures will be done once to fit into the 60 minute format of our class.

  • Yes, generally it is! However, Hillary has been doing the series in a non heated environment since covid days forced her to do yoga from home and she has found it to be as incredibly beneficial (though as a heat seeker she misses the high heat experience).

    The non-high-heat format extends the opportunity to experience this exceptional yoga series to those who may not have otherwise ventured into the high-heat room typically associated with a Bikram yoga or 26 & 2 class.

    For the classic OG hot class, go to Heart of The Valley Yoga in Corvallis. You will not be dissapointed!

  • The 26 & 2 yoga series is a collection of postures originating from the Ghosh Lineage of Yoga in Calcutta, India. Bikram Choudhury was a student of the Ghosh College of Yoga in India. He studied under Bishnu Ghosh from the age of 4, winning yoga competitions and gaining great esteem and respect in the yoga world. At age 17, Bikram had a weight lifting accident, the result being that he was told he would never walk again. Bikram knew if anyone could help his outcome it would be Bishnu Ghosh so he returned to recover under his guidance. Six months later, his knee had recovered. 

    Some time later, Bikram sequenced the 26 & 2 posture sequence with the intent that this collection of Ghosh postures would work irrespective of age, illness, or situation to heal the body and mind.

    Today, Bikram is surrounded by controversy regarding his teaching methods and personal life choices and that is unfortunate. This yoga is so powerful and those who make it part of their life know that the outcomes speak for themselves.

Bodyweight Strength Training

$15/single class | $100/8 classes

For Bodies Who’ve Had Babies—and EveryBody

This class is put together to give you a total body workout in roughly 30 minutes with a lot of consideration for pelvic floor and core issues.

This class is taught without any weights so that it can be easily translated into a workout you can do at home. Each week the workout will be the same Monday and Wednesday. I encourage you to take a picture of the board so you can repeat it from home 1-2 more times through the rest of the week.

At this time the class consists of a warm up followed by 2-3 rounds of exercises, finishing with a cool down. There is time for questions, time to get out in less than an hour if you need, and time to discuss what is happening in the relationship between core and pelvic floor during exercises you need extra direction with.

This class is a great starting point for getting back into an exercise routine (post-partum or otherwise), if you have pelvic issues, or for anyone looking to build strength and tone effectively and safely. I like to think of it as a foundation for whatever you want to do next - whether that is getting back to Crossfit, rock climbing, jumping on the trampoline with your kids, whatever it is - this class will help you get there.

I have a quite compromised pelvic floor. I had a 4th degree tear with my firstborn and have something called proctalgia fugax (if you experience this too, please reach out!). My classes are designed to be accessible to your unique situation, you should feel challenged each day and also encouraged to be easy when it is appropriate.

Children and babies are always welcome under your watch. Please email in advance if you would like to bring a little one along.

Classes listed below are not being offered currently, please reach out via the Contact Page to voice interest.

Parent/Child Yoga

A class for you and your little one to move, play, and find space. Children of all ages are welcome. Please bring a yoga mat and if possible one for your child. The studio has some that can be borrowed as well.

$15 for you + your children

Strong Moms Fitness: Core Foundations

This six-week core strengthening program is specifically designed for post-partum bodies, regardless of how long ago your baby was born. You will be taught to use your core correctly and with respect to your body right now. We will explore the relationship and function of the core/pelvic floor as an integrated system. Bring your positive attitude, willingness to laugh, cry, hit the restart button, or do whatever comes up along the way.

Babies and little ones are welcome!

ORGANIZED CHAOS: A Core Workout with your Toddler Helper

This class was created to find a way for parents to get effective exercise and provide space for busy young helpers to participate and get their energy out as well.

Parents will receive specific exercise cues while toddlers are encouraged to climb, balance, hang, and play with their grownup. It will be dynamic and silly. You will get a fabulous core workout and your toddler will have fun climbing on you.

Bring a yoga mat and water. Toddlers age 12-36 months, please inquire if your child is outside this age range (it’s probably fine)