class descriptions

At Miami Life Center you will find classes for all levels. We offer a variety of yoga instruction to facilitate your inner exploration. Our teachers provide thorough, educated, playful and empathic insight into your body, mind and deeper consciousness. Our classes give you a unique taste of yoga's gift of peace, joy and health. Our classes draw upon the rich tradition of the Ashtanga Yoga method and include a variety of Vinyasa classes as well. (for more information, please see www.ashtanga.com.

intro

If you’re new to yoga and think you’re not strong enough or flexible enough to practice, start here. Our highly qualified staff will guide step-by-step into the yoga practice. You will gain much-needed information about the special yogic breathing system, proper bodily alignment and the spiritual tradition of the yoga. You will get a chance to ask lots of questions and build a relationship to the practice and yourself. All levels welcome.

We also offer Four Week Intro To Yoga Courses ideally suited to guide Beginner's through the initial journey into yoga. This is a perfect way for you to start yoga in a relaxed, comfortable and nurturing environment. For complete details on our Four Week Intro Courses, click HERE and scroll down to find the date that works for you.

guided ashtanga

If you’re not sure what class to attend, you will find your open space in this class with a balanced mix between physical exercise and a tranquil state of mind. Based in traditional Ashtanga Yoga, this class emphasizes technique, tradition, alignment and inspiration. You will learn yoga postures in a flowing sequence of movement and experience new potentials of strength and flexibility. Appropriate for mixed levels.

ashtanga elements

This class is a playful exploration of your body using a series of flowing postures based in Ashtanga yoga.  It contains elements of traditional Ashtanga yoga while allowing room for experimentation, variety, special instruction and time for injuries.. You will build strength, movement coordination, body integration and flexibility.  The class also develops a relationship of meditative awareness between the body and mind to help you experience a deeper level of yourself. Whether you wish to take your existing yoga practice to a new level or are just beginning your journey of self discovery in yoga, this class is perfect for you.  No prior experience necessary, all levels welcome.

gentle ashtanga

Gentle Ashtanga Yoga is a slow paced, gradual yoga class that connects you to your breath and body in a safe practice for all levels of students. This class is ideal for students who are new to yoga, looking for a relaxing practice or healing injuries. Making the Ashtanga Yoga practice accessible for everyone, you will begin each yoga session with simple breathing exersices and work your body softly through a progression of yoga postures. Every classe finishes with an opportunity to sit and focus your attention inward in a state of meditation.
 

full primary

When you’re ready for the full Ashtanga experience, this is the class for you. In a fast-paced, dynamic sequence that opens new dimensions of the mind-body-breathe connection, you will begin to move into a direct experience of the flow of the practice. With careful emphasis on the traditional vinyasa method, this class presents the full Ashtanga Yoga Primary series. It is taught only by people who are qualified and will keep the integrity and purity of the practice. Prior yoga experience and proficiency or a high level of athletic conditioning recommended. Be prepared to sweat.

mysore style

Are you ready for a new, fun and exciting challenge? Join an amazing melting pot of yoga practitioners and taste the inspirational energy of practicing in the traditional method. “Mysore” is named after the city in South India where we have learned this method from our teacher Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. Here you build a relationship to a highly qualified teacher and receive the honor of partaking in the ancient tradition of Ashtanga Yoga as it has been taught in India for centuries and is still taught today. All levels welcome. No prior experience necessary, beginners must commit to one month of study.

These classes are taught only by highly trained teachers who are dedicating a good portion of their lives to the study and practice of the ancient tradition of Ashtanga Yoga as taught by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois in India. Not your average yoga class.

restorative yoga

Restorative Yoga, known also as Gentle Therapeutics Yoga, is the yoga of non-doing and the core practice underlying the essence of all yoga. Even those with an active dynamic practice will benefit greatly from the inner peace and deep release of this restorative class. It is the practice of entering into Yoga postures using an assortment of props: blankets, bolsters, blocks, straps, walls, chairs, eye pillows etc. Supported and stabilized by various props, one experiences the yoga postures as profoundly relaxing and deeply rejuvenating, invoking a natural state of healing rest, renewal and equanimity. Supported and passive yoga postures allow the body to naturally release, letting go of held tension and stress. The results are a balanced state of being from inside out. A restorative class is a life enhancing practice and is appropriate for anyone at any age or stage of life and in any physical condition.

jivamukti yoga

Created by world-renowned founders David Life and Sharon Gannon in New York City, a Jivamukti yoga class offers an exciting, fun and yet challenging way to get into your body, mind and spirit. Whether you're a beginner, deciphering the difference between a halasana (plough pose) and sirshasana (headstand) or an advanced yogi, Jivamukti yoga encompasses all levels at Jivamukti. You work at your own pace, following the teacher's constant guidance. A typical class consists of flowing vinyasa sequences partnered with Sanskrit chanting, traditional Vedic and contemporary teachings and commentary, breath awareness, meditation, hands-on alignment, and relaxation. You will do sitting, standing, and inverted postures, and try challenging variations if you're a more advanced students. Exuberant, eclectic music plays an integral role; in a typical class you might practice to a shifting soundtrack of Indian ragas, global trance, Bob Dylan, the chanting of Krishna Das, Miles Davis, Gregorian chants, and Dido.

meditation

The Blue Ocean Sangha is a lay Buddhist community that practices mindfulness by following the teachings of Vietnamese Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. This weekly meeting provides you with a resource for study and practice of Socially Engaged Buddhism. A perfect way to spend your Sundays, in this Sangha meeting you will practice sitting and walking meditation, hear a dharma teaching and participate in related discussions. Blankets and sitting cushions are available in limited numbers, so please feel free to bring your own. All are welcome in this community regardless of race, ethnic origin, religious practice or sexual orientation. No charge, donation only.

pre-natal yoga

Through the use of props and a wide spectrum of asanas modified for the changing needs of an expectant mother, Miami Life Center’s pre-natal yoga classes enable the pregnant yogini to safely practice sun salutes, standing poses, balances, twists, forward bends, and much more. Focus is on developing strength, flexibility, and proper breathing, these challenging yet relaxing classes are empowering for pregnant women.

Athava Yoginam Eva  Kule Bhavati Dhimatam Etad Dhi Durlabhataram Loke Janma Yad Idrasham
- One of the best births, but difficult to attain, is to be reborn into a family of yogis.
Bhagavad Gita VI.42

multi-level yoga

In this precision focused class you will experience the scientific and profound understanding of Mr. Iyengar's Asana (physical postures) and Pranayama (breathing exercises). Based on the Iyengar method, this classes teaches you how to differentiate between incorrect movements and breathing techniques and leads you to a heightened awareness of the breath and the physical body. Attention to guiding the physical body in detailed alignment, how to use props, such as chairs, walls, blankets and blocks (which allows students to perform postures they otherwise would not be able to do safely) and the treatment of many illnesses, injuries and stress related conditions are what make the Iyengar based Yoga Method so special. It is not only a wonderful introduction for beginners but also offers more experienced practitioners correct alignment of different parts of the body in each of the postures and a well-balanced mind and body.

reiki circle

Reiki, ( Universal Life Force) a form of hands-on healing used to heal, cleanse, and invigorate the mind, body, and spirit. Practice was developed by Dr. Mikao Usui, a Japanese monk, in the early 20th Century. One of the cornerstones of the Reiki community is the reiki circle (or shares) that are created by Reiki practitioners coming together and giving and receiving treatments. It's a wonderful way of fostering community and of getting one's own Reiki needs met. Non-practitioners are also welcome in these circles and are invited to receive the healing energy of Reiki. Reiki Circles will vary as there may be a topic of discussion, an exchange of experiences, a meditation, or sharing of preferred musical selections. A Reiki Circle is a perfect environment to discover if you are interested in learning and becoming attuned to this powerful, yet peaceful technique. All are welcome in this community regardless of race, ethnic origin, religious practice or sexual orientation. No charge, donation only.

Life Coaching Group

The Life Coaching Group is the perfect way to get started on your very own personal journey to the kind of blissfully successful life you have always dreamed. This is the first step and, as has been said, the first step is almost the entire journey. Come join this relaxing, refreshing, fun, and spirited conversation and reconnect with that all-loving, all-knowing, all-powerful source within you! The Life Coaching Group provides you with an educated, experienced expert to help you find your own answers to whatever life-related problems you are currently experiencing. If you need more intensive coaching or counseling but cannot afford the more expensive rates that psychologists or life coaches charge, this is the perfect place to start. You can join the group to meet Rob Mack, learn whether a Life Coach is right for you, and pick up some tips and tricks for living a happier, healthier and wealthier life today. You will have an an opportunity to ask any and all questions your heart desires. Depending on the size of the group, not all questions might be heard. However, as you will find, all of your questions will be answered if you listen closely. There is always a perfect unfolding of these events and you will be led deliberately, effortlessly and easily to the answers and clarity you are seeking. This is our promise to you.